Alnus Rubra
Loving nature’s wonders
Lol....unfortunately, I don't have too much of either
Yeah but what an artist!
Love you KB
Lol....unfortunately, I don't have too much of either
I have a V6, and am President of the NY chapter of Mustang 6 Association. We dont allow the engine size bigotry on our pages. People quickly get banned for that. Which in hindsight is bigotry in itself. Yes the v8 snobs can be quite brutal when it comes to 6's and Eco's. But we do the same thing when it comes to G's F's and a few other brands. Its not in me to do that stuff though. I've played lower end guitars most of my life, and have always been content with what i had. I have also amazed people, who thought those lower end pieces were supposed to sound terrible, when infact they dont. It really is a matter of perspective.It's actually far, far worse in other places. I'm a fan of 6th generation Ford Mustangs and hung out on a forum dedicated to that car for a few years as it was a really good place to pick up info on those new (at the time) cars. The V8 bigotry over there was just unbelievable, which is just silly when the turbo 4 cylinder version of the car (which I bought and enjoy the hell out of) puts out over 300 horses and torques. The mighty V8s of the previous generation couldn't do that! I could have afforded the V8 GT, but it just wasn't the right choice for me. To a certain crowd over there though, that was just self-emasculation and you would never ever convince them otherwise.
It’s all so old and tired. People rambling nonsensical garbage. I find it best to stand back and clap loudly and slowly. Oh yes, please, tell me how the guitars are lifeless and have no soul or mojo too! Piss off, you unoriginal genious!
It’s all so old and tired. People rambling nonsensical garbage. I find it best to stand back and clap loudly and slowly. Oh yes, please, tell me how the guitars are lifeless and have no soul or mojo too! Piss off, you unoriginal genious!
And isn’t this the point we’re all trying to get to, in the end? A hard core Strat guy is happy with his Strat, and why shouldn’t he be? Great guitar, and he likes it. But he doesn’t demonize you liking what you like, nor do you with him. A great example of the right way.I got my first PRS when social media was still chatting in the lunch room. I quickly found out how many guitar players were in the company and every one of them lusted after a PRS after seeing mine. The hard core strat guy met me to drive 6 hours to no where Pennsylvania to see Paul at a music store. He never bought a PRS, but he continues to admire them. Within a year 3 other people in the office bought one.
And isn’t this the point we’re all trying to get to, in the end? A hard core Strat guy is happy with his Strat, and why shouldn’t he be? Great guitar, and he likes it. But he doesn’t demonize you liking what you like, nor do you with him. A great example of the right way.
fender stratocaster’s ‘comfort contour’ is like dad jeans — only looks good on nile rogers.
Yes the v8 snobs can be quite brutal when it comes to 6's and Eco's. But we do the same thing when it comes to G's F's and a few other brands. Its not in me to do that stuff though. I've played lower end guitars most of my life, and have always been content with what i had. I have also amazed people, who thought those lower end pieces were supposed to sound terrible, when infact they dont. It really is a matter of perspective.
Even in the PRS arena, the asian made SE line is believed to be an inferior product. But, 99% of the time, they are not.
I was on another PRS group and someone posted how their friend commented to them that PRS is the "Nickleback of guitars"
Someone posted this in the thread, which was one of the most well worded replies I have heard recently to that kind of comment...............
"I think, historically, he’s kinda right. I am a PRS fan but I’m fortunate in that I am able to afford one. I see players every. single. day. that are light years better than I. Because PRSi were so expensive for so long, they got this unfortunate blues-lawyer reputation...which is not deserved, but comes with the territory. The marketing early on was very, fine brandy, cigar, and a PRS strewn across a leather couch style. I’m grateful that that company is expanding the S2 series, and that the SE series is of good quality, because it gets the brand into the hands of young musicians that don’t have their corporate attorney or CEO job yet. We, as a community, just need to not fall into the tired “cool bruh, but get a core” camp because, guess what? Musicians better than most of us do much more with much less and may covet a core PRS but might never afford one...all while making some of the most kick-ass or beautiful music. I’m excited for the affordable options to proliferate so folks can see what we were carrying on about all this time...very well designed tone-monsters."
This was my reply to this comment over there......
"One of the most to the point, and eloquently put takes on PRS snobbery I have heard in a while.
I am no where near the musical level that my PRS is capable of producing. But I LOVE owning it. Even though I see players with Mexican Strats playing circles around me."
But, I kind of LIKE having my "Nickleback" guitar. I work hard as h*ll to be able to get "SOME" of the things I want out of life. PRS guitars just happen to be one of them. I am allowed to enjoy it!
Yeah, I wear sweats during the winter, and basketball shorts during the summer, and work from my basement. If anything , I’m a Doctor of pornhub
Or a koolaid burst as a color optionthey really should make a koolaid glass pitcher with Paul’s smiling face on it