Let's talk about Space Blue as a guitar color.

[HANGAR18]

I ran across an S2 McCarty 594 Thinline model in a color finish called "Space Blue". My first impression is that I really like it. But I'm also under the impression that I like unique finishes more that most, and I'm also interested in "Space" (among other things). I even have an official Space Force K-Bar knife in my collection of fancy knives. In person, this color called Space Blue has a very good look to it. Very dignified. But what I'm trying to figure out how long will I like this color? It's brand new and my first impression is Wow! But is that just because it is new? Will the appeal eventually fade off?

Yes, the guitar itself is fantastic, and yes there is always going to be someone out there who says, "Who cares what it looks like, it's a tool, just play it." True, but having a guitar look really cool in addition to having the best sounding and best playing guitar is what I think we PRS guitar owners seek after. So it's important, especially when you play a guitar in front of a real audience. The audience likes to look at really cool looking guitars just as much we like looking at really cool looking guitars. But I also have a personal rule that I keep forgetting which states "Do not buy a guitar just because you like the color of it." This particular one comes with PRS USA made pickups in it already, which I also really like.

What does everyone think about this new guitar color called "Space Blue"?

 

[markd21]

Not for me. I don't mind blue, but I like a little more flash. Blue flake would excite me!!

 

[DarkskyZ]

Meh... for me and for once the matching headstock is pulling toward the more meh...

Would not buy.

 

[davesultra]

It’s out of this world!

 

[show_a_little_faith]

Not bad, but personally I'm pretty much a black/white/gold when it comes to opaque finishes. For colors, I want stains so I can see the grain

As for the guitar itself, I have a Thinline and definitely dig it! It's fairly unique among the PRS line - McCarty style but thinner/lighter and one of the very few guitars with a Pattern Thin neck. Plus, every time I grab it I find myself playing this:

 

[bodia]

Hard pass….

 

[DISTORT6]

I like it because it ain’t “precious”. Looks like it wants to be played aggressively and would take one hell of a thrashing.

 

[aamefford]

I like it! I like solid colors though.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

https://imgur.com/a/m4qxa9D

 

[bodia]

https://imgur.com/a/m4qxa9D

Now that finish I would buy!

 

[alantig]

https://imgur.com/a/m4qxa9D

 

[László]

Don't let your friends pick your nose or your guitars.

The only relevant question is, "Does this guitar make my butt look too big?" That, you need to know.

 

[nussbajh]

Not my cup of tea. I always got for wood grain if possible

 

[Broseph]

I don’t mind opaque finishes. But I prefer it be metallic if so. And not all blue. I can’t stand a blue neck and headstock.

 

[dogrocketp]

You askin ME about a blue guitar? You know the answer…………..

 

[Moondog Wily]

It looks like the Naval version of Olive Drab! Some might like it but not for me!! Does it come with any space?

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Don't let your friends pick your nose or your guitars.

The only relevant question is, "Does this guitar make my butt look too big?" That, you need to know.

Irrelevant. There’s no such thing as too big a butt anymore.

 

[László]

Irrelevant. There’s no such thing as too big a butt anymore.

A bit cheeky of you to put it that way.

 

[HANGAR18]

It looks like the Naval version of Olive Drab! Some might like it but not for me!! Does it come with any space?

There is only space in the case for space blue.

 

[Tony M.]

I kinda like it.
Looks to be a serious workhorse.
All business and no frills.
I would buy it.