CantankerousCarl
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So, we are three for three w.r.t. bridge upgrades.
Had $400 in GC Bucks from getting that used WL CU24 30th (Korina) a month or so back. Used that to basically steal a hardly touched used 2015 S2 Standard 24 Satin.
I really like the Satin 24s. I had one last year, had to return her because of another PRS deal. But of the various S2s I have laid hands on, the Satin 24 was my favorite (even over the Vela), and I was hoping to snag one used someday.
This is a really good one - she had uncanny sustain even with the SE bridge. Threw on an NOS2000 this afternoon (thanks John & Roxanne once again) and, no surprise, what a worthwhile upgrade. First was my CE24, then my SE Santana, and now this. In each case, improvements in sustain, note clarity, and a real POP to the splits.
I am getting really good at swapping bridges. John's video is really helpful, too. Too bad I don't solder. That's the next adventure...
Anyhoo, I might be in the minority, but I really like the S2 HFS/VB. They really don't sound much like the core versions, but what they do bring to the table is a really noticeable lack of flab under high gain, like their predecessors. But I find the S2 ones to be really satisfying, especially in the Satin 24. They ain't 85/15s, but they're worlds ahead of the SE versions. And they split REALLY well.
Looks-wise, I really dig the GC-exclusive color, and the zebra bobbins. And the satin feels great.
OBLINGATORY:
Had $400 in GC Bucks from getting that used WL CU24 30th (Korina) a month or so back. Used that to basically steal a hardly touched used 2015 S2 Standard 24 Satin.
I really like the Satin 24s. I had one last year, had to return her because of another PRS deal. But of the various S2s I have laid hands on, the Satin 24 was my favorite (even over the Vela), and I was hoping to snag one used someday.
This is a really good one - she had uncanny sustain even with the SE bridge. Threw on an NOS2000 this afternoon (thanks John & Roxanne once again) and, no surprise, what a worthwhile upgrade. First was my CE24, then my SE Santana, and now this. In each case, improvements in sustain, note clarity, and a real POP to the splits.
I am getting really good at swapping bridges. John's video is really helpful, too. Too bad I don't solder. That's the next adventure...
Anyhoo, I might be in the minority, but I really like the S2 HFS/VB. They really don't sound much like the core versions, but what they do bring to the table is a really noticeable lack of flab under high gain, like their predecessors. But I find the S2 ones to be really satisfying, especially in the Satin 24. They ain't 85/15s, but they're worlds ahead of the SE versions. And they split REALLY well.
Looks-wise, I really dig the GC-exclusive color, and the zebra bobbins. And the satin feels great.
OBLINGATORY:
