New "Old" ME1 day!

[Twinfan]

Well, not that old - just not NOS! :laugh:

I wasn't planning on buying a guitar, but then this came up for sale and I'm weak. My PRS Signature Limited wasn't selling, so I traded it in today for another 2006 Brazilian Rosewood Modern Eagle - with a trem this time. I wasn't going to buy another ME unless my Holy Grail of one in Emerald Green appeared in the UK, but it appears that not a single example ever made it here. This one will have to do as a substitute

May I introduce "Norma Jeane". Not a bad looker it has to be said...

As a colour comparison, here she is with "Billie Jean" who I've owned from new. Quite a difference in colour!

 

[11top]

I wasn't planning on buying a guitar, but then this came up for sale and I'm weak.

Hey, I'm a member of that club, too! :biggrin:


Congrats on a stunning ME!

 

[TAJ]

Both are beautiful guitars! Congrats on the new addition. :congrats:

 

[QueenCityGuitars]

Very nice Modern Eagle. Congrats! :rock:

 

[Twinfan]

Thanks guys! I originally thought it was a case queen, but it turns out it's a well looked after player. Must be why it sounds so good!

For those interested, here are the backs and necks...

 

[markie]

Love the fade Twin.................................... Way cool IMHO .................................. Congrats!


:rock: :rock: :rock: :rock:

 

[Twinfan]

Cheers Markie - the fade's awesome isn't it? I love the way all ME1s have so much character in their tops/colours, much like old 'bursts...

 

[markie]

Cheers Markie - the fade's awesome isn't it? I love the way all ME1s have so much character in their tops/colours, much like old 'bursts...

Agreed, I think the Satin Finish lends itself to this affect...................

 

[Twinfan]

Agreed!

 

[WEDGE]

Congrats on that one!

 

[Aeetus]

Awesome Dave... just bloody awesome!!!! How does it compare sound wise and feel?

 

[László]

I'm liking that, Mr. Twin! Seriously sweet.

 

[Twinfan]

Don:

The new trem version is a bit rougher all over - neck feel and and body finish. I think the body's seen some attention to remove a few scratches but they've somehow managed to restore a matt finish. Nice work! It may have had a pickup swap at some point too, or maybe the electrics were removed for the finish work. Who knows, anyhow it's very cool.

Tone wise it's a little brighter, but very much in the ballpark of my stoptail (which is fairly bright anyway). Imagine a Tele on steroids and you'll get the idea. I just need to tweak the action now I've sorted the neck relief and trem float...

Les:

Thanks - it's a little gem. I may have to get an SCT now to complete the set...

 

[veinbuster]

Beautiful faded twins.
Great move.

 

[guitarsong]

Likey likey!Congrats

 

[38Roars]

LIKE!!!!!
That is 2 Fantastic examples!!!

 

[Twinfan]

Thanks folks! The new gal reminds me a lot of a McCarty Rosewood I used to own, which I think is down to the feel of the neck. That was one guitar I kinda wish I still had, but as a replacement this one smokes it

 

[slowro]

dibs if you decide to sell!

your collection is drool worthy

 

[Twinfan]

Thank you sir, I'm grateful I'm fortunate enough to have them. They all get played - I enjoy them!

 

[jfb]

Great addition. Enjoy that thing!