NGD: 408!

[slang05]

I always like to add a little bit of my thought process on my NGD's so here goes. As many of you know, I burn thru guitars. I seriously keep newspapers longer (obviously thats a joke, who has newspapers??). I would like to think I am very particular as to what I like but I think its more of a GAS issue. One guitar that I do have, and have had for about a year (which is a MAJOR accomplishment for me) is a Paul's Guitar. While there are several things I love about that guitar, one thing that stands out to me, above anything else, is it's tone. Now I'm not the type of guy who believes my tone is better than yours or that there is only one good tone but there is a tone I hear in my head that I try to achieve when I set up my amp/guitars. I believe all guitar players are that way. Look at David Grissom..perfect tone for him..not my tone, but absolutely perfect for him. All guitars players are like that, it could be a Clapton or Deville! With the Paul's guitar I can get my tone. So I decided I needed another guitar with that ability, hence the 408. I thought about another Paul's guitar, but the fundage was not there plus I was hoping that the 408 would be a bit hotter in the bridge, which it is. Anyway, I got the 408 on Wednesday and can't put it down. The pickup switching is easy (I like the toggle switches over the push/pull) and can get a plethora of very usable tones. The pattern neck feels perfect to me. Here are the specs from the MODCAT..

Model: 408 Maple/Std Model
Top Wood: Maple
Frets: 22
Top Spec: Figured Maple
Top Grade: Ten Top
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Neck Carve: Pattern (Wide/Fat)
Fingerboard Wood: Honduran Rosewood
Inlay: 2013 Birds
Bridge: Tremolo or 2-Piece Bridge
Color: Armando's Amethyst
Hardware: Nickel
Treble Pickup: 408 or Bass
Middle Pickup: none
Bass Pickup: 408 or Bass
Electronics: 408

Not sure how I scored the Honduran RW fretoard, but I love it! Color looks great with a natural back also! On to the pics!

 

[CantankerousCarl]

Like The Tubes sang, "She's A Beauty" play the crap out of her...board, back & headstock all complement the top nicely. The narrow vs. wide 408s in the bridge are different enough to justify...as if any of us need to justify.

 

[CoreyT]

Very nice!
Lots of new 408s and Zach Myers showing up lately.

 

[andy474x]

These purple guitars are really starting to grow on me...

 

[megaboogie]

That's a delicious looking purple top, 408's are amazing! Congrats!

 

[John Beef]

That's very nice, enjoy it!

 

[alantig]

That is SUH-WEET!!!! Love Armando's. And I still get newspapers (two a day, like my women, except the papers are real).

 

[slang05]

That is SUH-WEET!!!! Love Armando's. And I still get newspapers (two a day, like my women, except the papers are real).

Hilarious!

 

[Jedi]

Very nice!

 

[toothace]

Beauty!

 

[vox801]

very cool color

 

[Deleted member 2284]

These purple guitars are really starting to grow on me...

My thought exactly...

 

[g.wizz]

Oh man...You scored BIG
Congrats :star::top:

 

[JustRob]

Love it! PURPLE! If my heart wasn't set on a hollowbody I'd be looking for a 408 like yours. :top:

 

[Egads]

That is an amazing top, and the color really pulls it out. Congrats!

 

[Egads]

Love it! PURPLE! If my heart wasn't set on a hollowbody I'd be looking for a 408 like yours. :top:

Umm. Get two!

 

[László]

Absolutely beautiful, enjoy it!!!

 

[sleary]

Drool, gas and need.....

 

[newbuilder]

That is nice! Gorgeous top!

 

[Tag]

Beautiful! That is one of my favorites of all the different PRS purples over the years. My very first PRS I ordered in purple.