NGD - is it good enough?

[DreamTheaterRules]

And tweak it slightly - add a tone control. 1 pickup, 2 knobs.

Actually, I was thinking the same thing… except a year or so after the two models, I mentioned above

 

[Moondog Wily]

1 pickup, 2 knobs.

Sounds like a hookers description of two horndogs in a F150!

 

[mixmkr]

And tweak it slightly - add a tone control. 1 pickup, 2 knobs.

And dbl cut. The PRS initial shape is to be included in the honors club with Leo's Sreatocaster shape, because it is now just as iconic and original ...

 

[Daryl Jones]

The Yamaha is an FG800M. I bought it as a beater for when I don't want to take out my Guild D-40E. Gotta say, for a low price, supposedly entry level guitar, the Yamaha plays great and sounds really good. It's not about to replace my Guild, but I don't feel like I'm giving up much when playing the Yamaha.

That's exactly what I gave my brother-in-law to learn and mess around with. His ex gave (sort of) him a nice little Tak but took it with her when they split...so much for amicable separation huh? I miss that knock around guitar for it's awesome full mellow voice. Listening to me playing it at friend's gatherings without even mic-ing it is pretty amazing. The thing absolutely rocks and I am defo getting another basic dreadnought for those reasons. Not many >$300 (Cnd new) machines can come close to the power and clarity of these guitars. That's the second time I've had a weak spot for a relative and surrendered up a damn good guitar.
The last time was my Seagull S6 cedar top...and that one really cheeses me off to this day. But at least my b-i-l isn't a waste of skin like my nephew and he does make good use of the guitar. Like they say, you can choose your friends.
Oops, sorry for spouting off on your thread...

 

[KentuckyBoiledChiccan]

Well done. Junior DC, next to a Firebird is one Gibson product I could see my self owning.

 

[Juan Luis Vidal]

Amazing guitar...but what really caught my eye are those fancy picks! Awesome

 

[László]

One thing I think this thread clearly points out, along with many others in the past, and that is the need to re-introduce the SE One AND to introduce a US made S2 Version as well. Make them just what they were intended to be, a great playing, great sounding and “cheapest in it’s line” guitar for the masses.

They don't have to reinvent the wheel. The platform already exists.

The S2 594 is already a guitar akin to an LP Special. Slap a pair of P-90s on it, - and fergodsakes, offer the Phase III tuning machines instead of what comes on the S2 - and you have a very fetching package. Irresistible.

I'd rather have something of higher quality than 'cheapest in the line'. I speak only for myself here.

 

[DreamTheaterRules]

I'd rather have something of higher quality than 'cheapest in the line'. I speak only for myself here.

I was specifically referring to the base model with one pickup and one knob. It should be cheaper than others with 2 pickups 2-4 knobs, switching and wiring.

 

[DreamTheaterRules]

Also, the classic “P90s with all hog body” thing, would be cheaper/easier to build than the maple topped guitars

 

[László]

I was specifically referring to the base model with one pickup and one knob. It should be cheaper than others with 2 pickups 2-4 knobs, switching and wiring.

Makes sense.

"I have no idea why folks like the idea of a guitar with only one pickup and no tone control. Not enough choice there."

"People don't like choices, Laz. Choices confuse people. They'd rather have someone else make the choice for them."

"Gee, I'd be more than happy to make the choice for them. I'd choose a two pickup guitar. I'd also choose to give each pickup a volume and tone control."

 

[Daryl Jones]

They don't have to reinvent the wheel. The platform already exists.

The S2 594 is already a guitar akin to an LP Special. Slap a pair of P-90s on it, - and fergodsakes, offer the Phase III tuning machines instead of what comes on the S2 - and you have a very fetching package. Irresistible.

I'd rather have something of higher quality than 'cheapest in the line'. I speak only for myself here.

I actually have no complaints with the tuning machines on my S2 594. Or anything else on it for that matter. But we're all different. And not all of us will spend crazy bucks...well, not all the time.

 

[László]

I actually have no complaints with the tuning machines on my S2 594. Or anything else on it for that matter.

I'm sure they're fine. I just like the feel and look of the Core machines.

But we're all different. And not all of us will spend crazy bucks...well, not all the time.

A long time ago, I bought a Leica camera. One of my friends saw it and commented, "Man, you're awfully good to yourself."

I remember thinking, why wouldn't I be? No one else is gonna do it!

 

[Prina]

A long time ago, I bought a Leica camera. One of my friends saw it and commented, "Man, you're awfully good to yourself."

I remember thinking, why wouldn't I be? No one else is gonna do it!

Who else does it? Family & really good friends.

My dad was good enough to let me use his Leica IIIc for my first 35mm camera, before my brother and I switched to Nikon to join the SLR wave. And last year I gave my first PRS, a S2 594 SC to a buddy.

 

[dogrocketp]

Banish the Gibbs! My SE One has a Fralin Noiseless P90, a Fralin Volume control and a fender TBX tone control. It takes 9’s beautifully and the TBx gives me as much tonal range as a 2 pickup guitar, which I also have. That would be an SE singlecut with 2 P90’s and a TBX.

 

[Prina]

My SE One has a Fralin Noiseless P90, a Fralin Volume control and a fender TBX tone control. It takes 9’s beautifully and the TBx gives me as much tonal range as a 2 pickup guitar, which I also have. That would be an SE singlecut with 2 P90’s and a TBX.

So many great P-90 options. I strongly considered the Fralin Noiseless P-90, but ultimately went with a vintage Gibson from @Lewguitar who thought it was too noisy. He admitted, though, that he loved the ballsy tone and he was right. Even the noise isn't bad in the right position.

The SE245 Soapbar has 8.5s now but gotta try 9s next.

 

[László]

My dad was good enough to let me use his Leica IIIc for my first 35mm camera, before my brother and I switched to Nikon to join the SLR wave.

My dad was very ill for several years before his death, and he died before I got the camera.

However, he got me lots of other stuff when he was alive, like a new mustang for my 16th birthday, bought me my band gear, paid my tuition, living expenses and bills through college and law school, etc., etc., etc.

I have no complaints about how I was treated.

But I'm still gonna be as nice to myself as I can.

And last year I gave my first PRS, a S2 594 SC to a buddy.

I bought guitars, amps, microphones and pedals for my son when he was young (and also when he was fresh out of school), including new US-made Gibson, Fender and PRS electric guitars, US-made acoustic guitars, Fender and Music Man basses, several Mesa and Roccaforte amps, synths, a very nice Klon, speaker cabs, Pettyjohn and Eventide pedals, Blue condenser mics, and other gear he put to good use over the years.

Bought my 3 kids all new cars for their 16th birthdays just as my dad did for me. Paid their college expenses as well.

I've given gear to friends, of course. But my son was most important (in terms of gear).

Anyway, you're preaching to the choir. I can be good to myself AND be unselfish/good to others. It's not either/or.

 

[Prina]

a new mustang for my 16th birthday, bought me my band gear, paid my tuition, living expenses and bills through college and law school, etc., etc., etc

The joys of benevolent progenitors!

And the progenitors are often blessed through the offsprings' accomplishments.

 

[László]

The joys of benevolent progenitors!

True, that!

And the progenitors are often blessed through the offsprings' accomplishments.

You speak wisdom, Mr.P!

 

[dogrocketp]

So many great P-90 options. I strongly considered the Fralin Noiseless P-90, but ultimately went with a vintage Gibson from @Lewguitar who thought it was too noisy. He admitted, though, that he loved the ballsy tone and he was right. Even the noise isn't bad in the right position.

The SE245 Soapbar has 8.5s now but gotta try 9s next.

I have had and played many soap bar guitars. For my money, the Fralin noiseless gives me everything I want from a soapie. As you can tell by my current avatar guitar, I’m a soap bar dude. The SE one is as nasty as you could possibly hope for, especially through my Louis Tornado.