No Soapbars. Hmmm...

[ScottR]

We're left searching for already made and sold models. I looked for 2 years and finally replaced my 22 Soapy. It was worth the wait!

YEOW!!! Triple the fun!! Paging @dogrocketp to the white courtesy phone.

 

[dmatthews]

SOAPBARS!!!

 

[dmatthews]

Here's another!

 

[tiboy]

Dave, you do know my one unicorn is a SC 594 Soapbar. However, at this point it has to be exactly the “right” one for me.

 

[dmatthews]

Dave, you do know my one unicorn is a SC 594 Soapbar. However, at this point it has to be exactly the “right” one for me.

I know... and it's not getting any easier to find!

 

[ScottR]

IKR? We should nickname that one "Petticoat Junction!" That was some triple fun!

(Yes, it went off when I was 10 years old. But by then I knew what a babe was, and that there were 3 on that show!)

Two is still fine with me. Because…Ginger and MaryAnne. I credit Ginger as my O.G. Redhead crush!

 

[dmatthews]

So... what was/is the PRS soapbar model you'd want to see come back, or maybe something different?

SE One
SE Soapbar one and/or two
SE Chris Robertson
25th anniversary Mira
Cu 22 Triple Soapbar (I KNEW I forgot something)
OG McCarty soapbar
594 soapbar

What have I left out?

 

[Xtcclassic]

If they made a satin S2 version of the SE One I might just die from pure joy.

 

[ScottR]

The Chris Robertson!

 

[El Fenix]

Sounds plausible. I'd have thought that something like a S2 594 SC soapbar would sell very well.

My checkbook is ready.

Eriza Verde please!

 

[gemyneye]

I’ve got my Mira soap bar so it’ll hold me over.

 

[dmatthews]

I’ve got my Mira soap bar so it’ll hold me over.

Killer

 

[dmatthews]

The Chris Robertson!

Yup. SE, S2, Core... yup any of those.

 

[dogrocketp]

They’ve used a couple different models of soapbars. The first run of triple soapies had SD ceramic magnet high outputs, the second run had vintage voiced SD’s. I prefer the second. The first run was scorching for solos, but I didn’t like the rhythms sounds. The second run…..do I have to tell you? I play a lot of rhythm in the blues band, I’m known for that. And when I solo….the bridge sez “Mississippi King!”

 

[László]

So... what was/is the PRS soapbar model you'd want to see come back, or maybe something different?

CU22 Soapbar. One of the best soapbar guitars I've ever owned, and as usual, sold foolishly!

I have the 594 Soapy, but would be tempted. Also had two McCarty Soapbars, one with a rosewood neck.

 

[dmatthews]

They’ve used a couple different models of soapbars. The first run of triple soapies had SD ceramic magnet high outputs, the second run had vintage voiced SD’s. I prefer the second. The first run was scorching for solos, but I didn’t like the rhythms sounds. The second run…..do I have to tell you? I play a lot of rhythm in the blues band, I’m known for that. And when I solo….the bridge sez “Mississippi King!”

YES!!!
The Cu 22 Soapbar! I knew I forgot something! Duh!

 

[dogrocketp]

And then there’s my first PRS Soapie, an SE Singlecut. It was my gateway drug, and I still have it!

 

[dmatthews]

CU22 Soapbar. One of the best soapbar guitars I've ever owned, and as usual, sold foolishly!

I have the 594 Soapy, but would be tempted. Also had two McCarty Soapbars, one with a rosewood neck.

No doubt!
I beg forgiveness from our @dogrocketp

 

[László]

YES!!!
The Cu 22 Soapbar! I knew I forgot something! Duh!

Very special guitars.

But ya know, here's the thing: Soapies don't sell in mass quantities for some reason. Players often don't get what all the fuss is about. Humbuckers have less noise, many of them have a little more high frequency shimmer, etc.

A Soapy is considered more of a specialty item. I don't understand why, because good ones have a very special voice, but there it is. I suppose there's just a lot of conformity, and I'm not claiming to be immune from that!

 

[dmatthews]

CU22 Soapbar. One of the best soapbar guitars I've ever owned, and as usual, sold foolishly!

I have the 594 Soapy, but would be tempted. Also had two McCarty Soapbars, one with a rosewood neck.

McRosie Soap... Homer drool...