Steve Fischer Angelus - NUGD

[RedGuitars]

Tell me about these…. Are they core versions of the current PS Angelus?

 

[Clashcityrocker]

Yes they are. I used to have a used Tonare Grande. These were made by Steve Fischer before he left to start his own company. Very well made guitars.

 

[bodia]

Love it!

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Congratulations that’s a beauty.

 

[veinbuster]

I would characterize them as Private Stock quality and attention while trying to get the acoustic line going under the guidance of a top shelf luthier.

Great guitars.

 

[WEDGE]

Nice, I had one too, they are damn nice guitars.

 

[RedGuitars]

Needs new strings and soon electronics (I’m thinking Anthem SL or K&K, leaning Anthem).
But I’m excited. Thanks all.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Anthem

 

[Lewguitar]

Anthem

I have to agree.

K&K were fine with me until the Baggs Anthem came along.

Baggs just sounds better and makes it easy to get a great sound onstage.

 

[shinksma]

Tell me about these…. Are they core versions of the current PS Angelus?

Essentially, yes. Kinda. The PS line usually has/had a few nicer appointments, and the Core line was dropped because most people ordering a "fine acoustic instrument" from PRS decided they could afford the PS upgrades. But the Fischers were the first foray into Core Acoustics, IIRC, and often had some really nice wood combos.

 

[RedGuitars]

Essentially, yes. Kinda. The PS line usually has/had a few nicer appointments, and the Core line was dropped because most people ordering a "fine acoustic instrument" from PRS decided they could afford the PS upgrades. But the Fischers were the first foray into Core Acoustics, IIRC, and often had some really nice wood combos.

This one Adirondack spruce too, Cocobolo back/sides, maple neck.

 

[Aahzz]

Well that's just gorgeous.

 

[RedGuitars]

Just got it back from Willcutt’s with LR Baggs SL-Anthem pickup installed. Realized the neck fret markers are almost invisible. Tiny gold circles. Hmm. Love the electronics though.

 

[JMintzer]

They're alright... I guess...

 

[Moondog Wily]

Awesome grab! Congrats on a stellar piece of gear!!

 

[RedGuitars]

They're alright... I guess...

I think I remember you having an early one. Is it a Steve Fischer?

 

[JMintzer]

I think I remember you having an early one. Is it a Steve Fischer?

Yup...

 

[Alnus Rubra]

That’s a sneaky little battery compartment.

 

[Greywolf]

Steve was the Luthier that introduced the X/ Fan combo bracing pattern , (stevefischerguitars.com)

he now has his own company, and further enhanced it

 

[CelticDave]

I've owned both a PS and my recent "Steve Fischer" Angelus with a Euro Spruce top and highly figured "curly" mahogany. I prefer this one, which is every bit of any PS I've ever played, minus the bling. I'm not one much for all the extra abalone, etc., so it's a perfect fit for me. Soon I'll be on the hunt for one of the cocobolo models like yours!

Also, I don't think I've ever had an acoustic with such a stable neck! I've been swapping strings finding what works best, which usually has me tweaking the truss rod, but this is rock solid. Was talking to Tony McManus this week about his setup, which is quite low with 13-56 sets. I'm at .50mm at the 1st fret and 2mm at the 12th (low E) and there's no buzzing anywhere.