Tele?!?!

[Alnus Rubra]

I was not expecting that.

“Our first weapon is a surprise T-style guitar”

“Poke her with the sharp pointed headstock”

 

[Proteus]

One hates to say it, but it might be about time for a new original body design from PRS.

Fender has numerous, at least 4 of which are category-defining icons - and they keep trying with others. Gibson has more than that. PRS started strong with its basic and ubiquitous distinctive shape, and along the way has dropped the Vela shape as well. By my count that's two... (I'm not sure we can count the Singlecut as a terribly original shape, nor the Starla.)

There's nothing wrong with being The Company That Perfects Other Guys' Designs - just ask Collings - but after the Stratter Sky on top of the LP derivatives...it just seems too soon for a (perhaps inevitable) take on the Tele.

I mean, I know PRS is more evolutionary than revolutionary, and that the original shape was an intentional morph between two established classics. I also know how conservative guitarists are, and perhaps especially those who line up under the PRS banner. But I wouldn't mind seeing something a little more adventuresome.

What that might be, I have no idea.

 

[RC Mike]

The success in tweaking existing designs (594, then the Silver Sky) made this feel inevitable. I’m sure it’ll be quite wonderful, but in a way it feels sad.

 

[RAM Engineer]

One hates to say it, but it might be about time for a new original body design from PRS.

Fender has numerous, at least 4 of which are category-defining icons - and they keep trying with others. Gibson has more than that. PRS started strong with its basic and ubiquitous distinctive shape, and along the way has dropped the Vela shape as well. By my count that's two... (I'm not sure we can count the Singlecut as a terribly original shape, nor the Starla.)

There's nothing wrong with being The Company That Perfects Other Guys' Designs - just ask Collings - but after the Stratter Sky on top of the LP derivatives...it just seems too soon for a (perhaps inevitable) take on the Tele.

I mean, I know PRS is more evolutionary than revolutionary, and that the original shape was an intentional morph between two established classics. I also know how conservative guitarists are, and perhaps especially those who line up under the PRS banner. But I wouldn't mind seeing something a little more adventuresome.

What that might be, I have no idea.

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[Mark Ray]

IT'S ALIVE! THE RUBY TUESDAY IS ALIVE!!!

 

[RickP]

And two Ox Boxes…. He’s got all the cool gear

 

[RedGuitars]

I want a Silver Sky rosewood (owned two}, and PRS Tele!

 

[Deleted member 5962]

Ironically, nothing about that is “T- style, except the upper bout on the body. Not the neck. not the pickups. Not the head stock…. But I’m SURE that’s more than enough to get the TGP crowd into a MAJOR frenzy!

Oh boy, am I going to have some fun over there.

 

[dmatthews]

Ironically, nothing about that is “T- style, except the upper bout on the body. Not the neck. not the pickups. Not the head stock…. But I’m SURE that’s more than enough to get the TGP crowd into a MAJOR frenzy!

Oh boy, am I going to have some fun over there.

Don't forget the Vela bridge.

 

[Deleted member 5962]

Don't forget the Vela bridge.

Didn’t see any pics of that.

 

[dmatthews]

Didn’t see any pics of that.

Think I saw it in the vid.
That said, I've been wrong before, like getting up this morning... that was a screwup...

 

[Iceman101]

Cash. In. Hand.
All in. 100% yes.

I know you’d be in. That’s why I made my post

 

[Jazzedout]

Inline for the lazy....

 

[Aahzz]

Don't forget the Vela bridge.

But a Vela bridge isn't truly T-style. It's way better .

 

[DogPhishHead]

I can't wait til the TGP crowd gets ahold of it.

Sadly I won't be able to watch the TGP explode....I got a lifetime ban last week

 

[Deleted member 5962]

What the heck did you do? I’ve missed all the funSadly I won't be able to watch the TGP explode....I got a lifetime ban last week

What the heck did you do? I’ve missed all the fun

 

[bodia]

Sadly I won't be able to watch the TGP explode....I got a lifetime ban last week

Atta boy!

 

[DogPhishHead]

What the heck did you do? I’ve missed all the fun

What the heck did you do? I’ve missed all the fun

PM sent

 

[Dirty_Boogie]

One hates to say it, but it might be about time for a new original body design from PRS.

Fender has numerous, at least 4 of which are category-defining icons - and they keep trying with others. Gibson has more than that. PRS started strong with its basic and ubiquitous distinctive shape, and along the way has dropped the Vela shape as well. By my count that's two... (I'm not sure we can count the Singlecut as a terribly original shape, nor the Starla.)

There's nothing wrong with being The Company That Perfects Other Guys' Designs - just ask Collings - but after the Stratter Sky on top of the LP derivatives...it just seems too soon for a (perhaps inevitable) take on the Tele.

I mean, I know PRS is more evolutionary than revolutionary, and that the original shape was an intentional morph between two established classics. I also know how conservative guitarists are, and perhaps especially those who line up under the PRS banner. But I wouldn't mind seeing something a little more adventuresome.

What that might be, I have no idea.

They tried it... the market just wasn't ready yet... ;-)

https://imgur.com/bqpHPNv

(sorry Tosca!)

 

[shinksma]

Sadly I won't be able to watch the TGP explode....I got a lifetime ban last week

Wow! I've seen a few outright bans, but they were for very flagrant abusive posts. What did you do, point out that Satanic Music is still "P&W", just to a different deity?