Not to derail..but yes...the case is outrageous. That one guitar had to come by freight.The case weighs over 200 lbs. Brian said he couldn't fit it in his SUV to bring to Experience.
Not to derail..but yes...the case is outrageous. That one guitar had to come by freight.The case weighs over 200 lbs. Brian said he couldn't fit it in his SUV to bring to Experience.
You're welcome.
Like a Korina Limited Limited?
Thanks for your effort, but I don't see why it has to have something unique. A limited run (even a numbered one) doesn't have that. The back plate is numbered xx/xxx and that can be removed but it doesn't prevent a limited run....none of that matters if the guitar is not permanently identifiable as being a "Forum Guitar". That means some feature, however small, needs to be an integral and permanent part of the guitar. It also needs to be something that will not be repeated on future builds that might seek to masquerade as a forum guitar.
What would the MODCAT say?OK, here's the scoop.
The model, the specs, the color, none of that matters if the guitar is not permanently identifiable as being a "Forum Guitar". That means some feature, however small, needs to be an integral and permanent part of the guitar. It also needs to be something that will not be repeated on future builds that might seek to masquerade as a forum guitar.
We have an answer back.
No.
Their counter offer was to document the guitars as forum guitars on the cover plates, outside or inside, but since the cover plates are removable, that does not satisfy the permanent identification criteria. Add to that, anyone with a gold sharpie could make a copy with just a little writing practice.
So, that would seem to kill the effort this time around.
Look at it this way, I just saved a few of you (including myself) about $4500 to spend on something else.
The modcat is a series of blanks
Substituting a different sized pup in a WL build is not possible, period.
The ‘something unique’ was, and continues to be, the thing that did and will kill this project, at least at ANY level below PS.
I think the number of people who can afford a PS here is quite small. Of that number, most have already bought one and/or have very specific things they want on their builds. That’s a recipe for too much divergence and non-agreement to make any set of builds a recognized cohesive set.
Many may disagree with me, but the concept of a forum guitar strikes me as a nearly homogenous build varying only in the smallest specs from guitar to guitar, like color - as though it was a limited edition made available to forum members.
Calling one guy’s Santana, another’s CU24 and yet another’s 594 all “Forum Guitars” because they share a numbered and signed removable cover plate doesn’t make any sense to me.
If someone wants to pick up the gauntlet and continue with the cover plate idea (the only unique feature PRS will agree to at any level below PS), have at it.
I got no skin in the game because it's highly unlikely I would buy, but how about a Santana Retro-Retro? A nod to pre-factory style but with all the modern advancements PRS have made.
Start with the existing Santana Retro, with a few tweaks
All mahogany with satin finish
Or maybe a unique top wood if they have something stashed away?
Old school abalone birds and keep the body stripes for subtle bling
Ziricote fretboard for some wood bling and CITES friendly
You already get an eagle on the headstock, so maybe a unique truss rod cover and inscription on the back of the headstock?
Keep the colors natural, like pre-factory guitars
You guys can fight over pickups, but 57/08 seem the most universally liked
That would be a cool guitar. It would be rare, but not too dear, so you can stash it and keep it pristine or play the hell out of it and gather a nice patina.
Ok... Well thanks anyway mateAgain, the answer was “No”.
None of this would be PS stuff.
Again, the answer was “No”.