update-arrived safely! NGD early next week!

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I didn't think the Pups were that hot - hotter than my 594 but around the same as my Custom 24 albeit with differences that makes the Cu24 seem more modern. The SSH is certainly different from the 509 - even the regular core 509 with the 'same' woods used. The 509 is an instrument that I feel was built to be multiple instruments in one where as I feel the SSH is a Double Humbucker type guitar through and through but with so many options to refine the tone - to me its a Custom 22-08 with an extra HB in the middle to add a few more tonal options. As good as the tapped coil sounds are, they don't sound as SC as the 509 and you can't get that middle SC sound either - whether its with a neck/bridge SC or not like you can with Strats - hence I still feel like the SSH is a double HB guitar. Its a different use and a different vibe.

That's a great thing though. It gives each its place and identity without treading on each others toes too much. Just owning these 2 guitars gives you 21 different Pup combinations/sounds and they are all very usable too. That's a lot of versatility from just 2 instruments. I certainly couldn't sell 1 and expect the other to deliver the same role in my toolbox.

Anyway, I hope your new acquisition is living up to if not exceeding expectation and continues to do so long after the honeymoon phase. I love mine and its an amazing and aptly named 'special' instrument imo

Agree on all counts! Definitely a 2 HB guitar with taps and a nasty little middle addition... Hehe!

I love it!

 

[drjenkins]

Christmas pic...

Damn dude, that's just too sharp! Loving the strap too, thinking about snagging one myself.

 

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Damn dude, that's just too sharp! Loving the strap too, thinking about snagging one myself.

Bought the PRS strap while I was touring the factory this summer! Definitely matches that guitar in person. Now I need to install the strap locks!!!

 

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And yes... I wear the straps backwards with the skinny side in front... Bothers my neck the other way. LoL

 

[Joesnewmatch]

Really great looking guitar. Love the two-tone hardware. I installed the newer Schaller S-locks in gold to match the hybrid style on my SSH and use it with a similar style Italia strap. Very happy with that setup. Enjoy!

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Christmas pic...

Will, she’s a braw wee thing, congratulations!

 

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Will, she’s a braw wee thing, congratulations!

... a fine little thing..........