I've had my S2 594 thinline for 6 mos now and I'm not totally digging it...I know its killer but seem to always grab my Standard 22s or Mira....am i missing something as everyone raves about this guitar....I got such a good deal ill never be able to replace it if i have sellers remorse...what to do!!!
You're not alone. Online, the photos of one I purchased looked pretty good, and at a
really good price... Waited a week for delivery, then after just a few minutes of playing on it I knew that it was
absolutely NOT for me.
First, and probably the most important aspect was the short scale; getting much beyond the 12th fret was really difficult for my large, aging hands.
Second was the top, which just didn't feel right when playing.
Lastly, the burst finish couldn't help but follow the top carve, and looked so much like the dreaded "Clown-Burst" that I couldn't even think about it without seeing, "Bozo!"
So I arranged to return it, which in itself was a HUGE P*I*A* that lasted two weeks.
Sound wise, it didn't speak to me much. Which was really strange, because the SE version I played at our local shop
(currently it only
carries the SE line) was fantastic in every way-- except the scale length.
Sometimes a guitar and its player just don't jive-- even when a different one with the same specs works wonderfully. Perhaps there's some psychological explanation, but ultimately it doesn't matter; if you're not happy with it, set it free~