What did you practice with/gig this week?

[dmatthews]

I really love that Dark Cherry Burst. I had a Stripped 58 that looked very similar to your SC.

The sad thing is that I sold it. Stupid me.

Gotta admit when I opened the case I was pleasantly surprised compared to the seller pics.

 

[Rod/]

Tasty pair.

Aren’t you worried about frying your microwave circuits, leaving that juice can on top of it

Oh and this -

I think I really need to buy a real Santana….. Do the newer ones have jumbo frets? I like my SE version for what it is but the small frets are a little to small especially when playing leads up high on the fingerboard..

 

[Alnus Rubra]

I think I really need to buy a real Santana….. Do the newer ones have jumbo frets? I like my SE version for what it is but the small frets are a little to small especially when playing leads up high on the fingerboard..

I would describe them as medium (I think), it’s a very easy guitar to play. Just a shame I suck on guitar.

 

[dmatthews]

I would describe them as medium (I think), it’s a very easy guitar to play. Just a shame I suck on guitar.

I don't believe it!

 

[Alnus Rubra]

I don't believe it!

No honestly I think they look like they’re medium.

 

[vchizzle]

Highlight of the week.
A bit of the backstory, since the guitar is older than the forum.
Mrs and I went to the 2009 Experience to...uhm...do some research. We did not leave with empty hands. There was one guitar, however, that she missed after we left. Wood Library wasn't a thing yet, but Special Favours were. She talked to the dealer and cooked up this:

She wanted a nicer top than the one we didn't take home, so we wouldn't be missing out

She wanted a pretty neck and knew I lusted after a backup rosewood

and she wanted no doubt that it was special

Number 1 was (and is) outstanding. Not long after Brent did a run of 17.

The guitar is barely finished. Paul says the satin top is better for the sound. Maybe, maybe not. I know many of them got a gloss added over time. I like the intimacy of the feel. This guitar insists on being played through the Mark III.

That’s nice! I’ll say that every satin PRS I’ve played has rang and resonated like a bell. I know some folks “glossed” their tops up with a little guitar polish once they got some glossy spots from playing. Not sure how they looked in person, buts that’s likely what I’d do in that case. That way you maintain that lack of finish but still have a somewhat glossy look. I should probably have an ME on my list. I’ve still not had a rosewood neck.

 

[vchizzle]

Me three, should’ve kept it- I’d like to find a gold top stripper with dots/moons or whatever that run had.

I really love that Dark Cherry Burst. I had a Stripped 58 that looked very similar to your SC.

The sad thing is that I sold it. Stupid me.

I sold my stripped 58. I’m not going to call myself stupid. It’s more like, sorta, kinda, you know, in other words, uh, well alright Stupid me too two.

 

[tiboy]

Here's what happened.

I liked the Stripped 58 so much that I decided to order an SC58 Artist with an ebony fretboard and 53/10 pickups. I sold the Stripped 58 to fund it.

As an intelligent person might have predicted, with the ebony fretboard the guitar wasn't going to do the same things the Stripped 58 did. Great guitar, but replaced it with the McCarty Singlecut - more in line with what the Stripped 58 did.

What I lost selling the Stripped 58 and SC58 Artist could probably have funded another guitar. That's a big reason why I'm not the brightest bulb.

I sold mine shortly after picking up my R9 without trying. The Stripped was not for sale. I saw a WTB listing looking for exactly what I had. Since the gear fund was in the red from the R9 purchase, I figured what the heck.

 

[veinbuster]

That’s nice! I’ll say that every satin PRS I’ve played has rang and resonated like a bell. I know some folks “glossed” their tops up with a little guitar polish once they got some glossy spots from playing. Not sure how they looked in person, buts that’s likely what I’d do in that case. That way you maintain that lack of finish but still have a somewhat glossy look. I should probably have an ME on my list. I’ve still not had a rosewood neck.

An ME is definitely worth spending some time with. A rosewood neck is nice to have available. I don’t think I would want it as my only guitar, but it is a treat.

 

[Aahzz]

These were my companions for practice this week, both with the band and at home

 

[dmatthews]

These were my companions for practice this week, both with the band and at home

They be beauties for sure!

 

[Aahzz]

They be beauties for sure!

Thanks! They sound even better than they look

 

[TFC]

Just finished practicing and will come with me to my gig this weekend:

Custom 22 with Dragon I's and new (to me) NF3. Very different guitars but both sofa king good.

 

[dmatthews]

Practice got canned this week, but here's a pic from a month ago.
My Silver Sky on the left, and my P22 on the right are the bread, with my lead players' two beauties in the middle making a kick ass PRS sandwich!

 

[Alnus Rubra]

Practice got canned this week, but here's a pic from a month ago.
My Silver Sky on the left, and my P22 on the right are the bread, with my lead players' two beauties in the middle making a kick ass PRS sandwich!

Is that a Big Softee strap on the Silvery Sky?

 

[alantig]

Is that a Big Softee strap on the Silvery Sky?

That's never happened to me before. Honest.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

That's never happened to me before. Honest.

Oh no, I typed Big Softee strap on on the PRS Forum. It’s been nice knowing you guys.

 

[DISTORT6]

Pulled this riff monster out for some B Standard heavies.
Gotta let the inner caveman live.

 

[Lola]

Two fingers and on my McCarty. Possibly the worst decision I have ever made.

 

[dmatthews]

Is that a Big Softee strap on the Silvery Sky?

You know what? I do not know!
It's big, and it's soft leather that's for sure. Nice and comfy.
I cannot see any logo or name on it.