I really want a Suhr

[ShortBuSX]

You are missing some of the mechanics here. The Feiten system compensates for the discrepancies in string tension and fret spacing. These issues are not correctable using the methods you mention. Another similar system is Earvna and the nuts Music Man uses on their guitars. They all compensate for the issues ALL guitars have. They are therefore not generally "for set neck type guitars" but all guitars.

I have it on 2 guitars and the difference between them and conventional systems is extremely noticeable.

Thank you for your patience in explaining that to me, thats the kinda stuff Im after....this is one of the few actual features on this guitar.
Id researched the Earvana system last year when replacing a nut, I even inquired about it at a place that was an authorized dealer/installer...I was practically insulted when I asked about it; "Can you actualy hear the sonic difference without it? You dont really need it then." and I dont excuse his reply, and I didnt let him sway me, I looked into it further, and maybe I was a tad bit too general with my statement in regards to set necks, but youre the first person on any forum thats admitted to owning either of the systems.

Do you mind if I ask what guitars they are on?

 

[ShortBuSX]

To the rest of the forum, I want to apologize if I seemed out of line....Im really not bashing this guitar or anybody that would spend that kinda of money. I dont feel I deserve any kind of explanation from anybody for any of their purchases. But having said that, we as individuals(all of us) have to justify purchases like this(and really everything we do as people)...there are reasons you do the things you do. If somebody sees you enjoying something, chances are theyre going to ask about it..."whats your story? Why would you do that? Thats just crazy!"...expect to hear it...how you react is upto you...and not the fault of the person asking.

In my case, Im a guy with 10 guitars and 3 amps, to most people thats absurd...but Im justifed, Im able to state my reasoning effortlessly and Im not bothered by anothers response.

If you cant justify it, you cant justify it...if its all mojo, feel, tone for $3000 I can accept that...can you? And if so then just say so.

But for somebody whos never played these instruments, thanks for the sales pitch...theyre site doesnt sell the features very well either, its rather vague too, even for items such as pickups....and Im not perfect, I could be missing all this important info the web site...that kinda why Ive been asking.

 

[Spudman]

Thank you for your patience in explaining that to me, thats the kinda stuff Im after....this is one of the few actual features on this guitar.
Id researched the Earvana system last year when replacing a nut, I even inquired about it at a place that was an authorized dealer/installer...I was practically insulted when I asked about it; "Can you actualy hear the sonic difference without it? You dont really need it then." and I dont excuse his reply, and I didnt let him sway me, I looked into it further, and maybe I was a tad bit too general with my statement in regards to set necks, but youre the first person on any forum thats admitted to owning either of the systems.

Do you mind if I ask what guitars they are on?

I have the Earvana on a Strat and it is a night and day difference in how the guitar sounds AND plays. Harmonically it just seems richer, more aligned. Superb to the original set up by far.

The other is on my Musicman Luke. I believe all Musicman guitars come with compensated nuts. Chords sound in tune all over the neck and thus fuller and richer and more pleasant to the ear.

You CAN hear the difference and it's not subtle and the guitar plays better as well.

 

[Tone2TheBone]

To the rest of the forum, I want to apologize if I seemed out of line....Im really not bashing this guitar or anybody that would spend that kinda of money. I dont feel I deserve any kind of explanation from anybody for any of their purchases. But having said that, we as individuals(all of us) have to justify purchases like this(and really everything we do as people)...there are reasons you do the things you do. If somebody sees you enjoying something, chances are theyre going to ask about it..."whats your story? Why would you do that? Thats just crazy!"...expect to hear it...how you react is upto you...and not the fault of the person asking.

In my case, Im a guy with 10 guitars and 3 amps, to most people thats absurd...but Im justifed, Im able to state my reasoning effortlessly and Im not bothered by anothers response.

If you cant justify it, you cant justify it...if its all mojo, feel, tone for $3000 I can accept that...can you? And if so then just say so.

But for somebody whos never played these instruments, thanks for the sales pitch...theyre site doesnt sell the features very well either, its rather vague too, even for items such as pickups....and Im not perfect, I could be missing all this important info the web site...that kinda why Ive been asking.

oke: ...hey why do you have so many amps huh?

 

[Spudman]

10 guitars is a little overboard as well.oke:

 

[ShortBuSX]

Thanks for the rhetorical questions, kinda helped cheer me up bout this train wreck of mine:thwap:

And thanks for setting me straight about the compensated nuts...I wonder why more people dont use these?

 

[M29]

Id like to get mine compensated:thwap:

 

[Robert]

Id like to get mine compensated:thwap:

Me too! :bravo:

 

[just strum]

...setting me straight about the compensated nuts...I wonder why more people dont use these?

boy, it's one hell of a guitar forum.

Priorities.

 

[just strum]

Strum, being from Cleveland, can you please tell me where the term "Cleveland steamer" came from?

No clue, never even heard of it until your post - had to go look it up.

 

[Spudman]

A little more food for thought. I found this on another forum.

"Your gonna hate me, maybe even ban me...


While at GC today, I played a $2099 Suhr Tele. Then playd a $149 Squire Tele. The diffenece? A whole bunch of money. That's it. The tone was a little different. But not $1800 different. Not even different enough for the average person to notice. And get this. The Squire was set up and played better. I know it crazy. But it's absolutely true. Now I've had expensive guitars. I played professionally for 4 years. I considered buying a Tom Anderson a couple years ago for $2400. I've come to the serious conclusion that you can spend all you want on quality and refinement. No one but you will notice or care. The average person will dig your songs if they are good, and wont care about your hand made guitar. And here's the truth. ANY guitar sounds as good as you play. Period.

Well. There ya go. Spend all you want. But if you suck. You're going to suck on a hand made guitar. But if you can take care of business, you'll sound great on even a Squire."