I really want a Suhr

[Robert]

Problem is, how to find the funds. I think I'll make a list of all the stuff I have that I could sell. I think I wouldn't need to keep my blue Fender. I would keep the Squiers though, since I would not get much for them if I sold them. I have lots of pedals I could sell! I could sell the Hellhound and the Vox AD50VT. I kinda want to keep the Hellhound though.

I may have to put off the Marshall purchase for a while... I am right now much more motivated to get a Suhr than a Marshall, although this could change next time I play a good sounding Marshall! oke:

This never ends...

 

[just strum]

I will say your "wants" are greater and larger in number than mine, so it makes me feel like I'm not asking for much.

Sort of justifies my desires. I guess that's just another responsibility of a Global Moderator.

 

[Rocket]

This never ends...

It ends... eventually!

 

[just strum]

It ends... eventually!

Hey, there may be guitars in the place we go next - FREE GIBSONS!!!

 

[Robert]

They better be Strats where we're headed; if they are Gibsons - I'm complaining to the Grim Reaper!

 

[Rocket]

Hey, there may be guitars in the place we go next - FREE GIBSONS!!!

They better be Strats where we're headed; if they are Gibsons - I'm complaining to the Grim Reaper!

They better be fireproof!

 

[just strum]

They better be fireproof!

Where I am going I will be given 25 virgins and 25 Gibsons, no fire, just a nice white suit and some wings.

 

[Tone2TheBone]

Don't get me started Robert.

 

[Robert]

Tone, you have to play some Suhr strats! Or did you already? The one I tried still has my drool on it...

 

[jpfeifer]

Robert,

What did the guitar feel like?

My only experience with seeing a Shur guitar was when I saw a guy playing one in a band in Las Vegas one time. I talked to him after their set and asked him about the guitar. He told me that they're super high quality Strat's, kind of like the best vintage Fender strats of the 50s or 60s, but with more modern parts, better pickups, etc.

He said that he really liked the feel of them.
I've never been able to play one so I don't know this first hand.
-- Jim

 

[hubberjub]

A Suhr is worth it.

 

[Robert]

Robert,

What did the guitar feel like?
-- Jim

It felt like a really good Strat. Not sure how to describe it. In particular, I was stunned how good the intonation was. After tuning it, any chord would be in perfect intonation, whether played on fret 1 or fret 21. Remarkable.

The guitar had a fantastic quality feel to it, and when I plugged it in, the drool starting flowing. The tones were like good sex to my ears. :dude:

The neck was not shiny or with a hard surface - it had a dark grainy wood which felt very comfortable. Some sort of rosewood I imagine.

 

[Tone2TheBone]

Tone, you have to play some Suhr strats! Or did you already? The one I tried still has my drool on it...

You would have drooled more over the one I played at a shop here in town. They're the only Suhr dealer in the state. The Strat I played looked similar to the Classic Players 60s Strat, the one Lev has. Had all the Suhr appointments. The pickup system was really quiet. I don't know exactly how it works but there's info on it on the net. Neck was nice and wide and fat...I don't know if it's for everyone but apparently it struck you as perfect. Build quality is what you would expect from a very expensive instrument. I think they're great guitars I'm just teasing you because you keep putting off the Marshall amp!

 

[tunghaichuan]

There is a Suhr dealer in the town that I used to work. I never tried one as I was afraid to play it. They certainly look nice. :master:

tung

 

[Jimi75]

My father always said that cheap buys will be done 2 or 3 times and good quality buys will be done once and they satisfy you for a long long time.

I have recently asked myself for what purpose I need all the stuff I own. I could get rid of everything exepct of my 62 vintage Strat and my JV Strat. Investing in one good amph that fulfills my needs and that's it.

Robert, how about a big equipment cleansing? Keep your Squier Tele and sell the rest for the Suhr. Your Mack and Reverend amph is cool, but they maybe they are just partial solutions to what you really dream of - The Marshall. The Vox does a good job so far for you and hey, don't sell it you are a Vox AD50 pioneer!

Make a list and calclulate what you might get for the stuff, maybe you come close to the Suhr.

I cross my fingers for you that you come up with a good solution. I believe that if you owned the Suhr and the Marshall you would be much more satisfied.

Fortunately, for me it's only the amph that I still need. Selling a bunch of my stuff gives me new space to breath and and fresh creative power.

 

[wingsdad]

Robert-
While you may not get a lot for them, they didn't cost a lot, and then, ask yourself this question: how much would you play them, let alone bother to look at them anymore, if you sold your Fullerton, SX and Squier Strats to have one awesome Suhr strat to turn to (and your blue Player)?

I'd keep the Hellhound and Vox amps...once you'd try the Suhr as their mate, your lust for a Marshall could diminish...just a thought.

 

[sunvalleylaw]

I think that sounds like a good idea. Maybe keep one back up strat style, like an SX or the Fully that won't bring you very much, the Squire Tele, and sell the rest. Maybe keep only the tele like Jimi says. And the Vox is just a good versatile back up to your dream amph. I think having fewer, quality items is better, even though you can make any of your stuff sound good.

My father always said that cheap buys will be done 2 or 3 times and good quality buys will be done once and they satisfy you for a long long time.

I have recently asked myself for what purpose I need all the stuff I own. I could get rid of everything exepct of my 62 vintage Strat and my JV Strat. Investing in one good amph that fulfills my needs and that's it.

Robert, how about a big equipment cleansing? Keep your Squier Tele and sell the rest for the Suhr. Your Mack and Reverend amph is cool, but they maybe they are just partial solutions to what you really dream of - The Marshall. The Vox does a good job so far for you and hey, don't sell it you are a Vox AD50 pioneer!

Make a list and calclulate what you might get for the stuff, maybe you come close to the Suhr.

I cross my fingers for you that you come up with a good solution. I believe that if you owned the Suhr and the Marshall you would be much more satisfied.

Fortunately, for me it's only the amph that I still need. Selling a bunch of my stuff gives me new space to breath and and fresh creative power.

 

[Tone2TheBone]

Ok I'll stop picking on you to get the Marshall...for now.

Just looked at the Suhr site. I have to get used to spelling it correctly. They've got some awesome finishes and colors. What model are you going to get and which colors? Maple neck or rosewood? Traditional Strat body or modern top with curly cap and bound body? What's it gonna be Robster?

 

[Robert]

Maple neck would be preferred. Classic Sonic Blue or Classic Shoreline Gold perhaps? I am not picky about the colors though. I need a neck that fits my little veiny Swedish fingers, and 3 V60 LP single coils. http://www.suhrguitars.com/classic.aspx

That's why I may buy one locally - they have some in a store not far from here that I haven't been to. I am hoping I'll find my dream guitar there. It will be filthy expensive, but we all make sacrifices, right? (Kids - get used to eating only cheese macaroni for dinner for a couple of years!)

I am too scared to buy an expensive guitar I haven't played. I can ask for exactly what I want, and John will build it. The problem is that I don't know exactly what I want! Not in terms of neck specs at least - I want to try and see what I think.

 

[marnold]

I guess I just have to ask since I've never been to one of your gigs. When you are playing out with Myra somewhere, are you really going to want to have a several thousand dollar guitar with you? I'd be paranoid about smoke or dings, to say nothing of outright theft. Then again, I'm in no danger of having nor affording such an instrument.

 

[Robert]

When I get my Suhr, I think I will never part with it. Until death do us part. It will be my second wife (although polygamy isn't popular around here... ) !

So to answer your question - YESSIR! I will guard it with my veins, you can be sure of that.

 

[stingx]

I don't want to be the sour grape here but I'm gonna chine in. No bolt on Strat clone is worth more than $800-$1000, period. I have the luxury of working in midtown and am very close to Rudy's and Manny's as well as many fine high end boutique shops in NYC. Over the years I have played Suhrs and owned a Brain Moore. I own an expensive Schecter custom shop guitar (bought used) and borrowed and gigged with a friend's Anderson Cobra. As nice as these guitars, and specifically Suhrs, are they play no better than a well set up AmStd Fender - the guitar they ultimately try to trump. They don't have great resale either, not even close to Gibson or Fender. The point I am making is, not discouraging anyone from buying something they lust after, that dropping close to 3k on a new Suhr just isn't the holy grail. Used would be an entirely different story but you aren't getting THAT better a bolt-on guitar for over 2x the cash.

Funnily enough, out of all my guitars that were more significantly more $$$, the JV is the guitar I end up playing 90% of the time.

Now, if I was going to dump serious coin on a guitar, it would have to be highly ornate, way more intricate than a milled strat body, and just scream gaudy!

This fits the bill to a tee...the JET Earlewood!!!

http://www.jetguitars.com/ew.html

 

[Robert]

Well, we all have our own opinions, don't we stingx.... I have mine and you have yours. I have played many top notch American Fenders, and in my opinion, they are not of the same quality of the Suhr I played last weekend. Plain and simple. I just live my own little world, so I am not claiming any universal truth here; just what works for me.

 

[warren0728]

Now, if I was going to dump serious coin on a guitar, it would have to be highly ornate, way more intricate than a milled strat body, and just scream gaudy!

something like these?....

http://www.zemaitis.net/

ww

 

[stingx]

something like these?....

http://www.zemaitis.net/

ww

I dunno, Warren, Z's are a tad flashy, dontcha think? Very beep beep :rotflmao:

Oh and Robert, everything typed in a forum regarding discussions like these are ALL opinions. I wasn't looking to sway your opinion or **** on your parade, just stating mine. Maybe it's the way I read your typing but I always end up feeling you take issue with my posts for some reason or another. This is why I haven't been so active as of late. I dunno, maybe it's me. I am not a professional musician so I wouldn't treat anything I say as such. I would have loved to have pursued that route but it wasn't in the cards. Instead I sold my soul to corporate America. I rather enjoy differences in opinion on many topics. There have even been instances where even a jaded old fool like me has even strayed off the beaten path :beer:

Cheers!

 

[stingx]

I supose I should have defined "beep beep" in reference to the Zemaitis guitar.

On the beep beep scale of 1-10 this would be 11:

 

[sumitomo]

Hey Stingx where did ya get that picture?That's my little brother.Sumi

 

[Robert]

No problem, stingx - you are very frank and that's great. I'm just sensitive about what I may spend my hard earned cash on.

 

[just strum]

To be honest, I never heard of a Suhr before. Just curious, what makes them worth $3,000+? What is it they have that a G&L or Fender doesn't have?

Honest question, not putting any one or guitar down.

 

[Robert]

Strum, depends on who you ask. My answer is quality.