Macronaut
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I have been wanting some P-90s for a while now but, didn't really find a platform I liked until now. I considered SGs, Juniors, DC, etc.
Then I noticed this Vintage Burst. I have never given this finish a second look in the past but, out of many examples of this finish, this one just called out to me so, I mulled it over for quite a while. In that time, I just couldn't seem to get it out of my mind. If this specific LP had sold before I could buy it, I still wouldn't have one....this was the one for some reason, especially when my SW rep. gave me a great discount...done deal.
Fit and finish do not reflect the sub 2K price. I can not find any issues with this guitar, not even minor ones.
The rolled edges on the fret board are very nice and the nibs have been done far better than some of the LPs at almost twice the price....really, really nice actually. The neck profile is nice too, unlike any that I have so far. It's not thin or really thick and a nice C shape. Oh, and I love the satin neck!
I love the way the bright white binding contrasts with the black on the body and the "Febony" of the board.
I will be buffing out the top and just may leave the headstock satin, because I kind of like the way the shiny TRC stands out a bit against the satin.
I will need to lower the strings at the nut about a 1/2mm or so to suit my preference. Other that that, I am very pleased with this one. Also, the "possible" issues posted here http://www.mylespaul.com/threads/weird-wings.409484/ where only optical illusion and/or camera angle. The HS is straight and the tuners are positioned correctly.
For some reason, the flame really stands out in the photos more than in person. I liked it because the flame was subtle and the opposing grain with mineral streaks were nice...the pix do not seem to reflect this very well. This is by far the most animated top I have ever seen. It's like those plastic 3D cards.
These P-90s are bad a$$! The playability/feel/tone all hit the mark. It will only get better once I do my own personal set up, which will only need be very small tweaks.
And, they included a nice 5 ply PG that I doubt I will install...at least for now.
Then I noticed this Vintage Burst. I have never given this finish a second look in the past but, out of many examples of this finish, this one just called out to me so, I mulled it over for quite a while. In that time, I just couldn't seem to get it out of my mind. If this specific LP had sold before I could buy it, I still wouldn't have one....this was the one for some reason, especially when my SW rep. gave me a great discount...done deal.
Fit and finish do not reflect the sub 2K price. I can not find any issues with this guitar, not even minor ones.
The rolled edges on the fret board are very nice and the nibs have been done far better than some of the LPs at almost twice the price....really, really nice actually. The neck profile is nice too, unlike any that I have so far. It's not thin or really thick and a nice C shape. Oh, and I love the satin neck!
I love the way the bright white binding contrasts with the black on the body and the "Febony" of the board.
I will be buffing out the top and just may leave the headstock satin, because I kind of like the way the shiny TRC stands out a bit against the satin.
I will need to lower the strings at the nut about a 1/2mm or so to suit my preference. Other that that, I am very pleased with this one. Also, the "possible" issues posted here http://www.mylespaul.com/threads/weird-wings.409484/ where only optical illusion and/or camera angle. The HS is straight and the tuners are positioned correctly.
For some reason, the flame really stands out in the photos more than in person. I liked it because the flame was subtle and the opposing grain with mineral streaks were nice...the pix do not seem to reflect this very well. This is by far the most animated top I have ever seen. It's like those plastic 3D cards.
These P-90s are bad a$$! The playability/feel/tone all hit the mark. It will only get better once I do my own personal set up, which will only need be very small tweaks.
And, they included a nice 5 ply PG that I doubt I will install...at least for now.
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