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THE RISING FORCE
Joined: 18 Jul 2009 Posts: 21
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Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 5:54 pm Post subject: 7 strings Suhr Modern? |
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Hi John, Are there any plans on making a 7 stringed modern? |
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SIR DOUGLAS T
Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Posts: 205
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Posted: Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:37 pm Post subject: |
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I just talked to John last week about it and he said that he hopes to have some prototypes available for the winter NAMM Jan 2010. I know this will take out a huge chunk of the market as the Modern's are flying out the door. - doug gentry |
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Munkipuss
Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Posts: 410
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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 2:02 pm Post subject: |
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Doug, don't suppose your conversation touched upon the subject of the set-neck...? |
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SIR DOUGLAS T
Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Posts: 205
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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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That subject goes without saying. I will tell you this I have been saving for years to buy a set neck guitar.I have seen some beautiful Nik Huber's. I have been tempted by Don Grosh and many other builders but if it takes John another year or five years I will remain loyal to the suhr brand. Not only because of the fit,finish, and playability. But because I believe in their vision and find every member of the team to be a friend.
John did hint that he would try to have both the 7 string and the set neck @ this years winter NAMM but I know he has a lot going ampwise as well so I would realistically expect the 7 string to make an appearance and more than likely a new amp or two along the way.- Sir Douglas T
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THE RISING FORCE
Joined: 18 Jul 2009 Posts: 21
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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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thats good news doug, 7 strings can make the modern a more versatile guitar, not only the headbangers will like this but also jazz players... |
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mike boardman
Joined: 20 Nov 2005 Posts: 435 Location: Manchester, UK
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Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:04 pm Post subject: |
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Can't wait to see the Modern 7 and set-neck... it's great they are taking the time to get them right.... it's just a pain in the arse waiting for them ! _________________ Guitars
PRS Private Stock 245, PRS Tremonti, Suhr Modern Set Neck Carve Top, 2 x Suhr Standard (Koa/Mahog, Basswood/Maple), Suhr MS7, Taylor 814CE, Eastman Archtop
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Soldano SLO, Mesa Lonestar Special |
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drezdin
Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Posts: 1
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Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 6:19 am Post subject: |
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any updates on the 7 string? |
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Munkipuss
Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Posts: 410
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Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:12 am Post subject: |
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Here's a link to the last I read about it. |
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mike boardman
Joined: 20 Nov 2005 Posts: 435 Location: Manchester, UK
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Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:32 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the link, missed that!
The fanned fret sounds really interesting.. I'd spec it on my Modern 7 if it was available as an option.
25.5" does not work great with a seven string, but I think 27" would be tough on bending with the increased tension. So a fanned option would be the best of both worlds. _________________ Guitars
PRS Private Stock 245, PRS Tremonti, Suhr Modern Set Neck Carve Top, 2 x Suhr Standard (Koa/Mahog, Basswood/Maple), Suhr MS7, Taylor 814CE, Eastman Archtop
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Soldano SLO, Mesa Lonestar Special |
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