Help: Limited Edition Luke II 'v' Luke 1

[hypobolic]

Hi everybody,
I really need your advise! I want to get a Luke 1 but the only way I can afford to get one is to sell/trade my '2005 Limited Edition Buttercream LUKE II with Piezo'. I was just wondering if any of you guys have played the Luke 1 and does it have the same great playability / sound as the LUKE II's? Also, am I mad thinking of getting rid of my luke II? I've just become obsessed with the LUKE 1 since I seen Mr. Lukather play one the Los Lobotomy's DVD! I want the Pearl Red one.........please help ..thanks

[Purple ASS]

Hi everybody,
I really need your advise! I want to get a Luke 1 but the only way I can afford to get one is to sell/trade my '2005 Limited Edition Buttercream LUKE II with Piezo'. I was just wondering if any of you guys have played the Luke 1 and does it have the same great playability / sound as the LUKE II's? Also, am I mad thinking of getting rid of my luke II? I've just become obsessed with the LUKE 1 since I seen Mr. Lukather play one the Los Lobotomy's DVD! I want the Pearl Red one.........please help ..thanks

I'd have to say yes ..you'd be mad (only my opinion lol) That Buttercream is a rare beauty, particularly with the Piezo. My understanding is that Luke specified the Vintage trem over the Floyd because he found it a better system, but there are others on here who will know better than me.

[petruccirocks02]

Keep the buttercream Luke. Those limited edition's are nice and I bet there weren't many with the piezo.

-Phil

[threeminutesboy]

what they said

[hypobolic]

Thanks a million for the reply's.......much appreciated.

[DrKev]

Remember, there is a reason Luke himself eventually decided that the Luke II was the way to go. I don't know if he's even played a Luke I since the IIs came out.

I've never seen him play a buttercream Luke but on the Shankar & Ginger video on YT he's got an white matching piezo Luke? And buttercream is sexier than that!

[lenny]

Keep the NEWEST version ...Luke himself is moving forward, as is his guitar....more EB/MM innovation's on the newer Luke....everything he liked about the Luke 1 and than some!.....and that is a beauty to boot!!! and Probably quite rare with the Piezo!

[petezoom]

My advice is that you keep saving so you can buy the Luke 1 and you can keep the Luke 2

I know Its pretty simple advice But you got a great Guitar , But the Luke 1 Is just a Excellent guitar Also

Floyd or no Floyd Luke's guitar Rocks ! !

[buckethead777]

DO NOT SELL THAT LUKE!!!!!
That is one sexy Luke man. Save up, and get a Luke 1.
What you got is one rare axe, and damn dude, piezo too!!!

[hypobolic]

Thanks guys......I get the message! I'm keeping her for sure. Actually, thanks to you guys I think I'm gonna start gigging it more often...starting next Sat nite!

Cheers to you all
Kieran