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This is a discussion on Morse Users! within the Music Man Guitars forums, part of the Gear Talk category; This guitar has got my attention again. I'm wondering how difficult it is to use, meaning pickups and switches??? When ...

  1. 09-15-2005, 11:35 AM #1
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    Morse Users!

    This guitar has got my attention again.
    I'm wondering how difficult it is to use, meaning pickups and switches???

    When I briefly had a chance to play one unplugged I will say that it wasn't my favourite neck out of the EBMM family. I prefer the Silo, however maybe if I play it more I would come to like the neck more.
    This guitar without a doubt has a tonne of tonal options. But is it worthy to not have a piezo or a regular vintage style trem? (I'm not a Floyd guy!)

    Any feedback would be appreciated!
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  2. 09-15-2005, 11:53 AM #2
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    Hi Foggy,

    I love mine. The switching is very intuitive once you get used to it. I've even mucked with mine and added in a few more switches

    Personal preference on the Piezo and trem- the Morse is so tonally versitile, and I don't miss a trem on mine. (I don't have a piezo on any guitar so can't comment on that.)

    In all, it is one sweet guitar. Covers a ton of ground. Looks great and I like the neck. And Tommy swears that the Y2D has the perfect neck.

    I have an old 6-bolter and will have the Y2D next month. If you're near T.O. at all you are more than welcome to swing by my pad and try it out anytime.
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    When I pick up my Morse it is the last thing I do that day.
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  4. 09-15-2005, 12:40 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by NorM
    When I pick up my Morse it is the last thing I do that day.
    NorM,

    You have the assorted collection!
    Like me, you're a maple fretboard guy.
    So give me some info when comparing the Morse to the Silos!!! Pros and Cons.
    I can count on you for some blunt honesty!
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  5. 09-15-2005, 12:44 PM #5
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    Oh man Foggy are you going to buy something soon?? Man what exactly are you looking for??

    I'm just busting yah!!!

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    I'm hoping I can check one out this weekend, can't find one around here.
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  7. 09-15-2005, 02:06 PM #7
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    I'm used to my morse. Got it about 10 days.

    I put .09 on it, cuz I feel the neck harder to play than my others guitars that I'm used.

    even wiht low action , but could't lower the action the desired amout.

    Strings buzz are comming with hiper low action. But now sustain for days, and sound like a 180+ hp bike with carbon exhaust.
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  8. 09-16-2005, 02:25 PM #8
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    I have own a Morse for awhile now, and I gotta tell ya it's very useable in most situations. I'm looking forward to my Y2D.

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