- Thread starter hallissyc
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The Sabre and cutlass are very similar, shape wise. The neck on the Sabre is a little thinner, and doesn’t morph shapes as you go up the neck. The pickups are hotter, but not really similar to the Axis. The Axis pickups sound fantastic, but I am not a big fan of Floyd Roses. The Sabre’s body is more comfortable (to me), but the neck on the axis feels a little better to me.
I would ask what kind of sounds you want to achieve besides your Cutlass? High gain? Floating bridge? Piezo?
What two would I have? Cutlass RS HSS and a Majesty 7 or JP7
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Jamie M
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I already have an ASS so i would go for a Sabre next.
banjoplayer
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Morse & AL
Axis Sport
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Man that is tough, I will have to think about it and get back to you.
DrKev
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Mariposa.
There is no other answer.
There is no other answer.
TripHazard
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Albert Lee HH or Valentine
guitardan
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Have AL-HH
Had 2 Cutlass (SSS, HSS)
Had 2 Lukes
Want an AL MM90.
Had 2 Cutlass (SSS, HSS)
Had 2 Lukes
Want an AL MM90.
I keep seeing the Albert Lee coming up - how does it compare to the Cutlass?
How different are these than the Cutlass HSS? Would they be a good add to my arsenal? I am going for versatility. I feel like the Cutlass gives me good versatility, but I want something for high gain.
You have enlightened me. Wow, very interesting guitar. I’m a big ATDI and TMV fan as well.
Luke 3 and Luke 3
(because I need different tunings)
Luke vs JP....what do you think?
Do you think the Sabre offers you something that the Axis doesn’t?
Love the JP line - any reason you suggest the 6 over the 15?
TripHazard
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If it’s high gain... not sure. Not my playing area. The valentine gives you a Tele and 335 in one guitar, with a really nice boost switch. I think it would have no problem with high gain, but I can’t testify
TripHazard
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They are pretty different. See previous comments on Val. AL HH is the same pickups as the Axis SS. You get 5 positions - inner and outer coils for positions 2 and 4. It will take gain no problem, and it feels wonderful to play. All rosewood neck = sweeeeeeeet
I’ve determined I hardly ever use the piezo, and would rather have the passive electronics of a JP6 (or 7) and the most comfortable arm scoop ever made on a guitar, but I find the majesty neck shape more comfortable. But that’s just me. If you’re looking at the JP line, you won’t go wrong with any of them.
beej
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^ This
