Sticky1973
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Just back from a trip to Merchant City Music in Glasgow today, and what a worthwhile visit it was!
I had my first real look at Black Sugar, on a roasted JP6. Wow, what a finish. I totally understand how difficult it is to show in pics just what a great finish Black Sugar really is. That goes for roasted too, there is a depth to the neck that is uncanny. What a beautiful guitar, and what a fantastic neck. My quick in-store iPhone pic:
I know my photo ain't the best, but thankfully we have access to some stunning pics of the guitar that the guys have clearly spent some time taking outdoors. Their flickr pages have some great shots in there:
Music Man John Petrucci 6 with Roasted Maple Neck, Limited Edition Black Sugar
Not only do they have a great selection of gear, as you would expect, but the staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and totally relaxed. No pressure, no hard sell; all the guys are players, so it was a wholly positive experience. As a random visitor stumbling in off the street, I would imagine asking to have a closer look at a top end axe could be uncomfortable, but not for these chaps. Top blokes, they give the place a great feel; I like it.
Up on the wall I could also see a Y2D, a roasted Silhouette, and an Axis alongside the JP6.
Link to Merchant City Music EBMM listing
Alas, I only walked out with a DiMarzio Tone Zone for my Axis SS today. My financial controller was keeping me in check. To the roasted JP6 she said no............. I took that as a "not today". I'll be back!
I had my first real look at Black Sugar, on a roasted JP6. Wow, what a finish. I totally understand how difficult it is to show in pics just what a great finish Black Sugar really is. That goes for roasted too, there is a depth to the neck that is uncanny. What a beautiful guitar, and what a fantastic neck. My quick in-store iPhone pic:
I know my photo ain't the best, but thankfully we have access to some stunning pics of the guitar that the guys have clearly spent some time taking outdoors. Their flickr pages have some great shots in there:
Music Man John Petrucci 6 with Roasted Maple Neck, Limited Edition Black Sugar
Not only do they have a great selection of gear, as you would expect, but the staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and totally relaxed. No pressure, no hard sell; all the guys are players, so it was a wholly positive experience. As a random visitor stumbling in off the street, I would imagine asking to have a closer look at a top end axe could be uncomfortable, but not for these chaps. Top blokes, they give the place a great feel; I like it.
Up on the wall I could also see a Y2D, a roasted Silhouette, and an Axis alongside the JP6.
Link to Merchant City Music EBMM listing
Alas, I only walked out with a DiMarzio Tone Zone for my Axis SS today. My financial controller was keeping me in check. To the roasted JP6 she said no............. I took that as a "not today". I'll be back!
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