Hey guys,
I'm missin' the Axis Super Sport in Blue Dawn that I had some time back and have always wanted another MM.
Right now, I have quite a few guitars. My main axe is a Les Paul Std that is one of the best sounding guitars I've ever played or owned. I play it almost exclusively simply because all the other guitars that I have just can't cut it. They all sound pretty good, but the LP is something "special". Probl because of the PU's, wiring, etc that i have in it.
Anyway, I used to think "the more the guitars the better", but now I'm starting to think, "why have so many guitars that are cool but just average sounding?" I'd rather have way fewer guitars in trade for a few that just KILL.
So, I think I have decided to sell off many of my guitars to support this idea! I have a strat that is really nice, but it just doesn't have the sound that *I* want. I'm really picky about a strat sound, and I usually don't want the same thing in a strat that most do. I don't play blues, so I want a strat that "rocks". I don't want that thin clacky strat sound. My strat is thin in general, and even w/ a SD Hot Rails in it, with a 500K pot, it's really just more of the same.
But it would be nice to have a guitar that gave me the strat sound that I want, PLUS maybe the other strat sounds that I don't use, but are still there for recording, etc.
Anyway, I've always looked at the Luke, but was kinda turned off by the body style. I've had experiences with EMG's, and I don't mind them at all. But it was only until recently that I've learned just how amazing and versatile the guitar is. I think really, it's the perfect choice.
HOWEVER, I can't rule out a JP6 or another ASS. It seems the most affordable one is a used ASS, but ones that float my boat don't come around often enough.
The most expensive one i've found that really is nice is a used BFR Luke. Aside from looks, do I really "need" a BFT? Just how much better do they play or sound? Probl not enough. But they are beautiful. Another tough call is a 2007LE Blue Dawn Luke vs a Luke Blue w/ matching headstock and PIEZO. I think having the Piezo makes the guitar the ultimate tool, but I have a really nice Acoustic already... so is it a need? No. Will I use it? Maybe, but not a guarantee.
I had a Blue Dawn ASS and loved it, but had to sell it, not wanting to. I loved the finish, but it always was in the back of my mind that many people really don't like anything "sparkle". So I do I want another sparkle guitar?
And about the body shape of the Luke... they always seemed kind of big to me. I held one once, and remember LOVING the neck. I love any neck that has a V profile, so that was a bonus. But I couldn't remember what the body looked like in person. I seem to think that the bodies aren't as "Big" as they look in the pictures.
I played a JP once at GC and thought it was awesome. The neck was great, though not my ideal neck, but it was just fine. I'm not THAT picky. I thought the guitar was very "powerful" though. I didn't give it best run down only cuz I wasn't really interested in that moment. I wish I had put it thru it's paces now. But I walked away thinking that the guitar was more of a "Shredder" guitar, and that It wouldn't be as versatile as I needed it to be.
Same for the Axis SS I had. I loved it, but I must say one of the reasons I chose to sell that one was because the PU's seemed kinda dark. The bridge position was great, but the others weren't as usable to me simply because they seemed too dark. I couldn't justify investing $250 in PU's in such an expensive guitar, so I sold it. $250 PU's? Yes...I'm into Will Bogg's PU's, or WCR Pu's. Those are both the best Pu's I've ever heard, and they are expensive, but worth it.
I've also had some experience with an AL. I remember once thinking the necks were boats, but played once recently and thought it was big, but still comfortable.
So yeah, all signs point to the Luke still, because I'm in a classic hits cover band. We mostly rock it up, but sometimes I need to clean up to do some funk stuff, or mid-gain Tom Petty type stuff.
My rig is an XTLive thru an Atomic 2x12. Believe it or not, it's a SCREAMER. I've used Marshall's for years, but this set up I have now is just amazing and very satisfying. I look forward to playing now EVERY single weekend simply because I can't wait to hear my amp for 3 hours! Having a killer LP running to it doesn't hurt either!
So I guess my post is geared towards realistic feedback, and suggestions. I realize that everyone has diff tastes. My goal is to get this ONE sure thing tool that can do it all, then maybe pick up another MM that is more specialized like a 3 PU P90 AL, or maybe a P90 ASS. I have a 69 SG Special w/ P90's and love it. But the buzz is just too much. I wonder if the MM P90's are the same way? Or are they more like P100's?
I think i'd be happy with any of the choices really. But I want to hit a home run, color and all. And the Luke fits the bill, except the colors for his line aren't really my thing. I kinda like the Luke Blue (the light blue), Black, and even the Blue Dawn. The BFR colors are amazing, but PRICEY. I don't want to spend that much more just to a nice color, since color is only a pref thing, not a tone thing. I could save up more and order one in the color I want. I think an Egyptian Smoke or Desert Gold LUKE would be amazing! Esp with Rosewood and Matching Headstock! I've not seen a LUKE in these colors really. I'm not sure why.
Anyway, as you can see, I have a lot of thinking to do. Your feedback, advice, and encouragement is really appreciated. Pix of various Lukes would be cool too.
I've done the search here a million times. Is it just me, or is the search feature here a bit spotty? Usually you have to sift thru tons of posts to find ONE picture you want, etc.
Anyway, you guys are great.
Thanks!
Jason
I'm missin' the Axis Super Sport in Blue Dawn that I had some time back and have always wanted another MM.
Right now, I have quite a few guitars. My main axe is a Les Paul Std that is one of the best sounding guitars I've ever played or owned. I play it almost exclusively simply because all the other guitars that I have just can't cut it. They all sound pretty good, but the LP is something "special". Probl because of the PU's, wiring, etc that i have in it.
Anyway, I used to think "the more the guitars the better", but now I'm starting to think, "why have so many guitars that are cool but just average sounding?" I'd rather have way fewer guitars in trade for a few that just KILL.
So, I think I have decided to sell off many of my guitars to support this idea! I have a strat that is really nice, but it just doesn't have the sound that *I* want. I'm really picky about a strat sound, and I usually don't want the same thing in a strat that most do. I don't play blues, so I want a strat that "rocks". I don't want that thin clacky strat sound. My strat is thin in general, and even w/ a SD Hot Rails in it, with a 500K pot, it's really just more of the same.
But it would be nice to have a guitar that gave me the strat sound that I want, PLUS maybe the other strat sounds that I don't use, but are still there for recording, etc.
Anyway, I've always looked at the Luke, but was kinda turned off by the body style. I've had experiences with EMG's, and I don't mind them at all. But it was only until recently that I've learned just how amazing and versatile the guitar is. I think really, it's the perfect choice.
HOWEVER, I can't rule out a JP6 or another ASS. It seems the most affordable one is a used ASS, but ones that float my boat don't come around often enough.
The most expensive one i've found that really is nice is a used BFR Luke. Aside from looks, do I really "need" a BFT? Just how much better do they play or sound? Probl not enough. But they are beautiful. Another tough call is a 2007LE Blue Dawn Luke vs a Luke Blue w/ matching headstock and PIEZO. I think having the Piezo makes the guitar the ultimate tool, but I have a really nice Acoustic already... so is it a need? No. Will I use it? Maybe, but not a guarantee.
I had a Blue Dawn ASS and loved it, but had to sell it, not wanting to. I loved the finish, but it always was in the back of my mind that many people really don't like anything "sparkle". So I do I want another sparkle guitar?
And about the body shape of the Luke... they always seemed kind of big to me. I held one once, and remember LOVING the neck. I love any neck that has a V profile, so that was a bonus. But I couldn't remember what the body looked like in person. I seem to think that the bodies aren't as "Big" as they look in the pictures.
I played a JP once at GC and thought it was awesome. The neck was great, though not my ideal neck, but it was just fine. I'm not THAT picky. I thought the guitar was very "powerful" though. I didn't give it best run down only cuz I wasn't really interested in that moment. I wish I had put it thru it's paces now. But I walked away thinking that the guitar was more of a "Shredder" guitar, and that It wouldn't be as versatile as I needed it to be.
Same for the Axis SS I had. I loved it, but I must say one of the reasons I chose to sell that one was because the PU's seemed kinda dark. The bridge position was great, but the others weren't as usable to me simply because they seemed too dark. I couldn't justify investing $250 in PU's in such an expensive guitar, so I sold it. $250 PU's? Yes...I'm into Will Bogg's PU's, or WCR Pu's. Those are both the best Pu's I've ever heard, and they are expensive, but worth it.
I've also had some experience with an AL. I remember once thinking the necks were boats, but played once recently and thought it was big, but still comfortable.
So yeah, all signs point to the Luke still, because I'm in a classic hits cover band. We mostly rock it up, but sometimes I need to clean up to do some funk stuff, or mid-gain Tom Petty type stuff.
My rig is an XTLive thru an Atomic 2x12. Believe it or not, it's a SCREAMER. I've used Marshall's for years, but this set up I have now is just amazing and very satisfying. I look forward to playing now EVERY single weekend simply because I can't wait to hear my amp for 3 hours! Having a killer LP running to it doesn't hurt either!
So I guess my post is geared towards realistic feedback, and suggestions. I realize that everyone has diff tastes. My goal is to get this ONE sure thing tool that can do it all, then maybe pick up another MM that is more specialized like a 3 PU P90 AL, or maybe a P90 ASS. I have a 69 SG Special w/ P90's and love it. But the buzz is just too much. I wonder if the MM P90's are the same way? Or are they more like P100's?
I think i'd be happy with any of the choices really. But I want to hit a home run, color and all. And the Luke fits the bill, except the colors for his line aren't really my thing. I kinda like the Luke Blue (the light blue), Black, and even the Blue Dawn. The BFR colors are amazing, but PRICEY. I don't want to spend that much more just to a nice color, since color is only a pref thing, not a tone thing. I could save up more and order one in the color I want. I think an Egyptian Smoke or Desert Gold LUKE would be amazing! Esp with Rosewood and Matching Headstock! I've not seen a LUKE in these colors really. I'm not sure why.
Anyway, as you can see, I have a lot of thinking to do. Your feedback, advice, and encouragement is really appreciated. Pix of various Lukes would be cool too.
I've done the search here a million times. Is it just me, or is the search feature here a bit spotty? Usually you have to sift thru tons of posts to find ONE picture you want, etc.
Anyway, you guys are great.
Thanks!
Jason
