fsmith
Well-known member
Wes,
I think you need to just step back look at the big picture. Unless you've done a lot of searches about the subject, you probably haven't been around long enough to know the background on the subject.
EVH's are a sensitive subject to say the least. EB can't and won't deny what they did in the past, but that's just it it's the past and it's time to move on. People are still paying big bucks for an EVH. Does it make sense? Only you can decide. I have one, it was a birthday present from my wife who happened to know that I was a big fan back in the mid 90's. The smart money would have been better spent on an 2! Axis guitars. I've played both and the differences are not worth the markup for the mystique in my opinion. I wouldn't sell mine though because of the sentimental value of it being a present from my wife.
You are talking about a very subjective topic when it comes to tops. One man's 10top is another's general run of the mill top. To say that the EVH's had better tops for whatever reason is just a very short sighted and starry-eyed look at what used to be.
I've seen some very ordinary and dare I say it ugly EVH tops, and I've seen some Axis tops that rival some of the prettiest guitars I've ever seen. It's tyically the luck of the draw and if you've got another $500 to throw around go ahead and order the upgraded top. EB will do their best to get you the nicest top available at the time yours is being built. Will you be happy? Who knows, again it's a very subjective process. I can probably say without a doubt that you will be, but who knows what your expectations are. BP didn't want to do the upgrade thing to begin with, it can cause all sorts of headaches for EB because then there is some expectation on the buyers part that he will get the absolute best top available and if someone else gets one that he feels is better, then he's bitching about the upcharge.
It's a no win situation. And in your observation a pointless subject. Like comparing apples and oranges.
I'm sorry if I'm coming off sounding like and @sshole but you shouldn't come in here making such broad statements like that without knowing some of the background. Sit back and enjoy the ride, it's a great place to hang out. You might even learn a thing or two...
fred
I think you need to just step back look at the big picture. Unless you've done a lot of searches about the subject, you probably haven't been around long enough to know the background on the subject.
EVH's are a sensitive subject to say the least. EB can't and won't deny what they did in the past, but that's just it it's the past and it's time to move on. People are still paying big bucks for an EVH. Does it make sense? Only you can decide. I have one, it was a birthday present from my wife who happened to know that I was a big fan back in the mid 90's. The smart money would have been better spent on an 2! Axis guitars. I've played both and the differences are not worth the markup for the mystique in my opinion. I wouldn't sell mine though because of the sentimental value of it being a present from my wife.
You are talking about a very subjective topic when it comes to tops. One man's 10top is another's general run of the mill top. To say that the EVH's had better tops for whatever reason is just a very short sighted and starry-eyed look at what used to be.
I've seen some very ordinary and dare I say it ugly EVH tops, and I've seen some Axis tops that rival some of the prettiest guitars I've ever seen. It's tyically the luck of the draw and if you've got another $500 to throw around go ahead and order the upgraded top. EB will do their best to get you the nicest top available at the time yours is being built. Will you be happy? Who knows, again it's a very subjective process. I can probably say without a doubt that you will be, but who knows what your expectations are. BP didn't want to do the upgrade thing to begin with, it can cause all sorts of headaches for EB because then there is some expectation on the buyers part that he will get the absolute best top available and if someone else gets one that he feels is better, then he's bitching about the upcharge.
It's a no win situation. And in your observation a pointless subject. Like comparing apples and oranges.
I'm sorry if I'm coming off sounding like and @sshole but you shouldn't come in here making such broad statements like that without knowing some of the background. Sit back and enjoy the ride, it's a great place to hang out. You might even learn a thing or two...
fred
