Looking to buy first Musicman (Steve Morse model)

[homerj742]

Hey all, I know since I do not yet own a musicman guitar that I probably shouldn't be posting here, but I just have to know....

I'm torn b/w picking up a Y2D, or a original Steve Morse model in the upcoming months. Other than the obvious difference in controls (I like the Y2D better for that)The original Steve Morse model has a lot more color options

Is there an older post with pictures of the Steve Morse guitar in various colors/pickguard combinations? If so can you point me to it? If not, is it possible to have some of you post pictures in this thread?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

 

[fbecir]

Hello and welcome aboard

I am a proud owner of a classic Morse (blueburst). Click on my signature if you want to see it.
You can check the Steve Morse owner club. There are some pictures here.

Wait a few minutes, I am sure there will be a lot of pictures soon

Enjoy the forum

 

[beej]

They're both great guitars, you can't really go wrong either way.

If the switching is an issue at all, go for the Y2D.

 

[homerj742]

Thanks guys!

I suppose the best of both worlds would be the Y2D pickup config, and the color options of the originals (the white and black ones in SMOC are sweet!). But that just isn't possible.

I"m looking forward to seeing more

 

[fogman]

Welcome to the forum!!!

Do you have any preferred colours beyond the black? (my fave)
Be patient and I'll hook you up with some pics.

 

[homerj742]

I'd like to see as many colors as possible. The "olive gold" looks really cool!

 

[paranoid70]

There is a forumite with an awesome looking white Morse. Hopefully he will post pics soon.

Welcome to the club Homerj. You don't need a musicman guitar to be a member, but if you stick around long enough, you will eventually own one or two or five....

 

[homerj742]

haha, that's what I'm afraid of! the Silos, Morses, great guitars.

 

[ScoobySteve]

That's actually a great observation to make. The selection layout on the original Morse was wayyyy to complicated for me (coming from 3 way on a Les Paul) so I opted for the Y2D as a near purchase. The switch controls are more linear on the Y2D (As MOrse explained at the CLinic last week) and is definitely more user friendly.

But yea, much more color options on the original numero 1. I LOVE Olive Gold, original blue burst, and white! Beautiful options, hopefully someone will get some up here.

 

[homerj742]

Olive Gold

http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r146/brasco68/large.jpg

 

[bkrumme]

That's actually a great observation to make. The selection layout on the original Morse was wayyyy to complicated for me (coming from 3 way on a Les Paul) so I opted for the Y2D as a near purchase. The switch controls are more linear on the Y2D (As MOrse explained at the CLinic last week) and is definitely more user friendly.

See, Steve. I like to have more switching options. The more sounds I can get from a guitar, the better. Because of that, I'm partial to the original Morse, but I like the finishes on the SMY2D better.

Olive Gold is an awesome color and the picture that was linked does it no justice.

 

[homerj742]

How do the necks compare?

 

[bkrumme]

How do the necks compare?

The neck on the SMY2D is modeled after the neck on #1 after 20 years of Steve playing the heck out of it. I would imagine they are close, but the SMY2D should have an "already played" kind of feel to it.

 

[ScoobySteve]

See, Steve. I like to have more switching options. The more sounds I can get from a guitar, the better. Because of that, I'm partial to the original Morse, but I like the finishes on the SMY2D better.

Olive Gold is an awesome color and the picture that was linked does it no justice.

Ahhh the dilemma!

Well it's fair to say that the Y2d has a much more vibrant and patterened finish, where the original has more solid color finishes.

 

[bkrumme]

Ahhh the dilemma!

Well it's fair to say that the Y2d has a much more vibrant and patterened finish, where the original has more solid color finishes.

What can I say? I love quilted tops

 

[fogman]

 

[fogman]

 

[fogman]

and now for the teaser you can't get no more shots!!!!

 

[fogman]

and last but not least!!!!!

 

[ScoobySteve]

Thanks for the pics Foggy!

That black Morse is SICKKKKKKKK!!!