Luke Owners w/ stainless frets

[jones4tone]

ah yes... can't wait- BUT i saw some members waiting like 200 something days from when the run was announced- maybe I misread, but that would be a killer.

My wait was right at that 200 day mark, but many are waiting significantly longer, so you got near-instant gratification. It's an awesome guitar!

 

[michaeld13]

Cool. Can't wait. I played one at Sam Ash a while back and it immediately felt good- not sure why I didn't buy it- well it wasn;t cheap- but I'm glad I'm getting this version. Have wanted a MM for a long time.

 

[jones4tone]

Cool. Can't wait. I played one at Sam Ash a while back and it immediately felt good- not sure why I didn't buy it- well it wasn;t cheap- but I'm glad I'm getting this version. Have wanted a MM for a long time.

Which pickup config did you end up ordering?

 

[michaeld13]

HH - there weren't many HSS's around, but I just felt more comfortable with HH anyhow. I've never had a HSS before... but I did read great things about them here in the forum. What I did get is a painted headstock. I really liked the look of it with that dark fretboard. So, we shall see!

 

[jones4tone]

The Transitions are amazing! You'll love the HH. And the ebony fretboard is wonderful.

 

[xjbebop]

Agree.

How the hell do violin players even.........

Try playing fretless bass (or guitar!) With no line markers...violin would be even more brutal with the tiny scale length!

 

[michaeld13]

The only thing that I'm a little apprehensive about is no markers on the fretboard. But I'm sure like most everyone I'll just used to it. But I really think I'm going to be a little lost.

 

[edhalen]

You'll be surprised how much you look at the top of the fb rather than the front. At least I was. No markers on the front is a non issue for me.

 

[michaeld13]

Do you play sitting down mostly? I do. It seems that I never look at the edge markers, but I really have never paid attention. We'll see. I'm going to have to make it work. I think I mentioned it else where if worse came to worse I could put some markers on the board with vinyl since I have a sign shop. Could get pretty creative with it- of course I'd rather not...

 

[edhalen]

Do you play sitting down mostly? I do. It seems that I never look at the edge markers, but I really have never paid attention. We'll see. I'm going to have to make it work. I think I mentioned it else where if worse came to worse I could put some markers on the board with vinyl since I have a sign shop. Could get pretty creative with it- of course I'd rather not...

Yes - sitting down most of the time. I think you'll adapt just fine. I was concerned as well. It's a small adjustment. You will be blown away at how the combination of roasted maple, ebony board and stainless frets works together. So smooth. Pure bliss.

 

[jones4tone]

Yes - sitting down most of the time. I think you'll adapt just fine. I was concerned as well. It's a small adjustment. You will be blown away at how the combination of roasted maple, ebony board and stainless frets works together. So smooth. Pure bliss.

I hadn't thought about it, but I guess if I was trying to cop a lead part from a video of another player, it could be frustrating if THEY had a plain fretboard!

 

[michaeld13]

Saweeeet! Wish it was Tuesday...

 

[michaeld13]

By the way I did purchase a schecter not too long ago- it has the ebony board and stainless, so I do know that combo. And really do like that guitar- but I have never picked up a guitar and immediate felt connected like when I did briefly in San ash a year or two ago with the Luke. I have small hands so I think that may have something to do with it. I've also been on a huge VHalen kick and small hands do not help! I'm selling a PRS custom 24 to fund this one. I don't think I'm much of a prs guy anymore. There's no arm cut and the way it sits is not as comfortable as my schecter. I always wanted a shredder guitar with a floyd so hence that purchase. It's really been nice and fun. Can't wait to try the MM trem.

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

I hadn't thought about it, but I guess if I was trying to cop a lead part from a video of another player, it could be frustrating if THEY had a plain fretboard!

It's even more fun trying to figure out a lick if they are using an altered tuning w/ no fretboard dots.

 

[xjbebop]

fwiw - if anyone really struggles with no fretboard markers, you always have this option:

Inlay Stickers – They look like REAL inlay! For Guitar and Bass, Ukulele more…

These actually work quite well...I've got some on a different guitar.

 

[michaeld13]

Yes I've seen those before. Pretty sweet. Kind of a cool way to "make it your own" too.

 

[jones4tone]

It's even more fun trying to figure out a lick if they are using an altered tuning w/ no fretboard dots.

True!