NGD Luke Incoming!

[michaeld13]

Some pics! Been playing and doing some set up on it. The truss rod needed a little loosening- the neck was more than straight I would say. Tweaked the saddles to get the action to my liking- and it sounds and plays amazing. I'm still getting used to it like any new guitar- but man over the last couple of hours the mojo be kickin in!! The trem is amazing really liking it!!

 

[Baggedcereals]

Nice! The Luke 3 is the best guitar I have ever used. Love my HH as well. You will get hooked!

 

[michaeld13]

Yes, I think so. The fret board markers not being there are not causing a problem either. I'd say the biggest change is 22 frets vs 24- I've always had 24... This is also my first bolt-on neck- certainly not hurting the tone or sustain. The action is a little higher than what I've been used to - but I'll get used to it. When I got it the action was very low but that's because the neck had no relief- but it actually played very well. But I didn't play it very long that way once I saw no relief. I adjusted it to have a very slight relief like "normal". Everything feels really nice!

 

[spychocyco]

Beautiful neck on that one. I do love the starry nights. Come on Fed Ex truck.

 

[michaeld13]

Yeah... I played sick that day so I wouldn't miss Fedex- the finish is super sparkly in person. My wife said "now that looks like a rock n roll guitar!"

 

[jones4tone]

Yeah... I played sick that day so I wouldn't miss Fedex- the finish is super sparkly in person. My wife said "now that looks like a rock n roll guitar!"

Congrats! They're fantastic guitars.

 

[michaeld13]

Yes. Can't wait to get back home and play it some more. It feels almost slippery compared to my other guitars.

 

[ScottO]

Nice! Enjoy!

 

[michaeld13]

Just wanted to report back- I cannot stop playing this thing! Really comfortable standing up. It took a little bit of adjusting which I think is normal after playing something else for a while- but... it's amazing! Love it!

 

[johnnyboogie]

Congratulations on the new instrument, enjoy!! =D

 

[berkleeguitar]

Nice figuring on that neck. Congrats!

 

[michaeld13]

Thank you. I can't believe how smooth the neck is! I've never felt anything like it. Also the transition from the maple to the ebony is seamless. You cannot feel anything where those meet. Very impressive. Day and night I cannot put it down.