So tell me ...

[PeteDuBaldo]

I know that if I can get my hands on one to add to the arsenal it wouldn't be going anywhere.

 

[ScoobySteve]

I'm pretty sure Guitar Center online has a few for the grabbin'.

If you're on the fence. Get one. It rocks, smokes and melts!

 

[izzy]

Sorry! And I'm not suggesting you're 'silly'. Quite the contrary you seem to know when your strings need to change. Obviously, any floating trem on any guitar won't pose that particularly problem for you.

And I do understand not being able to try guitars out, it's a bummer. It may also explain why people seem to chop and change their guitars so often?

thank ya sir

It definitely deserves the praises.

And don't underestimate it for metal. This guitar was built for rock, but for metal it just plain smokes. It will melt your face off...I promise.

interesting

You're soaking in it!!

<old reference is old>

It's a phenomenal guitar. Really resonates beautifully ... hard to believe you're playing an electric when you strum it acoustically.

The pickups are a great match. They're hot and middy and sound great in series. For me they really shine in parallel. In particular, the bridge p'up in parallel has got some great chime to it- just perfect.

drool_I <ya bastard>

Fing has bought and sold two due to health reasons...I dont see man of these on resale

For me it is the perfect guitar. It has great comfort, playability, and the tones you can get with it are just as amazing.

drool_II <you're a bastard too>

I know that if I can get my hands on one to add to the arsenal it wouldn't be going anywhere.

What siblings would it share company with?

I'm pretty sure Guitar Center online has a few for the grabbin'.

If you're on the fence. Get one. It rocks, smokes and melts!

drool_III <you're a bastard three>

Did I hear him say "almost 10 pickup combinations"? What does he mean almost? There are 10 different combinations.

anyone? anyone? bueller? Subtitle: There are 10 pickup combinations, Paul needs to put down the bong.

So ... I'm thinking, because I'm more a finger picker than picker, tho I will occasionally use a pick under duress, that a RW neck might sound a bit muddy and that the brightness of a maple neck would be best to compensate for the reduced high end from using the fingers and ante up better definition -- even the RW is prettier to my eyes. Amiright or amidaft?

anyone?

Thanks for your input so far folks, it's helpful -- I'm all gassy.

 

[Kaloyan]

Here is a review from Guitar World.

YouTube - Music Man 25th Anniversary

These guys did a great job presenting the ability of this guitar to cover MOST of the musical styles known today!

I just prefer the rosewood neck over the spanking maple.

 

[izzy]

I just prefer the rosewood neck over the spanking maple.

Do you you use a pick, thumb pick or finger pick?

 

[Voo]

Poppa I wanted to apologize for the post I made here, it was out of line and I was unaware of what you did. again my apologies

Brasco thank you for the msg

 

[Coffeemug]

So ... I'm thinking, because I'm more a finger picker than picker, tho I will occasionally use a pick under duress, that a RW neck might sound a bit muddy and that the brightness of a maple neck would be best to compensate for the reduced high end from using the fingers and ante up better definition -- even the RW is prettier to my eyes.

Amiright or amidaft?

I guess watching Joe Bonamassa using his on Mountain Time should be able to clear you thoughts on this concern...

http://www.ernieball.com/forums/mus...massa-mountain-time-vid-25th-anniversary.html

As far as sustain goes I'd say there'll be no big difference with hardtail vs. trem...at least I can't notice any remarkable difference on my ALs...and my guess would be that this applies to the 25th as well. I for one am very very happy with mine which has a trem. That being said I'm usually a hardtail guy but with the trem sitting flush with the body it doesn't make a big difference I'd say...plus, the trem cover is excellent for preventing belt buckle rash...

 

[izzy]

Thanks for making that post Coffeemug. I'll have to watch the vid later <no can do from here> and am really looking forward to it on two counts: both Joe's playing (dig his stuff lots) and the 25th. Sweet. Regarding the trem I was leaning towards it -- from all counts (on this board and off) the MM trem appears to have earned hi praise. Another "+" goes in the hat. Thanks again everyone, appreciate all the info/opinions.

 

[Coffeemug]

Bonamassa really deserves every bit of praise...he's flat out awesome. His is a hardtail with rosewood board...no lack of brightness there!

Either way the 25th is one of the very finest guitars I have ever had the honour to play let alone own. It's really as good as everyone claims it to be!

Patrick.

 

[izzy]

<wipes drool off shirt>

 

[agt]

The 25th really is that good. Classy, articulate, refined, hi-fi sounding, comfortable. Based on your expressed preferences, I would imagine that it would be a great fit. I have a rosewood board and there is absolutely no muddiness.

 

[Headstock]

Only reason mine is for resale is to grab one with a fully rosewood neck and time is running out ...

 

[lenny]

Only reason mine is for resale is to grab one with a fully rosewood neck and time is running out ...

I had a feeling thats what u were doin'!!!

 

[izzy]

Poppa I wanted to apologize for the post I made here, it was out of line and I was unaware of what you did. again my apologies

Brasco thank you for the msg

<blink> what the hell did I miss???

 

[izzy]

The 25th really is that good. Classy, articulate, refined, hi-fi sounding, comfortable. Based on your expressed preferences, I would imagine that it would be a great fit. I have a rosewood board and there is absolutely no muddiness.

thanks agt!

Only reason mine is for resale is to grab one with a fully rosewood neck and time is running out ...

 

[Voo]

<blink> what the hell did I miss???

I said a dirty word and sent myself to the corner

 

[izzy]

I said a dirty word and sent myself to the corner

Oh no. I'm a army brat, both parents. As I kid I frequently heard more profanity and colorful/creative use of it more than I've ever heard from anyone else. Guess I'll be biting my tongue a fair amount here.

 

[Voo]

Rofl