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Steve Morse 30th Anniversary New Model
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kestrou
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Double dig!
Kevin
Kevin
beej
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Hopefully I'll get a closer look next weekend when I catch up with Tommy- they're rolling through town.
kestrou
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beej
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Different guitar in that one- looks to have a bound fretboard (like the NAMM models). So that's at least 2 different protos in the wild.
I guess it was this one...
I think they are not spread, but the missing single coil pickup makes it look it's spread.
Can't wait till this model hits the stores!
fbecir
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This new guitar has a lot in common with the Y2D.
I am a bit surprised that Steve does not try to solve some of his right hand problems with a new approach. For instance, a carved top would force him to change a bit his right hand position and perhaps help him to limit the pain.
Some great players have changed completely their technic after injuries (Django Reinhardt for instance) or had to completely learn again their instrument (Pat Martino).
I am a bit surprised that Steve does not try to solve some of his right hand problems with a new approach. For instance, a carved top would force him to change a bit his right hand position and perhaps help him to limit the pain.
Some great players have changed completely their technic after injuries (Django Reinhardt for instance) or had to completely learn again their instrument (Pat Martino).
BUC
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Although it looks similar, I think there's some surprises under the hood.
beej
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I'm sure it does. I have a couple of hunches, but I'd love to know the scoop.
Dargin- if you're out there ... we need some torture.
Dargin- if you're out there ... we need some torture.
Samoht
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Speculate
Why not speculate wildly? I believe we're looking at 2 regular passive humbuckers and a 5-way superswitch that will allow Steve to get really close to his usual tone pallet. The "active" part of things, I speculate, is two-fold. First, used as a noise canceller while using a split bridge or neck humbucker. Second, there's a push-pull or push-push pot that kicks in a boost (ala Valentine). The 5-way switch may be as follows:
1. Bridge Humbucker in series
2. Bridge Humbucker in parallel
3. Bridge Humbucker split coil (active noise cancelling)
4. Neck HB parallel with Bridge HB
5. Neck HB in series
Why not speculate wildly?
I believe we're looking at 2 regular passive humbuckers and a 5-way superswitch that will allow Steve to get really close to his usual tone pallet. The "active" part of things, I speculate, is two-fold. First, used as a noise canceller while using a split bridge or neck humbucker. Second, there's a push-pull or push-push pot that kicks in a boost (ala Valentine). The 5-way switch may be as follows:1. Bridge Humbucker in series
2. Bridge Humbucker in parallel
3. Bridge Humbucker split coil (active noise cancelling)
4. Neck HB parallel with Bridge HB
5. Neck HB in series
beej
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I spent the day with Tommy when they were in Toronto. Had the chance to see everything up close, play the guitars, talk to Steve, and watch the shows from backstage. Early in the afternoon, Doug Rappaport (from Edgar Winter) came by for a bit- as well as being a monster player, he's a good dude. I'll have to post some pics.
The guitar Steve had there was the NAMM prototype style, with the bound fretboard, and some cool wiring inside Different profile neck than his other guitars.
Though the highlight for me is always hanging with Tommy, he's good people.
The guitar Steve had there was the NAMM prototype style, with the bound fretboard, and some cool wiring inside
Different profile neck than his other guitars.Though the highlight for me is always hanging with Tommy, he's good people.
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I spent the day with Tommy when they were in Toronto. Had the chance to see everything up close, play the guitars, talk to Steve, and watch the shows from backstage. Early in the afternoon, Doug Rappaport (from Edgar Winter) came by for a bit- as well as being a monster player, he's a good dude. I'll have to post some pics.
The guitar Steve had there was the NAMM prototype style, with the bound fretboard, and some cool wiring inside
Though the highlight for me is always hanging with Tommy, he's good people.
Beej, nice man, and your right Tommy is awesome.
Glenn |B)
banjoplayer
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nice report. sounds like a fantastic day
no pics, no day with Tommy
I´m a bit obsessed with neck profiles. In how far different? Is it possible to describe a bit?
Yes that´s the highlight for me too. I don´t know him as good as I suppose you do but met him a few times. I can confirm that. He always takes care of me when I contact him when he´s near. He would not have to, but he does!
kestrou
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Thanks for the report Beej - always great to hang with Tommy!
Kevin
Kevin
fbecir
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In my life, I met guys obsessed with feet, legs, t*ts, ASS (guitars and the other meaning
), girls in leather boots, ...Now, I can say that I know a guy obsessed with neck profiles
banjoplayer
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In my life, I met guys obsessed with feet, legs, t*ts, ASS (guitars and the other meaning
Now, I can say that I know a guy obsessed with neck profiles
Yes that´s exactly what I meant !
beej
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Forgot to update this with a few pics.
Close-ups of the prototype (... or as close as I'd like to post ...):
In action from a pretty damn good seat (Steve actually came over and chatted during the keyboard solo):
Good times.
Close-ups of the prototype (... or as close as I'd like to post ...):
In action from a pretty damn good seat (Steve actually came over and chatted during the keyboard solo):
Good times.
