SteveB
Well-known member
Okay, I played the Y2D exclusively at rehearsal tonight. Here, in no apparent order are my thoughts about it:
* I was surprised how comfortable it was to play, since I'm used to my Petrucci 6-string. Even though the neck isn't as thin/flat as the Pet, I could play it like I've been playing it all my life.
* This guitar has fantastic sustain! Which I had discovered playing it acoustically, but plugged in proved it all the more.
* There is considerable output difference when you use different positions on the pickup toggle switch. I guess you'd expect this when you see the wiring diagram, since one position engages just the single coil pickup, while all the other positions employ at least one humbucker, or pickup combinations.
* Amazing versatility among the pickup selection options:
position 1 (neck humbucker only)
great for bluesy chording and other stuff that needs a 'meaty' sound
position 2 (neck humbucker + bridge humbucker)
I found myself liking this for flatpicked chords / arpeggios using clean amp settings.
position 3 (single coil only)
I didn't use it much, but if you want a little 'quack' you can get it at this setting.
position 4 (single coil + bridge humbucker)
An interesting combination good for soloing, arpeggios, or just about anything. Gives a hot output with some extra edge.
position 5 (bridge humbucker)
Nice and bright, great for distorted power chords, or clean sounds with a treble bias.
* The output of the pickups is *VERY HOT*. I had to keep the volume pot rolled back a little to keep from distorting when I wanted clean sounds. This is understandable, as we all know how much Mr. Morse loves to use his picking-hand pinky to roll that volume pot. I think he moves that pinky as much as his fretting fingers when he plays! What a tweaker!
* The Floyd performed as expected.. very solid tuning stability. You can't pull up because the trem is flush mounted and there's no route.
* The tone of the guitar is sweet. It sounds a lot 'meatier' than the Petrucci, as you would expect since it has so much more wood, and it's poplar+maple top versus basswood.
* The fretwork is fabulous, the top+finish are beautiful.
All in all, the guitar played as great as it looks. Smart guys- Dudley, BP and Steve Morse.
* I was surprised how comfortable it was to play, since I'm used to my Petrucci 6-string. Even though the neck isn't as thin/flat as the Pet, I could play it like I've been playing it all my life.
* This guitar has fantastic sustain! Which I had discovered playing it acoustically, but plugged in proved it all the more.
* There is considerable output difference when you use different positions on the pickup toggle switch. I guess you'd expect this when you see the wiring diagram, since one position engages just the single coil pickup, while all the other positions employ at least one humbucker, or pickup combinations.
* Amazing versatility among the pickup selection options:
position 1 (neck humbucker only)
great for bluesy chording and other stuff that needs a 'meaty' sound
position 2 (neck humbucker + bridge humbucker)
I found myself liking this for flatpicked chords / arpeggios using clean amp settings.
position 3 (single coil only)
I didn't use it much, but if you want a little 'quack' you can get it at this setting.
position 4 (single coil + bridge humbucker)
An interesting combination good for soloing, arpeggios, or just about anything. Gives a hot output with some extra edge.
position 5 (bridge humbucker)
Nice and bright, great for distorted power chords, or clean sounds with a treble bias.
* The output of the pickups is *VERY HOT*. I had to keep the volume pot rolled back a little to keep from distorting when I wanted clean sounds. This is understandable, as we all know how much Mr. Morse loves to use his picking-hand pinky to roll that volume pot. I think he moves that pinky as much as his fretting fingers when he plays! What a tweaker!
* The Floyd performed as expected.. very solid tuning stability. You can't pull up because the trem is flush mounted and there's no route.
* The tone of the guitar is sweet. It sounds a lot 'meatier' than the Petrucci, as you would expect since it has so much more wood, and it's poplar+maple top versus basswood.
* The fretwork is fabulous, the top+finish are beautiful.
All in all, the guitar played as great as it looks. Smart guys- Dudley, BP and Steve Morse.
I have a purple Ib@nez S370 for sale though! 
. I'm looking forward to Sean's review. C'mon Sean, pressure's on now.
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