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suhr shredelot
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Depends on your budget and what you personally want out of a guitar. Have you checked out their custom guitar section by chance, for if your going to spend big bucks, why not go for the most bang?  |
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BIOS
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I've looked at some custom standards but i'm doing a trade in at my local store which is the only way i can afford it. So no customised orders for me. I have to pick one out of the stock there. It comes down to the pro modern or pro s3.
Both have fixed bridges but the pro modern has a two octave neck and two humbuckers as opposed to the HSS of the s3.
I need a guitar that's going to be as versatile as possible and one that doesn't look very genre specific.
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jordan
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| Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 4:32 pm Post subject: |
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| BIOS wrote: |
I need a guitar that's going to be as versatile as possible and one that doesn't look very genre specific.
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That being the case, I think the S3 wins on both levels. HSS is a really usable pickup configuration, and non-guitarists will just think you're playing a Strat, as opposed to a shred-machine. |
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suhr shredelot
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| Its really up to you then. However, if I were you, I would ask Ed. |
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BIOS
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| Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 1:50 pm Post subject: |
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| jordan wrote: |
That being the case, I think the S3 wins on both levels. HSS is a really usable pickup configuration, and non-guitarists will just think you're playing a Strat, as opposed to a shred-machine. |
True. I have yet to play the pro modern so ill have to see how they compare in terms of playability! Anyone here played both? Any major difference? |
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sumis
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| Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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| BIOS wrote: | | jordan wrote: |
That being the case, I think the S3 wins on both levels. HSS is a really usable pickup configuration, and non-guitarists will just think you're playing a Strat, as opposed to a shred-machine. |
True. I have yet to play the pro modern so ill have to see how they compare in terms of playability! Anyone here played both? Any major difference? |
they will both be versatile.
none of them have fixed bridges 
the s3 will perhaps get some strattier tones.
if you get the s3, get the bpssc to silence the single coil pups.
the s3 is routed for hsh, so you can basically get any pickup config.
you need to decide o locking trem or non-locking.
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BIOS
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| Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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| sumis wrote: |
if you get the s3, get the bpssc to silence the single coil pups.
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May have to order that separately if its not already on the model. It's just a black plate right?
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you need to decide o locking trem or non-locking.
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What would recommend? I always used a floyd but to be honest i don't do much crazy whammy stuff and changing strings is a pain. Are non-locking trems more stable in terms of tuning?
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BIOS
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| Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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| sumis wrote: |
if you get the s3, get the bpssc to silence the single coil pups.
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May have to order that separately if its not already on the model. It's just a black plate right?
| sumis wrote: |
you need to decide o locking trem or non-locking.
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What would recommend? I always used a floyd but to be honest i don't do much crazy whammy stuff and changing strings is a pain. Are non-locking trems more stable in terms of tuning?
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sumis
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| Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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| BIOS wrote: | | sumis wrote: |
if you get the s3, get the bpssc to silence the single coil pups. |
May have to order that separately if its not already on the model. It's just a black plate right? |
well, not 'just' a back plate. needs proper installation and calibration.
| BIOS wrote: | | sumis wrote: |
you need to decide o locking trem or non-locking. |
What would recommend? I always used a floyd but to be honest i don't do much crazy whammy stuff and changing strings is a pain. Are non-locking trems more stable in terms of tuning? |
locking trems are more stable, tuning wise. but the trems suhr use, together with the top notch setup, and making sure you know how to take care of the instrument, will give you a very stable trem system. you should try something similar out, and decide from there. go for prefered sound and feel. tuning stability will be fine, imo.
(personally, i'd go for the modern. just because that's something i need to cover, since my main rock/shred/metal axe is falling apart, and since the pro modern specs are very close to what i'd get if ordering a custom axe. the s3 would be more of a compromise for me, and i already have a standard in that vein.)
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BIOS
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| Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2010 11:41 pm Post subject: |
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| sumis wrote: |
locking trems are more stable, tuning wise. but the trems suhr use, together with the top notch setup, and making sure you know how to take care of the instrument, will give you a very stable trem system. you should try something similar out, and decide from there. go for prefered sound and feel. tuning stability will be fine, imo.
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The non-locking trem is alot easier to tune though right? I mean is that it's main benefit? I'm looking to move away from a Floyd as Im sick of tuning/setup issues. I want a guitar that i can just do a quick tune and then play and one that will stay in tune.
I'll be trying out the modern this coming week. Can't wait to check it out!
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sumis
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| Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2010 7:12 am Post subject: |
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| BIOS wrote: | | The non-locking trem is alot easier to tune though right? I mean is that it's main benefit? I'm looking to move away from a Floyd as Im sick of tuning/setup issues. I want a guitar that i can just do a quick tune and then play and one that will stay in tune. |
well, there will be compromises. a standard, two-post trem will be easier to tune and setup. but once the floyd is tuned, and as long as the setup is right, it will basically STAY in tune. it's not hard to take care of and setup a locking trem ...
the two-post will stay in tune just fine, if not going vai (or henderson) on it, but will need more frequent tuning. live, i tune in between every song, regardless of trem type -- so do many high profile players ...
sound and feel are different. if that seems less important, sure, the non locking trem is more rewarding to maintenance and setup, imho.
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BIOS
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Thanks for all the input guys. I went with a modern m3 with a non locking trem. Best guitar i have had the privilege of owning by some way and somewhat cheaper than the last guitar i owned which says alot about the craftsmanship of suhr guitars. I'm definitely going to look to make a custom order as soon as i have the spare cash  |
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