Guitars anyone???

[xtcclassic]

Yeah it’s like the anti-PRS. Coolest guitar they have ever made and really the only model I’m remotely interested in these days. It’s a ripper. It’s gonna be beat to shit in no time with this super thin satin nitro finish. Already replaced the pickguard.

[popvulture]

Really nice! Those Velas are nicely understated PRSs, the only ones I've really ever looked at and thought were cool. The DGT plays and sounds really fantastic, but even at its most understated, it's still a bit flashy for my taste.

Is that neck pickup like a Dynasonic? Looks killer!

[xtcclassic]

It’s PRS’s take on a Dynasonic. I don’t think it’s an exact clone, although I’ve never played a guitar with a Dynasonic so I have no basis for comparison. My understanding is that it’s modeled after the Dynasonic but with some tweaks.

[hairydangler]

@xtcclassic It looked great before but now with that new pick guard it's really perfect. Love that upgrade!

[xtcclassic]

Thanks! It’ll look even better once I find the right knobs and replace the truss rod cover with a rosewood one.

[xtcclassic]

I forgot to post a pic of the Vela in its final state. I replaced the knobs, the pickup switch cover, the truss rod cover, and the bridge pickup (went with a TV Jones Power’Tron). This is such a great guitar. PRS should be killing it with this guitar but I’m almost glad they’re not. I like having a killer guitar that almost no one else has. 

[Fadez]

Oh yeah [mention]xtcclassic [/mention]  You made it look even better. Dig the knobs and TV Jones pick ups are amazing so I’m sure it sounds even better now

[summ3rhays]

Man that's a great looking guitar!

[xtcclassic]

I agree! So damn sexy.

This thread needs more guitars!

[SKT]

@xtcclassic  Really love your PRS Vela…such a cool design!  I’ll bet it plays like butter.

[SKT]

I have been enjoying this thread and all the great guitars/gear for a long time. I’ve been physically laid up for a bit and couldn’t really hold a guitar for a while, much less play one. I’ve finally gotten to the point I can play again, thankfully, and thought it was past time to post some guitar pics! I thought I’d post some acoustics first because they don’t seem to get as much love as the electrics. This is my 1947 Martin 00-18, all original. It’s warm and woody, the perfect couch guitar for me.  I’ll try to get some pics of electrics soon.

[Fadez]

Beautiful acoustic! Is that a parlor or shorter scale one? It looks like a perfect size to play and travel with. Also shoutout to Martins because they’re made in PA!

[SKT]

Thanks!  It is short-scale (24.9) and considered “grand concert” size.  It has great volume and handles about everything well. It had a neck reset years ago but the action has stayed low and it’s a joy to play.

Also, I’m a big fan of old Martins…they are tough to beat!

[Fadez]

A well loved guitar usually plays just as well! I should take some photos of my collection sometime. Got some goodies to show off

[SKT]

@Fadez  definitely post some pics of your collection!  I’ll get some more pics up soon as well.

Also, I love old guitars with patina…just like I love a pair of well-worn IH jeans. Patina=Love in my book

[xtcclassic]

Damn @SKT bringin’ the heat to this thread with a vintage Martin! That’s what I’m talkin bout!

[SKT]

@xtcclassic Thanks man!  I’ve been lurking here for a while and glad to finally participate. I’ll try to get some more pics up. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this thread and your collection is amazing!

[LewisStonehouse]

Here’s my old stick that I got for my 18th birthday, some time ago…

[Fadez]

[mention]LewisStonehouse [/mention] what’s the story of that guitar? I’ve never heard of the brand. But it looks cool. What’s it made out of?

[LewisStonehouse]

@Fadez it’s a Vigier Excalibur Supra, alder body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard, dimarzio pickups. Small boutique company in France. Interesting thing is that it doesn’t have a truss rod, instead they have a strip of carbon through the neck. I’ve never had a setup and the intonation and action is still spot on