Bluesape Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 My buddy checked one out today in Cambridge, Ontario. We were ogling gear again like broke fools are prone to do. This thing had active electronics, played and sounded great, flame top, neck through(I think) for $529.00 Cdn. It's Korean built, but very impressive. The bridge looks like one of Worf's Klingon battle weapons. Anyone know about 'em? I also checked out a PRS SE Soapbar II for the same money, and as I mentioned in a former thread, I've never been as impressed with a Pacific Rim guitar. These things are incredible! It may even beat the Freeway into my clutches, as I have many Strat types, but no P90 axe. There was also a new carved top mahogany Gibson LP Studio for $990.00, but for that much cash I can get the Freeway AND the Soapbar II, and they both smoke the Gibby on playability AND tone IMHO! Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 really? Bluesape tell us more about the SE Soapbar II http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardtail Posted August 11, 2006 Share Posted August 11, 2006 I know the PRS you're talking about. It looks like a nice guitar. I've yet to see one to try out though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted August 11, 2006 Author Share Posted August 11, 2006 It's the same as the SE standard, except for the P90s. Incredible neck, all mahogany, pearloid dot markers, great finish. Gimme an ebony board and it's outta there! Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 P-90's are sweet pu's. I like a heavy, mahogany guitar (like a LP) with P-90's. They rip. Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 This one's very light - maybe closer to an SG tonally. Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 That's nice too!! The heavier axe gives the P-90 some low end $alls, in a fat, pleasing way. I do like a SG with P-90 also! They have an edge that is very raw, and powerful.....aka old Pete T. Bluesape, I sense a void in your arsenal that NEEDS to be filled. Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 P90's rock. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 Originally posted by mdrs: Bluesape, I sense a void in your arsenal that NEEDS to be filled. Maybe we'll change your nic to Dr. Evil! Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 i get nervous when a doctor tells me i have a void in my arsenal http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 Originally posted by guitarzan: i get nervous when a doctor tells me i have a void in my arsenal We just had chili from hell - no voids here - burnt to a crisp! Back to this Traben bass - a very impressive find - would like to hear from anyone who knows about 'em. Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 HT I didn't know that was the kinda hard Tail you were talkin bout!! Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 That is a BIG WHEEL! Way to go Hard Tail! Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 I've heard the Traben name before, but I don't know anything about them. Maybe a venture to The Lowdown is called for here? G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geoff Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 I've just read all the reviews on Traben in Harmony Central and there are none which are actually bad, although a couple are kind of neutral. Generally, people are pleased with what they've got. A plus point is that they all seem to be 35" scale. The minus (for me) is they all have a basswood body. I've had experience with basswood before and personally, I don't like it much. http://www.trabenbass.com/ http://www.musicplayer.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?/ubb/get_topic/f/5/t/013770.html G. "When the power of love overcomes the love of power the World will know Peace": Jimi Hendrix http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=738517&content=music The Geoff - blame Caevan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 Thx, Geoff. Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A String Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Originally posted by guitarzan: i get nervous when a doctor tells me i have a void in my arsenal Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 i totally dig that avatar A String http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdrs Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Not to worry. There is an easy cure to arsenal voids! It may hurt your pocketbook, but will provide a temporary cure for G.A.S.! http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/mdrs1/allgoldP-90s.jpg Don "There once was a note, Pure and Easy. Playing so free, like a breath rippling by." http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=574296 http://www.myspace.com/imdrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A String Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Originally posted by guitarzan: i totally dig that avatar A String Was it yours? I have the pic backed up on a cd (With his little, penguin wife, off to the side). For the life of me, I can't remember where I got it. I was hoping it wasn't someone's old avatar... Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A String Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Originally posted by mdrs: Not to worry. There is an easy cure to arsenal voids! It may hurt your pocketbook, but will provide a temporary cure for G.A.S.! http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m114/mdrs1/allgoldP-90s.jpg There needs to be a "drooling" smilie. Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Originally posted by A String: Originally posted by guitarzan: i totally dig that avatar A String Was it yours? I have the pic backed up on a cd (With his little, penguin wife, off to the side). For the life of me, I can't remember where I got it. I was hoping it wasn't someone's old avatar... not mine. i am a squirrel guy http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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