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Hey kids...about 3 weeks ago, I picked up a new San Dimas Style 2 Telly...I've already posted numerous times about how much I love this guitar. Not only that, but it's by far, the least amount I paid for a guitar in years...so that's saying something.
So this week, I started wondering how the So Cal models (with the Dimarzios) would sound and play compared to what I have. And of course, once I get something in my head, it's all over...despite the consequences (from the fun police - my wife of course) I'm going to figure out a way to get it done.
Yesterday, I went to the only Charvel dealer in all of NJ for the second time in a month...and for the second time in a month, I walked out with a brand new guitar...this time, it was a ferrari red Sol Cal. I couldn't wait to get home to check this thing out.
Just like last time, I plugged in, and I heard and felt something friggin wonderful. I did, at first, experience a little problem...the volume started fading...but I think it was because I was using a really, REALLY old cable. I plugged in a new cable, and the volume problem went away. The only other problem I had with this thing is that awful plastic stuff they put over the pick-guard...I understand why they do it...but taking it off is a real pain in the ass...especially under the volume and pickup selector knobs. Other than that, it's the same great experience as the last time. Although, I will say....the strat body and Dimarzios definitely have a slightly different sound. I'm not sure how to describe it....it's almost like the So Cal is a little brighter, but not as crunchy...if that makes any sense.
Anyway...I'm not a guitar reviewer, so I'm not even going to try and explain the differences in technical terms. But I figured I'd share my experience with these great instruments. I got two guitars for the price of one of my other guitars...and I like these two better than the guitar that cost twice as much. So I guess that's the best review I can give.
Here's a quick picture i took with my cell phone...I'll have some much better quality pics up soon.
Todd
So this week, I started wondering how the So Cal models (with the Dimarzios) would sound and play compared to what I have. And of course, once I get something in my head, it's all over...despite the consequences (from the fun police - my wife of course) I'm going to figure out a way to get it done.
Yesterday, I went to the only Charvel dealer in all of NJ for the second time in a month...and for the second time in a month, I walked out with a brand new guitar...this time, it was a ferrari red Sol Cal. I couldn't wait to get home to check this thing out.
Just like last time, I plugged in, and I heard and felt something friggin wonderful. I did, at first, experience a little problem...the volume started fading...but I think it was because I was using a really, REALLY old cable. I plugged in a new cable, and the volume problem went away. The only other problem I had with this thing is that awful plastic stuff they put over the pick-guard...I understand why they do it...but taking it off is a real pain in the ass...especially under the volume and pickup selector knobs. Other than that, it's the same great experience as the last time. Although, I will say....the strat body and Dimarzios definitely have a slightly different sound. I'm not sure how to describe it....it's almost like the So Cal is a little brighter, but not as crunchy...if that makes any sense.
Anyway...I'm not a guitar reviewer, so I'm not even going to try and explain the differences in technical terms. But I figured I'd share my experience with these great instruments. I got two guitars for the price of one of my other guitars...and I like these two better than the guitar that cost twice as much. So I guess that's the best review I can give.
Here's a quick picture i took with my cell phone...I'll have some much better quality pics up soon.
Todd
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