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Alright guys, don't get me wrong here. I love the old SD's and always will.
But when I consider buying one of the new pointies vs. picking up an original SD, I see too many things in the "plus" column for buying new now:
- The new pointies are so damn close to the originals that it's like going back in time to buy an original, and bringing it back to the present. Sorry, but the "mojo" issue does not apply. The new pointies have major mojo.
- You can order exactly what you want. I cannot emphasize enough how this is such a MAJOR plus for me. i.e., Not having to live with a "standard" production guitar or someone else's preferences from 20 years ago.
Full-on custom shop, or just take advantage of the great options on the USA Standard line - many finishes & graphics, Floyd or VT, PU layout, fretboard material. The flexibility with the new Charvel line flat out rocks. [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]
- It's not a USED guitar! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] I guess I'm just not as much into the vintage thing as others. Ex. condition Floyd'd SD with a cool finish are pricey and rare. And most have at least some "battle damage" from the years. ...I can live with that, but prefer it to be MY battle damage! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] Also, I sometimes find it hard to develop an emotional attachment to "someone else's" guitar vs. one that I personally ordered/bought. (...Probably relates to my custom/special order preferences above.)
- The prices are reasonable. At the high end of reasonable for a USA bolt-on? Yes. But IMHO still in the reasonable range.
- About the only disappointment I have with the new pointy line is that transparents can only be had by going full-on custom.
Am I the only person around here who thinks like this? [img]/images/graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img] How much of a weirdo am I? [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
But when I consider buying one of the new pointies vs. picking up an original SD, I see too many things in the "plus" column for buying new now:
- The new pointies are so damn close to the originals that it's like going back in time to buy an original, and bringing it back to the present. Sorry, but the "mojo" issue does not apply. The new pointies have major mojo.
- You can order exactly what you want. I cannot emphasize enough how this is such a MAJOR plus for me. i.e., Not having to live with a "standard" production guitar or someone else's preferences from 20 years ago.
Full-on custom shop, or just take advantage of the great options on the USA Standard line - many finishes & graphics, Floyd or VT, PU layout, fretboard material. The flexibility with the new Charvel line flat out rocks. [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]
- It's not a USED guitar! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] I guess I'm just not as much into the vintage thing as others. Ex. condition Floyd'd SD with a cool finish are pricey and rare. And most have at least some "battle damage" from the years. ...I can live with that, but prefer it to be MY battle damage! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] Also, I sometimes find it hard to develop an emotional attachment to "someone else's" guitar vs. one that I personally ordered/bought. (...Probably relates to my custom/special order preferences above.)
- The prices are reasonable. At the high end of reasonable for a USA bolt-on? Yes. But IMHO still in the reasonable range.
- About the only disappointment I have with the new pointy line is that transparents can only be had by going full-on custom.
Am I the only person around here who thinks like this? [img]/images/graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img] How much of a weirdo am I? [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
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