My first time playing a soloist

[stevoc]

OK, so I've heard many of you talk about how easy it is to access the upper frets on a soloist because of the neck through design, but I had no idea...

I was in a local music shop today looking at some amps and noticed they were selling a used SL3. Having never even held a soloist before, I figured I'd use it to test out this randall head they had there. All I can say is WOW! The access to the upper frets is truly amazing! I had no idea.

The only thing I didn't care for was the finished neck, but that's not a biggie because the guitar felt incredible. I think that with the access to the upper frets it offered, I could learn to like the finished neck. (and it's not like I hate finished necks, I just prefer the unfinished style)

I currently have an order in for a copperhead DK1, which is like my dream guitar. Once it shows up, I may need to sell my BCSB DK1 and get me a soloist! It was truly amazing! And, it was an SL3!! Can't imagine how an american made soloist would feel.


Anyways, just sharing.

[Norton]

So, you've always been playing the rhythm parts before?

[stevoc]

So, you've always been playing the rhythm parts before?

Nope, just struggling at times with my pudgy little fingers. :ROTF:

[DonP]

Also, neck thrus have better sustain than bolt-ons

[Brooke]

You should try a KV or a rhoads..

[stevoc]

You should try a KV or a rhoads..

I'll track some down and give them a whirl, although I am not wild about either body styles. (cast no stones please ) Jackson are very hard to find in my neck of the woods, however.

[Partial @ Marshall]

Also, neck thrus have better sustain than bolt-ons

Damn skippy!