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Back in the 80's when I was ateen I was really into DLR and when I first saw Steve Vai play the PerformanceFlame guitar in the "Going Crazy" video I was blown away. That was myfirst introduction to the boutique builder, Performance Guitars from HollywoodCalifornia.
http://www.performanceguitar.com/
Almost 2 years ago I landed my first Performance Guitar, the Corsair. I wasvery attracted to the more slim / sleek strat body (more sleek than a dinky)but I will admit that my attraction was based on my perception from when I wasa teen. So, even though that guitar has a rosewood board (and I'm not fond ofthem) I could not pass it up. I didn't pay huge money but it was no bargainether. When I got the guitar I was truly blown away. The feel and playabilityis just something I'll never be able to describe - I just love the guitar andthe sound is so heavy yet bright that it's really become one of my favorites. Iwas told it's basswood and it is very light so I'm inclined to believe thatalthough I have no supporting paperwork. I believe the wood is what makes it sopunchy yet it still has a nice bottom end.
So since that time I've been watching eBay everyday looking to land anotherPerformance. in that 21 month period or so I've seen a total of about 5Performance guitars come up and 4 of them have not fit my single hum or hum /single specs - there is a tele on eBay now but I'm not a tele guy.
Just last week this Snakeskin model came up in the UK - man, I was in love.It's wrapped in real snakeskin and I've heard that Performance is the onlycompany that can get it right due to their Japanese heritage. Now I'm not bigon artist endorsed guitars and in a way this pays tribute to Warren Demartinieven though Performance has not officially made it an endorsed or WD model.But, what the hell, it's a single hum, maple board wrapped in real snakeskin -does anything else say "80's" more than this?
Well, I made a deal with the seller (great guy) and now it's here in NY.
I will admit that the frets are not bad but do need some work and the action ishigher than I fancy so I'll be doing some fret and setup work when I get achance but boy does this sound KILLER!! - Very clean, distinct, sustainingnotes that just jump off the fret board - what can I say, awesome NGD!!
I'm currently putting together some specs to order a CS Performance so staytuned.
So, enough with my babble and here are the pics - enjoy:
http://www.performanceguitar.com/
Almost 2 years ago I landed my first Performance Guitar, the Corsair. I wasvery attracted to the more slim / sleek strat body (more sleek than a dinky)but I will admit that my attraction was based on my perception from when I wasa teen. So, even though that guitar has a rosewood board (and I'm not fond ofthem) I could not pass it up. I didn't pay huge money but it was no bargainether. When I got the guitar I was truly blown away. The feel and playabilityis just something I'll never be able to describe - I just love the guitar andthe sound is so heavy yet bright that it's really become one of my favorites. Iwas told it's basswood and it is very light so I'm inclined to believe thatalthough I have no supporting paperwork. I believe the wood is what makes it sopunchy yet it still has a nice bottom end.
So since that time I've been watching eBay everyday looking to land anotherPerformance. in that 21 month period or so I've seen a total of about 5Performance guitars come up and 4 of them have not fit my single hum or hum /single specs - there is a tele on eBay now but I'm not a tele guy.
Just last week this Snakeskin model came up in the UK - man, I was in love.It's wrapped in real snakeskin and I've heard that Performance is the onlycompany that can get it right due to their Japanese heritage. Now I'm not bigon artist endorsed guitars and in a way this pays tribute to Warren Demartinieven though Performance has not officially made it an endorsed or WD model.But, what the hell, it's a single hum, maple board wrapped in real snakeskin -does anything else say "80's" more than this?
Well, I made a deal with the seller (great guy) and now it's here in NY.
I will admit that the frets are not bad but do need some work and the action ishigher than I fancy so I'll be doing some fret and setup work when I get achance but boy does this sound KILLER!! - Very clean, distinct, sustainingnotes that just jump off the fret board - what can I say, awesome NGD!!
I'm currently putting together some specs to order a CS Performance so staytuned.
So, enough with my babble and here are the pics - enjoy:
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