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New Suhr 24-Fret Model in the Works
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Well, I've finally convinced John to get started working on the Suhr 24-fret shred/metal machine. This won't just be a Standard with 2 extra frets. The body will be completely re-designed with slightly longer horns (but not too sharp or pointy) and a new plate-less easy-access heel. And yes, a version of this 24-fretter will probably end up being the "official" GG model in the future based on his Mahogany-body Standard (and/or the Basswood/Maple Root Beer Standard) - with or without the Floyd. Guthrie had mentioned that he sometimes misses those 2 extra frets himself and it also seems that he's open to experimenting with the Floyd as well. Ah, now this is exciting!
Hopefully, we'll see the first version (the Suhr 10th Anniversary Limited Edition) in the second-half of this year. We've got some crazy chevron quilted maple tops for this. The normal Custom versions (including the GG Sig) and the Pro Series version should be ready to roll by NAMM. We're planning to triple the size of our booth for the next NAMM. We should have a lot of cool new stuff to show but the 24-fretter and a few versions of GG Sig model shall certainly be a highlight. And I can easily envision Guthrie tearing it up with one at Tone Merchants during NAMM week. A lot to look forward to! And after this for second-half of 2008, the set-neck 24.75" scale single-cut model and a bolt-on 24.75" scale.
Another artist who's going to love the 24-fretter is Rob Marcello. There have been many metal bands and artists that have been enquiring about it, too, so we're looking forward to providing the axes these extreme players need. If you guys who are interested in this have any suggestions, let us know and post 'em here. We can't guarantee that we can incorporate every feature you ask for, but we'll consider every one of 'em and see what makes sense. Please understand that we have to keep manufacturing in mind in regards to tooling, CNC programming time, etc. and that we need to be practical in regards to volume, ease of production and costs involved.
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Ed Yoon
Suhr Guitars & Amps
Marketing, Sales & Customer Service
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Well, I've finally convinced John to get started working on the Suhr 24-fret shred/metal machine. This won't just be a Standard with 2 extra frets. The body will be completely re-designed with slightly longer horns (but not too sharp or pointy) and a new plate-less easy-access heel. And yes, a version of this 24-fretter will probably end up being the "official" GG model in the future based on his Mahogany-body Standard (and/or the Basswood/Maple Root Beer Standard) - with or without the Floyd. Guthrie had mentioned that he sometimes misses those 2 extra frets himself and it also seems that he's open to experimenting with the Floyd as well. Ah, now this is exciting!
Hopefully, we'll see the first version (the Suhr 10th Anniversary Limited Edition) in the second-half of this year. We've got some crazy chevron quilted maple tops for this. The normal Custom versions (including the GG Sig) and the Pro Series version should be ready to roll by NAMM. We're planning to triple the size of our booth for the next NAMM. We should have a lot of cool new stuff to show but the 24-fretter and a few versions of GG Sig model shall certainly be a highlight. And I can easily envision Guthrie tearing it up with one at Tone Merchants during NAMM week. A lot to look forward to! And after this for second-half of 2008, the set-neck 24.75" scale single-cut model and a bolt-on 24.75" scale.
Another artist who's going to love the 24-fretter is Rob Marcello. There have been many metal bands and artists that have been enquiring about it, too, so we're looking forward to providing the axes these extreme players need. If you guys who are interested in this have any suggestions, let us know and post 'em here. We can't guarantee that we can incorporate every feature you ask for, but we'll consider every one of 'em and see what makes sense. Please understand that we have to keep manufacturing in mind in regards to tooling, CNC programming time, etc. and that we need to be practical in regards to volume, ease of production and costs involved.
__________________
Ed Yoon
Suhr Guitars & Amps
Marketing, Sales & Customer Service
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