NEWBIE with PC3

[scarylynch]

Interesting model to say the least. I would have passed on her as I HATE 24 fret guitars.
However, I was amazed at how loud this guitar was unplugged. I guess mahogony makes a huge difference because acoustically this thing is BRIGHT.
I was also surprised at the Duncan Design pickups. Not bad!

My overall impression is that it is a well built axe that sounds great. I hate the headstock shape and the Floyd is a joke. but not bad for a $300 axe..

[rjohnstone]

Those came with the nicer JT-580LP trems made by Takeuchi.
Judging by the pic on the right, it doesn't look like it's been setup properly.
Looks like the spring tension is too high.

I loved mine... still kicking myself for selling it.

[Gartron]

I'm a big fan of the PC-3 as well, I have one of the earlier ones with the wilky trem.
really versatile guitar,great neck , i would love one with the floyd though.

That blue is gorgeous!

[RobRR]

Thats actually a very good quality Trem... at least as good as the new Floyd Rose FRT trems and MUCH better than the modern day JT580LP.

[SkorpiusX]

I have the exact guitar in blue and I love it. The trem seems as good as a Floyd for the most part.

[scarylynch]

It's a Decent guitar for sure. I'm debating on stripping it down to AU Natural.
I may swap to chrome hardware as well.
She needs a good set-up but plays remarkably well.

[rjohnstone]

It's a Decent guitar for sure. I'm debating on stripping it down to AU Natural.
I may swap to chrome hardware as well.
She needs a good set-up but plays remarkably well.

I wouldn't try and strip it if I were you.
It's not built like a PC1 where you have 1/8" thick slab for a top.
The top on a PC3 is a paper thin veneer. You'll burn right through it in a few second.

[Charlz]

What's wrong with 24 fret guitars?:think:

[DonP]

What's wrong with 24 fret guitars?:think:

I'm sure he could find a shrink to fix this mental problem...

[jcm800x]

Great guitar for the money, I'd leave it as is, very cool

[ML430]

Hey, I just picked up the twin of your guitar a couple weeks ago. The stock pickups are "okay". I found that the low end on them was not very tight. I put a Duncan PATB1 and a couple of DiMarzio single coils yesterday. Just played my guitar at church this AM and it killed with my rig. We do a lot of harder contemporary stuff and the PATB1 provided some serious low end thunk. When I get the money together, I'm going to have Sustaniac installed.

[scarylynch]

I wouldn't try and strip it if I were you.
It's not built like a PC1 where you have 1/8" thick slab for a top.
The top on a PC3 is a paper thin veneer. You'll burn right through it in a few second.

Yeah, you are probably right. I'm not very savvy with this type of work any way. I like the guitar but don't love it. I'm gonna part it out I think.

[Jacksonguy666]

Is that a burn mark on the board?

[scarylynch]

Is that a burn mark on the board?

No.. that's a shadow.. No burns here! I'm no EVH and i don't smoke!

[Jacksonguy666]

No.. that's a shadow.. No burns here! I'm no EVH and i don't smoke!

Thats weird, because it shows up on the close up view as well.