PC-1 or Soloist SL2H?

[Electric Brown Eye]

Which would you pick and why? I'm jonesing for both. Yeah, I know I have to try them both, but there aren't any stores close by for me to get to. I think I'd have to either go down to Long Island to the Music Zoo or cross my fingers the East Coast Music Mall has something.

Discuss.

[bonghits]

Just my opinion but I would love to have another PC1 since I have way too many SL2H's and no PC1's. I owned four PC1's in the past but I was stupid and got rid of 'em all.

[Jack Napalm]

I would get a PC1. I like the oiled neck rather than the painted glossy neck. What would be cool is a Neck-Thru PC1 with oiled neck and strathead.

[markD]

well, i have both and while i LOVE the PC-1's, i gig my soloist A LOT more, so i'd prolly get another SL2H.

[Electric Brown Eye]

As I said, I keep going back and forth. I'm probably selling a 10-string Bich I have so I'll have more than enough to get what I want. This is giving me super, mega GAS right now:


Although, I DO prefer the 2 HB configuration and really have no use for a sustainer.... hmm..

[AfterForever]

Two very different beasts.. get whichever guitar has the best features for you.

[shreddermon]

Pc-1

[rjohnstone]

Pc-1

[cookiemonster2]

I prefer the Soloist because:
- gloss neck, I don't like satin finish or oiled necks
- thinner neck, I don't mind a thicker neck, but the PC1's are too thick
- neck thru, PC1 has a big chunky heel. If you have big hands and can easily reach the upper frets on the PC1 good for you
- in short PC1's look cool but they are not very ergonomic compared to other super strats.

[wilkinsi]

SL2H's are easier to find, have more choice of finish, and usually cheaper than PC1's. I prefer neckthru and HH configs too.

[neilli]

SL2H - the PC1 neck is too big for me and the sustainer is a cool toy (to start with at least!) but it's prone to problems.

[Bri]

I can't deal with bolt-ons so that would decide it for me.

Any pictures of your Bich we can see?

[cookiemonster2]

This would be an easy choice if they made USA Select Soloists in Chlorine (old analyne finish of course), Solar, and Redrum.

[Mario8672]

Easily, the SL2H!

[quiksilver]

This is really a matter of personal preference, but it's also fun, so let's do it. Here are my pros & cons for each:

SL2H
Pros: Cheaper, more finishes, can get black hardware, 2H layout doesn't get in the way of picking, thinner neck, inlays, better upper fret access

Cons: glossy finished neck

PC1
Pros: Strat head, superb quality, fun Sustainer, prettier finishes

Cons: Middle pickup in way of picking & can't be lowered, Sustainer has limited utility & is prone to problems/very difficult to get repaired, cluttered controls, more $, gold hardware, needs batteries

Overall, I'd get the PC1. I had one and foolishly sold it. Even though I disliked the gold hardware and the middle pickup in my way, and I didn't have any real use for the Sustainer, I still want one again. It had a quality feel that I just loved, and I love the looks of a Jackson Strat head.