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Old 03-16-2007, 07:01 AM
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New CP Thornton design
The new model is a single coil with a bunch of innovations. They call it the Fusion, released it yesterday (3-15-07). Looks pretty cool. I don't see a 1 3/4" nut width option in the specs, but maybe that will follow.
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Old 03-16-2007, 07:10 AM
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Do you have any details or pics?
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Old 03-16-2007, 07:41 AM
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Here's the link:
http://www.cpthorntonguitars.com/fusion_guitars.htm
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Old 03-16-2007, 07:41 AM
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http://www.cpthorntonguitars.com/fusion-design.htm
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Old 03-16-2007, 07:51 AM
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Some interesting concepts for sure... I wonder how it sounds.
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Old 03-16-2007, 08:41 AM
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Wow.

It's rare when innovation combines so nicely with a serious eye for design. This guy is an artist. I love how the trem claw actually connects to the base of the neck. That's crazy.
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Old 03-16-2007, 07:07 PM
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I really like the improvements in the design. If I didn't already have a Suhr Classic...
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Old 03-16-2007, 08:50 PM
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Fusion
Look like great guitars. I love the neck body joint and quartersawn necks.......I hope he will do other color options.
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Old 03-16-2007, 09:53 PM
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Fusion
Chuck has got to stop doing this! (Gonna have to buy me one) Looks like a wonderful design, I love the brass bolts instead of wood screws.

Who says you can't build a better mouse trap?
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Old 03-17-2007, 12:30 AM
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Has to be the most thoughtful redesign of an S type guitar ever. Beautiful work, Chuck. I'd love to see what you'd come up with for a T style!
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Old 03-17-2007, 02:55 AM
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Very attractive design for sure. Wish I could try one.
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Old 03-17-2007, 04:50 AM
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just what i need ..... if these would be available over here to try out, i'd be already sitting in my car. the specs make a lot of sense, nothing over-the-top, all well thought out from the mere look of things - PLEASE someone post a tone and play report a.s.a.p. !!!!
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Old 03-17-2007, 05:38 AM
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Who says you can't build a better mouse trap?
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Very cool design, and implementation!
I like the way he's thought through so many details.
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Old 03-17-2007, 09:48 AM
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That's an awesome looking design! Too bad I don't like single-coils

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Old 03-17-2007, 10:00 AM
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Atquinn, You should try one of his dual Lindy Fralin humbucker equipped semi-hollow Elites or Professionals.
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