Opinions need on options on a new Suhr classic

Just ordered a Suhr clssic with the new SSC system in Alder with an Indian rosewood board, 1088 bridge & vintage style Kluson tuners. Going for an early 60's type guitar.

Do you think the Brazilian rosewood is a worth wild upgrade? All my other S type guitars just have plain (Indian?) Rosewood and one is Pao Faro. I don't know if I could tell a difference besides the way it looks.

I've also ordered the blender option but was wondering if anyone has had their guitar wired so position 3 (on a 5 way) would be the neck & bridge instead of just the middle p/u? I don't normally use the middle p/u by itself and could still have a separate tone control just for the bridge. Trying to "fake" Tele sounds with this setup I guess I could also get a base plate on the bridge p/u.

Thanks for any opinions,

Joe

 

Teleplayer,

Thanks for the reply. What switching did you get on your 3 p/u Tele? I think a lot of the "Tele" tone comes from the bridge itself, some may disagree. I'm actually selling my Gatton Tele to pay for the new Suhr and then will be Tele-less. Thats why I'm trying to get opinions on blenders and bridge p/u plates. I'd like to try and still have a little bit of that sound still.

Thanks,

Joe

 

Thanks for all the replies. EVERYONE is so helpful. Plus, even John Suhr himself replies. How great is it that the builder even chimes in. I think I'll stick with the Ind. RW. I'm going for that warmer sound. I'll mainly be using my Tone King Meteor II 2x12 which has a couple of bright switches to taylor the sound a little if needed. I sure do like the darker look of BRW though. I've looked at a couple online that had IRW and they almost looked like BRW. Maybe I'll luck out and get a nice dark piece of IRW.

Yesterday I changed my order to have a push-pull pot to add the bridge p/u instead of a blender.

tfire, what is a VTB p/u? Vintage Tele Bridge? I'm just guessing? I didn't see it listed on the website or must have missed it.

Thanks again to all,

Joe

 

Matt,

Maybe we could get together and compare when mine arrives? I have the Tone King, Mesa Lonestar and a Z 6545 to try 'em out.

tfire,

Thanks for the pic. I was typing (slowly) my post at the same time Matt was also. I guess I'll stick with the V60LP in the bridge which is no big deal as Noel from Tone Merchants said it is wound hotter anyway. I ordered my classic in Sonic blue also but with a mint guard. Or is yours Daphne blue?

Joe

 

magnus,

Thanks, I've just e-mailed the store & requested that along with one other change. Nothing to do now but sit back & wait.

Joe