Suhr Classic S users (past & present) - I have research questions

#1) SRV is probably closer to our 60's medium
#2) cant go wrong with V60LP, I also like the Landau "Classic"
#3) We offer both but the stainless are more popular.
#4) that is a 6105, our "medium" would probably do the trick or sometimes a wider "heavy" wont feel as bumpy since it is wider

 

I haven't played a suhr that wasn't excellent, my man guitar at the moment is a 09' Classic.. Medium 60's neck, Brazilian rosewood fretboard( its pretty much perfect ) 6100 SS frets, FL pickups ( I believe that are the same as the ML's today ) SSC1, with no tone controls in the 2 and 4 position.. the guitar is special, I will be buying a antique classic HSS because I want a maple fretboard..

Really can't go wrong with a Suhr.. IMHO

 

I'll try to answer, but everything is IME only.
I love Suhrs. Had quite a few. Sold ones for various reasons, but nothing was 'wrong' with any of them.
Tried a Pro S years back (S3 or S4) with the C Slim and cannot handle that neck. Too small for me, but the Ellipticals on the Moderns seemed to have more heft to me.
Sold a Classic S and Classic T to get through my divorce years ago and have replaced them both since then. Happy to say the new Suhrs are just as amazing as the previously ones I owned (both had very similar specs to their mentors, as well).

I've had experience with the following neck carves, too-
C Slim, C Medium, 60s C Standard, 60s C Medium, C Fat, 50s Round and Modern .80-.85. Different radiuses, as well (9-12, 10-14, 16).

Also, I've owned the SRV strat a couple times in the past.

1. The C necks don't have the sharp edges. Rounded, IMO, but also not a ton of 'shoulder.' IMO, the SRV neck felt closer to the Suhr 50s Round carve, but not as symmetrical. The 60s Medium C, .83-.95 is a real 'classic' feeling neck and by far my favorite for a strat-type.
2. Had experience with the MLs (current Classic S) and the V60LPs (old Classic S). Pete Thorn stated, and I can't find a better way to describe the difference myself, but the V60LPs are 'greasier.' Not muddy at all, but the MLs have a 'clearer' tone, to my ears. Both are great, just depends on what you are after.
3. SS frets = never a refret, and I think the sound is the same, but the FEEL is much better, IMO. Just silky smoothness. I will always have SS frets now.
4. I think SRV was "Jumbo" frets. From how you're describing things, choose Medium SS frets, which is what my Suhrs have.
5. Never had an issue with either, but my Suhrs have the Tusq.
6. Love the Gotoh. Sold tremolo. Bent saddles, IMO, will get closer to strat tones, though, again IMO, the difference isn't huge.
7. Roasted necks. Feel better to me and are supposed to be more stable (never had an issue with my non-roasted necks), which I wanted for the climate changes here (Denver, CO).
8. Every single Suhr I've touched, mine and others, have been set-up amazingly. Flawlessly. Fit and Finish is extremely consistent, IME. One of few brands I would never have hesitation purchasing without playing first.


Hope that helps! RocketMusic is a wonderful dealer to purchase from, too.

 

Depending on how much driving you want to do, East Side Guitar Repair in Portland, OR often has at least a few Suhrs.

 

I’ve got a ssh antique classic you can try if you’d like. I’m in south seattle

 

Scott,

Yes, there is the 60s C Standard (.81-.93) and 60s C Medium (.83-.95).
Same shape, just bigger. I prefer bigger necks. My two Classic Ts has the 50s Round and the C Fat.
To me, the 60s C Medium is a comfy neck that feels good on a strat.
If you were at all able to play the SRV neck, I would strongly suggest the 60s C Medium.

I've only had one Pro Series Suhr. The rest were customs. Some were used. Every one has been amazing. I've had examples of Classic S, Classic T, Standard and Modern. Impeccable, IMO. They're so comfy and easy to play. I learned what I like and what I don't with some of the examples I got my hands on, so ordering Customs was the way to go for me.

 

The Even C has less taper so not such a drastic thickness change from the nut to the 12th. The 60’s C is more vintage fender.
50’s round is a little beefier real friendly though.

 

I have my second Suhr, a Classic that I picked up at Austin Guitar House recently. I will only address a couple of things that I feel comfortable telling you. The SS frets will feel a little different and sound slightly brighter. It's noticeable but something that you adjust to quickly. Suhr guitars are VERY consistent. I have owned two but played many. I would actually describe these instruments as beautiful, great sounding and consistent.

 

If he likes his SRV neck, wouldn't the 50s Rounded be his best choice? I've not played a Fender SRV but in reading about it that sounds like it might be the closest. I have a 50s Rounded with 6100 frets and it is a substantial neck.

My next Suhr will probably have a custom taper C from .85 to .98. My Tyler has these measurements and it seems to be perfect for what I am looking for in a neck.

 

Since you mention Gibsons, have you tried an Eric Johnson Strat? You might like it due to the flatter 12" radius. Very resonant instrument. Atleast the one I have.

 

Didnt want to confuse the OP but i do agree.a bit with what you're saying. I think the SRV would be between the two honestly. The 50s Round feels to me like a Gibson neck, if that makes any sense. 60s C, either one, feels more to me like a strat neck. I had and really liked the C Fat on the Classic T I had before this last one. Went 50s Round for something different and I dig it too. I think it's too symmetrical to remind me of a strat neck though.

 

I have a shop local to me that carries Suhr. I've spent A LOT of time with them, and played just about every one they've had in. Every one of them has been a great guitar - not a single dog in the bunch. That consistency was enough for me to pull the trigger on a custom....not once but twice.

I've found the neck that works best *for me* is the Even C Medium, with the 1 11/16" nut width option. I like the "heavy" frets, and the 10 - 14" compound radius.

For both of mine, I've gone with roasted maple and a pau ferro fretboard. Pau Ferro is my favorite fretboard wood (and I think what the SRV uses). Both of mine have alder bodies (the T type is roasted) and V60LP strat pickups. I like that pickup a lot. Very musical and "stratty" while still being punchy as hell.

On my S type I went with the solid saddles. I just like the feel of them under my palm a bit better. Don't know if it has a real tone impact, frankly don't care. They are great guitars.

My T type was ordered last January. It was right about 9 months from pulling the trigger to unboxing the guitar, FWIW.

Worth the wait, great guitars.

 

Husky had the meaty answers for you, but I have to disagree with those who say the SS frets will sound bright - through the amp, they just sound like any other fret. Maybe I don't have dog-ear hearing, but even acoustically I could not hear them as "brighter". For me, under your hand, they feel a little more "slippery" on bends, the strings seem to glide across the fret very easily, less drag, but that is the only diff I could tell between SS and Nickel frets. I like them a lot.

 

I agree 100% with doublescale1 on his SS fret thoughts.
Could not have said it better.