Murph Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I bought an '08 Studio for utility (gig) reasons last week, although it's a secret (the daughter thinks it's from her and Mom, Christmas gift) but was offered, and tried out a flamed Standard. I really wanted it, but was not in the market to dump another K at "this juncture"...... Here's my opinions. I was plugged into a little 1;12 Marshall EL84 combo, whatever ( I wasn't shopping amps). That S.O.B. was nice. I liked the new neck, I liked the pickups, I liked the fit, finish, flame, and the balance, feel and action, fretwork, ect. I'm really becoming a fan of chambering. I know some of you don't like it, but I'm getting to where I can "sense" it. I have no idea how the tuners work, never had em', but could live with the locking jack, I guess. I bought the Studio to take the load off the ES-339 for bar gigs, and am paying down some property and other investments for the next year or so, but................... I'd buy one in a heartbeat if I was in the market. I was very impressed. Merry Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I like the new standards and I like the chambering, playing standing up for 3 hours with a heavy guitar is not something my back can tolerate. My Explorer is the most weight I can hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swleary Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 I do like the Standards too. The chambering brings a nice acoustic feel to it. It's up to you Murph, it's what you think is the most important. You could look for a good used one too , might be worth your while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted December 20, 2009 Author Share Posted December 20, 2009 I do like the Standards too. The chambering brings a nice acoustic feel to it. It's up to you Murph' date=' it's what you think is the most important. You could look for a good used one too , might be worth your while [/quote'] I'm done till next tax time, although next year might be better than '09, the way it's lining up. But I really am liking the chambered Lesters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swleary Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 SO what your saying is , we'll have to listen to you go on and on about a standard until March, April ? j/k I'm hoping for a good tax year too, I'd really love a new Marshall or an R8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted December 20, 2009 Author Share Posted December 20, 2009 SO what your saying is ' date=' we'll have to listen to you go on and on about a standard until March, April ? [/quote'] March/April? No, I have to SPEND money on gear BEFORE the end of the year to avoid PAYING more taxes. I NEVER get a tax refund. I always owe. It's just a matter of oweing LESS...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swleary Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Oh I get it. Ok get back to the store and get that Standard.....That's an order lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Congratulations on the new studio, what finish is it? I am with you, the "new" standard is a great guitar, not all the features were needed but it was nice of them to ad them just in case and of course, I can live with them too. So, giving the ES some vacation or retiring her completely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 So' date=' giving the ES some vacation or retiring her completely?[/quote'] Thanks Thunder. It's Wine Red. No, I'm just giving it some relief. I had 2 or 3 weekends off in '09. Period. I just wanted something to wear out without feeling guilty about it. I'll gig the 339 on higher profile stuff, and better clubs, ect. I actually need to retire the SG, because SOMEDAY I have to give it to my son....... Hmmm...... Actually, I guess I need another backup guitar.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 I like the '08 standards as well. I really didn't think I was going to like the neck but it did feel pretty comfortable. I had the choice of that or the Premium Plus, and I liked the sound of both. I went for the Premium Plus because of its flame and I was told it was one of the last to be built, at least for a while. But I'd get an '08 Standard for sure too. BTW, I think you should get a red 339 for your backup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted December 21, 2009 Author Share Posted December 21, 2009 BTW' date=' I think you should get a red 339 for your backup...[/quote'] Bwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. Have you been talking to bobv? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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