crosstownblues Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 After much consideration, I traded for a used '11 R9 VOS in washed cherry. This one is lucky #7 (9 1007) and comes in at 8 lbs. 2 oz. It's not as red IRL as in the pix, but it's a good representation. Came with black custom case, all the candy, COA, etc. I had the opportunity to play several used R9's, from '06 to '11, as well as some NOS '11 R9's. A new gloss R9 in Iced Tea was visually stunning, but too fat sounding - if such a thing is possible. This R9 was probably the lightest of the bunch, but also had a clearer, more articulate, and snappy tone than the others. Touch sensitive and responsive, wonderful when clean and appropriately aggressive when distorted. I'm happy to have taken the plunge! Since it's still the honeymoon phase, I haven't had the urge to mod yet - though RS Superpots and PIO caps may be installed in the near future, as well as Faber locking studs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CR9 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Welcome! Great looking guitar. RS pots and PIO caps will be a good upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosstownblues Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Welcome! Great looking guitar. RS pots and PIO caps will be a good upgrade. PIO caps arriving Tuesday, and will be promptly installed! Had a chance to play the guitar in a club setting this weekend and was very pleased with the tone and playability. Got many compliments on the look, even more on the tone. Of course, I was using the classic combination of Marshall and Les Paul - how can you go wrong with that? Next time out I'll try the TopHat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitball Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 What a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosstownblues Posted February 12, 2013 Author Share Posted February 12, 2013 What a beauty! Thanks! I put strap locks on, rs super pots, and pio caps. Don't think I'll do much else as Lucky sounds good the way she is. Sounds and nearly looks like a pearly gates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KickArs Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 After much consideration, I traded for a used '11 R9 VOS in washed cherry. This one is lucky #7 (9 1007) and comes in at 8 lbs. 2 oz. It's not as red IRL as in the pix, but it's a good representation. Came with black custom case, all the candy, COA, etc. I had the opportunity to play several used R9's, from '06 to '11, as well as some NOS '11 R9's. A new gloss R9 in Iced Tea was visually stunning, but too fat sounding - if such a thing is possible. This R9 was probably the lightest of the bunch, but also had a clearer, more articulate, and snappy tone than the others. Touch sensitive and responsive, wonderful when clean and appropriately aggressive when distorted. I'm happy to have taken the plunge! Since it's still the honeymoon phase, I haven't had the urge to mod yet - though RS Superpots and PIO caps may be installed in the near future, as well as Faber locking studs. Real nice axe!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYC Burst Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 That's a nice one! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Blues Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Very pretty! Congrats and HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Nice acquisition! Looks great and I am sure will be even better sounding with your planned upgrades. HNR9GD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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