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Posted by: rokchik Sep 24 2008, 10:47 PM

Well like the title says my new guitar is in

Here is a bit of background for ya. I have a Les Paul, which I love, but since I started playing I've got it in my head that well you need more then one guitar So I have been on the hunt for a new one for oh about a year. I've looked at Ibanez, almost bought one a few times but always talked myself out of it, Schecter, another Gibson, Fender you name it I've looked at it. But I could never find one that just made me say "that's it". then one day while flipping through Guitar World there it was, the second most beautiful guitar I ever saw. (Of course my LP was the first ) I had my Wayne moment of "Oh yes it shall be mine". What was making me drool so you ask well http://www.prsguitars.com/tremonti/index.html!!! Isn't it beautiful? Now I've never played it but to be honest I never played my LP before I bought it either and I LOVE that. I'm a firm believer in if I'm paying that much for a guitar, it's going to be good. I know many will not agree but I'm a ya get what ya pay for kinda gal.

I'm so excited. For those who don't know me so well, where I live there is NO, I repeat NO guitar stores. The closets one is a 2.5 hour plane ride away in St. John's, NL. Now they will ship stuff to me, but I have lucked out and am going to be in the city next Thursday for 4 days. (I'm going to see Elton John. Also exciting... it is just him and a piano ) Since I knew this I had the guys order me one a little while ago. It took forever to get in, I thought it wasn't going arrive in time for my trip but they called today and it is there, and has my name on it

Only 8 more days, which seems like an eternity atm, but I'll be sure to take loads and loads of pics when I get it. Did I mention that I was excited

rok

Here is a closer look and in the color I ordered.

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Sep 24 2008, 10:51 PM

I just LOVE that tobacco sunburst vintage style Beautiful! Congratulations

Posted by: ZakkWylde Sep 24 2008, 10:51 PM

Played the all black version a few weeks ago and I loved it! Tremonti found the perfect pickups for great cleans and thight Metal/Rock sounds. Although it's carved out for the springs because of the Tremolo it's still heavy as hell, like a custom Les Paul and it sounds just great with a cranked Marshall^^

Posted by: Hisham Al-Sanea Sep 24 2008, 10:54 PM

congrats rokchik..nice choice

Posted by: Smells Sep 24 2008, 10:54 PM

oooh beautiful! I bet your chomping at the bit to get hold of it, gratz on your purchase, good choice! look forward to some "Live" pics.

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Sep 24 2008, 11:05 PM

Congrats Rok ! That guitar is just beautiful! I am sure it plays like a dream!! Can't wait for some pictures and everything

Posted by: rokchik Sep 24 2008, 11:17 PM

Thanks everyone and yes I'm chomping at the bit... my jaw hurts actually

Thanks for this Zakk as I've only really heard the sound bites on the PRS site, which sound fantastic, but it's nice to hear good things from someone who has actually played it and is not trying to sell it to me. As for the weight, I'm use to my LP standard so I'm not too worried but thanks for the heads up.

rok

Posted by: Pitch_Black Sep 24 2008, 11:44 PM

That is beautiful! I'm glad I'm not the only Tremonti fan

Posted by: bsamn Sep 25 2008, 12:45 AM

Congrats Rokchik

Posted by: sidewas lightning Sep 25 2008, 01:25 AM

I saw that article in Guitar World too! Add a floyd rose and that is your sideways lightning signature guitar.
Unfortunately, I am on a tight budget, so I cannot afford it, but I just realized how close my dream guitar is to that thing. I'm more partial to the flamed red than the sunburst, but that's a matter of personal preference I suppose.

Posted by: Praetorian Sep 25 2008, 02:29 AM

Very nice! There is NOTHING like a new guitar!

Posted by: inertia Sep 25 2008, 02:47 AM

Awesome, congrats!
My next guitar is between that and the custom 24, the tremolo option is great and the tremonti has great pickups

Posted by: Chief Brody Sep 25 2008, 04:18 AM

This may just be my PRS bias coming through but reading the first part of your post i just KNEW that you were getting a PRS (maybe everyone with a PRS suddenly gains a psychic link )

Congrats on the axe, i actually look at that one myself when i was on the market for a new guitar a little while back, went for a 2006 PRS Standard Singlecut instead but i must say i'm still a little jealous that you're gonna be playing that beauty!

Posted by: audiopaal Sep 25 2008, 07:55 AM

Beautiful guitar Rok

Posted by: Col Roberts Sep 25 2008, 08:10 AM

Congrats Rok. That is one beautiful guitar. Enjoy.

Posted by: -Zion- Sep 25 2008, 08:11 AM

oooooh.. Lovely.. Congratulations.. Show us some pictures when you get it in your hands..

Posted by: wollace03 Sep 25 2008, 08:15 AM

wow!

you must be the luckiest man!!
i am dreaming of a pres tremonti for a while now... you have to tell me what it feels to play it and if its worth the money!!

Posted by: tonymiro Sep 25 2008, 08:51 AM

Congrats Rok - lovely looking guitar .

Posted by: Marcus Lavendell Sep 25 2008, 08:52 AM

NICE!! Congrats Rok

Posted by: Fran Sep 25 2008, 01:44 PM

That's an awesome guitar, reminds me so much of the LP Slash signature, I bet it will sound terrific Rok, lucky you!!

Posted by: Noangels Sep 25 2008, 02:03 PM

Does that guitar come with a built in wha wha to be played on every solo
Joking aside I love Alter bridge and saw them in concert last year-great band,and great tunes

That guitar looks realy good,bet it plays well too:)

Posted by: Muris Varajic Sep 25 2008, 02:08 PM

Great guitar Rok,congrats,
I wish you tons of wonderful moments with it once arrive!

Posted by: superize Sep 25 2008, 02:39 PM

Thats a beutifull guitar.......

Congratz

Posted by: rokchik Sep 25 2008, 02:44 PM

I guess this could be true.... however there is one tiny little problem..... I am a women So I guess I'm the luckiest women in the world then But it's all good cause I'm getting a new PRS whoot !!!!

Thanks everyone. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks it's a beautiful guitar. And I'm really glad some have played it and said good things too. It's making it harder to wait to get it, but it's worth it in the end. And Chief Brody are you saying that I will too have the physic ability to correspond with other PRS owners... if so I have a few questions for Mr. Tremonti and Santana

rok

Posted by: skennington Sep 25 2008, 02:52 PM

What a beautiful guitar, congratz Rok. You know, you are going to have to upload a clip of it so we can all hear that PRS tone.

Posted by: enforcer Sep 25 2008, 03:18 PM

although I am a stratguy It looks fantastic and finishing looks great..

congrats mate... I hope she'll like you too

Posted by: Canis Sep 25 2008, 05:09 PM

Wow, one of the sweetest guitars I've seen!

Congratulations

Posted by: wollace03 Sep 25 2008, 06:24 PM

ohh, i am very, very sorry! of course, the luckiest woman!! nevertheless i really hope you have fun with your new prs - may the spirit of prs be with you - and dont forget to tell me how good the guitar is when you have played it!!

Posted by: Smikey2006 Sep 25 2008, 06:46 PM

wow that guitar is stunning. Great choice of finish may you have many wonderful hours with it

Posted by: Nemanja Filipovic Sep 25 2008, 06:50 PM

Wow,I think I never seen more beautiful guitar.Congrats man.

Posted by: Gabriel Leopardi Sep 25 2008, 06:59 PM

beautiful guitar rok! Excelent choice!

Posted by: sigma7 Sep 25 2008, 07:42 PM

ahhh Gorgeus!!!

Posted by: Guitarman700 Sep 25 2008, 07:45 PM

Excellent choice! i played this beast at sam ash, in that color, and let me tell you, it looks even more beautiful in person. and you really can play anything on this guitar, its just perfect! the trem stays in tune VERY well, atleast on the one i played. a truly amazing guitar.

Posted by: rokchik Sep 25 2008, 08:08 PM

No worries my dear very honest mistake... and I'm planning on doing a review of my new beast once I've had a chance to play it for a couple of days, so I'll have all kinds of feedback, good and bad... what am I saying I'm pretty positive it's going to be all good

G-Man700 your making it harder for me to wait dude But I'm very excited about your feedback.... aaaargggghhhh 7 days... time seems to be standing still right now!!!!!

And thanks again everyone for your very kind comments. It's a beauty for sure and I can't wait to play it and call it my own... already have it named. It's boy and his name is Griffin

Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Sep 26 2008, 01:58 AM

Griffin eh? We'll he certainly is a handsome guy! I hope he is all you ever dreamed - waiting for clips & pics galore!

Posted by: Canis Sep 26 2008, 03:49 PM

Welcome to the world, Griffin ^^

This week will problaby be one of the longest ones you've ever experienced
Me stating it, is problaby no help either

Posted by: MickeM Sep 26 2008, 03:58 PM

yay I just love the looks of it!! Good for you!

now send me your old never-more-to-be-used-anyway-LP

Posted by: Unleash-The-Shred Sep 26 2008, 04:03 PM

I second that

I am planning on getting that guitar also when I save up enough money! I've wanted it since Mark and PRS came out with the new model, I didn't like the old one as much.

Posted by: rokchik Sep 26 2008, 04:25 PM

Hmmm MickeM let me think about that..... as tempting as your offer is of me giving you my LP, I think I may have to pass. Franklin may be a bit jealous at first, ya know new baby in the house and all, but I have more then enough love for both. But if it gets too hard to handle I'll keep you in mind

Thanks again for all the comments guys (and yes Canis this week is long enough without you reminding me ) I think Mark and PRS have really created something special here and the more I hear his music the bigger fan of his I become... thus my profile pic He is certainly up in the top five now of my fave guitarists.

..... 6 more days.... maybe if I take more naps it will make time go by quicker..... zzzzzz....zzzzzzzz

Posted by: coffeeman Sep 26 2008, 05:00 PM

That is a beautiful guitar rockchik , congratulations. I would really know how that tremolo works.

Congratulaitons again and enjoy it .

Posted by: kaznie_NL Sep 29 2008, 05:14 PM

Is it the normal tremonti or the SE? I remember that when I saw the price of the normal, I kinda choked

Posted by: Koopid Sep 29 2008, 08:58 PM

That would be the real Tremonti.

That is one very very beautiful guitar rokchik. I am halfway saving up for a PRS myself, but I dont think I'll afford the Tremonti model unfortunatly:)

Posted by: Canis Sep 29 2008, 09:09 PM

Just about 259200 seconds left ^^

Posted by: rokchik Sep 29 2008, 11:22 PM

Canis your an evil evil man

Yes it's the "real" Tremonti and yes it's costing me a small fortune. However I've been saving for a few months and I've been doing overtime at work like a mad women to get the cash... thus why my presence has been sporatic here at GMC as of late. My boyfriend thinks I'm nuts, and well the money I'm spending on this guitar could have paid for my entire trip to the UK next year but hey you only live once right?

Posted by: blindwillie Sep 30 2008, 07:18 AM

I was really beautiful. Gratz