Re: Roy's Tele, SRV's Strat...this guys makes relics!
Gearjoneser said:
What's up with the current infatuation with signature guitars? People used to cringe at the idea of playing someone's signature axe. Now, it's become commonplace.
Are you asking me? Or, just talking in general?
I've become a big fan of very carefully crafted and detailed guitar pieces. I think they are a work of art. I, personally, have never minded gigging with a signature guitar. I've been playing out with my Clapton Strat since '92. Overall, it is a great sounding guitar and people always give me compliments on its tone.
Now, would I go on stage at a Blues Bar with decked out SRV clone? I doubt it. But, I would sure enjoy recording with it and playing at home. The price tag makes this impossible, so it is really a moot point.
In the case of this thread, I started discussing the SRV guitar because it is one of the most famous guitars in modern history. Not only does it look cool and sound great, but it was played by a legend. Some may find this corny, but I think it is pretty cool.
Overall, I am more interested in the pickups than anything else. But, I wouldn't mind hosting one of the Fender Custom Shops for a week or two.
