Thursday, January 10, 2013

What's new in 2013: Episode 1

Happy new year, everyone! Maybe some of us would wish to start our new year with a new gear. I would want some studio equipment instead though. Anyway, these are the new guitars in 2013 thus far.

Schecter:

The 006 isn't exactly new. It is more of a revival actually. It's been on the catalog some times ago. And Schecter decided to include it in this year's catalog. Recently, seeing a Sustainiac on Schecter guitars is a very common sight, with a few notable Sustainiac users among Schecter artists. Now you can have a Hellraiser C-1 FR S (with S, needless to say, acronymizing Sustainiac. Another attractive inclusion would be the Damien Platinum series which is available in 6, 7 and 8-strings model. TSH Classic features the lipstick-style pickups. I don't have much interest in them but if given the opportunity, would definitely love to try. (If only I can readily find all the retailers easily... and if only they let me try in peace).

PRS:
Here are the new PRS for 2013 (PRS and PRS SE)
SC-245
 C-22

Grainger's 4-strings and 5-string basses

and SE-245 with Soapbars (hmmmmm)
What really interest me are these two guitars:
Brent Mason Signature PRS
and Paul's guitar (said to be designed after the very guitar PRS plays in his studio). This guitar has been quite popular and discussed on various forums and the new brushstrokes inlays are rather unique. 


To be continued