Suhr guitars advice

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Jaek-Chi

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Hi all,

Always been a handful of guitars i've been super keen to try at some point or another. Ended up with a few customs and neglected to try a few nice production guitars i've always been keen on. Curious about Suhr guitars. Eyed them off for years and years, stunning quality, great looking guitars, but i had a few questions.

I play more metal/death metal/thrash than anything else. I understand they are a more 'all rounder' type guitar (depending on pickups and whatnot) but i was curious as to how they would stand in terms of playing metal with the right pickups. What would be their most appropriate pickups that they come with? I don't play a lot of rock, it's either 'balls to the wall' metal, or some swanky leads and cleans. Considering my current guitars it's a lot to spend on something i'd rarely pick up if it couldn't handle those kinda things as wel, so just wanted some advice.

Cheers folks!
 
As a Suhr user, for specialising in those sounds I'd look at other brands first
in the same boutique/quality niche, Mayones is what I've seen to be a top choice
 
Jaek-Chi":12ltiy1q said:
Hi all,

Always been a handful of guitars i've been super keen to try at some point or another. Ended up with a few customs and neglected to try a few nice production guitars i've always been keen on. Curious about Suhr guitars. Eyed them off for years and years, stunning quality, great looking guitars, but i had a few questions.

I play more metal/death metal/thrash than anything else. I understand they are a more 'all rounder' type guitar (depending on pickups and whatnot) but i was curious as to how they would stand in terms of playing metal with the right pickups. What would be their most appropriate pickups that they come with? I don't play a lot of rock, it's either 'balls to the wall' metal, or some swanky leads and cleans. Considering my current guitars it's a lot to spend on something i'd rarely pick up if it couldn't handle those kinda things as wel, so just wanted some advice.

Cheers folks!
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SSH+ and SSV pups will get you there, if not Aldrich.

I got 1 modern satin and 1 custom and if somebody can't go thrash or death on those they need to go to band camp.
 
I have a few Suhr's at this point. I really like the options available for customs.
As mentioned, the Satin's are a decent choice. Less expense, fewer options, yet solid Suhr quality.

PickUps would have to be high output, so Aldrich is the way.
I have a couple with Aldrich PU's and they are smokin' hot.
Then it's really up to your amp, the guitar will only get you so far.
It's a combination of things, obviously.

Anyway, Aldrich PU's are the high output choice for Suhr's.

Good Luck, I bought one and then...and then...and then...LOL
 
Suhr moderns are my favorite guitars. I could never hang with a 24 fret guitar until i purchased my first modern. I prefer maple neck moderns. I have had mixed experiences with the satin moderns. Some of the necks are more grainy feeling. I also do not care for the floyd rose on 14" nut. With that said it sits perfectly between a modern and vintage guitar. I really hate flat neck like ibanez and i really don't care for a c shaped neck. The elliptical neck was a complete revelation for me. As far as specs go i feel like suhr nailed it with the standard specs on the pro modern. GG neck profile, 10-14 radius, and ssh+ and ssv. I like both options hh and hsh for different reasons. If you had to have a custom i feel like the best upgrade is the roasted maple neck. Everything else is personal preference. I can't imagine needing anything hotter than a ssh+ with modern amps. I have debated it before though. If you want to go straight metal buy a mayones. The suhr modern is very versatile and the body just feels really great under your arms. If you want all the benefits of what i wrote but like a non offset body and more of a c shaped neck buy a Anderson Angel. Anderson pickups are different though.
 
mniel8195":28glg8w8 said:
With that said it sits perfectly between a modern and vintage guitar.
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I wholeheartedly agree with this, in reference to the Satin Moderns! Very versatile, as I use mine for hard rock/metal and classic rock as well. I've got two Satins and just love them. I'm down to one Custom Modern after having sold the rest in favor of the Satins,...and I've had quite a few customs in the past.
 
Thanks folks! I dunno, just something about Mayones i don't appreciate as much as a suhr. At 5+ grand i'd buy another custom for less, then buying a Mayones. They look incredible, don't get me wrong, they just don't float my boat. Something about the Suhr that just screams 'ultimate quality' to me. I have 2 customs and 2 more on the way, but would love to own a suhr.

As much as i play all out death metal, i've had a few pickups of late that were too high output. I love BKP's, i like Warpigs, absolutely love blackhawks. Have an SD Nazgul in a guitar at the moment and hate it with a passion. Lowered the tuning a lot (remembering they were designed for 7's) and it's better, but still to shrill and sharp. Can't comment on what i think will suit me pick up wise.

Of course, it's always a combination of whole setup. But i've got amps i'm happy with (ENGL Savage, Framus Cobra, Diamond Heretic etc), so providing the guitar quality and feel is there i'll be able to get the tones i want one way or another.

Just for reference i sound so uneducated on Suhr's because i live in Australia (WA). Absolutely no where to try one hear without taking a chance. And 5+ Thousand is a big chance haha.
 
I don't even know what metal dudes play these days. It use to be Gibson's and maybe aggressive looking superstrats. Maybe PRS now? A Suhr is just as nice or nicer than any of those, and with the right pickups and amp you can play whatever genre you want with any guitar. It just comes down to whether you dig the look, the specs, and the feel.
 
Rezamatix":2p75vhx6 said:
harsh59":2p75vhx6 said:
Rezamatix":2p75vhx6 said:
Do you see ANY "Metal" guitarists playing Suhr's?
If so please show me.
Until then...
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.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUmu_GfRZiA
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Yea, no.

Talking bout real famous cats. Like the big boys.
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I have never gotten the impression that Suhr is seeking out endorsers for their products. Take esp for example, great guitars don't get me wrong but they have the infrastructure to hunt down and sign these artists and sponsor large festivals. I don't think Suhr cares what artists are playing there guitars at least not as much as the big guys fender, jackson, esp, gibson, etc. The same could be said about Tom anderson. Both make very good guitars that are not geared 100% towards metal players. Same could be said that you don't see a ton of country artists playing esp. I'm sure they could be used. Mayones is kind of like a European esp in my eyes and they are geared toward metal players.

I love my suhr modern but i tend to lean more old school and vintage with what i like. Mayones are awesome they just don't appeal to me because they are more modern looking. Ian Thornley plays Suhrs and i feel like he is one of the best artists out at the moment. Most big guys grew up with larger brands like esp, jackson, fender gibson so take that in mind. It has become part of their legacy, sound and image. I could not imagine Metallica switching to suhr even if they loved the guitars because you just expect to see those guys with certain shaped guitars. I could not imagine seeing Pete Townshend with a suhr headstock instead of fender, the list goes on... I am sure money has something to do with it or the amount of guitars these players are sent/ clinic they do.
 
Rezamatix":1y8d99km said:
harsh59":1y8d99km said:
Rezamatix":1y8d99km said:
Do you see ANY "Metal" guitarists playing Suhr's?
If so please show me.
Until then...
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.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUmu_GfRZiA
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Yea, no.

Talking bout real famous cats. Like the big boys.
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By that same logic: anything *you* prefer is worthless, unless you become famous so then others can say "but now he's famous so it must be good".

It's a guitar. It's made of wood and it has pickups. It can sound good for metal.

 
Rezamatix":1614z34h said:
You're absolutely right. It's a guitar, you "Can" play metal on it.

But Suhr is not a metal
Guitar brand. That's all I was saying.

ESP and Jackson are "Made" for metal in mind. That was the distinction I was alluding to.

And for the record Ian Thornley fucking rules.
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I don't know what a "metal guitar brand" means anymore. I used to think I did. Since then I've heard Ibanez RGs used for classic rock, Gibson Les Pauls used for death metal, and so on. I own a tele that I sure don't play country with. :)

If a person wants a guitar that "looks the part" for a band image, it's probably pretty obvious what will work well for that based on a person's first glance at the guitar.
 
Rezamatix":bylhhd80 said:
WELL, where should we begin?

EMG loaded, big frets, Floyd rose systems, pointy shapes, aggressive tones...these are METAL brand stylings.

Can you play metal on a Tele? SURE! Look at Gojira, lead singer is basically playing a Tele, but its not a Fender (per se). Its loaded with high output pickups, ebony board, big frets and was designed to play METAL on it. same thing with the Jim Root Tele, its Made for METAL.

Suhr guitars are not.
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Lol. Made for metal. EMGs. Floyd Rose. Big frets. Pointy shapes. Yes those are all so important. I'll again refer you to this:



And I'll again remind you that the Les Paul was not originally intended for "metal" music but now is used for "metal" often (irrespective of what pickups are in it).

Looks are whatever. We can leave that out of the discussion. If someone thinks a guitar looks the part for them, that's all that matters in terms of looks.

Aggressive tones? What does the guitar sound like. It's that simple. Changing pickups? Well it's even simpler then.

This isn't about a guitar being a poster on your wall. It's about being a badass. Are you a badass? Then you ARE metal. Need to worry about whether your guitar is "metal enough"? Then you're a wimp.
 
JamesPeters":2xzgwc1l said:
Rezamatix":2xzgwc1l said:
WELL, where should we begin?

EMG loaded, big frets, Floyd rose systems, pointy shapes, aggressive tones...these are METAL brand stylings.

Can you play metal on a Tele? SURE! Look at Gojira, lead singer is basically playing a Tele, but its not a Fender (per se). Its loaded with high output pickups, ebony board, big frets and was designed to play METAL on it. same thing with the Jim Root Tele, its Made for METAL.

Suhr guitars are not.
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Lol. Made for metal. EMGs. Floyd Rose. Big frets. Pointy shapes. Yes those are all so important. I'll again refer you to this:



Looks are whatever. We can leave that out of the discussion. If someone thinks a guitar looks the part for them, that's all that matters in terms of looks.

Aggressive tones? What does the guitar sound like. It's that simple. Changing pickups? Well it's even simpler then.
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:LOL: :LOL: :rock: :thumbsup:
I love these shovel guitars and I especially love the guy digging dirt with a real guitar.

I am kind of open with what a "metal" guitar should be and am with James here if I am reading him right. It is whatever the user wants it to be.

Back when I was a kid I thought a Warlock was the only metal guitar in the world but now I just like something that sounds great, plays well and is appealing to MY eyes.

I just got the ESP Horizon from Shiny_Surface and to me that is a perfect "metal" guitar. Plays so fast and sounds great but at the same time the Reindeer blue top just makes it look really nice.
 
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