For those who do not know me, I am a guy named Kyle. I have been working on a tunneling project for the last little while, which takes me away half the year. I work there as part of the engineering team and it was a great time. This is the project I was involved with http://www.altagas.ca/power/renewable/h ... rrest_kerr , and the company I work for did all of the excavations. The powerhouse was a great time.
For lunch today, it looks like a coffee, maybe some cheese. Something light. Maybe those leftover ribs from last night (only a few left). Haven't made it that far yet as I tend to eat later in the day.
As far as instruments go, I am a guy without brand loyalty. I find what I need and if a company doesn't offer it, surely enough some other company will. I have a G&L because I wanted a tele on roids, and the ASAT special coverred that. I have some a couple music man, as they had what I needed too. Same goes for a PRS, something for everything out there, and I am always out to find the best of the tools for the job. This leaves you to wonder what are the draw backs, or draws to each company. Do you follow a trend of brand loyalty, or are you a 'best for the situation' kind of guy?
This leads to one of my grievances with both Legacy's and ASAT's, moreso ASATs, which is upper fret access. The lower horn cut is a pretty small thing on these guitars, be prepared to mash you hands in there. The contouring on a ASAT also leaves a bit to be desired. The ASAT I have weighs about 7 lbs, but feels significantly heavier than other guitars I have that weight. Partially due to balance (hands very flat) and partially due to contouring (has a tummy and arm cut on it too). The instrument plays great, and sounds excellent. When I go for a jam session I tend to grab it, but when I sit down for an extended practice it gets back seated quite often. So there we have my grievance, primarily with overly 'classic' body styles. You have any?
What are more comfortable? In my eyes a PRS is a much more comfortable instrument, seems to hang off you and remain invisible, but that is far from the pinnacle of comfort for me. The most comfortable instrument I have played happens to be huge. The bongo bass by EBMM. Such a large body that seemingly disappears when you strap it on. I know they get a lot of flack for being 'ugly' and other such non-sense but you will not find a more accommodating bass out there. I'll leave that one there, and follow it with a picture. Yes it has 6 strings, yes it is excellent, and yes, look at that beautiful pearloid pickguard


I'll check back later today, a bit busy this afternoon though. Have a good day everyone.