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As far as a preference, my basswood/burgundy one has served me well for 15+ years, and after trying out EVERYTHING else out there I decided to just get more surfcasters. (one day I'll have the distinction of owning all 6 finishes) The black one came next, another basswood one, and the tone is great on that one as well. It is strung with lighter strings (.009 vs. .011) and therefore plays a bit ligher and 'shred'-ish.
I have only recently acquired the 2 mahogany/maple ones, and only one of them is set up. It plays AMAZINGLY, and has a slight but noticable difference in feel. Since I've been recording for the last 6 months, I haven't actually had a chance to A/B them in my concert setup to tell if there is any clear winner.
Trem vs. hardtail: all mine are 12-strings, so I've not had any experience with the trems. The C-stoptail ones like yours are what I would seek out if I were in the market for a 6er. That thing looks like pure sex!
Update to my surfy collection: I just scored 12-string #5 off the 'bay: a NEW OLD STOCK '94 in SURF GREEN! (anxiously awaiting delivery- fedex ground is PAINFULLY slow when they've got something you want)
I've been searching for a surf green one for AGES... and finally found the holy grail!
If anyone is interested in joining the surfy12 owner's club, I may be able to help out, as I'll need to divest one of the other 4 to make room in my finances for this one. A PM could get your membership on the way...
I have only recently acquired the 2 mahogany/maple ones, and only one of them is set up. It plays AMAZINGLY, and has a slight but noticable difference in feel. Since I've been recording for the last 6 months, I haven't actually had a chance to A/B them in my concert setup to tell if there is any clear winner.
Trem vs. hardtail: all mine are 12-strings, so I've not had any experience with the trems. The C-stoptail ones like yours are what I would seek out if I were in the market for a 6er. That thing looks like pure sex!
Update to my surfy collection: I just scored 12-string #5 off the 'bay: a NEW OLD STOCK '94 in SURF GREEN! (anxiously awaiting delivery- fedex ground is PAINFULLY slow when they've got something you want)
I've been searching for a surf green one for AGES... and finally found the holy grail!
If anyone is interested in joining the surfy12 owner's club, I may be able to help out, as I'll need to divest one of the other 4 to make room in my finances for this one. A PM could get your membership on the way...
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