No Suhr Guitars, are not good . . . they are: Phenomenal. I purchased one, and Never played my Vintage Fender Stratocaster again (sold it after 9 months of not-being touched). The Suhr has the most Incredible tuning-stability and return-to-pitch (with the Gotoh 510 trem system). Locking tuners. Stainless steel frets. I also have Lollar Dirty Blondes in mine. My Tone-search ended right-there. oNe LovE from NYC
Hi Anthoy, thanks for the great review. Recently I've just ordered a new Modern Plus Bengal Burst, which maybe will arrive in 2023, due to the shortage and slow shipment😅 but still looking forward to it
I tried a few Suhrs out yesterday, as well as PRS, MusicMan, Tom Anderson etc. I own several Gibson LPs, and a few teles and some others. PRs were nice sound, but I didn't like the neck profile on any I tried. Suhr felt nice, but weren't the sound I was looking for. Also I didn't get the sense they were worth the price. It just didn't feel like a $5k(Canadian)guitar. I went with a MusicMan Mariposa Family reserve model, in TransBlack. It feels and sounds unbelievable, and looks incredible, albeit not everyone's cup of tea, and overpriced to some people as well. My point is, had I not played any first, I would have ordered a PRS. If it's a high end guitar that fits your style, and is what you want, then it's up to you if the price is worth it. So I guess I pretty much agree with everything said in this video(wrote this as it was playing).
Music man is very much on the level of Suhr. Thing is, some guitars like music mans and suhrs are so good that they seem a bit bland at first. However, as soon as they start to break in, the magic happens
They are $3500 now. I built two of my own with Warmoth parts and bought Tone Specific pickups and all the parts individually. By the time I factor in all the time to paint and finish it, all the parts, the cost to have someone level and crown the frets, etc. it was cheaper than $3500 but not by that much. But also, I bought a $149 Sawtooth a while back and that thing sounds and plays great, one of the best-sounding guitars I've owned in 30 years though it is clearly lower-quality. Go figure.
Anthony, I guess, because I am not a Pro, I kind of like all my guitars. I have 4 Gibsons, 2 Fenders, 4 Core PRSs and a Suhr Modern Plus. Every time I play one of them, I have nothing really negative to say about any of them apart from if they stay in tune, etc. The Suhr Modern Plus is a bolt on neck. I only have two other bolt ons, my Tele and my Strat. Also, if memory serves me it has 24 frets, which is great, but I also have 1 other 24 fret guitar, a PRS Custom 24-08. I am fortunate that I can play and experience a lot of what is out there. I love my Suhr, but all my other mostly higher end guitars suit me just fine also. Sorry though, I don't own any Ibanezes. Maybe that's next. Very nice video. I have just subscribed.
Hey Jeffrey. Thanks for the great comment. Firstly, you do not need to be a pro to love your guitars. A lot of people say that to me and I don’t get it lol. I loved mine way before I turned pro. The most Fun I had with guitar was when I was learning the most. I still learn daily and am constantly trying to move forward. It never ends. It’s all just a case of what you enjoy playing and doing with your instruments. Also, I put my opinion out there, because I’m running a growing channel and a guitar education business, but that doesn’t mean that what I say about an instrument is a fact, it’s an opinion. I like guitars that are easy to play, have 24 frets and have humbuckers, it doesn’t mean that guitars that don’t have those things are no good, it just means I don’t like them lol. Nobody should give a damn what anybody else thinks about the guitars they play,you should only play what is right for you. Do you think steve Vai cares if you don’t like the Jem? I can assure you he doesn’t lol. Thanks so much for watching, your great comment and subscribing, it is appreciated. Anthony.
Getting my First Suhr very soon , a custom shop Modern. I'm pretty much a Charvel speed neck guy and I tolerate strats, Tele's SG's LP's etc lol.. and I played a friends PRS 35th anniversary and you're spot on , just feels like a Gibson to me lol , I'm most looking forward to the blower switch on it since I play 80's hair metal and NWOBHM most of the time..
Agree with everything said. I own three Suhrs: a standard HSS, a modern satin, and a Pete Thorn signature. Are they well built, high quality guitars? Yes, absolutely. Do I like them? Yes. Are they my favorite? No, not really. Are they worth the money? That's subjective, but I'd say no. Would I ever sell them? Possibly, the only problem is that with the price increases over the years I would never be able to afford them again, which is why I haven't let them go...
@@alexjackson8841 It's different for everybody, but at a certain price point the extra money doesn't translate into a better playing experience (the whole "point of dimensioning returns" thing). Is my Pete Thorn signature better than a Charvel pro mod? Yes. Is it $3000 better? I don't think so. Better than my PRS CE24 that I bought new for half the price? No, I actually prefer the PRS. Do I like Suhrs? You bet! But to my personal tastes I think there are better guitars and better values that cost less.
Suhr Moderns are great. My only issue is I had a satin model with "african mahogany" neck, which I found rather unstable. Everything else was excellent, extremely versatile.
Considering Ted McCarty (Gibson vice President and innovator) was a huge inspiration for Paul Reed Smith explains the similarities between Gibsons and prs specifically the neck profiles. So much so that there are signature McCarty’s by prs. Great video!
Are you UK based? If so, I got mine from Guitar Guitar. Good service and I’ve never had any problems. If you’re in the US unfortunately I’ve got no idea. Cheers, Anthony.
I've got a Hofner president too, but mines more knackered looking (got it free as it was a mess when I got it, and sorted it all out). Definitely not a shred guitar as it's got no upper fret access at all! Sounds nice though!
Bro, please tell me the place of your luthier, i would love to get my first custom guitar. By thr way, ive always drooled on owning a suhr modern. Amazing
The kind of venue where people sneer at you for your guitar doesn't sound like a place I'd enjoy playing. Personally, I'd come back with a BC Rich and make it well understood that they'd do well to keep their mouths shut if they prefer their jaws unbroken. Nobody disrespects my Ibanez.
@@anthonygeorgeguitar "You can't kill the Metal. The Metal will live on. Blues hipsters tried to kill the Metal. They *failed* as they were stricken down to the ground." 😂🤘🏼
Just like Kiesel guitars. They have a boutique air about them and their fanboys swear they are the greatest thing they've ever played. I've got an old BC Rich Mockingbird that's Spalted Maple with a Les Paul stop tail piece. It's absolutely flawless. Everyone that's ever played it was blown away, it's just the shape is a bit radical. It plays like a hand built custom shop guitar. It stays in tune as well as a Floyd equipped guitar.
Additionally, you can find a small builder who will build you a complete custom spec guitar for the same price or better. Exact neck profile, woods, hardware, color, electronics and any shape of body and headstock.
I own 3 and have owned 2 others. They are nothing short of amazing. Every one of them built is custom shop level. I haven't puchased a Fender since. I just wish they would make more Aura models. John as a CEO/President is on the shop floor daily working on guitars. He is VERY hands on. It's also easy to reach him if need be. He genuinely cares and is passionate about the product they put out. Every guitar has the neck fitted to the body and every guitar goes through multiple QC checks before it leaves the building. Suhr and PRS are the top echelon for guitars these days. While Fender is focused on profits, Suhr and PRS are moving the industry forward with innovations.
Thanks for watching and engaging man. As you know from watching my vid, I love my Suhr. It’s a badass guitar. And even though it’s old it’s well maintained so plays insane.
I’ve owned 9 Suhr guitars to date. Currently own an AZ prestige. The Suhrs have all been better if I’m honest. But they’re also much more expensive, so I guess you get what you pay for. But the AZ is a roasted neck Super Strat with jumbo stainless frets and only cost a grand, so can’t really argue with that.
@@philfrank5601 I have both and the prestigr Az line are almost there for almost half the price. Suhr Classic S V63 HSS and AZ2204n. The AZ line from Ibanez are also equipped with roasted maple neck and stainless steel as well
I own 2 Suhrs and they are great! But nowadays they want $3000 for a strat style? They have priced them out of the market . You can buy several Charvels with great necks but you do sacrifice some quality. Keep in mind most people in a club can’t tell the difference between guitars.
@TheSeductiveGiraffe correct, Kiesel is also overpriced for the qc and parts issues. Ormsby for multi-scale and Ibanez for standard scale are my go to. And both you can get high end builds for under 2k
@@anthonygeorgeguitar I'm just watching your other video on the Suhr now. I hadn't really heard of them until I saw Scott Henderson in Shanghai about three years ago. I had a front row seat and his playing mesmerised me. I've been trying to find out as much as I can about them since then.
@@paulwally9007 Scott Henderson is a very special player man. It was Guthrie Govan who first brought Suhr to my attention. He’s also a very special player. Thanks for your interest in my content dude. Means a lot 🤘🏻🔥🎸
I’m an avid fan of Ibanez. I have many lol. Check my S series vids. Honestly, I played an AZ and didn’t like it….and I really wanted to love it. The Suhr neck profile is nicer for me than the AZ. They’re similar but Suhr is better for my personal taste. I will also add…the wizard neck on my S series is the best neck I own….again, for my taste. I can only be honest man, and that’s my opinion. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what you play. All that matters is that it’s the right guitar for you. Thanks for watching dude.
@@anthonygeorgeguitar I love an honest opinion. Neck types and feel are very personal things. I find the AZ’s neck chunky so definitely not for everyone. I love it even though I find it as chunky as I wish to go. But my favourite so far is Fender Ultra’s modern D. Personally, I find that the wizard neck and my hand don’t really fit. Horses for courses, right?
Hi I live in Northampton....who is hour Lutheir? And where can I get a guitar that good or better built for less that 3k? I would've thought a custom build is way more that 3k?
This review is slightly naive. The truth is Suhr guitars are outstanding. The correct answer is that when a guitarist has tried a large amount of guitars they will find an amazing guitar in Suhr, Gibson, Fender, Epiphone, Anderson, Ibanez and through private Luthiers. I’ve heard other inexperienced guitar players say they don’t like a particular make, but that may be because they never tried a good example.
Eh, with the way pricing is these days even a warmoth parts build to similar spec and quality will run you around 2 grand And even then, it doesnt have the sex appeal of a suhr I think that's where the value is, at least in my corner of the earth Suhr is spoken about in hushed whispers like a legend lol Great video
You said guitars hanging on walls is not good for the guitar, meanwhile your guitars are hanging on the wall..lol I have been hanging my guitars for 30 years, no issues
Yeah, but it’s Northampton mate. I experienced the snobbery of quite a few of Northampton’s “Legends in their own bath-times” when I loved there in the early 80’s. 😂 From what I can tell, a lot of those guys are still there chatting the same crap. 😂
I've been playing professionally for 50 years. Not as a guitar teacher but as the lead guitarist in a series of phenomenal a-listing bands. I'll take a Les Paul guitar every time.
That’s cool man who have you played with? There’s nothing wrong with a Les paul if you like them. I just personally don’t lol. That doesn’t mean they’re crap, it means I don’t like them haha
Care to elaborate why? I think it's just a matter of taste, i wouldn't ever want to own a les paul personally. You came here, flawnted a supposed big curriculum but didn't say much.
@@valebliz Ah I see. I was going to say…thought I’d made my stance pretty clear in the video lol. I’ve got no problem with anybody having an opinion on gear. There’s no right or wrong. There is only what works for you and what doesn’t. However, I would say that I agree with your point sir. If somebody says, I prefer this (insert preferred thing) then by all means tell us why. I also don’t think it matters if you’ve played in top pro bands etc, if you can play you’re entitled to an opinion. As a teacher, I never say to my students “you should use this gear it’s the best” lol. I just use what I like and what works for me. Playing is always more important than gear. All the best dude and thanks for getting involved in the conversation 🎸🔥🤘🏻
Sadly that’s not true. I’ve played many expensive cr@p guitars. Usually from brand F or brand G. Controversial I know, but if it’s true, it is what it is.
@@Sawmte964 Guitar players don't realise how cheap guitars are compared to other instruments. $1000 isn't that much, and sadly it's very common to get $1000 that come with bad QC issues
I think everyone knows they are good guitars, the real question is are they worth the extremely expensive price tag? Of course that question is also relative to individual taste, opinion, bank account balance and spending habits. Everyone can't afford a 3000 to 5000 dollar guitar, but almost everyone can afford a budget priced guitar and upgrade it here and there until it is awesome as well! Then you have the thousands of dollars you would have spent on a brand name to invest in other areas and people in your life that really matter. While guitars are great and I enjoy playing them, at the end of my life, I want the people I love to be there for me. A room full of guitars won't do me any good in the next life. Like they say, " I never saw a U-Haul being pulled behind a hearse."
Well I get asked all the time if they’re good so I guess. It everybody does tbf lol. I get what you’re saying though man, spending big bucks on guitars isn’t for everyone. Thanks for watching man 🔥🤘🏻🎸
Good or not ? Not really a pertinent question. Yeh, they're good, but are they really that much better than a fender or les Paul? I've been round the block a few times , always looking for that " something " , and imho, suhr are not it . Same to be said about prs and several other makers who all claim to be made with the finest woods etc extruded Peruvian polyvinyl et al . At the end of the day, it's a few bits of wood , metal , plastic and magnets. Try em all , but beware of the hype! Footnote . How the hell can you justify selling a 3 to 6 k guitar and supply a bloody gig bag rather than a case ? They are taking the piss . Enjoy your new guitar .
Please can you please, honestly tell me why in the world would a guitar of that so called caliber with stainless steel frets call for a fret level,crown and polish? Seriously? At the prices of these revered brands They should be free of any and all flaws,.electronic issues and they certainly should have as close to perfect fretwork as is humanly possible! As a full time tech I can say this I am sadly seeing so many honest people getting duped I should start my own channel that exposes these crazy priced guitars that get passed through the so-called QC inspections on to naive dreamers whom can only read logos on headstocks and big dollars burning holes in their pockets
Well I had some guitars up in that room for dressing…they’re not guitars I cared about. Guitars I want to be well set up are no longer kept on hooks. You should be careful when watching a video that before you run your mouth publicly you have the full story.
@@anthonygeorgeguitar Not really, you should get some experience before giving advice. And don’t be delusional to think people would give up their Gibson guitars because You said so🤦🤡
@@MesSiah-xd2pw Yes, Mes Siah the expert who has no videos to back up their bull….I’ll just continue to focus on the people enjoying what I do then and forget about faceless muppets like you that waste their time commenting on others peoples content rather than trying to create their own.
The best guitar ive ever played was a guitar mybdads friend made for me, hes a luthier who runs a small custom guitar shop in Galveston, TX. It plays and sounds better than any PRS, Gibson, ESP Ive ever played. And I got it for free too 😊😊
This is kind of a waste of video, storage, electricity and band width. You configure and customize suhrs, you wait the 1-2 years, and you have the guitar of your dreams. just about every single spec is customizable. If you cant afford, and dont want to wait, then a suhr is not for you, its that simple. However, if you have done your research, you WILL get the best guitar you ever played.... why? because you designed it that way.
Couldn’t agree more. I have no idea why people watch my gear videos and not my lessons….the lessons help….me chatting about guitars doesn’t. However…looking at the view counts, it would seem that thousands of people don’t agree. So regrettably my friend…I’ll have to continue to make gear videos, because it’s what people want to watch. The numbers don’t lie
@@meungawa 🤣🤣🤣. Thanks for the support man. I must say, when I get comments like the previous one I’m like…nobody is forcing you to watch my content haha. Oh, and if he paid any attention to my channel I swear I’ve played this guitar in 100 videos…I have not “hidden” it’s tone from anybody 🤣🤣
@@anthonygeorgeguitar Agree 100% - used to love my vintage Strat . . . then The Best arrived. They are superior in-every-way to Fender. My Suhr is going to the Grave with me.
These are great guitars and if you have a problem Suhr won't pretend a bowed neck is your fault. My Suhr has the most phenomenal neck grain that is so tight, straight and uniform it defies logic. Can recommend. 👍
It depends on you as a person, it’s diminishing returns after a point but nothing wrong with a high end expensive instrument if you can afford it. I have a charvel and I do absolutely love it although it’s not without its tiny problems. You can get super low action and dead perfect intonation on Suhrs because the fretwork and build quality is just so perfect to the micrometer. For me I think if it costs $3-4k but is exceptional build quality and will be my forever guitar then it’s definitely worth it
I have owned everything from fender custom shopsa to Tom Andersons, Mayones, Music mans and many more. However, Suhr to me really is the best. I own 6 of them now and each of them have their own character and still maintain incredible versatility. Not really a Jack of all trades and master of none situation. They just do everything really really well.
