NGD: PRS Tremonti

Theuns-vanWyk

Hi guys

I have had the distinct pleasure of purchasing my dream guitar, a PRS Tremonti.
It really is a massive privilege, one that very few people get to experience.

Amazing how having a nice guitar can inspire you to plug in and just jam. Just for the fun of it. So much fun!
As a player that started out on the drums (and who enjoys heavier music), I really appreciate what this guitar can do in my favourite genre of music.
So much more things/sounds to explore, can't wait.

Here are a few photos - I love the colour:
1) Me, very chuffed when I got home with it:

2) The guitar in all it glory:

3) A close up of the flamey cap:

4) And lastly, the birdies on the neck (paua heart/mother of pearl inlays):

Anyways, always fun when we can share these things with other people who also can appreciate it.
I am a fan of the NGD posts, always cool to see someone celebrate the newest addition to their collection.

Cheers
Theuns

Sean

Congrats! Yep, always nice sharing in other people's NGD's ? Thanks for sharing!

Manfred-Klose

thats a very nice green!!!

well done on the buy. there's nothing like a guitar giving you inspiration to play ?

AlanRatcliffe

Great colour! Congrats!

Theuns van Wyk wrote: Amazing how having a nice guitar can inspire you to plug in and just jam.

Absolutely. I've been spending lots of time on my SC245 lately so know exactly where you're coming from. ?

Max

Congratulations on an Awesome guitar ?

costafonix

congrats man,, its a beautiful guitar,,
been saving up for a while now to get my PRS..

Reinhard

That looks great, congrats! ?

vic

Congrats Theuns....very nice axe !!

What amp are you using with it ?

Kalcium

OMW that is STUNNING!!! That green is mesmerizing!!!

dirkv

That is an amazing guitar. May I ask why you went with the green, which I love, instead of the classic Tremonti Charcoal Burst?

singemonkey

Lovely. They certainly went to a great deal of trouble with those inlays. And the quality is obvious.

Rowen-M

Wow! That's a real stunner. Congrats.

Shibbibilybob

Stunning guitar ?

You're a lucky man ?

Theuns-vanWyk

Thanks a lot guys, flippen stoked with it. Neck plays like butter.

Went with the green because it was something different, haven't seen too many green guitars I liked, but the "jade" colour did it for me. It's a new colour for PRS I believe.
I like the "different" factor. PRS also does an automn sky finish, crazy 3D effect.

Amp wise, I'm still using a little solid state Hughes and Kettner amp. ???
Might need an improvement - a wonderful guitar like this needs something valvey.
I'll start planning accordingly! Saw Singemonkey's post about the little Laney Cub 12R (for bedroomvolumes). I also like the Blackstar HT series.

Cheers
Theuns

Malkav

Happy NGD! That is a wonderful colour!

I have to say PRS are seriously bringing it hardcore with the finishes these days!

A bit off topic, but how would one go about achieveing that kind of green on flamed maple if one were staining?

Also off topic, PRS do the artist package thing again now, and this is one of the options:

AlanRatcliffe

Chad Adam Browne wrote: A bit off topic, but how would one go about achieveing that kind of green on flamed maple if one were staining?

Black stain, sand back, green stain, scrape binding, clear coats.

chris77

Wow, congrats hey. Must be a special feeling indeed to finally own your dream guitar! :goodtimes:

aubs1

Congratulations Theuns.... what an awesome guitar .. !!!

Theuns van Wyk wrote: Thanks a lot guys, flippen stoked with it. Neck plays like butter.

That's what you get with PRS !!! ?

Codex7

Wow! What a beauty!!!

Congrats dude!

If I may ask - did you buy locally or imported?

I am eyeing a PRS SE for around June... I can't wait!

Theuns-vanWyk

Codex7 wrote:
If I may ask - did you buy locally or imported?

I am eyeing a PRS SE for around June... I can't wait!

I imported it off "the Bay".
FedEx to my door, not a scratch on her, and was packaged very well. The "Groen Mamba" took about a week to get here.

I was a bit nervous because I hadn't played it before buying, but was confident that PRS is a guitar I could buy online.
(I have a Modern Eagle too, and that thing is rock solid too).

The SEs are amazing - I like the SE 245 a lot.
Remember to upload your NGD pics when you get it!