M1 N T B
M1 N T B
yea, I can't really see this being a "top seller" or anything like that. my only complaint, is that it would be nice if it came w/ a case for the price. I guess only sig models & custom shop orders include a case. I will have to get one eventually. I haven't owned a "super strat" in quite some time - this should be interesting!
I just bought an M-I myself. I wasn't sold on the single pickup, but now that I have it I'm doubting that I'll go with my original plan of routing it for a neck pup.
This guitar shreds. Plain and simple. The alder has more of a low end thump than I was expecting, but it sounds really heavy and I love it. Perfect death metal guitar in my eyes.
I bought an FX400 last year and have been sold on unpainted necks ever since. I never understood all the hype about it before that, but I think the difference is significant.
On my M-I I'm switching to Sperzels as soon as possible, but switched the bridge to a tonepros locking and I always use graphite string saddles. Haven't really tested the limits of the bone nut yet, but on my old MH400NT I switched to a graphite nut and the same bridge I'm using now and could get an average of 1-2 more shows out of set of strings.
That adds up quickly enough to make the jump even with a string sponsor!
I have also switched out my 81 to an 85. To me the 81 is a little to thin sounding. Although it does sound more aggressive than the 85. The 85 has a more full sound to it, although it is not as aggressive sounding as the 81, it is still a good pickup for metal. I personally think it has a more "modern" sound than the (80's all the time, 81).
How do you like it? I am normally not into "super strats" but for some reason - this one is calling my name hardcore! Did you get it new or used? Can ya post some more pix when ya get a chance? Any info, etc you can provide would be great - Thanks!