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Suhr Classic Antique vs. Classic Pro: Similarities, Differences, and Which One YOU Should Get!
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:02 - Why Suhr?
3:04 - The Differences
5:21 - Pickups!
6:27 - Riff Comparison
9:07 - Clean Comparison
10:49 - Dirty Comparison
14:24 - Closing thoughts/Verdict
@jayceburns8246 2 жыл бұрын
Both look and sound great! I personally favor both the look and sound of the red one. It had a little more stratty sparkle to it - though I do agree that with a small change in amp eq you could make up for any difference between them.
@RiggsTaylor 2 жыл бұрын
Totally! Yeah, the brighter tone from the Pro is more appealing for strat tones, but I lean towards darker sounds since I also play a Tele and 339, which makes the Antique more my vibe. But I’d love to have both 😂
@aquinojose94 6 ай бұрын
I love Suhr guitars
@RiggsTaylor 6 ай бұрын
Same here!
@kuanchen6697 10 ай бұрын
I just bought a Suhr JE line classic antique with a 60s C Vintage Medium .830 - .950 roasted flame maple neck from Japan. So far most comfortable neck I have played on a strat guitar.
@RiggsTaylor 10 ай бұрын
Their necks are amazing - still my favorite!
@prokopiskranidiotis1951 8 ай бұрын
The Firemist Gold Classic Antique sounds and looks better for me... What is the radius?
@RiggsTaylor 8 ай бұрын
Yeah, it’s my favorite in all aspects too. 9-12” compound radius!
@futurepullmusic 2 жыл бұрын
I definitely like the nitro finish better and the gold color. I prefer the satin neck though, but couldn’t choose between any of the pickups! I want them all. Good thing you have two suhr guitars. I’m going to try some out this weekend, thanks for the inspiration
@RiggsTaylor 2 жыл бұрын
I wish they were both mine- I sold the Classic Pro to a friend to buy the Antique! Glad to help- hope you find one you dig!
@guitarnerd_luke 2 жыл бұрын
Bought a Classic T Antique last week to accompany my Classic S Antique HSS and now I am looking for a nice SSS Antique. I like the classic pros too, but I tend to ding my guitars...and I don't care with the Antique finish, that's a huge plus for me. (the aging on my antiques is heavier than on yours)
@RiggsTaylor 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Yeah, a lot of Antiques have more “aging” than this one. They’re this clean as a standard option I believe, but of course dealers can get them aged heavier.
@cloujitsu 2 жыл бұрын
To me, the pro sounded a bit 'stiff' here, ..but good. Both look and sound great. I play a classic antique with V63s and an SSV, had the laquer removed from the neck, put a cover on the humbucker and switched to 9.5 - 44 strings. Love that guitar.. just got tired of the black color recently, so I’ll have it refinished soon.
@RiggsTaylor 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Did you just have the neck sanded down to remove the lacquer? Curious about the difference in feel before I do it!
@cloujitsu 2 жыл бұрын
@@RiggsTaylor Exactly, sanded it down and then rubbed some oil (Axwax) on it. Now it feels like a satin neck, well, actually now it kinda is one and it feels just great. Really smooth. I was scared to do it first, because I didn’t want to alter this 'perfect' guitar, but it got even better this way. No regrets at all!
@RiggsTaylor 2 жыл бұрын
@@cloujitsu Good to know! Will probably do something similar myself. Always good to know what others are doing!
@cloujitsu 2 жыл бұрын
@@RiggsTaylor Go for it! 👍🏻👍🏻
@gregs8685 11 ай бұрын
Very good comparison. I just ordered a used Classic Antique HSS with a Roasted maple neck. Can’t wait to get it. Not sure what pickups or neck specs it has. It will be my first ever guitar with SS frets. I’ve played a few guitars with them and they definitely felt and sounded different (hard and bright) than the softer nickel silver. I’m hoping I can get used to them.
@RiggsTaylor 11 ай бұрын
Thanks man! While it is different, I found it to be an easy adjustment. The Classic Antique is a lifetime guitar for me.
@frankhillbrecht1349 Жыл бұрын
Both are great sounding guitars
@RiggsTaylor Жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@descentintozachstrom Жыл бұрын
Great demo man
@RiggsTaylor Жыл бұрын
Thanks dude! Glad you liked it
@nethbt 2 жыл бұрын
First time owning a SUHR..It's heaven
@RiggsTaylor 2 жыл бұрын
They’re killer guitars! Glad you’re enjoying yours!
@nethbt 2 жыл бұрын
@@RiggsTaylor it's a 2019 Throwback Standard Pro S2 Butterscotch satin maple neck
@aaronsanchez93 2 жыл бұрын
Man I love that gold strat. Definitely my fav for sure sounds so clean. Can’t go wrong with a strat! And I can see that gold one you definitely vibe with.
@RiggsTaylor 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I was actually surprised how different they sound. I’d probably run the amp a bit brighter with the gold antique, but I do like that they are warmer pickups.
@ron980 2 жыл бұрын
I preferred the MLs slightly for clean. It has a little bit of a “padding” to the attack that I like. However, I liked the v70s better for dirty sounds. The v70s sound more in-your-face. I have a Suhr Classic S HSS with v70s and (I think) an SSV+. I actually wanted an Antique, but this Classic S had the weight I preferred (not much more than 8 lbs), and a dark fingerboard. It’s a great guitar, but I’ll eventually get a Classic S Antique if I find one with the right weight, color, and wood! (All of the superficial things I like!)
@RiggsTaylor 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I agree on those observations! I basically did the same thing. Got the Pro for a good deal, loved it, but found the Antique with the aesthetic I loved and made it happen!
@ron980 2 жыл бұрын
@@RiggsTaylor Nice! Oddly enough, my next amp is likely a Suhr Badger 30. Were you able to try the Badger 18 vs. any of the other iterations of the Badger? If so, what did you think?
@RiggsTaylor 2 жыл бұрын
@@ron980 I’ve only owned the 18, but it’s also the only model that is tube rectified. I’ve thought about getting a 30 or 35, but the 18 is my favorite amp! I’ve owned a lot, but currently this and my ‘67 deluxe are my only two real amps, and I love them.
@jldkrank 2 жыл бұрын
I preferred the pro! Both are very nice though.
@RiggsTaylor 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Both killer guitars in my opinion.
@huuss 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Sir wonderfull playing and inspirational channel.... I am wondering are they ''60s c'' neck profile or '' even C medium'' if they are different which is more comfortable
@RiggsTaylor 2 жыл бұрын
These are both the same profile! I believe they are the “even C medium” measuring .83-.92
@johnstillwell4353 4 ай бұрын
Well I have one of each and I like the Antique much better. Can't really say why, more of an intangible quality
@RiggsTaylor 4 ай бұрын
That’s a good way to put it! I agree that my antique feels more together in a sense.
@nortonpedals8280 2 жыл бұрын
I love nitro finishes, and your gold Antique is so cool.
@RiggsTaylor 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I’m definitely partial to it!
@melbindas3819 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for Demo, very timely! I’m debating PU changes in my Suhr Classics, this gives examples to think about. Keeping a Sonic Blue SSS all V63, great vintage vibe! Black Antique HSS currently ML’s and Thornbucker. My go SSS ML? Lake Placid Blue Classic Pro HSS ML and Asatobucker, but thinking of going V70’s and Thornbucker…. What to do???
@cloujitsu 2 жыл бұрын
Love the V63s !! 👍🏻
@RiggsTaylor 2 жыл бұрын
So many options! If you have All SSS V63, HSS ML & Thornbucker, maybe go V70’s SSS or V70’s with Thornbucker. Tons of options with that many Suhrs!
@Stboser Жыл бұрын
The gold sounds a little fuller, maybe more mids? The red sounds a little more scooped and the pickups sound lower output. Your body language changes when you played the first comparison on the red version but that’s probably because you wrote the riff on the red one ha. Both sound amazing, the playing is excellent and the video itself is a pleasure to watch. I’d drink a cup of coffee to this again in the future lol.
@RiggsTaylor Жыл бұрын
Ah, very kind- thanks man! Yeah, the ML’s (gold Suhr) definitely have more mids which make it more versatile as an “only” guitar. The V70’s (red Suhr) are still a bit fatter than typical strat pickups, but still scooped. I wish I had both!
@Stboser Жыл бұрын
@@RiggsTaylor I very stupidly started watching suhr videos and now want one. I have a core silver sky that I love, I think an HSS with the MLs would be the way to go.
@RiggsTaylor Жыл бұрын
@@Stboser Silver Sky’s are great! I really love my Suhr though - it’s the benchmark for S-style guitars for me.
@Stboser Жыл бұрын
@@RiggsTaylor have you noticed any wear yet on the SS frets on your 2015?
@RiggsTaylor Жыл бұрын
@@Stboser none at all. I sold the red one to fund the gold one, but borrowed it from the current owner for this video. My gold one is currently my #1 guitar and it shows no fret wear.
@donlestv 2 жыл бұрын
Brooo... Both are good, but I prefer the antique one ❤️😁🎶
@RiggsTaylor 2 жыл бұрын
Same here!
@theaaronimal 2 жыл бұрын
Great video Riggs! Love the comparison. How did you get the Suhr Antique in Gold? Was it a special order or something???
@RiggsTaylor 2 жыл бұрын
Like most things, I got it used. It was a limited run of 200 they did in 2017! Very glad to own it.
@theaaronimal 2 жыл бұрын
@@RiggsTaylor ahh! I'll just have to keep looking on Reverb. I have a JM Pro in Gold so I love the color.
@RiggsTaylor 2 жыл бұрын
@@theaaronimal the JM’s are sweet! Yeah, I seen different “custom” colors like this pop up from time to time. One will come along I’m sure!
@theaaronimal 2 жыл бұрын
@@RiggsTaylor ready!
@mynamesjondowell 2 жыл бұрын
I just picked up a limited edition paulownia classic s. I Hate it....the tall frets are sharp and uncomfortable. Are these models the same way? I hear amazing things about suhr and now I'm not so sure I want to take the risk again with a different model.
@RiggsTaylor 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, these are also fairly tall.
@mynamesjondowell 2 жыл бұрын
@@RiggsTaylor so when you wrap your hand around the neck and slide up and down you can really feel the fret ends?
@RiggsTaylor 2 жыл бұрын
@@mynamesjondowell You can feel them if you’re trying to, but it doesn’t ever bother me really.
@vejichan Жыл бұрын
Which is higher output and fuller astobucker or thorbucker? Which do you prefer and why
@RiggsTaylor Жыл бұрын
Thornbucker is fuller/slightly higher output. Asato “blends” with singlecoils better. I’m back to an SSS setup, but if I go back I’ll go Thornbucker or the SSV that comes stock.
@vejichan Жыл бұрын
@@RiggsTaylor which do you prefer thornbucker or ssv in the bridge and which singles would you go for in the neck and middle?
@RiggsTaylor Жыл бұрын
@@vejichan this has the ML’s, which I really like because they’re darker/fatter. If you want a more traditional but still great set, I like the V70’s. I’ve never tried the SSV, but I do like the Thornbucker. The SSV is stock in most Suhr HSS Strats, and I think the guys at Suhr have a pretty good idea of what sounds best, so I’ll try that next.
@vejichan Жыл бұрын
@@RiggsTaylor which single coils in the neck and middle would work well with a thornbucker in the bridge ?
@RiggsTaylor Жыл бұрын
@@vejichan I’ve used both the ML’s and the v70’s with a Thornbucker. ML’s are fatter, v70’s are “Strattier”, but both are great!
@MrFreddBoy Жыл бұрын
Fiesta Red.
@wender_instrument Жыл бұрын
💥💥🔥🔥
@jsguitar3065 2 жыл бұрын
fiesta red one is so much better
@RiggsTaylor 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, don’t I know you from somewhere 😉
@guitarwoman 5 ай бұрын
Vote to firemist gold :)
@RiggsTaylor 5 ай бұрын
I’m with you!