New TX Prestige...a blonde this time

[gkelm]

Well, I seem to have a thing for these TX Presitige guitars...they really are nice instruments. *Had a red one, sold it. *Had a purple one, sold it. *Just picked up a natural finish...on the used rack in near mint condition (and at an incredible price!). *I've always been fond of figured tops, especially natural...so I think this might be a keeper.

The overall feel is incredible. *I'm surprised at how I've adjusted to the fatter neck, as I am a big fan of the original Wizard. *The ebony board is delicious, as is the finish...and the tone is exceptional. *The abalone dots and logo really light up with rich color on this one. *I'm still getting used to the gold w/cream pups...thinking about swapping for Cosmo/black pups, but the gold is growing on me.

The latest is the RGPR1...take a gander if you wish. *I included a "sofa shot" in the tradition of Rich and "Ibanez Rules."

http://photos.yahoo.com/gkelm

(And before you say it...yes, I adjusted the trem right after the photo shoot!)

There are also some pics of Collective Soul in the "Wildflower" folder if you're interested...great show for 10 bucks!
Greg

[YaYoGakk]

That's a beauty, man!! *I love the gold trem but the cream pups...but like you say the more you look at it the more it grows on ya
Sweet axe!!

Alden

[jemsite]

CONGRATS! that is a beauty ... glen

PS - do you mind if i use some photos for a future "gallery" ?

[ripl3y]

Gorgeous!

Such great pics as well.

Personally I think some Zebra coloured pups would look nice in it.

Steve

[darren wilson]

Nice!

Definitely stick with the satin gold hardware... it's more unique than cosmo black, which is on just about everything in the Ibanez lineup... but if you DO want to swap it out, i'll take it off your hands! I kinda like the cream pickups on that guitar. It matches nicely with the binding.

[gkelm]

Thanks for sharing the joy, guys. *I'm really pleased with it...this one may not be spending a lot of time in the case.

Glen, feel free to use the photos.
Greg

[Jimi D]

oh man oh man oh man... How did you ever bring yourself to sell the other two

Just a beautiful guitar - congrats! :thumbsup:

[BillEarl]

Quote: from Jimi D on 6:34 am on May 20, 2001
oh man oh man oh man... How did you ever bring yourself to sell the other two

Well I can't speak for the red one, but he sold the purple one because I backed a truck load of money up to his house! *:biggrin:

Seriously, Greg is a great guy to deal with, and if he ever loses his mind again and decides to sell that natural finish Prestige, I can vouch for him. *That was a smooth transaction. *

Bill

[gkelm]

Hey, Bill! *I'm going to try to keep my mind intact on this natural one...if I slip and you see an ad, please recommend counseling immediately.
Greg

[Project Guitar]

I love how tight the flame is*on that body, one question though on the hardware........is that the satin gold finish?

[gkelm]

Seems to me what you'd call satin gold. *It's not shiny like chrome, more like gold color with glossy clearcote.
Greg

[BillEarl]

Quote: from gkelm on 12:31 pm on May 20, 2001
...if I slip and you see an ad, please recommend counseling immediately.
Greg

Ha! *If you slip and I see an ad, I'm going to buy that one too!! Well, if there's any way I can at the time. *:laugh:

The grain on that guitar is gorgeous. You better keep that one. *

Bill

[big al]

Where can I get one ?!?
I saw one on **** Friday but I guess the auction has ended (I'm guessing that it is like yours).

(Edited by big al at 5:14 pm on May 21, 2001)

[gkelm]

big al- That is one of the same. *Try emailing the guy to establish contact and make sure he's on the level, and make him an offer...before I do!! *
Greg

[Anonymous]

Please forgive me for my stupidity...what is the "official" model number and what year(s) were the "TX" produced, colors and how do they compair to the RG3120 ?
I'm new to the Prestige line and would like any info. you have to offer. Just need info before I begin my search.