Paradise Guitars - OFFICIAL Thread - Page 5

brothersnowgone · #61 04-02-2008, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by tommyplays

Seems that most guitars are a knockoff of something, and there is a good reason why ! If you get too bizzare, your probably not going to sell much, thats why most guitars are very similiar in one way or another. You dont want to reinvent the wheel, you just want to keep the quality up and add your own flare, which we have with the Paradise guitars, plus the inlays are blowaway compared to most guitars at that price. Also the hand rubbed tounge oil really helps the guitar to breath and resonate soo much better than paint. Thats why we are getting guys like Greg Howe, Randy Jackson Jason Becker Davide Kline interested in a signature guitars from us, We know they are picky players and they know ,we are just as picky making these guitars for them.
Tom G

I wasn't knocking you're work at all. But as far as I'm concerned the guitar world could use a few more companies that are willing to reinvent the wheel. Not easy nowadays, but by no means impossible. Either way all I meant to say is that I can't really get into it, but with a few very minor changes I could.

tommyplays · #62 04-02-2008, 06:41 PM

No offense taken, as this was a custom guitar made for a customer. I will say that Paradise guitars have outshined many other companies as far as imagination with acrylic marble tops or mirror tops with inlays, which implies a ton of good hand work to pull off those tops. You can look at the signature Randy jackson models. The headstock is slim also no monkey grips ..lol although i will mention to take a look at the position of the monkey grip on the Ibanez Rootbeer guitar,as far as ergonomics, I quess its all trial and error for most companies, until you find the G spot.
Tom G

brothersnowgone · #63 04-07-2008, 04:58 AM

As for the Randy Jackson models, they look nice. Not my taste, but it's pretty original and they look to be crafted tediously. As far as my earlier post's they only apply to this guitar.

Ibateur · #64 04-07-2008, 05:31 AM

Is Greg Howe David Kline?

Very nice guitar

scotte_za · #65 04-07-2008, 06:22 AM

I think it looks awesome in a natural finish!

freedom's door · #66 04-07-2008, 01:46 PM

Interesting- Howe left Suhr to go qo with Peavey basically because he needed an endorsement with a company that had deep pockets, and now he's getting a custom from Paradise.
That says a lot about the quality of your work- congrats to you.

peace

bammbamm · #67 04-08-2008, 02:52 PM

I saw a Craigslist post about Paradise making a new "Jason Becker" model?
Anyone know anything about that?

tommyplays · #68 04-08-2008, 03:32 PM

Yes its true Paradise guitars usa has spoken with Greg Howe and is now talking about his new signature guitar , hopefully he will sign. We are very thankful to Greg for this conversation and trust in this company ! We might as well drop another bomb on everyone while we are at it ..lol We are now in the works with the new long awaited Jason Becker signature guitar. We are sure this will be a very exciting adventure working together.
Tom G

tommyplays · #69 04-08-2008, 03:40 PM

We are very excited about talking with Greg on a possible new signature guitar, and we are very thankful to Greg for this opportunity. We are now also in the works for the long awaited Jason Becker guitar. Jason is very excited about this project with us as we are with him. Paradise Guitars USA is very thankful to work with such great musicians and human beings !!!!!!
Tom G
Stu R

**moebius** · #70 04-08-2008, 03:40 PM

I did not think Jason Becker could play guitar anymore, what gives?

bammbamm · #71 04-08-2008, 04:10 PM

Any sneak peaks?
Is this to be modeled after the natural wood model with colored numerical fret markers?

tommyplays · #72 04-09-2008, 10:51 AM

Its true Jason can not play now , but has been trying for years to have a signature guitar made for his fans , with some of his ideas. He has been getting the runaround from alot of big companies, that will not sign him, because of his illness. We think he deserves his signature guitar wether he is sick or well, wether he can play now or not. Jason is an incredible human being, and he will get his signature guitar from Paradise Guitars USA because he deserves it !!!! Jason is still writing amazing music. All is in the works !

tommyplays · #73 04-09-2008, 10:59 AM

Its all part of promoting a guitar or company you believe in !

scotte_za · #74 04-09-2008, 11:51 AM

I'm seriously considering one of these as my next big purchase, maybe in a year's time. But I'd have to buy it without playing it first :/

DEADTUNES666 · #75 04-09-2008, 11:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommyplays

Its true Jason can not play now , but has been trying for years to have a signature guitar made for his fans , with some of his ideas. He has been getting the runaround from alot of big companies, that will not sign him, because of his illness. We think he deserves his signature guitar wether he is sick or well, wether he can play now or not. Jason is an incredible human being, and he will get his signature guitar from Paradise Guitars USA because he deserves it !!!! Jason is still writing amazing music. All is in the works !

You can't visit Jasons' site and not ache with a parents pain that something like this could happen to somebody...

Thumbs FVCKING up to Paradise if they come out with a Becker model...Maybe something adorned with his father, Garys' artwork would be nice. I am interested in buying a Becker model

In 88/89/90 I would've shined his jock if he let me... that's how deeply I respected him and how into his music I was.

What a powerful, courageous, hero he is. Most of us don't have half of his strength...