Tabl,
Like the Turner, it's among the more expensive solid body guitars out there, but both are really unique instruments. OTOH, I have a neighbor with a Teuffel, and the price tag on that thing makes the H-B and Turner look like budget models. Also, I bought the Turner used and the S-1 was a demo, so I didn't take the full hit on either. No regrets on either purchase and I would definitely buy both again if I had to.
PRS also makes also a great instrument and, alas, some at the higher end of their line have a pretty stiff price tag, too. A colleague of mine has a bunch of 'em and he just keeps going back for more. In fact, he recently invited me to their annual September bash in Maryland (IIRC) where a bunch of high profile PRS players - including Carlos Santana - have been known to drop by. Not sure if I can make it yet, but I hope to.
The PRS stuff is certainly beautiful looking.and I'd love a chance to really get to know the guitars. Even though my own experience is minimal, I'm pretty sure you'll dig yours. Congrats on the new addition.
Marty
PS Don't even think about looking at archtops. Those are in a different neighborhood altogether.
Like the Turner, it's among the more expensive solid body guitars out there, but both are really unique instruments. OTOH, I have a neighbor with a Teuffel, and the price tag on that thing makes the H-B and Turner look like budget models. Also, I bought the Turner used and the S-1 was a demo, so I didn't take the full hit on either. No regrets on either purchase and I would definitely buy both again if I had to.
PRS also makes also a great instrument and, alas, some at the higher end of their line have a pretty stiff price tag, too. A colleague of mine has a bunch of 'em and he just keeps going back for more. In fact, he recently invited me to their annual September bash in Maryland (IIRC) where a bunch of high profile PRS players - including Carlos Santana - have been known to drop by. Not sure if I can make it yet, but I hope to.
The PRS stuff is certainly beautiful looking.and I'd love a chance to really get to know the guitars. Even though my own experience is minimal, I'm pretty sure you'll dig yours. Congrats on the new addition.
Marty
PS Don't even think about looking at archtops. Those are in a different neighborhood altogether.