Hey everyone,
just spent the whole day testing instruments at a local shop, and eventually came home with a Fret King Super 60
http://www.fret-king.com/super60hbig_spec.html
I wasn't expecting to come home with a Fret King, but damn, the thing blew my head off!!!
I went out looking for a fender, but despite my high expectations, the two fenders i tried were shit... I was a little dispondant to say the least, but i knew Fret King had a good rep, and noticed the shop stocked a couple so i thought what the hell!
Hours later and im still smiling
I've never heard such definition and response from a guitar, i dont know how trev wilkinson did it! Im not exagerating when i say it destroyed the fenders! It has a thenomenal clean sound, like you expect from a strat, and the smoothest drive i've ever heard. But just dig in a little more and it screams Van Halen/ Ozzy
I played it on a blackstar HT-5... No pedals, Flat EQ - and it sounds better than anything else i've ever touched!
I also tested a Fret King Eclat and a Brian May Standard - both fantastic instruments.
But this thing is the shit!
Rob
New guitar!!!!!!!!
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I dont think Fret King are especially big anywhere??? But wherever the brand goes it quickly establishes a reputation. The model i have is made in Korea, surprise, surprise Its part of the more affordable Blue Label range.Ritchie wrote:Hey Rob congrats dude .. are Fret-Kings big in Europe / UK ? can't say that they're available here in the U.S .. anyhow glad you love it .
Fret King also have a more expensive Green Label range, basically a UK custom shop. They had one in the shop, it looked amazing but £1,500 was out of my price range.
Fret King was first set up more than 10 years ago in the US but various problems left it up the creek without a paddle... however Wilkinson, the owner, is regarded as one of the best guitar designers ever, as i understand it, even Fender and PRS consult with him and ask advice.
Recently he has worked for two brands owned by JHS, a major british distributor; Encore and Vintage. I suppose that after his great work JHS were willing to open up a high end production line with him.
But since its JHS, i doubt the guitars will be common outside of England. Eiher way Fret King is a small operation, i've only ever seen 4 Fret Kings in the UK.
Rob
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I have a shit load of work at the weekend; recording two film soudtracks. But with all my gear set up... i will try to find 5 mins to put it through its paces.Cpt Matt Sparrow wrote:congratulations Rob!! Lets hear her
At the moment im adicted to the middle pickup, never had such a great range of tone from one position before.
Rob