sharky
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OK, first of all I have to say that I didn't plan to buy The Beast after seeing Gibson's first announcement. A little later a picture showed up somewhere in the web that showed a lot more interesting picture of a prototype or whatever and that immediately caught my eye. So I decided to order it in my store. As we have very widespread consumer rights in Europe, I ordered it and have the right of first refusal within 14 days after purchase, so no risk for me at all. Dealer gave me a good price on it, so I agreed.
On friday I received a call from the store that my long before ordered Perry a/s arrived. 5 minutes later they informed me that The Beast has also hit their doorstep and that there where 2 to choose from. So I rapidly entered my car, raced to the store and we tore the boxes apart and got the cases out. I openend one, the dealer the other and I knew within a splitsecond, which one was mine. It has kinda funny, very interesting top. The color is gorgeous and together with the finish has a very vintage vibe on it. It has flames that can be very subtle or pop out much, depending on the viewing angle. The flames don't run through from the center to the edges, but are interrupted by bands of grain, really interesting to me.
The aging is great. It has very little laquer cracks, but many dings and tool marks, for examples at the tailpiece and the pots, that look as if they really simply happend long time ago.
The tuner housings are well aged, but the tuner tips look a bit off to me. Very white and very translucent. OK, that could be an easy fix when wanted
I was afraid that it would be from the rather heavy department but it is not. 8.8 lbs straight, just fine with me. It's well balanced and has the typical 2013 neck. Enough flesh, but no too many shoulder, very comfortabel for me to play. It arrive topwrapped. Fine, no further work for me to do. I don't no if it is from the OEM strings or comes from the guitar, but it plays really easily. Bends simply happen, like rubber bands, very nice and also comfortabel.
Soundwise it is again similar to other 2013 I know. Bridge PUP is rather on the brilliant side, very clear and chimey and a little twangy as well. The neck PUP has enough warmth and sings beautifully. I really love the middle position on Les Pauls and all pots full open it has a nice and clear sound. The more you turn the volume of the neck PUP down, the more Strat or bell like it can sound. I like that very much.
I know that I suck in taking pictures but the sun is out today, so I took the chance. I hope you like them
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On friday I received a call from the store that my long before ordered Perry a/s arrived. 5 minutes later they informed me that The Beast has also hit their doorstep and that there where 2 to choose from. So I rapidly entered my car, raced to the store and we tore the boxes apart and got the cases out. I openend one, the dealer the other and I knew within a splitsecond, which one was mine. It has kinda funny, very interesting top. The color is gorgeous and together with the finish has a very vintage vibe on it. It has flames that can be very subtle or pop out much, depending on the viewing angle. The flames don't run through from the center to the edges, but are interrupted by bands of grain, really interesting to me.
The aging is great. It has very little laquer cracks, but many dings and tool marks, for examples at the tailpiece and the pots, that look as if they really simply happend long time ago.
The tuner housings are well aged, but the tuner tips look a bit off to me. Very white and very translucent. OK, that could be an easy fix when wanted
I was afraid that it would be from the rather heavy department but it is not. 8.8 lbs straight, just fine with me. It's well balanced and has the typical 2013 neck. Enough flesh, but no too many shoulder, very comfortabel for me to play. It arrive topwrapped. Fine, no further work for me to do. I don't no if it is from the OEM strings or comes from the guitar, but it plays really easily. Bends simply happen, like rubber bands, very nice and also comfortabel.
Soundwise it is again similar to other 2013 I know. Bridge PUP is rather on the brilliant side, very clear and chimey and a little twangy as well. The neck PUP has enough warmth and sings beautifully. I really love the middle position on Les Pauls and all pots full open it has a nice and clear sound. The more you turn the volume of the neck PUP down, the more Strat or bell like it can sound. I like that very much.
I know that I suck in taking pictures but the sun is out today, so I took the chance. I hope you like them