Dorchester vs. PRS Mira

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Re: Dorchester vs. PRS Mira

Postby retroden on Mon Apr 12, 2010 5:44 pm

John_L wrote:Any chance of a Kingpin 2 review I'm very tempted by one.


I'm going to need some more time to spend with my new Kingpin II to do a decent review, but a short summary from owning and playing it for athe short time I have had it is that the neck is wonderful, (reminds me of a nicely played in acoustic neck (no binding by the way - which it works very well without). Unplugged it projects very well and fills a good sized room in my home with ease. It has a hearty tone that's well balanced. Plugged in the P90's really bring it alive and without losing any of the nice tonal qualities of the Cherry (which I am really liking alot). All the hardware is of excellent quality, no tuning or set-up issues whatsoever out of the included TRIC case.

Again, I would like to spend more time playing it and see how it matures over time so I can feel more sure-footed with my observations. But the quick answer, I'd buy the Kingpin II again in a heartbeat from what I know based on my limited time with it thus far...
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Re: Dorchester vs. PRS Mira

Postby John_L on Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:07 am

I'm very tempted by a kingpin although I am edging ever closer to a Multiac Jazz.
John.

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Re: Dorchester vs. PRS Mira

Postby retroden on Tue Apr 13, 2010 2:51 pm

Maybe a good idea try try both (if possible) before rendering a final decision... Seems like each would give a different experience. Let us know what you get...
Godin LGXT - Cognac Burst
Godin 5th Avenue CW Kingpin II - Natural
Richmond Dorchester Bigsby - Solid Cream
Norman E15 Electric - Natural
Seagull Maritime SWS Folk
Art & Lutherie Cedar Sunrise
Norman Studio B-50 - Natural
Ibanez RS1010SL Custom
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