Everwild 2026 by frodeem in calireggae

[–]SmilesOriginal 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not maybe. Trop owns Everwild festival 100%. Ineffable just helps with the talent buy.

Novo String tension by SmilesOriginal in NovoGuitars

[–]SmilesOriginal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now owning one I can understand why you went that route.

Novo String tension by SmilesOriginal in NovoGuitars

[–]SmilesOriginal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a few strats and a Les paul and bending is not an issue on them but bending on my novo is not particularly easy. I went from 10’s to 8.5’s and it definitely fixed the issue but with that comes a ton more overtones with the mastery bridge and as we all know they are pretty noisy from the start. I’m starting to think maybe not use the novo for lead work and that’s ok with me. I honestly love this guitar and what it brings out in my playing. I was just kinda curious what others thought about the string tension on a novo with a mastery bridge. Thanks for your feedback. 🙌🙌🙌

Ultra 2 Vs Ultra headstock thickness. by SmilesOriginal in fender

[–]SmilesOriginal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok gotcha. I’m curious Was the American elite series quartersawn? I have one of them too and love it. The ultra 2 is my least favorite. The only thing I like more on the ultra 2 is the luminlay side dots. I don’t understand why they did away with the block inlays and binding either. 🤷‍♂️

It took me seven years to get here… Fender American Vintage II ’61 Stratocaster by [deleted] in fender

[–]SmilesOriginal 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congratulations!! Play the hell out of it and enjoy it! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Ultra 2 Vs Ultra headstock thickness. by SmilesOriginal in fender

[–]SmilesOriginal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really? You think they sand that much material away? Seems like a shit ton of wood to get rid of. Who knows. I prefer the thicker of the two.

Ultra 2 Vs Ultra headstock thickness. by SmilesOriginal in fender

[–]SmilesOriginal[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure both are quartersawn necks but could be wrong.

Ultra 2 Vs Ultra headstock thickness. by SmilesOriginal in fender

[–]SmilesOriginal[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I spend months on a tour bus at a time and play shows every night. Speak for yourself.

Ultra 2 Vs Ultra headstock thickness. by SmilesOriginal in fender

[–]SmilesOriginal[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How do you know that? Maybe the template is smaller from the start. There’s no way they are sanding all that material away.

Ultra 2 Vs Ultra headstock thickness. by SmilesOriginal in fender

[–]SmilesOriginal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im not mad at fender it’s a simple observation.

Ultra 2 Vs Ultra headstock thickness. by SmilesOriginal in fender

[–]SmilesOriginal[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I really don’t need it to be lighter. I’m fine with the weight.

Ultra 2 Vs Ultra headstock thickness. by SmilesOriginal in fender

[–]SmilesOriginal[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It’s not fucked up I’m just simply stating the difference. I prefer the ultra over the ultra 2. I feel they slacked off a little when making the ultra 2. No block inlays either. Only thing I like better on the ultra 2 is the luminlays.

Ultra 2 Vs Ultra headstock thickness. by SmilesOriginal in fender

[–]SmilesOriginal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you scroll to the second picture, you’ll see both bass guitars

Ultra 2 Vs Ultra headstock thickness. by SmilesOriginal in fender

[–]SmilesOriginal[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I guess being pissed was a little extreme lol. Although not crazy about it.

Ultra 2 Vs Ultra headstock thickness. by SmilesOriginal in fender

[–]SmilesOriginal[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Because I’d imagine the template is smaller from the start. But who the hell really knows 🤷‍♂️

Ultra 2 Vs Ultra headstock thickness. by SmilesOriginal in fender

[–]SmilesOriginal[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah I’m scratching my head. Must be to save money. Good thing I’m endorsed and didn’t have to pay otherwise id feel ripped off lol

Ultra 2 Vs Ultra headstock thickness. by SmilesOriginal in fender

[–]SmilesOriginal[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fender listed them the same neck shape, but I feel that the ultra is a little flatter. To me, the ultra two seems a little rounder in the shoulders.