NGD: Suhr Oso

[jisham]

I haven't posted here in a long time other than For Sale ads although I've been around here many, many years and still read this forum daily.  

Any way . . . 3 years ago, I  turned 60 and thought it would be a good time to sell off most of my gear and focus on wrapping up my career (luckily I retired last April). I was also fortunate to have a very good musical run starting in garage bands in junior high, original bands in my 20s and 30s and finally many years in cover bands until I was 55.  

My goal to "retire" from buying/selling gear has been an utter failure. I've bought and sold more guitars, amps and pedals than I can even remember. That addiction afforded me the opportunities to try most everything.  But I never owned a a Suhr, until now.

I saw the specs on this Suhr Oso recently (short-scale, "Historic C" roasted maple neck profile with a trem) and decided right away to buy one.  It's been here a few days and I am completely blown away.  Lots of tone options with the 5 way switch, and the neck is just perfect for me because I love Les Pauls and Nocasters with big-ass necks.  The Oso is the ideal marriage of those two IMO.

While I only goof around at home these days, I've played this one a few hours a day since I got it.  Of course, I'm now going to buy another Suhr :).

 

Edited February 7 by jisham

[Dutchman]

Interesting guitar! I have a Suhr Alt T. It's not my number 1 but it's a Hamer USA level instrument. Enjoy!!

[Travis]

Nice!  Congrats on the score. 

I played a similar one a few months ago. Alder bod with maple cap. A really great guitar. When they announced them I knew I had to try one. The wife and I were up in Milwaukee for our anniversary in November and there was a place 10 minutes from the hotel that had one, along with some Tom Andersons and a Knaggs Kenai. Of the guitars I played, the Oso was the most comfortable and the body contours hugged me perfectly. The roasted neck was super smooth and slick. 

In the end, the Oso Had a smaller neck than I wanted and I fell in love with the asymmetrical back shape of the Knaggs. But, that Oso was a damn fine piece of gear. 

[jisham]

20 minutes ago, Travis said:

Nice!  Congrats on the score. 

I played a similar one a few months ago. Alder bod with maple cap. A really great guitar. When they announced them I knew I had to try one. The wife and I were up in Milwaukee for our anniversary in November and there was a place 10 minutes from the hotel that had one, along with some Tom Andersons and a Knaggs Kenai. Of the guitars I played, the Oso was the most comfortable and the body contours hugged me perfectly. The roasted neck was super smooth and slick. 

In the end, the Oso Had a smaller neck than I wanted and I fell in love with the asymmetrical back shape of the Knaggs. But, that Oso was a damn fine piece of gear. 

There are 4 models of the Oso and I know the two with maple caps have smaller necks than this one for some reason. This one’s neck is why I chose it although I would’ve preferred one with a nice maple top. 

[specialk]

Dibs on your carpet! 😁

And congrats on the Suhr!

[django49]

Nice! I am also a late comer to Suhr. Their Classic S is right up there with some other higher end guitars. I DID also add a JM type. Still getting into that....Not sure if it is a long term keeper, but it is sorta scratching an itch for the original Fender I had back in the 60s. Sure better than the original.

If and when an Andy Wood Modern T pops up at a fair price, I reckon I will have to do that. New ones in the "Whiskey Barrel" finish will not be available for a few months.

Have fun!

[Feynman]

That guitar suits you.

[Tortious]

Suhrs are awesome. May need to get one in each neck size. 🤪 Like I need more guitars. 

[Spinaltap]

I like the plain top, it has character and isn't over the top

Enjoy

[django49]

So, the one I was looking for popped up a bit earlier than I expected. Just arrived today.  It just be the first "Tele" that I have really bonded with. We will see....Minor adaptation with that extra flat board, but I am digging it. 

Andy Wood signature model, with his demo for Sweetwater......

Between this one and the other (S type), I am very impressed with Suhr.

[LucSulla]

Is it more "oso" good, or that Suhr guy is a real "oso"?

[jisham]

11 hours ago, django49 said:

So, the one I was looking for popped up a bit earlier than I expected. Just arrived today.  It just be the first "Tele" that I have really bonded with. We will see....Minor adaptation with that extra flat board, but I am digging it. 

Andy Wood signature model, with his demo for Sweetwater......

Between this one and the other (S type), I am very impressed with Suhr.

Nice. The Andy Woods T models get great reviews.