Suhr Classic Pro S - Worth The Wait? (Demo & Review)

A look at my 2015 Suhr Classic Pro S in Shoreline Gold! I've had a lot of requests to do a video on this guy and here is is. Mine is loaded with an SSV, V70 and V60LP with some interesting switching. If you have any questions please leave them in the comments.
0:00 - Intro
1:48 - Pickups & Wiring
4:23 - Clean
6:25 - Breakup
7:28 - Crunch
8:20 - High Gain
9:41 - Feel & My Thoughts
15:35 - Worth The Wait?
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[@pleasantlindsey33]

This is one of the best--if not THE best--demonstrations of a Suhr guitar that I have seen thus far. Your choice of bridge pickup and splitting it with the neck was right on the money.

[@DanLeggatt]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@frantisca]

Enjoy your Suhr :) I have a ML ML SSV+ config that took me quite a while to tweak (pu height, screwpoles, etc.) but once it’s been done, it’s the most satisfying, balanced, dynamic HSS I’ve played. Btw: the loaded pickguard is a Suhr, I’ve been assembling the rest of the parts from gathering bits and pieces on the net. The neck is a gorgeous flame roasted maple that plays like Butah ;-) and the trem is a floating traditional 6 screw bridge with bent steel saddles that keeps right in tune ! Cheers

[@TheToneLounge]

I love the colour and the sound of that guitar. Maybe one day I'll get to try one and see what all the fuss is about. Great playing as always. Cheers

[@DanLeggatt]

Thanks man! They are monster guitars and I feel the fuss is justified. However, no guitar is the be all, end all. I’m sure I’ll be back on the eBay hunt soon 😂

[@andypennington524]

Thanks for sharing Dan, I too have a soft spot for Suhr , mine is Sherwood Green but the same model(Classic Pro, SSV + 2 V70 also from 2015) . I also have 4 strats(fender) including a CS DG and the Suhr is easily on par with the CS(and in 2015 the suhr was very reasonably priced). I find my Fenders are all different in feel and sound, I love them all (each for different reasons) but when I pick up the Suhr it just screams 'down to business lad' so I know what you mean about they demand precision ... it makes me work a little harder for it but the reward is greater. There is some magic in Suhr guitars for sure. Great vid as always.

[@DanLeggatt]

Cheers! Glad you could gather that from my ramblings! 😂 That definitely sums it up. I’ve got nothing against Fenders in the least. Played some killer ones but I’ve also played some absolute pigs in the last few years, even CS level. Every Suhr I’ve picked up has been on point from the word go.

[@stroopwafel6141]

Absolutely great clip, showing all the Suhr Classic Pro has to offer. You're a born narrator and a mighty fine player ;-). You're so right about the neck and fretboard. A guitar with a great vibe but a mèh-neck is a showstopper for me. Anyway, I've been through the same experience as you. Accidently got my hands on a Patrick Eggle made HSS-strat for a bargain. I upgraded the guitar with a Fender roller bridge, Sperzel locking tuners and Bare Knuckle pickups (Crawler/Irish Tours). It's been my workhorse since many years. Keep up the good work! Cheers!

[@DanLeggatt]

I really appreciate the comment about my narration on this video. Thank you! I always feel awkward talking to the camera and often feel like I’m talking total bollocks 😂 So I’m glad it comes across ok! 👍 That guitar of yours sounds lovely. I’ve played a few Eggles in the past and they’ve always been top notch!

[@stroopwafel6141]

@@DanLeggatt I dig your bollocks ))) They make totally sense ))))

[@dicktwitchy]

Sounds awesome dude - I'm proper jelly!

[@DanLeggatt]

😂 Welcome to come check it out anytime dude 👍

[@jacey714]

Suhr Classic Pro S is always my go-to guitar~

[@fabianorodas]

I was lucky and got one at a low price and it’s the best guitar I have ever played, I did some cleaning and polish the frets and conditioned the fretboard put 10s on it it’s bang on

[@Ray-um3if]

Hi Dan, as I said previously, Nice Guitar. I like your wonky pickup config and it gives you a good selection of useable tones. Any guitar is worth what it is worth to the person playing it, not what it is worth according to the current market value. I have had a couple of really expensive PRS's and didn't totally jell with them but I now have a couple of PRS SE's and get on with them really well. They both have satin finished necks, which the core ones didn't, but it is more than just the feel of the neck that makes me like them. It might be that I am not as bothered about the value, who knows. Great video as always.

[@DanLeggatt]

Totally with you on that mate. My favourite guitar of all time is my Les Paul Studio, headstock break and all. Only paid £250 for it but it just feels like ‘home’. I feel pretty overprotective of this at the moment but I’m sure it’ll get a chunk knocked out of it as soon as I get back to gigging and it’ll be one of the herd. Guitars are meant to be played!

[@burvenstein]

Cracking video and guitar man! As you say, the price difference is entirely personal. My American PRS Tremonti was pretty expensive but it was easily the best purchase for me as it is absolutely the best guitar I had ever and have ever played. I cannot beat it for me so it’s a lot of money but it’s a real player and I do not play anything else. And im pretty sure this is where your suhr will sit with you (until you buy another hahahaha)

[@DanLeggatt]

😂 Bank account says no! Your PRS is easily up there with one of the best guitars I’ve ever played. Money well spent I reckon!

[@chiricm]

Great demo. That’s a great sounding guitar in every position. Suhr makes great guitars. The SSV is a great bridge pickup! I have an Alt T with SSVs and a Classic JM with S90s and TonePros hardtail bridge. Both phenomenal guitars.

[@DanLeggatt]

I’ve been really tempted by the Alt T but my wallet says absolutely not 😂 What finish have you got yours in?

[@chiricm]

@@DanLeggatt Seafoam Green! Loved sonic blue and the white finishes too, but my JM is sonic blue so went with the SG. The Alt T is killer. It’s got the clarity of my old PRS McCarty 594 but more balls and character. Love the neck carve too. My only slight complaint is I don’t love the 2 and 4 positions on most stuff. It’s okay but far from the best split tones I’ve heard (I know it’s not technically splitting, but you know what I mean). I’d be just as happy with a three way, neck humbucker, both humbuckers, and bridge humbucker. I have a PT signature inbound. I’ll be curious to see how the Thornbuckers compare to the SSVs…

[@angeltorres8214]

Hello Dan, great video big fan going back to your day's with TonerRder pickups. Dan what tonerider pickup would you suggest that has similarities to the SSV thank you.

[@christianboddum8783]

Bridge-neck combo is such a good option, very even and sits soo well in a mix with other more mid focused guitars, with the right sound it can be in the place of an acoustic guitar ;-)

[@jonah_hosea]

Been considering selling my suhr to fund a jazzmaster bc funds are too tight for me to have two premium guitars. But the suhr clean tone is what keeps me sticking with my sss classic pro.

[@jojjen09]

After listening to your review, I am pretty sure you will like the Suhr Thornbucker even better, and it will harmonize better with your pickup configuration. Cheers ☺️

[@DanLeggatt]

Cool, I’ll have to check one out when I get chance. Thanks for the tip 👍

[@robertclarkguitar]

I would proudly play the hell out of a Suhr....Never tried one but I honestly feel I'd fit well. I love strats and super strats. I believe this company makes the very best possible. Keeping the strat appeal but bumped up to a new level. I cannot wait to try one much more own one. Standard hss would be fine too. Heheh

[@DanLeggatt]

I strongly recommend checking one out if you get the chance. To me they are the ultimate strat style guitars. Of course, your mileage may vary. Thanks for watching 👍

[@Cherry_Sunburst]

What a great guitar, you can be very happy...CHEERS. Someday I hope I'll get one of these, too!

[@renevanderbruggen731]

Likewise - Thanks @Dan again inspiring Vid

[@DanLeggatt]

Thanks for checking out the video guys 👍

[@MrNeilfatmonkey]

I absolutely love the colour of this guitar; it’s so beautiful. It’s my 50th birthday next year and I think I’m going to treat myself to a Custom S antique in this colour with a roasted maple neck and board, SSV & V60LPs. I’ve never owned a gold guitar but it’s always been a favourite of mine. I totally agree with you about Suhr necks. Mine is the nicest I’ve played. Is yours a 10-14” board?

[@DanLeggatt]

It’s a beaut and to be honest looks better in person than I could get it on camera. Sounds like a killer guitar mate! I was very tempted by a Classic Antique in firemist gold that came up for sale before I got this. It’s more of a vivid gold but with the light relic and checking it looked gorgeous. Pretty sure mine is 10-14 too but I shall have to double check the paperwork. I do love that they come with a complete spec sheet.

[@JoeGreenRocks]

It’s a lovely guitar dude, really glad you found the right guitar at the right time. I’m surprised you haven’t added the blowout switch yet. If mine had a pickguard I’d definitely have done that mod

[@DanLeggatt]

Cheers dude! I definitely thought about it but with the 3 knobs it’s a bit crowded down there. I thought about going single vol, single tone but I’m actually enjoying the current configuration.

[@klaasj.westra5257]

Would you be so kind to share the cap/resistor values you use for the treble bleed circuit? Thanks!

[@vinnieliotta9963]

Consummate playing. Suhr are fantastic.

[@andre.-5926]

you should try out the Ibanez AZ2204-N, Ibanez' newest line if AZ that is more vintage spec'd than their earlier release

[@cassum42]

Nice!

[@jasonktong1]

Great clip Dan! Aren't the Suhr's the best modern guitar out there!! I'm a huge fan, they are the ultimate. Enjoy the Classic S man, and great playing too bro!

[@DanLeggatt]

Cheers Jason! 👍

[@jimmcdougall9973]

Nice sounding guitar. A HSS is the only pickup configuration that’s missing in my collection. I’ve had my eye on a Charvel for a while, but obviously the Suhr will be a more versatile guitar. Thanks for the video. You’re such a gear snob 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@DanLeggatt]

I think if anything I’m the anti gear snob 😂 After well over a decade of playing guitar this is the first £1k+ guitar I’ve owned.

[@MrFreddBoy]

I have not seen that color offered as a standard finish. I have a tri-color sunburst and LOVE it.

[@DanLeggatt]

Killer man. Which pups have you got in it? I feel like I might have asked you this already actually but can’t remember the answer. I believe this finish was offered as a limited run of Shoreline Gold and Inca Silver. I don’t know if they were a GuitarGuitar exclusive in the UK or offered in other places worldwide.

[@MrFreddBoy]

@@DanLeggatt SSV Humbucker (black) Middle Pickup: V60LP Neck Pickup: V60LP I believe it’s just just standard pickups for this model.

[@DanLeggatt]

@@MrFreddBoy I’m 2/3 of the way to a standard model then 😂

[@MrFreddBoy]

@@DanLeggatt haha I think they’re the same pickups unless yours are nicer?? I have a Classic S which is one of their basic Strat models.

[@joelprensner9324]

What drive/distortion pedals are you using at the beginning?? I love the tone man!

[@DanLeggatt]

Cheers! No pedals, it’s the VHT Pittbull set for high gain. Bit of reverb and delay added in Logic 👍

[@CharLessMajor7Music]

I replaced the knobs on my suhr classic with something like the one you have on fgn and I love it. haha. just sharing coz those knobs really looks so good. haha

[@DanLeggatt]

Funny you mention that, I was considering doing the same because I find the ones I put on my FGN fit my hand better and have better grip. I might join the club soon haha

[@CharLessMajor7Music]

@@DanLeggatt i felt like the original knobs were too high that I always end up hitting it while playing and kept lowering the volume without noticing it. So I needed a smaller one and I thought this looks cool too. You might need to put an extra spacer on the back of pick-guard around each pots tho to lower it a bit coz it looks awkwardly tall on mine if I dont adjust the height.

[@chaisax9]

very GooD!

[@DanLeggatt]

Cheers 👍

[@leoarjuncrasto]

hey bro, can you provide the wiring diagram, I would like to wire my strat the same way P.S Love the playing man. Its sick

[@DanLeggatt]

Hey man, unfortunately there isn't one. I got the stock wiring diagram from Suhr, I'm sure they would provide it to anyone if you wanted to email but I did get asked not to publish it. For the middle pickup selection I just looked up the pin read out for the super switch and did it on the fly.

[@leoarjuncrasto]

@@DanLeggatt thanks bro. Ill email them

[@tokk3n-hj4xg]

They even have a guitar with a Gotoh floyd rose.

[@koolkat808hawaii]

Is the V-70 reversed winding for hum canceling?

[@DanLeggatt]

Nope. For the Suhr Silent Single Coil to work in all positions, the middle needs to be normal wind.

[@sarunudomnitat2390]

Is that the same color with champagne metallic? , thanks anyway.

[@DanLeggatt]

I think the new champagne metallic is slightly more silver but it’s close I think

[@LysanderLH]

It’s between an HSS Suhr and an Xotic.

[@DanLeggatt]

I haven’t spent much time with Xotic’s but the few I have played have been outstanding!

[@LysanderLH]

@@DanLeggatt well…. Just bought this beauty! www.peachguitars.com/guitars/electric-guitars/solid-body/xotic-california-classic-xsc-1-fiesta-red-light-ageing.htm

[@adamdoran235]

@@LysanderLH How are you getting on with the Xotic?

[@Arthur_My_Dear]

My (trivial) bug-bear with the Suhr is that ugly headstock - the JM type is so much better so they could easily use that. Also a chrome cover on that humbucker would be sweet. But that’s just me :)

[@DanLeggatt]

Funny how different tastes are. I love this Suhr headstock and prefer it to the JM 😂 The world would be very boring if we all liked the same stuff! I do agree that a pickup cover would look great on this though 👍 Thanks for watching.

[@Arthur_My_Dear]

@@DanLeggatt Well, 1 out of two ain’t bad. I promise not to unsubscribe as long as you don’t use it all the time 🤓

[@DanLeggatt]

@@Arthur_My_Dear 😂😂 Deal

[@Arthur_My_Dear]

@@DanLeggattHurray I've found my ideal Suhr - the Ian Thornley Signature Classic S. I'm only £3,299 away from acquiring it 😊 www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/200130355109008-6303460--suhr-ian-thornley-classic-s-antique-sonic-white-hsh-js0

[@richardwalley2862]

First. When you play a suhr guitar your mind says this is nice but I’m not sure then When you play a fender Strat then after play the suhr you say I wonder how much I can sell this fender so I can buy another suhr

[@DanLeggatt]

Never been a big fan of a lot of Fenders output in recent years to be honest. I find a lot of their spec choices don’t work for me personally. I have played some really nice ones but I find the Suhr thing works for me better. But it all comes down to personal preference at the end of the day. Thanks for watching 👍

[@Doty6String]

Basically a suhr ruins all other electric guitars for you once you own one. They are so forward feeling and punchy.

[@DanLeggatt]

😂 I get that!

[@TheCalebEast]

Why are you pouting?

[@DanLeggatt]

Just what my face does when I play certain tones I guess. The stank face is a sign of approval in my circles. I spend more time focusing on my hands, don’t really care about what my face is doing 🤷‍♂️