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PRO SPEC S-TYPE ALTERNATIVE? BLADE TEXAS PRO

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PRO SPEC S-TYPE ALTERNATIVE? BLADE TEXAS PRO

Pauly's Guitars & Gear

Pauly's Guitars & Gear

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Blade Texas Pro Slow Saturday noodle

Mikael Nilsson

Mikael Nilsson

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Blade Texas Pro.

Comparisons

  • The Blade Texas Pro features a thinner D profile neck compared to the chunkier D of the MIJ RH4, appealing to players favoring a quick feel.

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  • Compared to a MIM Stratocaster, the Blade Texas Pro is noted for superior playability with lower action and no fret buzz.

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Features and functionality

  • The VSC boost with SSS pickups allows versatility, shifting from chimey funk to warm midboost, mimicking humbucker warmth despite increased noise.

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  • The VSC system includes an active EQ and boost, offering frequency adjustments on the back for tailored sound shaping.

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  • The Texas Pro's powered pre-amp offers extensive tonal options but may not appeal to every player due to its complexity.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Owners customize aesthetics with blacked-out pickups and pickguards, and dome knobs, enhancing visual appeal beyond the stock red tortoise setup.

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Build quality

  • Despite being a 1998 Korean build, the Blade Texas Pro's fit and finish are noted to be on par with higher-end models, maintaining near-mint condition.

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  • Early models feature a Fender-style headstock, which became more sought after after the switch to Suhr-style in the mid-90s.

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Use cases and applications

  • The guitar's tonal versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of genres, from funk to rock, due to its active EQ system.

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  • The guitar's setup allows for extremely low string action, enhancing playability without fret buzz, ideal for fast-paced playing styles.

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User experience

  • Owners report that contacting Blade Guitars with a serial number can provide detailed insights into the guitar's history and production details.

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Other

  • Serial numbers on Blade guitars may not follow a sequential pattern, complicating efforts to date the instruments accurately.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Owners often find the neck too wide across the fretboard but thin front to back, affecting playability preferences.

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Artist usage

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See how Steve Rothery uses Blade Texas Pro

Steve Rothery

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Marillion

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According to the Premier Guitar's article, Rothery uses the Blade Texas Pro.

See how Bernard Allison uses Blade Texas Pro

Bernard Allison

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On his site, Bernard Allison explains about one of his guitars: "My dad's custom Blade which is on the CD cover 'Bluestreak'".

Album Usage

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Genre Usage

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Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Blade Texas Pro, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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