Monkey Man
Super Moderator
I found the Modern Pro (Bengal Burst, HSH) thin-and-harsh-sounding except for the neck-pickup positions. Tried to get along with it for 2 years but gave up in the end.
The Modern Satin (HSH), on the other had, is a different kettle of fish altogether. I love the mahogany tones, which aren't overly-bass-heavy as is often the case. My guess is it's the overall size and thickness of the body that Suhr got just-right in this regard.
In fact, I'm amazed by this lack of too-much-bass weight when I consider the fact that the neck's mahogany too, and that the custom superstrats I had made in the '90s, which all had mahogany bodies and maple necks, were muddy-sounding and too-bass-heavy.
Anyway, I've often said that I think the Satin delivers the best-bang-for-buck value the company offers; the sound to me is much better than the Modern Pros, which are almost twice the price. The hardware is the same. The only differences are the neck radius and woods.
The Modern Satin (HSH), on the other had, is a different kettle of fish altogether. I love the mahogany tones, which aren't overly-bass-heavy as is often the case. My guess is it's the overall size and thickness of the body that Suhr got just-right in this regard.
In fact, I'm amazed by this lack of too-much-bass weight when I consider the fact that the neck's mahogany too, and that the custom superstrats I had made in the '90s, which all had mahogany bodies and maple necks, were muddy-sounding and too-bass-heavy.
Anyway, I've often said that I think the Satin delivers the best-bang-for-buck value the company offers; the sound to me is much better than the Modern Pros, which are almost twice the price. The hardware is the same. The only differences are the neck radius and woods.