Giovanni777 said:

David1974 said:

The sliders (EQ) are regular on an acousticaster. They did put a mirror pickguard on it, though, over the entire body. I believe it is still the seafoam green acousticaster he played during '7' back in 1993. If I'm not mistaken you can see the orginal body from the side on one of the pictures and it seems to be the seafoam green from back then.

I didn't see that as an Acousticaster, but good point... could be a customized one.

I was just thinking that since he has custom inlays for fret markers, then perhaps the entire guitar was a custom job.

Well, the neck has been customised, that's for sure. But I believe it is still the original neck. Otherwise he would've gone for a tele of strat shaped headstock. I'm trying to find a picture of the acousticaster he played back in '93, but can't find one. Anyone?

David1974 said:

Giovanni777 said:

I didn't see that as an Acousticaster, but good point... could be a customized one.

I was just thinking that since he has custom inlays for fret markers, then perhaps the entire guitar was a custom job.

Well, the neck has been customised, that's for sure. But I believe it is still the original neck. Otherwise he would've gone for a tele of strat shaped headstock. I'm trying to find a picture of the acousticaster he played back in '93, but can't find one. Anyone?

Is this it? Sorry about the pic, maybe someone will have a close up.

[img:$uid]http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx218/MMikeyBee/Prince%20and%20related/2557862476_db0099b78e.jpg[/img:$uid]

paintedlady said:

Genesia said:

Whatever you're seeing is an optical illusion. The fabric is your basic paisley brocade.

A brocade is a very good way to get around having your blacks match, though - the varying weaves on the face all reflect light differently, so they all look to be different colors (even if they're the same). The various trims don't hurt, either.

I swear I love the way you talk about clothing!

Funny how the otherwise gawdy trim (cording! ) works with the fabric. Prince like to walk on the edge with his clothing choices. I like it.

It's all very Louis Quinze

[img:$uid]http://www.galleryhistoricalfigures.com/images/Louis_XV_1745_Best.jpg[/img:$uid]

TheDigitalGardener said:

David1974 said:

Well, the neck has been customised, that's for sure. But I believe it is still the original neck. Otherwise he would've gone for a tele of strat shaped headstock. I'm trying to find a picture of the acousticaster he played back in '93, but can't find one. Anyone?

Is this it? Sorry about the pic, maybe someone will have a close up.

[img:$uid]http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx218/MMikeyBee/Prince%20and%20related/2557862476_db0099b78e.jpg[/img:$uid]

Nope - that's not the same guitar.

You know what? After seeing these pics I am in love with the man again, I forgive the awful picture of him with the dry hair and the sword- all is forgiven- I lloooooovvvveee him- Sexy MF'r.

Where are these photos from? The second photo looks like it's from a tour book. The other photos are tight. I like the last one....

Genesia said:

paintedlady said:

I swear I love the way you talk about clothing!

Funny how the otherwise gawdy trim (cording! ) works with the fabric. Prince like to walk on the edge with his clothing choices. I like it.

It's all very Louis Quinze

[img:$uid]http://www.galleryhistoricalfigures.com/images/Louis_XV_1745_Best.jpg[/img:$uid]

It sure is! Ol' Princey can recycle his now vintage ruffled blouses he used to wear back in the day to complete the look..... that and letting go of the shoe polish hair dye.

[img:$uid]http://i757.photobucket.com/albums/xx218/MMikeyBee/Prince%20and%20related/2557862476_db0099b78e.jpg[/img:$uid]

Great photo! What concert...always liked that hat. Wasn't worth the $100 + they wanted for it.....

serpan99 said:

prime said:

Where are these photos from? The second photo looks like it's from a tour book. The other photos are tight. I like the last one....

1 is from a tourbook the others are random photos taken from the beginning of his Welcome 2 tours

paintedlady said:

Genesia said:

It's all very Louis Quinze

[img:$uid]http://www.galleryhistoricalfigures.com/images/Louis_XV_1745_Best.jpg[/img:$uid]

It sure is! Ol' Princey can recycle his now vintage ruffled blouses he used to wear back in the day to complete the look..... that and letting go of the shoe polish hair dye.

He should

A nice ruffled shirt would look hot with that outfit, he's been wearing some nice once on this Welcome 2 tour. A silk black or white would be nice with that

Sorry but I have to disagree. P looks very youthful in these pics with Andy. Maybe not "1978" youthful but he looks good. I think the 'fro is working for him. Kinda "retro meets S.O.T.T".

I think the processed perms he's worn in the last few years have made him look older. He should keep this new look for a while. Hopefully the new music will reflect this new vibe.

OldFriends4Sale said:

It's not that bad to show one's natural hair, besides, all the hair conditioners, hair colors and so on are very harmful for the scalp..

Naturally handsome, handsome naturally

SPYZFAN1 said:

Sorry but I have to disagree. P looks very youthful in these pics with Andy. Maybe not "1978" youthful but he looks good. I think the 'fro is working for him. Kinda "retro meets S.O.T.T".

I think the processed perms he's worn in the last few years have made him look older. He should keep this new look for a while. Hopefully the new music will reflect this new vibe.

I agree. Lately, in some pics his hair was lookin like a bad toupee- seriously. But this looks great!

I like this shot best...

Looks like Prince is saying to the audience...

"Bitch, please!"

It's always the same style of clothes just different colors. How many of that silky pyjama shirt does he have?

Imagow?

SO BAD ASS!!!!

Spanky said:

wiggleme said:

Bria is standing next 2 the new drummer!

UmustB said:

Bria is standing next 2 the new drummer!

Nope. That's Ida - Prince's Bass player.

SometimesIwonder said:

I do adore Prince in this period style jacket. Sure is doin it for me big time!! I'm such a hopeless romantic Now all we need Prince 2 do is recreate the scene of Mr Darcy diving in2 the water then emerging over the meadow in full dripping wet period clothing... of course I'd have 2 be Elizabeth Bennett cuz I'd really suit her bonnet! Somebody stop my mind please!! Ha ha

wiggleme said:

Spanky said:

SO BAD ASS!!!!

yup. as much as a prince can b..... one has 2 wonder if thee prince will ever b King.

Prince is already King and btw, loving his natural look

colorblu said:

wiggleme said:

Spanky said: yup. as much as a prince can b..... one has 2 wonder if thee prince will ever b King.

Prince is already King and btw, loving his natural look

THE Baddest! I'm getting excited again anticipating 'The Future' projects.

colorblu said:

wiggleme said:

Spanky said: yup. as much as a prince can b..... one has 2 wonder if thee prince will ever b King.

Prince is already King and btw, loving his natural look

David1974 said:

Giovanni777 said:

I didn't see that as an Acousticaster, but good point... could be a customized one.

I was just thinking that since he has custom inlays for fret markers, then perhaps the entire guitar was a custom job.

Well, the neck has been customised, that's for sure. But I believe it is still the original neck. Otherwise he would've gone for a tele of strat shaped headstock. I'm trying to find a picture of the acousticaster he played back in '93, but can't find one. Anyone?

Well, it took me a while, but I found a picture of him playing the Godin in 1993 during "7". Could it be the guitar for this video is this one (upgraded with full mirror pickguard and different/reworked neck/fretboard)?

[img:$uid]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y251/david1974/Princewithacousticaster1993.jpg[/img:$uid]

lauralevesque said:

You know what? After seeing these pics I am in love with the man again, I forgive the awful picture of him with the dry hair and the sword- all is forgiven- I lloooooovvvveee him- Sexy MF'r.

You are more forgiving than I.

I've been praying to unsee that picture, but at this point, my prayers have gone unanswered.

that hand a lil to close for comfort...