Not sure I like the gold on this would prefer black even chrome. Headstock is a little off for me too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bass Guy
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Not sure I like the gold on this would prefer black even chrome. Headstock is a little off for me too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bass Guy
The 'fade' finish seems to be this year's 'in' thing. Lots of them from different manufacturers at NAMM. Doesn't work for me at all as I only think it works with the guitar vertical, not in a playing position. It's not a horrendous finish by any means, but IMO it's not a great look.
As an owner of a Steve Morse Sig model, this one pushes all my buttons.
https://www.facebook.com/Ernie.Ball....56148492811340
guessing game - anyone able to identify this weapon?
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Ibanez Artcore AF85 (or very similar model). probably slightly more red in the photo than in actual life.
https://www.chicagomusicexchange.com...-s673/10265205
I have to agree with you there Simon, in years to come one glance and we'll say "from about 2018 by that fade"Quote:
Originally Posted by Simon Barden
bingo Simon, impeccable eye you haveQuote:
Originally Posted by Simon Barden
found this photo form approx 2006 when i first got it
that game didnt last long, next player up....
Ibanez did a lot of hollow bodies with wooden pickguards, and the headstock widens at the top end like an Ibanez one. It was just the tailpiece that got me for a while, as it seems quite specific to that model.
The Cthulhu SG , featuring Seymour Duncan Invaders and a custom tentacled scratchplate by Hutchinson Guitar Concepts
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ooh, very nice. Looking forward to making some progress on my Kraken guitar in the next month or so.
One for Adam... from the Fujigen custom shop........solid Rosewood
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Noice very noiceQuote:
Originally Posted by Dedman
Didn't George Harrison have a Fender in rosewood about the time of "Let it be"? Looks fabulous...
Sure did and from memory it was chambered to reduce weight but was still rather heavyQuote:
Originally Posted by corsair
The ones that the custom shop reissued weight 4kgs and are chambered. About the same as a Les Paul. A standard Tele weights about 3.5-3.6 kgs. George's one apparently wasn't chambered and weighed over 5kgs. Fender also made a Rosewood Strat for Hendrix, but it was never delivered to him and it's current whereabouts are unknown.
staying with rosewood....from Gretsch
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Lots of nice stuff here-https://www.vintageandrare.com/blog/holy-grail-guitar-show-2018-picture-gallery/
I'm gonna have to see more pictures of this guitar, for umm.. aaah... lets just say "reasons"Quote:
Originally Posted by Dedman
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Hard to know where to put this - supposed this is as good a place as any. Screen grab for those with out facebonk.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2383...1794937184900/
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OK, my mind is now further boggled :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain
Wouldn't want a naked flame near it.
cheers, Mark.
The insane level of patience required to see that through is mind-blowing.
Have to agree that the level of commitment is greater than what most folks could endure.Sent from my SM-A520F using TapatalkQuote:
Originally Posted by Fretworn
Here's a thread with some beautiful custom bass's
https://www.shergold.co.uk/forum/vie...php?f=1&t=2462
Nice designs, but I don't understand the two strap pins. Is that just to adjust the height of the body to make it easier to reach?
I can see the reasoning for the double necker, but not for the standard single neck style.
I'm with you Zandit as if you used the lower one there is a tendency for the overbalanced top half wanting to fall forward.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zandit75
I have seen the 2 rear strap buttons on Steinberger and maybe someone might use a leather strap where the thin end has 2 holes and thus helps to hold it better? They are so light weight in comparison to a normal Bass so cannot understand the thinking behind it? I would simply use the strap pin nearest the top?
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The two strap buttons make sense on the Steinberger simply so that it stands up when leant against a wall. With just one on the bass side, then it would lean at an angle and most likely keep going and hit the floor at the lightest touch or vibration.
But on that 5-string? It would make sense for the same reason if they stuck out beyond the ends of the rear cut-away, but they don't. Maybe the builder has a bad back, so uses one of the various harness-type straps you can get to spread the load and the two strap buttons are for that? Or maybe they prefer a higher position for the rear strap button and the lower one is purely there for balancing the visuals?
Yet another beautiful guitar from Mark Hatcher from the US. This one Ovangkol B&S's with an Engelman Spruce top. Simply Stunning!!
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My brain is melting just looking at thatQuote:
Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain
so, who is good with an air brush?
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Hmmm, taste is subjective, and while I love the flavour of Watermelon, this is leaving a stale taste in the mouth!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dedman
Rockmellon may have been more appropriate.
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Mmmmm, melons...
When I saw this I reckon it had Dedman written all over it.....
http://youtu.be/TaJmOHLFBFM
yep, I love em! it's funny how if that didn't have Gibson on it but Reverend or ESP the fan boys wouldn't have blinked an eye and would have thought it was nice but because Gibson DARED to do something different ( like they keep asking them to do) they piled crap on it.
Agree.
Gold looked better than silver and black/purple ones in the video.
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Jackson should sue. It’s looks a bit like a Roswell Rhoads.Quote:
Originally Posted by wazkelly
I was thinking the same thing...Quote:
Originally Posted by Fretworn
But as that was based on a Gibson Flying V....