Oakland Axe Factory BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL!! - Page 2

JamesM · 11-19-2011, 08:03 AM

^PM a mod and I'm sure they can add that for you.

dirgesong · 11-19-2011, 08:04 AM

sorry i didnt understand about the neck thickness and profile i mean real measurements

Tom Drinkwater · 11-19-2011, 12:18 PM

The thickness of the neck shaft itself starts at 3/4" total. I thin it down to around 5/8" prior to carving the neck profile. The finished neck with the fretboard attached is just shy of 7/8".
Regarding the neck profile I can do a shallow "C" shape or a slightly assymetrical flat profile like I did on Celticelk's 8 string.

Tom Drinkwater · 11-19-2011, 03:17 PM

Here are some pics of Celticelk's guitar that share the same basic specs as the guitar I am offering in this sale-

Tom Drinkwater · 11-19-2011, 03:20 PM

Here are a couple of shots of the bamboo next to some bubinga and maple-

JamesM · 11-19-2011, 08:07 PM

Great shots Tom.

thatguy87 · 11-19-2011, 08:10 PM

would dot inlays be an option. just simple dots lol

Tom Drinkwater · 11-20-2011, 01:51 PM

1/4" abalone dots can be standard so just specify with or without when placing your order.

Tom Drinkwater · 11-20-2011, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Great shots Tom.

Thanks. My wife Wendy, the woman holding the guitar in some of the pics, actually took the photos of the guitar in the shop. She does most of my photography.

SamSam · 11-20-2011, 03:58 PM

PM'd

XxXPete · 11-20-2011, 04:51 PM

HEy Tom how thick is the neck on it?What is the profile comparable to? thanks

Tom Drinkwater · 11-21-2011, 06:12 AM

Quote:

The thickness of the neck shaft itself starts at 3/4" total. I thin it down to around 5/8" prior to carving the neck profile. The finished neck with the fretboard attached is just shy of 7/8".
Regarding the neck profile I can do a shallow "C" shape or a slightly assymetrical flat profile like I did on Celticelk's 8 string.

The profiles themselves are pretty unique, think of the assymetrical flat as a very thin classical guitar neck with the assymetrical plane of the rear surface helping your hand and wrist maintain a good form while playing. In reality it doesn't feel like any classical that I've played but it is reminiscent of one in the shape. The C is more of a traditional shape but strecthed out to accomodate the wider neck. Both necks are pretty fast feeling but I think I prefer the flat for my style of playing.

Tom Drinkwater · 11-21-2011, 06:58 AM

I just ordered 4 sets of Rosewood neck blanks and fretboards. 2 are currently available.

TomAwesome · 11-25-2011, 08:01 PM

PM sent.

Samer · 11-25-2011, 08:48 PM

Three questions:

1) Stainless steel frets a possibility for a up charge?
2) Maple finger board?
3) Custom size fretboard radius and neck shape?

Tom Drinkwater · 11-26-2011, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Three questions:

1) Stainless steel frets a possibility for a up charge?
2) Maple finger board?
3) Custom size fretboard radius and neck shape?

I don't do stainless steel fretwire as an option on anything but my customs. I can do maple fretboards. I am not currently offering any other fretboard radius but I can do tweak the neck shape.

kylendm · 11-26-2011, 08:34 PM

Where's all my money. Wish I had the money for it but I won't have anything until after Christmas. This guitar is sick.

TomAwesome · 11-26-2011, 09:04 PM

What colors are available for the dye finish?

Rap Hat · 11-27-2011, 12:52 PM

So I've worked out my specs with Tom! This looks like it's going to be absolutely fantastic, I'm so psyched about it. I'd highly recommend jumping on this if you're on the fence - he's amazing to work with, very prompt with answers, and just a friendly guy to boot!

Okay, on to my specs!

Singlecut Body Style
Ash Body
Satin Maple Top and Headstock Overlay
Black Hipshot Hardware
Volume, Tone and 3-Way Switch
Lace Aluma-Djent Pickups
27" Scale 24-Fret Rosewood Neck and Fingerboard
Luminlay Side Dots

Not everything has been listed; I want to keep a few things a surprise. I was going to go with Bamboo/Bubinga, but on Tom's recommendation went with the Rosewood. I loved the RW neck I played on a friends PRS, and I can't imagine how great it'll be on an 8-string! There's definitely enough variation here to fine tune your guitar. While singlecut 8's are pretty uncommon, I know there are a bunch of people like me who don't really djent and want an 8-string that's not just another RG clone.

E:^^^ TomAwesome, he seems to be able to do a fair amount there. Hopefully he can do what you want.

SamSam · 11-27-2011, 05:54 PM

Are there colour options? I didn't know this.

TimSE · 11-27-2011, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Drinkwater

Man, if that thing had a matching headstock...

And im not a tele fan at all!

SamSam · 11-28-2011, 03:03 AM

My specs so far:

Singlecut Body Style
Ash Body
Satin Maple Top and Headstock Overlay
Black Hipshot Hardware
Volume, Tone and 3-Way Switch
Dimarzio DA8s
27" Scale 24-Fret Rosewood Neck
Pau Ferro Fretboard
Off-set small dots
Luminlay Side Dots

Tom Drinkwater · 11-28-2011, 07:36 AM

Hi everyone, sorry I didn't reply sooner, I had to make a run to Connecticut yesterday with my sister in law to pick up her kids so that kind of killed most of the day.

To address the finish questions-

The base price of $999 includes around 3 sealer coats and 7 top coats of a very high quality satin oil based wiping varnish.

The upgrade to the flamed maple top and headstock overlay include a two step dye color, and the same clear coat that the base model has. The two step dye is basically a dark coat first applied to bare wood and then sanded back. This first step darkens the grain so that it is visible through the second dye which is a lighter wash coat that tints the wood. The first step really works well with a brown, black or dark amber but I have done all sorts of colors on scrap wood during experiments. One of my favs was green first and then a yellow over that. I don't have examples of the different colors yet, I'll work on some this week.

The headstock overlays can be dyed to match the body or left natural, its up to you. I like matching headstock personally.

SamSam · 11-28-2011, 07:40 AM

Is the insane looking purple one done using the same method?

Tom Drinkwater · 11-29-2011, 05:41 AM

Yes, the purple guitar was done using a black dye first and then sanded back to bare wood and then a purple dye over that.

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11-19-2011, 08:03 AM	#26
JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,925 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	^PM a mod and I'm sure they can add that for you. Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

11-19-2011, 08:04 AM	#27
dirgesong Learning & Searching Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Montreal Ca Posts: 801 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sorry i didnt understand about the neck thickness and profile i mean real measurements When it's your time there's nothing you can do!

11-19-2011, 12:18 PM	#28
Tom Drinkwater ERG/ERB Builder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland Maine Posts: 775 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The thickness of the neck shaft itself starts at 3/4" total. I thin it down to around 5/8" prior to carving the neck profile. The finished neck with the fretboard attached is just shy of 7/8". Regarding the neck profile I can do a shallow "C" shape or a slightly assymetrical flat profile like I did on Celticelk's 8 string. Oakland Axe Factory uses Octave4Plus custom strings, Dimarzio and Lace pickups, Hipshot Hardware and Graphtech saddles.

11-19-2011, 03:17 PM	#29
Tom Drinkwater ERG/ERB Builder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland Maine Posts: 775 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oakland Axe Factory 8 string singlecutaway pics Here are some pics of Celticelk's guitar that share the same basic specs as the guitar I am offering in this sale- urklvt likes this. Oakland Axe Factory uses Octave4Plus custom strings, Dimarzio and Lace pickups, Hipshot Hardware and Graphtech saddles.

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11-19-2011, 03:20 PM	#30
Tom Drinkwater ERG/ERB Builder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland Maine Posts: 775 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bamboo pics Here are a couple of shots of the bamboo next to some bubinga and maple- celticelk likes this. Oakland Axe Factory uses Octave4Plus custom strings, Dimarzio and Lace pickups, Hipshot Hardware and Graphtech saddles.

11-19-2011, 08:07 PM	#31
JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,925 Thanked: 86 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Great shots Tom. Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

11-19-2011, 08:10 PM	#32
thatguy87 DjentyGoodness Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK (US Military Address) Posts: 693 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	would dot inlays be an option. just simple dots lol

11-20-2011, 01:51 PM	#33
Tom Drinkwater ERG/ERB Builder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland Maine Posts: 775 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	1/4" abalone dots can be standard so just specify with or without when placing your order. Oakland Axe Factory uses Octave4Plus custom strings, Dimarzio and Lace pickups, Hipshot Hardware and Graphtech saddles.

11-20-2011, 03:58 PM	#35
SamSam GAS problems Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gibraltar Posts: 981 Thanked: 13 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	PM'd

11-20-2011, 04:51 PM	#36
XxXPete SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 478 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	HEy Tom how thick is the neck on it?What is the profile comparable to? thanks http://www.myspace.com/petepachio "Shred is NOT Dead!"

11-21-2011, 06:58 AM	#38
Tom Drinkwater ERG/ERB Builder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland Maine Posts: 775 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Update I just ordered 4 sets of Rosewood neck blanks and fretboards. 2 are currently available. Oakland Axe Factory uses Octave4Plus custom strings, Dimarzio and Lace pickups, Hipshot Hardware and Graphtech saddles.

11-25-2011, 08:01 PM	#39
TomAwesome I LIKE JUICE!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,297 Thanked: 43 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	PM sent. "Tom, you're like 1 part a serious dork, and 2 parts the most awesome ....ing guy ever." -

11-25-2011, 08:48 PM	#40
Samer Dybbuk Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 2,339 Thanked: 72 Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Three questions: 1) Stainless steel frets a possibility for a up charge? 2) Maple finger board? 3) Custom size fretboard radius and neck shape?

11-26-2011, 08:34 PM	#42
kylendm Bird head Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Absecon, NJ Posts: 1,390 Thanked: 38 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Where's all my money. Wish I had the money for it but I won't have anything until after Christmas. This guitar is sick. *Check out my band Aspects.*

11-26-2011, 09:04 PM	#43
TomAwesome I LIKE JUICE!!! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,297 Thanked: 43 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	What colors are available for the dye finish? "Tom, you're like 1 part a serious dork, and 2 parts the most awesome ....ing guy ever." -

11-27-2011, 12:52 PM	#44
Rap Hat the:pawn.project Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 547 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	So I've worked out my specs with Tom! This looks like it's going to be absolutely fantastic, I'm so psyched about it. I'd highly recommend jumping on this if you're on the fence - he's amazing to work with, very prompt with answers, and just a friendly guy to boot! Okay, on to my specs! Singlecut Body Style Ash Body Satin Maple Top and Headstock Overlay Black Hipshot Hardware Volume, Tone and 3-Way Switch Lace Aluma-Djent Pickups 27" Scale 24-Fret Rosewood Neck and Fingerboard Luminlay Side Dots Not everything has been listed; I want to keep a few things a surprise. I was going to go with Bamboo/Bubinga, but on Tom's recommendation went with the Rosewood. I loved the RW neck I played on a friends PRS, and I can't imagine how great it'll be on an 8-string! There's definitely enough variation here to fine tune your guitar. While singlecut 8's are pretty uncommon, I know there are a bunch of people like me who don't really djent and want an 8-string that's not just another RG clone. E:^^^ TomAwesome, he seems to be able to do a fair amount there. Hopefully he can do what you want. Last edited by Rap Hat; 11-27-2011 at 12:58 PM. Reason: Updated specs a little

11-27-2011, 05:54 PM	#45
SamSam GAS problems Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gibraltar Posts: 981 Thanked: 13 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Are there colour options? I didn't know this.

11-28-2011, 03:03 AM	#47
SamSam GAS problems Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gibraltar Posts: 981 Thanked: 13 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	My specs so far: Singlecut Body Style Ash Body Satin Maple Top and Headstock Overlay Black Hipshot Hardware Volume, Tone and 3-Way Switch Dimarzio DA8s 27" Scale 24-Fret Rosewood Neck Pau Ferro Fretboard Off-set small dots Luminlay Side Dots

11-28-2011, 07:36 AM	#48
Tom Drinkwater ERG/ERB Builder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland Maine Posts: 775 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hi everyone, sorry I didn't reply sooner, I had to make a run to Connecticut yesterday with my sister in law to pick up her kids so that kind of killed most of the day. To address the finish questions- The base price of $999 includes around 3 sealer coats and 7 top coats of a very high quality satin oil based wiping varnish. The upgrade to the flamed maple top and headstock overlay include a two step dye color, and the same clear coat that the base model has. The two step dye is basically a dark coat first applied to bare wood and then sanded back. This first step darkens the grain so that it is visible through the second dye which is a lighter wash coat that tints the wood. The first step really works well with a brown, black or dark amber but I have done all sorts of colors on scrap wood during experiments. One of my favs was green first and then a yellow over that. I don't have examples of the different colors yet, I'll work on some this week. The headstock overlays can be dyed to match the body or left natural, its up to you. I like matching headstock personally. Oakland Axe Factory uses Octave4Plus custom strings, Dimarzio and Lace pickups, Hipshot Hardware and Graphtech saddles.

11-28-2011, 07:40 AM	#49
SamSam GAS problems Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gibraltar Posts: 981 Thanked: 13 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Is the insane looking purple one done using the same method?

11-29-2011, 05:41 AM	#50
Tom Drinkwater ERG/ERB Builder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland Maine Posts: 775 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes, the purple guitar was done using a black dye first and then sanded back to bare wood and then a purple dye over that. Oakland Axe Factory uses Octave4Plus custom strings, Dimarzio and Lace pickups, Hipshot Hardware and Graphtech saddles.

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