Oakland Axe Factory BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL!!

Tom Drinkwater · 11-15-2011, 02:42 PM

Ok, it's really not a black friday special in the strictest sense but it is a crazy offer. I want to make a bunch of guitars this winter, it's coming up on the craziest shopping day of the year and I have a router table that is itching to get dusty. So, instead of letting Walmart and Best Buy have all the fun on Black Friday here is my deal to you.

Single cutaway body style 8 string
Black Hipshot hardware
Black Lace Aluma-Djent or Dimarzio DA8 pickups
Volume, tone and 3 way switch
Ash, Alder or Mahogany body
24 fret Bolt on Bamboo neck with two dual action truss rods
Bubinga or Pau Ferro fretboard with Luminlay side dots
Satin natural finish
27” scale
$999 if ordered on or before November 30, 2011
add $100 for a 1/4" figured maple top with 2 step dye satin finish
Parts orders will be placed December 1, 2011.

Seriously folks, November 30, 2011. Just like on my custom guitars I need 50% down to get materials and the balance is due upon completion so don't be freaked out if you don't have much $$ in your pocket right now. You could have as many as 4 months to save up the other half.

In order to keep this crazy deal as sane as possible I have to limit the options to a couple of different fretboard woods.

Stealthdjentstic · 11-15-2011, 03:13 PM

How many orders is this capped at?

USMarine75 · 11-15-2011, 03:17 PM

^ Sounds like there's going to be a fewguitars out there for $1500 with Steath written in crayon on the headstock...

Tom Drinkwater · 11-15-2011, 03:21 PM

Quote:

^ Sounds like there's going to be a fewguitars out there for $1500 with Steath written in crayon on the headstock...

Holy #$%^ that's funny.

I don't forsee a reason to put a cap on the deal. If I get a really ridiculous amount of orders I may have to but I'll have to wait and see.

Stealthdjentstic · 11-15-2011, 03:31 PM

For sure, I was just curious because last time there was a Black Friday type sale someone decided not to cap it and the wait times far exceeded what was originally estimate during deposit days.

Just something to think about I guess.

Tom Drinkwater · 11-15-2011, 06:26 PM

I just added Alder to the body woods choices. Highly recommended by a metal playing buddy of mine.

Quote:

For sure, I was just curious because last time there was a Black Friday type sale someone decided not to cap it and the wait times far exceeded what was originally estimate during deposit days.

Just something to think about I guess.

Definitely on my mind. I'll try to make sure I can have a realistic lead time on these. No one wants to wait forever for a guitar.

Isan · 11-15-2011, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealthdjentstic

For sure, I was just curious because last time there was a Black Friday type sale someone decided not to cap it and the wait times far exceeded what was originally estimate during deposit days.

Just something to think about I guess.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Drinkwater

No one wants to wait forever for a guitar.

Yeah, I should have my blackfriday guitar from last sale within a month

JamesM · 11-15-2011, 06:32 PM

"Should."

JamesM · 11-15-2011, 06:34 PM

Upload pics to entice customers Tom.

It's worth mentioning that I've never heard anything but good things about Tom and how quick he gets his stuff done... Just worth noting to potential buyers...

ThePhilosopher · 11-15-2011, 06:44 PM

If I can sell a guitar or two prior to this closing I'll be happily joining.

dirgesong · 11-15-2011, 07:15 PM

^ +1

Tom Drinkwater · 11-16-2011, 07:48 AM

Please be patient with me, my internet service is extremely slow and unreliable. I have tried to post this 3 times today!!

Ok, here it is.

I am working on getting pics up of my recent build that shares the basic design of this run of guitars. Hopefully have something up today.

I am going to edit the original post to include Indian Rosewood as a neck wood choice. LMI has limited numbers of the Rosewood so it's first come first serve for that.

USMarine75 · 11-16-2011, 07:50 AM

^ Yes, pics please!!!

Rap Hat · 11-16-2011, 08:49 AM

This is so totally awesome, thank you Tom! (this is Ben M.) I can't wait to see the eventual progress of these.

For anyone wondering, Tom is amazingly great to work with. I've been talking about ordering the Aluma-Djents and eventually doing a build, and Tom has responded quickly to every question I've had. This level of care and support is top-notch, and I haven't even made a purchase yet!

thraxil · 11-16-2011, 09:28 AM

Is this for the multiscale model or is it straight 27"?

celticelk · 11-16-2011, 09:56 AM

The guitars offered here are pretty similar to my recent OAF build: NGD: Oakland Axe Factory 8-string (I once killed a boy with a 56K modem...)

I got a maple neck and fretboard, which isn't on offer here, but those are the "Aluma-Djent" pickups, with the same scale length and control configuration that Tom's offering. There's a link to the build thread in my NGD post for more pics and other details.

EDIT: also, check out the pics on Tom's website gallery: http://www.oaklandaxefactory.com/gallery_6and8.html

thatguy87 · 11-16-2011, 12:17 PM

I really should not be looking at this.... My credit card is twitching in my wallet...

urklvt · 11-16-2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thatguy87

I really should not be looking at this.... My credit card is twitching in my wallet...

It feels neglected. You should let it out for this one.

Tom Drinkwater · 11-16-2011, 04:34 PM

Alrighty, I have more options to add to the list!!

For a meer $100 you can add a 1/4" figured maple top with a two step dye job. That basically means that I darken the figure with a dark dye, sand it off and then apply a transparent color over that.

Here is a link to my album here on ss.org with that purple 8 string I did earlier this year for an idea of what the dye job looks like.

Sevenstring.org - Tom Drinkwater's Album: Guitars

Tom Drinkwater · 11-16-2011, 04:35 PM

Tom Drinkwater · 11-16-2011, 04:35 PM

ahh ha!!!! I figured out the "image code" thing.

dirgesong · 11-16-2011, 07:38 PM

i need money! you are giving me so much GAS i have questions about the neck profile thickness and radius of the fretboard?

thatguy87 · 11-16-2011, 09:34 PM

I am seriously considering this. and also ^this. are the different fretboards upcharged? and also do you happen to have a picture of the bamboo neck? I have never seen such a thing.

Tom Drinkwater · 11-17-2011, 07:03 AM

Unfortunately I don't have a pic of the bamboo but I can take some today and post it tonight.

Neck profile thickness= I thin the neck down from 3/4" to around 5/8" on my overarm router and then carve the profile.

I chose Pau Ferro and Bubinga mostly due to their stability and good looks. I may offer ebony as an upgrade but that would be about it. I'm trying to keep this as simple and uncomplicated as possible to avoid dragging the build out for the next year so I have to limit the options.

Tom Drinkwater · 11-19-2011, 07:36 AM

Sorry for not getting pics up yet. I have to take a bunch of photos today so I'll try to get some of the guitar and the bamboo.

I am adding ebony to the list of fb woods for a $40 upcharge.

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11-15-2011, 02:42 PM	#1
Tom Drinkwater ERG/ERB Builder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland Maine Posts: 792 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oakland Axe Factory BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL!! Ok, it's really not a black friday special in the strictest sense but it is a crazy offer. I want to make a bunch of guitars this winter, it's coming up on the craziest shopping day of the year and I have a router table that is itching to get dusty. So, instead of letting Walmart and Best Buy have all the fun on Black Friday here is my deal to you. Single cutaway body style 8 string Black Hipshot hardware Black Lace Aluma-Djent or Dimarzio DA8 pickups Volume, tone and 3 way switch Ash, Alder or Mahogany body 24 fret Bolt on Bamboo neck with two dual action truss rods Bubinga or Pau Ferro fretboard with Luminlay side dots Satin natural finish 27” scale $999 if ordered on or before November 30, 2011 add $100 for a 1/4" figured maple top with 2 step dye satin finish Parts orders will be placed December 1, 2011. Seriously folks, November 30, 2011. Just like on my custom guitars I need 50% down to get materials and the balance is due upon completion so don't be freaked out if you don't have much $$ in your pocket right now. You could have as many as 4 months to save up the other half. In order to keep this crazy deal as sane as possible I have to limit the options to a couple of different fretboard woods. SamSam, OrsusMetal and JaeSwift like this. Oakland Axe Factory uses Octave4Plus custom strings, Dimarzio and Lace pickups, Hipshot Hardware and Graphtech saddles.

11-15-2011, 03:13 PM	#2
Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,969 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	How many orders is this capped at? Isan likes this.

11-15-2011, 03:17 PM	#3
USMarine75 糟糕 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: MA Posts: 1,702 Thanked: 24 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	^ Sounds like there's going to be a fewguitars out there for $1500 with Steath written in crayon on the headstock... urklvt likes this.

11-15-2011, 03:31 PM	#5
Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,969 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	For sure, I was just curious because last time there was a Black Friday type sale someone decided not to cap it and the wait times far exceeded what was originally estimate during deposit days. Just something to think about I guess. Razzy likes this.

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11-15-2011, 06:34 PM	#9
JamesM The Armada Join Date: May 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 6,925 Thanked: 87 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Upload pics to entice customers Tom. It's worth mentioning that I've never heard anything but good things about Tom and how quick he gets his stuff done... Just worth noting to potential buyers... Cloudyhead. Facebook//Twitter//Bandcamp Watch:1,2,3,4,5 Debut Album, Abstraction out now!

11-15-2011, 06:44 PM	#10
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11-15-2011, 07:15 PM	#11
dirgesong Learning & Searching Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Montreal Ca Posts: 802 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ +1 When it's your time there's nothing you can do!

11-16-2011, 07:48 AM	#12
Tom Drinkwater ERG/ERB Builder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland Maine Posts: 792 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Please be patient with me, my internet service is extremely slow and unreliable. I have tried to post this 3 times today!! Ok, here it is. I am working on getting pics up of my recent build that shares the basic design of this run of guitars. Hopefully have something up today. I am going to edit the original post to include Indian Rosewood as a neck wood choice. LMI has limited numbers of the Rosewood so it's first come first serve for that. Oakland Axe Factory uses Octave4Plus custom strings, Dimarzio and Lace pickups, Hipshot Hardware and Graphtech saddles.

11-16-2011, 07:50 AM	#13
USMarine75 糟糕 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: MA Posts: 1,702 Thanked: 24 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	^ Yes, pics please!!!

11-16-2011, 08:49 AM	#14
Rap Hat the:pawn.project Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 549 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	This is so totally awesome, thank you Tom! (this is Ben M.) I can't wait to see the eventual progress of these. For anyone wondering, Tom is amazingly great to work with. I've been talking about ordering the Aluma-Djents and eventually doing a build, and Tom has responded quickly to every question I've had. This level of care and support is top-notch, and I haven't even made a purchase yet!

11-16-2011, 09:28 AM	#15
thraxil cylon Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 739 Thanked: 15 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Is this for the multiscale model or is it straight 27"?

11-16-2011, 09:56 AM	#16
celticelk Rogue intellectual Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,758 Thanked: 15 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The guitars offered here are pretty similar to my recent OAF build: NGD: Oakland Axe Factory 8-string (I once killed a boy with a 56K modem...) I got a maple neck and fretboard, which isn't on offer here, but those are the "Aluma-Djent" pickups, with the same scale length and control configuration that Tom's offering. There's a link to the build thread in my NGD post for more pics and other details. EDIT: also, check out the pics on Tom's website gallery: http://www.oaklandaxefactory.com/gallery_6and8.html urklvt likes this. "There's only one real freedom in music: freedom from the tyranny of trying to sound good." -Kenny Werner "Whatever technique you have on your instrument at any given time is always good enough to say something. If you can't find the thing to say, that's what you've got to work on." -David Torn "Don't be afraid to let go of the things you know. Defy your weaker, safer self. Create. Make music." -Sonny Sharrock "Do your thing. Follow your heart." -David Fiuczynski

11-16-2011, 12:17 PM	#17
thatguy87 DjentyGoodness Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK (US Military Address) Posts: 734 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I really should not be looking at this.... My credit card is twitching in my wallet...

11-16-2011, 04:34 PM	#19
Tom Drinkwater ERG/ERB Builder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland Maine Posts: 792 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Alrighty, I have more options to add to the list!! For a meer $100 you can add a 1/4" figured maple top with a two step dye job. That basically means that I darken the figure with a dark dye, sand it off and then apply a transparent color over that. Here is a link to my album here on ss.org with that purple 8 string I did earlier this year for an idea of what the dye job looks like. Sevenstring.org - Tom Drinkwater's Album: Guitars thatguy87 likes this. Oakland Axe Factory uses Octave4Plus custom strings, Dimarzio and Lace pickups, Hipshot Hardware and Graphtech saddles.

11-16-2011, 04:35 PM	#20
Tom Drinkwater ERG/ERB Builder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland Maine Posts: 792 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	jrg828 likes this. Oakland Axe Factory uses Octave4Plus custom strings, Dimarzio and Lace pickups, Hipshot Hardware and Graphtech saddles.

11-16-2011, 07:38 PM	#22
dirgesong Learning & Searching Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Montreal Ca Posts: 802 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i need money! you are giving me so much GAS i have questions about the neck profile thickness and radius of the fretboard? When it's your time there's nothing you can do!

11-16-2011, 09:34 PM	#23
thatguy87 DjentyGoodness Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK (US Military Address) Posts: 734 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	I am seriously considering this. and also ^this. are the different fretboards upcharged? and also do you happen to have a picture of the bamboo neck? I have never seen such a thing.

11-17-2011, 07:03 AM	#24
Tom Drinkwater ERG/ERB Builder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland Maine Posts: 792 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Unfortunately I don't have a pic of the bamboo but I can take some today and post it tonight. Neck profile thickness= I thin the neck down from 3/4" to around 5/8" on my overarm router and then carve the profile. I chose Pau Ferro and Bubinga mostly due to their stability and good looks. I may offer ebony as an upgrade but that would be about it. I'm trying to keep this as simple and uncomplicated as possible to avoid dragging the build out for the next year so I have to limit the options. Oakland Axe Factory uses Octave4Plus custom strings, Dimarzio and Lace pickups, Hipshot Hardware and Graphtech saddles.

11-19-2011, 07:36 AM	#25
Tom Drinkwater ERG/ERB Builder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland Maine Posts: 792 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sorry for not getting pics up yet. I have to take a bunch of photos today so I'll try to get some of the guitar and the bamboo. I am adding ebony to the list of fb woods for a $40 upcharge. Oakland Axe Factory uses Octave4Plus custom strings, Dimarzio and Lace pickups, Hipshot Hardware and Graphtech saddles.

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