[Xtremevillan]

MY ASS IS GAS

And nah, I've just always wanted one. I was originally aiming for a Dellinger HGS (w/floyd) and then the TAT II red sunset got announced so I was like...yes! But I still want the CA, it's like a dream. And hell, if I wanted an ebony/mahogany I could just get the Dean Rusty Cooley, and it'd still cost less

The thing I'm most interested in the Sig:X as like you said the 50 watt / 100 watt switcharoo. I'm sure it'll be awe-some.

[zimbloth]

Originally Posted by Xtremevillan

MY ASS IS GAS

And nah, I've just always wanted one. I was originally aiming for a Dellinger HGS (w/floyd) and then the TAT II red sunset got announced so I was like...yes! But I still want the CA, it's like a dream. And hell, if I wanted an ebony/mahogany I could just get the Dean Rusty Cooley, and it'd still cost less

The thing I'm most interested in the Sig:X as like you said the 50 watt / 100 watt switcharoo. I'm sure it'll be awe-some.

Why would you pay $1899 for an imported Dean w/ a TRS trem? Man the shit you seem to really want is the most overpriced stuff in the history of guitars

You could get a USA Jackson, custom made KxK, Sherman, BRJ, PRS, etc all for less than that imported Dean or the Caparison. Have you even played a Caparison before? I'm not saying Caparisons arent sweet as hell, but I think you're overrating things a bit, focusing mainly on a name on a headstock and not quality or specs.

I'm not trying to be a dick, I know what it's like to have irrational GAS for something, I'm just trying to keep you grounded by giving you good information You can of course get whatever you wish!

PS: FWIW you may really dig the Vigier stuff. Everyone tells me those are unreal.

[Xtremevillan]

I blame it on the blood of a teenager.

[Abhorred]

Originally Posted by Xtremevillan

I blame it on the blood of a teenager.

This is going to sound harsh, but: get over it. You apparently have the money to afford a really bitching guitar, and you're sacrificing potential instrument quality for a name on the headstock and maybe a paint finish (although the latter is debatable).

Seriously, Nick has a collection of some of the best custom builders in America (if not the world) lined up, most of which have very balanced rates. For the amount you'd spend on a high-end European or Asian import, you could get a much higher cost/quality ratio with a custom. Even if you went with "factory" specs and didn't experiment with woods, parts or instrument dimensions (the Cooley's body routes don't count, since they're a non-issue for custom builders), the build and wood pedigree would make it a more worthwhile investment. Are Caparisons good instruments? Without a doubt. Are they worth their comparatively high cost in North America? I'm not so sure.

Note: Really, this is all conjecture coming from me, as I haven't played a Caparison. But it's annoying to see you say "well, I suppose I could give my preferred guitars specs up, just so I can have a Caparison" while staying willfully blind to the myriad alternatives available even within the same shop.

[-Nolly-]

Originally Posted by zimbloth

I can announce that as of today we're now an official ... VIGIER GUITARS dealer however

Ah man, good to hear about Vigier! I'm sure it's a worry ordering in stock from brands you hadn't even heard of, but just wait until you play one of the things...

[God Hand Apostle]

Brunetti and Parker...and now Vigier....you've got me tuned in!

[Jerich]

all hail Zimbloth....maybe i could get you some Welcome to GuitarHeads.net pickups too?...for your "quest for tone drivers" !!!

[hanachanmaru]

Originally Posted by zimbloth

Yes that can be arranged. There are a few people on this site who use VHTs in Europe without any issues. No I did not see your thread, I'll try to find it, but you're welcome to contact me privately and I can try to help you out

ZIMBLOTH !!! ZIMBLOTH!!! ZIMBLOTH !!!! your RULE !!! WILD!!! THANKS !!! i will support you if the price for a VHT is right !!!! thanks alot bro !! and thanks for your kind attention to cater for 240V user !! good luck !! hear the best from you !!

[zimbloth]

Originally Posted by Abhorred

This is going to sound harsh, but: get over it. You apparently have the money to afford a really bitching guitar, and you're sacrificing potential instrument quality for a name on the headstock and maybe a paint finish (although the latter is debatable).

Seriously, Nick has a collection of some of the best custom builders in America (if not the world) lined up, most of which have very balanced rates. For the amount you'd spend on a high-end European or Asian import, you could get a much higher cost/quality ratio with a custom. Even if you went with "factory" specs and didn't experiment with woods, parts or instrument dimensions (the Cooley's body routes don't count, since they're a non-issue for custom builders), the build and wood pedigree would make it a more worthwhile investment. Are Caparisons good instruments? Without a doubt. Are they worth their comparatively high cost in North America? I'm not so sure.

Note: Really, this is all conjecture coming from me, as I haven't played a Caparison. But it's annoying to see you say "well, I suppose I could give my preferred guitars specs up, just so I can have a Caparison" while staying willfully blind to the myriad alternatives available even within the same shop.

Excellent post man. That really captures the essence of how I feel as well. I could not have said it better.

Originally Posted by -Nolly-

Ah man, good to hear about Vigier! I'm sure it's a worry ordering in stock from brands you hadn't even heard of, but just wait until you play one of the things...

Luckily the buy-in for Vigier is modest so I won't have to commit to a ton of orders. I'm excited, everything I'm hearing about Vigiers sounds great.

Originally Posted by God Hand Apostle

Brunetti and Parker...and now Vigier....you've got me tuned in!

Cool

Originally Posted by Jerich

all hail Zimbloth....maybe i could get you some Welcome to GuitarHeads.net pickups too?...for your "quest for tone drivers" !!!

I'll look into them and see what's up. I think BKP, DiMarzio and Seymour Duncan might be enough for now but I'll at least do my homework and consider it.

Originally Posted by hanachanmaru

ZIMBLOTH !!! ZIMBLOTH!!! ZIMBLOTH !!!! your RULE !!! WILD!!! THANKS !!! i will support you if the price for a VHT is right !!!! thanks alot bro !! and thanks for your kind attention to cater for 240V user !! good luck !! hear the best from you !!

Thank you I would appreciate your support. I can assure you, as anyone who's contacted me for a price quote can attest, that the prices will be second to none. If you private message me with what you're interested in I can give you a quote. Prices like that are confidential however, otherwise I'd just post it here.

[FortePenance]

Hey zimb, sorry I thought I'd replied to your PM on Thursday, just sent you another one.

Quick Q: Who designed the final Axe Palace logo? It looks sleeeeeek.