NGD: Intrepid Pro 828 Oceanburst

zeal0us · 12-13-2009, 02:06 PM

Hey peepz!

First impression: GIANT green monster.

This thing is the Mack Truck of guitars. I wasn't sure what to expect with the long scale, but it's not bad at all, unless you're in the 1-3-5 fret region, which is still manageable with my tiny paws.
I may be

with this, but the build quality is truly outstanding, not just 'for the price'.

The low register sounds nice and clear. Sustain is immense, and the tone is thick thanks to the large slabs of Mahogany. Since I like Standard F# tuning, whole step bends were initially a pain but I've gotten used to that in a day. The best part is when I switch back to a smaller scale guitar, bending and stretching on them feels like the easiest thing in the world. Almost better than switching back from an acoustic!

Overall I'm very happy I ventured into this unknown realm. It's loads of fun to play, it keeps me playing, and that's what matters the most!

Now on with the pics!!
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Empryrean · 12-13-2009, 02:09 PM

Customisbetter · 12-13-2009, 02:15 PM

pirateparty · 12-13-2009, 02:23 PM

I'm not a big fan of the front of the Oceanbursts, but the all-blue back on that is gorgeous

omgmjgg · 12-13-2009, 02:40 PM

congrats man!

RG7 · 12-13-2009, 02:42 PM

its so attractive! it compliments your other guitars well too.

johnnyboy102 · 12-13-2009, 02:43 PM

Congrats! Lets see a video of you playing this beast!

cvinos · 12-13-2009, 02:50 PM

extra kudos for your cat!

zeal0us · 12-13-2009, 03:40 PM

Thanks much, you guys!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by RG7

its so attractive! it compliments your other guitars well too.

I think it does too, thanks bro!

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnyboy102

Congrats! Lets see a video of you playing this beast!

Why watch me when you can watch Keith Merrow and Cameron Barton

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvinos

extra kudos for your cat!

+83490345

johnnyboy102 · 12-13-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeal0us

Thanks much, you guys!!

I think it does too, thanks bro!

Why watch me when you can watch Keith Merrow and Cameron Barton

+83490345

Because I have already seen those videos 100 times!

Apophis · 12-14-2009, 10:17 AM

Congrats !!!!

oremus91 · 12-14-2009, 06:41 PM

Happy NGD!!

This is my second fav finish right after Lizard Burst (which btw I cant wait for!!)

Internection · 12-15-2009, 12:46 AM

this makes me excited for my bloodburst version of this ={D

Harry · 12-15-2009, 01:58 AM

Good score, congrats!

BrainArt · 12-15-2009, 06:02 AM

Congrats, man!

mattofvengeance · 12-16-2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oremus91

Happy NGD!!

This is my second fav finish right after Lizard Burst (which btw I cant wait for!!)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Internection

this makes me excited for my bloodburst version of this ={D

Those are easily my two favorite finishes they provide. I know its an 8 and your Ibby is a 7, but how do the necks compare? I know the Schecter 7s and 8s are pretty much the same in terms of thickness.

Internection · 12-16-2009, 01:48 AM

what was your turn around time on this? as in how long did it take after ordering to get it? i live in canada and im ordering mine on friday, and getting it express shipped

BrainArt · 12-16-2009, 04:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Internection

what was your turn around time on this? as in how long did it take after ordering to get it? i live in canada and im ordering mine on friday, and getting it express shipped

If you go back and read the OP, you'll see that he bought it off of a member from here.

zeal0us · 12-17-2009, 07:58 AM

Thanks folks!

And a tip of the hat to IbanezShredderB for chiming in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattofvengeance

I know its an 8 and your Ibby is a 7, but how do the necks compare? I know the Schecter 7s and 8s are pretty much the same in terms of thickness.

The profile is similarly flat on both guitars, but the Agile neck is notably thicker. It was like my initial switch years ago from a 6 string Jackson to a 7 string Ibanez... The ibby felt a lot thicker and pretty much unplayable at first, but I warmed up to it. Moving onto this 8 was another walk down the same path- though it was a very easy transition this time, regardless of the much wider neck. Regularly playing a bunch of guitars with different neck profiles and thicknesses only helped!

I just took some profile measurements; from the tip of the fretboard to the bottom of the neck at the 9th fret. Please use these for reference only, I wouldn't consider them to be highly accurate: 23 mm for the Intrepid, 21 mm for the Loomis, and 19 mm for the RG7620, ± 1 mm.

They're at the 9th since some extra thickness starts to kick in at the 12th fret- a little more significant on the Loomis and Intrepid, minimal on the RG7620.

FTR inspite of being thick, the Loomis neck is extremely comfortable. But you already knew that.

I'd love to try a Schecter 8 to see if that 'wow' factor still holds true. But damn, that satin ATX with Blackouts is sexy, in both 7 and 8 string.

Minus the aged jizz binding though...

Waelstrum · 12-17-2009, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pirateparty

I'm not a big fan of the front of the Oceanbursts, but the all-blue back on that is gorgeous

I thought I was the only one! If it was like that on the front as well, I think that would be cool.

8string · 12-18-2009, 09:18 AM

That is an übernice guitar. Grats. On a side note, I just went on to rondomusic to order a 30" bloodburst pro, but i guess he's all out...

Man i hate GAS

zeal0us · 12-24-2009, 03:07 PM

Thanks 8string! Good luck with Kurt's next batch.

Just a quick update, I took the plunge and got these Inlay stickers for the Intrepid. So far so gorgeous!

I do hope they last though.

I realize blank fretboards have a certain elegance that I just killed off, but I like having inlays... so I picked the player over the looker.

And for anyone who can see- that's kitteh shed all over the sheets.

Empryrean · 12-24-2009, 03:41 PM

Dethfield · 12-24-2009, 06:50 PM

ive been thinking of getting some of those sticker inlays for my RG2228, just cant decide on which one!

Prydogga · 12-24-2009, 06:54 PM

Nice, those sticker inlays make me like it alot more, I like blank rosewood and ebony but maple screams dot inlays (550s

) It's look awesome with side dots aswell!

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zeal0us InstruMentalHead Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,449 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	NGD: Intrepid Pro 828 Oceanburst Hey peepz! First impression: GIANT green monster. This thing is the Mack Truck of guitars. I wasn't sure what to expect with the long scale, but it's not bad at all, unless you're in the 1-3-5 fret region, which is still manageable with my tiny paws. I may be with this, but the build quality is truly outstanding, not just 'for the price'. The low register sounds nice and clear. Sustain is immense, and the tone is thick thanks to the large slabs of Mahogany. Since I like Standard F# tuning, whole step bends were initially a pain but I've gotten used to that in a day. The best part is when I switch back to a smaller scale guitar, bending and stretching on them feels like the easiest thing in the world. Almost better than switching back from an acoustic! Overall I'm very happy I ventured into this unknown realm. It's loads of fun to play, it keeps me playing, and that's what matters the most! Now on with the pics!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can't see me l0lz0r Aaand the mixed-race family If angels could shred-sing, they would sound like John Petrucci.

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8string Grande puta de gear! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 606 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That is an übernice guitar. Grats. On a side note, I just went on to rondomusic to order a 30" bloodburst pro, but i guess he's all out... Man i hate GAS mmmmmh... djent pie Balsawood 7, the way of life "Solos and indeed, life, are not complete without the use of melodic minor arpeggios on a daily basis." - Confucius

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pirateparty SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: south carolina Posts: 209 Thanked: 30 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm not a big fan of the front of the Oceanbursts, but the all-blue back on that is gorgeous

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RG7 SS.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 435 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its so attractive! it compliments your other guitars well too.

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johnnyboy102 ss.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 29 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Congrats! Lets see a video of you playing this beast!

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12-14-2009, 06:41 PM	#12
oremus91 Melodeth-er Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 709 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Happy NGD!! This is my second fav finish right after Lizard Burst (which btw I cant wait for!!)

12-15-2009, 12:46 AM	#13
Internection ss.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Canada Posts: 160 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this makes me excited for my bloodburst version of this ={D

12-15-2009, 01:58 AM	#14
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Internection ss.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Canada Posts: 160 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what was your turn around time on this? as in how long did it take after ordering to get it? i live in canada and im ordering mine on friday, and getting it express shipped

12-24-2009, 03:07 PM	#22
zeal0us InstruMentalHead Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: FL Posts: 1,449 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Thanks 8string! Good luck with Kurt's next batch. Just a quick update, I took the plunge and got these Inlay stickers for the Intrepid. So far so gorgeous! I do hope they last though. I realize blank fretboards have a certain elegance that I just killed off, but I like having inlays... so I picked the player over the looker. And for anyone who can see- that's kitteh shed all over the sheets. If angels could shred-sing, they would sound like John Petrucci.

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Dethfield Advanced Prototype Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: canada Posts: 193 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ive been thinking of getting some of those sticker inlays for my RG2228, just cant decide on which one!

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Prydogga Giddyup. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Apartment 5B, New York (Vic, Australia) Posts: 10,513 Thanked: 81 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice, those sticker inlays make me like it alot more, I like blank rosewood and ebony but maple screams dot inlays (550s ) It's look awesome with side dots aswell! M E M O I R S Music from myself and Kurkkuviipale! http://soundcloud.com/m-e-m-o-i-r-s I also do graphic design, both freelance and for label Myriad Records.

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