N(u)GD - 1st 8

MetalGravy · 11-29-2011, 08:07 PM

So here it is:

Das Boxen:

Das case

GEET!!!!

First impression: it's a bit smaller than I'd expected. For whatever reason, I was expecting something more akin to my BTB575FM

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The neck is taking a little getting used, but nothing too bad. It's mainly having to remember that the lowest string is tuned to F# instead of B. I'll be taking it in to have it set up in A (or maybe B) standard, so I don't need to worry about that for too long. This has the thickest neck of any 8-string that I've tried--kind of like two RG2228 necks glued together. I daresay the Omen-8 actually has a more comfy neck since its is rounder. The rounder radius (13.7") definitely helps in the comfort department. Got a little bit of neck dive, too.

The pickups aren't bad. They're a little on the dark side (compared to the EMGs in my SLAT3-7), but that's prolly due to the 'hog and the strings needing changing. The neck pup has a good amount of clarity when boosted.

Love. the. Finish. Seriously, ALL guitars need satin clearcoat

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There is a chip or something in the fretboard that I tried to capture in the final picture. It doesn't bother me since I got a good deal on the guitar used, but it probably would've had I bought it new.

Overall, I really like this guitar so far. It turns out that I don't bend my wrist the proper way to play fanned frets near the nut, but I can learn.

If you guys want to see any other pics let me know.

Also,

500th post

s_k_mullins · 11-29-2011, 08:21 PM

Looks awesome dude...Congrats!

JPMike · 11-29-2011, 08:27 PM

OMFG!!! Wood and 8 strings!! Happy NGD!!

VILARIKA · 11-29-2011, 09:00 PM

This makes me want it again, thanks..

Happy NGD!

stevo1 · 11-29-2011, 09:37 PM

that chip looks kinda like it was filled in. was it? Otherwise, HNGD! love the natural satin!

Konfyouzd · 11-29-2011, 09:38 PM

I get mine in April! I totally wasn't expecting a Pendulum when I opened this. Nice score!

crg123 · 11-29-2011, 09:45 PM

Wow thats awesome Congrats! Love the natural finish with the neck thru.

MetalGravy · 11-29-2011, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevo1

that chip looks kinda like it was filled in. was it? Otherwise, HNGD! love the natural satin!

I don't know. Though, if that's the result of it getting filled in, it must've been a hell of a chip.

I forgot to mention: I really like the case. It's no Prestige, but definitely one of the better wood cases that I've seen.

Konfyouzd · 11-29-2011, 10:22 PM

What scale(s) is this one?

-42- · 11-29-2011, 10:49 PM

Hellsing poster noted.

MetalGravy · 11-30-2011, 07:23 AM

Scale is 25.5-27.

Splinterhead · 11-30-2011, 04:45 PM

Nice! I have the exact same guitar 'cept mine is 28.625-27. You are indeed right about the finish...silky

craigny · 12-01-2011, 06:58 AM

Love the fanned Agiles..congrats, looks killer!

sell2792 · 12-01-2011, 11:29 AM

Rondo - "Uniform Neck Profile - For ultra fast playing - 21.5mm at the first fret and 22mm at the 12th fret."

Ibanez - "Super Wizard neck features the legendary ultra-thin, ultra-flat Wizard 17mm neck dimensions,"

I don't understand where people are getting this perceived thickness from... That's what, 4mm thicker than the Ibanez neck? It's not a Gibson!

Regardless, I love the guitar man.

LolWotGuitar · 12-01-2011, 02:30 PM

Mmmmm, sexy Pend.
Was thinking of getting one, but decided on a custom instead.
Nice score though!

ImBCRichBitch · 12-01-2011, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -42-

Hellsing poster noted.

I thought i was the only one to notice

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11-29-2011, 08:07 PM	#1
MetalGravy Making a meat suit Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 984 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	N(u)GD - 1st 8 So here it is: Das Boxen: Das case GEET!!!! First impression: it's a bit smaller than I'd expected. For whatever reason, I was expecting something more akin to my BTB575FM . The neck is taking a little getting used, but nothing too bad. It's mainly having to remember that the lowest string is tuned to F# instead of B. I'll be taking it in to have it set up in A (or maybe B) standard, so I don't need to worry about that for too long. This has the thickest neck of any 8-string that I've tried--kind of like two RG2228 necks glued together. I daresay the Omen-8 actually has a more comfy neck since its is rounder. The rounder radius (13.7") definitely helps in the comfort department. Got a little bit of neck dive, too. The pickups aren't bad. They're a little on the dark side (compared to the EMGs in my SLAT3-7), but that's prolly due to the 'hog and the strings needing changing. The neck pup has a good amount of clarity when boosted. Love. the. Finish. Seriously, ALL guitars need satin clearcoat . There is a chip or something in the fretboard that I tried to capture in the final picture. It doesn't bother me since I got a good deal on the guitar used, but it probably would've had I bought it new. Overall, I really like this guitar so far. It turns out that I don't bend my wrist the proper way to play fanned frets near the nut, but I can learn. If you guys want to see any other pics let me know. Also, 500th post ittoa666, VILARIKA and LolWotGuitar like this.

11-29-2011, 08:21 PM	#2
s_k_mullins drug free & god free Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MS, USA Posts: 5,471 Thanked: 25 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Looks awesome dude...Congrats! PRS Mark Tremonti 10-top Music Man BFR JPX w/ roasted neck Carvin DC727 G&L ASAT Classic Gibson "Thunderhorse" Explorer ESP Eclipse II Ibanez Premium RG920QM PRS SE Mike Mushok baritone EVH 5150 III --> Mesa Rectifier 212

11-29-2011, 09:00 PM	#4
VILARIKA Wus Good Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 850 Thanked: 6 / 1 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	This makes me want it again, thanks.. Happy NGD! http://downloads.khinsider.com/?u=914479

11-29-2011, 09:38 PM	#6
Konfyouzd Dread-I Master Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mars Posts: 15,460 Thanked: 191 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I get mine in April! I totally wasn't expecting a Pendulum when I opened this. Nice score! "... and on either side of the river was the tree of life. The leaves of this tree were for the healing of nations." "He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle and the herb for the service of man." "Lifes too short to hate Floyd Roses."

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11-29-2011, 08:27 PM	#3
JPMike Totally Random Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 1,953 Thanked: 37 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	OMFG!!! Wood and 8 strings!! Happy NGD!!

11-29-2011, 09:37 PM	#5
stevo1 "Asian Persuasion" Join Date: May 2010 Location: Riverview, Fl Posts: 640 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	that chip looks kinda like it was filled in. was it? Otherwise, HNGD! love the natural satin!

11-29-2011, 09:45 PM	#7
crg123 _ Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 884 Thanked: 15 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Wow thats awesome Congrats! Love the natural finish with the neck thru. Konfyouzd likes this.

11-29-2011, 10:22 PM	#9
Konfyouzd Dread-I Master Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Mars Posts: 15,460 Thanked: 191 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	What scale(s) is this one? "... and on either side of the river was the tree of life. The leaves of this tree were for the healing of nations." "He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle and the herb for the service of man." "Lifes too short to hate Floyd Roses."

11-29-2011, 10:49 PM	#10
-42- Nothing to see here Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cental Coast, CA Posts: 2,274 Thanked: 36 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hellsing poster noted.

11-30-2011, 07:23 AM	#11
MetalGravy Making a meat suit Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Urbandale, IA Posts: 984 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Scale is 25.5-27.

11-30-2011, 04:45 PM	#12
Splinterhead Sojourner Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NY Posts: 1,095 Thanked: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice! I have the exact same guitar 'cept mine is 28.625-27. You are indeed right about the finish...silky Facebook Progressive Metal - Jazz Fusion on SoundCloud Betcha CAN Play This! Greg Rapaport.com

12-01-2011, 06:58 AM	#13
craigny Winning...duh Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Posts: 655 Thanked: 13 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Love the fanned Agiles..congrats, looks killer!

12-01-2011, 11:29 AM	#14
sell2792 Master Chugger Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tecumseh, Michigan Posts: 1,432 Thanked: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Rondo - "Uniform Neck Profile - For ultra fast playing - 21.5mm at the first fret and 22mm at the 12th fret." Ibanez - "Super Wizard neck features the legendary ultra-thin, ultra-flat Wizard 17mm neck dimensions," I don't understand where people are getting this perceived thickness from... That's what, 4mm thicker than the Ibanez neck? It's not a Gibson! Regardless, I love the guitar man. "Show me an elitist, and I'll show you a loser." "My relationship to music is completely subliminal, it just flows through me.”

12-01-2011, 02:30 PM	#15
LolWotGuitar SS.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 518 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Mmmmm, sexy Pend. Was thinking of getting one, but decided on a custom instead. Nice score though!

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