NGD: RAN Crusher FF8, along with extended family pics. (belated a few months)

mphsc · 04-10-2012, 09:46 PM

Ok, so I've had this guitar for a few months & decided it needed a proper NDG. This is my first 8 string, and I'm really pleased with it. On to the Specs:

construction:AANJ construction with neck thru body style heel and metal inserts/countersunk hex bolts system
scale length: 25.5"-28"
body material: 2-piece carved top mahogany
finish: hand-rubbed oil finish
headstock shape:Crusher
neck material: mahogany
fingerboard material: macassar ebony
number of frets; 24
fret size; Dunlop 6100
nut: GraphTech black TUSQ
hardware color: black
bridge system: ABM single saddles
tuning machines:Schaller M6 locking
straps: Schaller Security Locks
pickups: Merlin FF8 set with mahogany covers
controls: 2 x volume
pickup selector:3-way toggle
logo: MOP
truss rod cover:wood (mahogany)
truss rod: dual action
input: Switchcraft with metal plate
other: wood control cavity cover with Ran Guitars logo

AngstRiddenDreams · 04-10-2012, 09:55 PM

Pictures!!!!!!

mphsc · 04-10-2012, 10:10 PM

Ok, so I've had this guitar for a few months & decided it needed a proper NDG. This is my first 8 string, and I'm really pleased with it.

On to the Specs:
construction: AANJ construction with neck thru body style heel and metal inserts/countersunk hex bolts system
scale length: 25.5"-28"
body material: 2-piece carved top mahogany
finish: hand-rubbed oil finish
headstock shape:Crusher
neck material: mahogany
fingerboard material: macassar ebony
number of frets: 24
fret size: Dunlop 6100
nut: GraphTech black TUSQ
hardware color: black
bridge system: ABM single saddles
tuning machines:Schaller M6 locking
straps: Schaller Security Locks
pickups: Merlin FF8 set with mahogany covers
controls: 2 x volume
pickup selector:3-way toggle
logo: MOP
truss rod cover:wood (mahogany)
truss rod: dual action
input: Switchcraft with metal plate
other: wood control cavity cover with Ran Guitars logo

This guitar plays fantastic & the construction is top notch & that's coming from a picky SOB. The finish is perfect & the top is matched perfectly as well. I really like the figuring in the fret board wood & the neck radius is spot on.

As for the sound, it's a bit more bass than I thought it would, possibly the config, a lil tweak of a knob. Acoustically it sings. The clarity is outstanding all along the fret board from the upper register to the lower. The lower notes seem to ring longer that the higher ones but in all fairness it needs a string change.

As for the playability, it blew me away. I honestly thought I was going to have a bit of a problem with the 28" scale but no way. Compared to my KxK 7scale FF 25.5-27" the lower register is easier to reach & the upper register is right below your nose, the perfect fit for me. As for balance, I was a little worried it would dive a bit because of the peg placement, but it balances perfectly.

Coming from Poland to Memphis, Dariusz made sure it would arrive safe. flight style case, megga packing, double boxed. Form the time I got my tracking number I had the guitar in 7 days, customs & all. I would deal with RAN again if in the market.

Now for a few family pics:

Thanks for looking.

BIG ND SWEATY · 04-10-2012, 10:11 PM

and there are no pictures...why?

morbider · 04-10-2012, 10:14 PM

Congrats! That's one sexy guitar. I really like those pickup covers too.

iRaiseTheDead · 04-10-2012, 10:15 PM

Get them pictures bro!

BIG ND SWEATY · 04-10-2012, 10:20 PM

atleast this time you put pictures lol
sick guitar though

charlieshreds · 04-10-2012, 10:57 PM

Both your axes

Congrats

scherzo1928 · 04-10-2012, 11:11 PM

I just love the carved top on the crushers. Also, that might just be the nicest looking macassar ebony board I've ever seen.

Congratz!

DrewsifStalin · 04-11-2012, 12:29 AM

I am so ....ing jealous. congrats dude, it looks incredible

Romain · 04-11-2012, 12:53 AM

This thread has to be closed.

=> NGD: RAN Crusher FF8, along with extended family pics. (belated a few months)

Xiphos7 · 04-11-2012, 01:30 AM

Very nice

congrats

AntoneBigsby · 04-11-2012, 01:39 AM

my god....

MacTown09 · 04-11-2012, 01:40 AM

Dear god! I really liked the look of the 8 stringer, but that seven string is absolutely amazing! Got any video footage of it for my fapping pleasure?

myrtorp · 04-11-2012, 03:34 AM

HOT!

Goatchrist · 04-11-2012, 03:47 AM

The neck joint looks so smooth!
Congrats!

Zado · 04-11-2012, 05:59 AM

yeah that's the one I suggested in a topic some months ago,I'm really glad someone bought it,it's just fantastic,I love the style,very natural yet aggressive!Congrats man!!

GXPO · 04-11-2012, 08:36 AM

Love RAN crushers of any breed. HNGD!

mcleanab · 04-11-2012, 08:56 AM

Holy crap...

How much did those set you back?

They are both gorgeous!

Mysticlamp · 04-11-2012, 10:07 AM

holy shit

holy ....ing shit

Diggi · 04-11-2012, 10:10 AM

WHOA SICK!!!

mphsc · 04-11-2012, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scherzo1928

I just love the carved top on the crushers. Also, that might just be the nicest looking macassar ebony board I've ever seen.

Congratz!

I really like the stripping in the ebony too. thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zado

yeah that's the one I suggested in a topic some months ago,I'm really glad someone bought it,it's just fantastic,I love the style,very natural yet aggressive!Congrats man!!

Yes it is. I had my eye on it for a while so I just went for it and in person it's fabulous to look at. I thought, why buy an Ibanez or Agile only to sell it months later when this was available... I was taking a leap of faith with the shipping, customs & what not but it went smoothly.

Only problem now is I think I Want to change my 8DC build to another 8scale.

Thanks for all the comments.

Andromalia · 04-11-2012, 10:20 AM

I read FFS instead of FF8 XD
Nice guitar man.

2ManyShoes · 04-11-2012, 10:36 AM

Wow, that is just amazing. I wonder if they would do a 27"-30" fan fret?

mphsc · 04-11-2012, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2ManyShoes

Wow, that is just amazing. I wonder if they would do a 27"-30" fan fret?

Worse they can say is no, send them a request for a quote.

I think there are a couple of builds going on at the moment.

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04-10-2012, 09:46 PM	#1
mphsc lover of fine woods Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,576 Thanked: 19 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	NGD: RAN Crusher FF8, along with extendamily pics. (belated a few months) Ok, so I've had this guitar for a few months & decided it needed a proper NDG. This is my first 8 string, and I'm really pleased with it. On to the Specs: construction:AANJ construction with neck thru body style heel and metal inserts/countersunk hex bolts system scale length: 25.5"-28" body material: 2-piece carved top mahogany finish: hand-rubbed oil finish headstock shape:Crusher neck material: mahogany fingerboard material: macassar ebony number of frets; 24 fret size; Dunlop 6100 nut: GraphTech black TUSQ hardware color: black bridge system: ABM single saddles tuning machines:Schaller M6 locking straps: Schaller Security Locks pickups: Merlin FF8 set with mahogany covers controls: 2 x volume pickup selector:3-way toggle logo: MOP truss rod cover:wood (mahogany) truss rod: dual action input: Switchcraft with metal plate other: wood control cavity cover with Ran Guitars logo

04-10-2012, 09:55 PM	#2
AngstRiddenDreams The Thread Killer! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Clallam Bay, Washington Posts: 2,040 Thanked: 17 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Pictures!!!!!! Remember: a flaccid penis is a righteous penis! Church 2224 hates babies!!!!! "I am the table!!" A middle aged James Hetfield

04-10-2012, 10:10 PM	#3
mphsc lover of fine woods Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,576 Thanked: 19 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	NGD: RAN Crusher FF8, along with extended family pics. (belated a few months) Ok, so I've had this guitar for a few months & decided it needed a proper NDG. This is my first 8 string, and I'm really pleased with it. On to the Specs: construction: AANJ construction with neck thru body style heel and metal inserts/countersunk hex bolts system scale length: 25.5"-28" body material: 2-piece carved top mahogany finish: hand-rubbed oil finish headstock shape:Crusher neck material: mahogany fingerboard material: macassar ebony number of frets: 24 fret size: Dunlop 6100 nut: GraphTech black TUSQ hardware color: black bridge system: ABM single saddles tuning machines:Schaller M6 locking straps: Schaller Security Locks pickups: Merlin FF8 set with mahogany covers controls: 2 x volume pickup selector:3-way toggle logo: MOP truss rod cover:wood (mahogany) truss rod: dual action input: Switchcraft with metal plate other: wood control cavity cover with Ran Guitars logo This guitar plays fantastic & the construction is top notch & that's coming from a picky SOB. The finish is perfect & the top is matched perfectly as well. I really like the figuring in the fret board wood & the neck radius is spot on. As for the sound, it's a bit more bass than I thought it would, possibly the config, a lil tweak of a knob. Acoustically it sings. The clarity is outstanding all along the fret board from the upper register to the lower. The lower notes seem to ring longer that the higher ones but in all fairness it needs a string change. As for the playability, it blew me away. I honestly thought I was going to have a bit of a problem with the 28" scale but no way. Compared to my KxK 7scale FF 25.5-27" the lower register is easier to reach & the upper register is right below your nose, the perfect fit for me. As for balance, I was a little worried it would dive a bit because of the peg placement, but it balances perfectly. Coming from Poland to Memphis, Dariusz made sure it would arrive safe. flight style case, megga packing, double boxed. Form the time I got my tracking number I had the guitar in 7 days, customs & all. I would deal with RAN again if in the market. Now for a few family pics: Thanks for looking. larry, MacTown09, Underworld and 11 others like this.

04-10-2012, 10:14 PM	#5
morbider O.o Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Plymouth, UK Posts: 309 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Congrats! That's one sexy guitar. I really like those pickup covers too. mphsc likes this.

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04-10-2012, 10:11 PM	#4
BIG ND SWEATY Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Butt salsa lane, oswego, illinois Posts: 2,085 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	and there are no pictures...why?

04-10-2012, 10:15 PM	#6
iRaiseTheDead Ashes Of Rebirth Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,797 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Get them pictures bro! \m/ My Band: www.facebook.com/AshesOfRebirth My Soundcloud: (riffs and song ideas) www.soundcloud.com/iRaiseTheDead My Design Page: www.facebook.com/RaiseTheDeadDesign

04-10-2012, 10:20 PM	#7
BIG ND SWEATY Banned Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Butt salsa lane, oswego, illinois Posts: 2,085 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	atleast this time you put pictures lol sick guitar though

04-10-2012, 10:57 PM	#8
charlieshreds SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 176 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Both your axes Congrats mphsc likes this.

04-10-2012, 11:11 PM	#9
scherzo1928 has wood for you Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mexico City Posts: 4,692 Thanked: 33 $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $scherzo1928 is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just love the carved top on the crushers. Also, that might just be the nicest looking macassar ebony board I've ever seen. Congratz! mphsc likes this. Is this... guitar?

04-11-2012, 12:29 AM	#10
DrewsifStalin LOLKATYPERRYGUY Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,609 Thanked: 102 $DrewsifStalin is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $DrewsifStalin is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $DrewsifStalin is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $DrewsifStalin is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $DrewsifStalin is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $DrewsifStalin is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $DrewsifStalin is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am so ....ing jealous. congrats dude, it looks incredible mphsc likes this. Proudly Endorsed by Grind Customs Bandcamp Myspace Soundcloud Youtube Youtube 2 ToTheArk

04-11-2012, 12:53 AM	#11
Romain ss.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: France Posts: 77 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This thread has to be closed. => NGD: RAN Crusher FF8, along with extended family pics. (belated a few months)

04-11-2012, 01:30 AM	#12
Xiphos7 ss.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Brisbane Australia Posts: 85 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very nice congrats

04-11-2012, 01:39 AM	#13
AntoneBigsby Nerd Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Porter, TX Posts: 466 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my god.... [T H_P]

04-11-2012, 08:56 AM	#19
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04-11-2012, 01:40 AM	#14
MacTown09 SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mckinney/Denton, Tx Posts: 997 Thanked: 26 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Dear god! I really liked the look of the 8 stringer, but that seven string is absolutely amazing! Got any video footage of it for my fapping pleasure?

04-11-2012, 03:34 AM	#15
myrtorp Jiggywiggy Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: sweden Posts: 266 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	HOT!

04-11-2012, 03:47 AM	#16
Goatchrist Jebus Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Baden, CH Posts: 1,640 Thanked: 19 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The neck joint looks so smooth! Congrats! scherzo1928 and mphsc like this. You must unlearn what you have learned.

04-11-2012, 05:59 AM	#17
Zado SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vicenza, ITA Posts: 1,681 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah that's the one I suggested in a topic some months ago,I'm really glad someone bought it,it's just fantastic,I love the style,very natural yet aggressive!Congrats man!! mphsc likes this. Gassing: -Schecter SoloSpecialMasterworks w/LindyFralin -Schecter CET/CustomElite/Traditional -Charvel Pro Mod -Mayones Regius -Gil Yaron '59 Replica -WCR Icebucker -Pickupmakers PMS '57 -Friedman BE-100 -Ceriatone VH4

04-11-2012, 08:36 AM	#18
GXPO SS Contributor Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Stevenage, Greater London Posts: 602 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Love RAN crushers of any breed. HNGD! mphsc likes this.

04-11-2012, 10:07 AM	#20
Mysticlamp Ripplesprint Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Jersy/FL Posts: 532 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	holy shit holy ....ing shit

04-11-2012, 10:10 AM	#21
Diggi ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: My home is everywhere Posts: 98 Thanked: 7 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	WHOA SICK!!! Joel Powermad www.powermadness.com MySpace PMAD on FB

04-11-2012, 10:20 AM	#23
Andromalia Pardon my french Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 4,101 Thanked: 42 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I read FFS instead of FF8 XD Nice guitar man. mphsc likes this.

04-11-2012, 10:36 AM	#24
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