My 8 string Completed!

Ancestor · 09-04-2007, 11:20 AM

I think I may have already posted about this guitar, but I have to say again how cool and amazing I think this is. What a great thing to make your own guitar! And an extended (very) range one at that. I love it.

ledzep4eva · 09-06-2007, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam

425 US

Is that $425, fretted, crowned etc.?! I.e. ready to go, bar any finish.

Adam · 09-06-2007, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ledzep4eva

Is that $425, fretted, crowned etc.?! I.e. ready to go, bar any finish.

Yep

msherman · 09-06-2007, 08:56 AM

Adam took advantage of the SS.org introductory offer that expired in April.
A neck like this is normally $600.

darren · 09-06-2007, 10:09 AM

For me, the aesthetics of an instrument aren't about making it "pretty" but are more related to careful thought and planning for its functionality (which obviously you did) and having a sense of care, patience and craftsmanship in execution (which obviously you did not).

I don't want to step into a personal debate, but i do agree with a lot of points that Angus made. (Though not necessarily with how he made them.) This isn't a personal attack, it's just pointing out the reality.

"I'm not a luthier and don't aspire to be," just strikes me as an excuse you're making for rushing things through to completion instead of choosing to taking the time and learn how to do things with a higher degree of craftsmanship. You rushed and it shows.

I believe that the only way to do things is the right way. Yes, we'll all make mistakes along the way, but you should at least try. But i can appreciate that some people don't share this work ethic, or have the patience to follow through on their ideas in a methodical way.

But as long as you're happy with the final result, i congratulate you. Hopefully you learned a lot from the experience and will do better next time.

ledzep4eva · 09-06-2007, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msherman

Adam took advantage of the SS.org introductory offer that expired in April.
A neck like this is normally $600.

msherman · 09-06-2007, 01:07 PM

To be honest, I`m not really jumping up and down with the way Adam did certain things as it is my neck and headstock shape on that guitar.
I do agree with Angus`s previous post that I`m concerned that people will identify the headstock as a Sherman and think I built the whole guitar.

This has prompted me to no longer supply necks to customers with my headstock shape. I will only supply necks with a blank "paddle" headstock and the customer can cut his/her own headstock shape.

skinhead · 09-07-2007, 03:06 PM

Adam crazy mother fucker, the guitar looks very good!

BTW do you know where can i get a hipshot bridge for my eight?

It has some things that are not working, but for your first guitar it looks very well

Adam · 09-07-2007, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinhead

Adam crazy mother fucker, the guitar looks very good!

BTW do you know where can i get a hipshot bridge for my eight?

It has some things that are not working, but for your first guitar it looks very well

Hipshot.com I guess, i dont know if they ship to where you are or not though.

technomancer · 09-07-2007, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msherman

Adam took advantage of the SS.org introductory offer that expired in April.
A neck like this is normally $600.

Damn, when I saw that $425 price I did a little jig

Quote:

Originally Posted by msherman

To be honest, I`m not really jumping up and down with the way Adam did certain things as it is my neck and headstock shape on that guitar.
I do agree with Angus`s previous post that I`m concerned that people will identify the headstock as a Sherman and think I built the whole guitar.

This has prompted me to no longer supply necks to customers with my headstock shape. I will only supply necks with a blank "paddle" headstock and the customer can cut his/her own headstock shape.

Damn, there goes an idea I had

Hmmm would you be willing to consider a modified version of your headstock so it doesn't have the exact Sherman shape?

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09-06-2007, 10:09 AM	#45 (permalink)
darren Mr. Negative Pants™ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 7,362 Main Seven: OMFG! EBMM JP7 Rig: GT6PowerBlockThiele Thanked: 32	For me, the aesthetics of an instrument aren't about making it "pretty" but are more related to careful thought and planning for its functionality (which obviously you did) and having a sense of care, patience and craftsmanship in execution (which obviously you did not). I don't want to step into a personal debate, but i do agree with a lot of points that Angus made. (Though not necessarily with how he made them.) This isn't a personal attack, it's just pointing out the reality. "I'm not a luthier and don't aspire to be," just strikes me as an excuse you're making for rushing things through to completion instead of choosing to taking the time and learn how to do things with a higher degree of craftsmanship. You rushed and it shows. I believe that the only way to do things is the right way. Yes, we'll all make mistakes along the way, but you should at least try. But i can appreciate that some people don't share this work ethic, or have the patience to follow through on their ideas in a methodical way. But as long as you're happy with the final result, i congratulate you. Hopefully you learned a lot from the experience and will do better next time. This space intentionally left blank.

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skinhead Manager / RHLC © Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 5,504 Real Name: Frank Main Seven: Ibanez Universe MC Main ERG: Soon Skin custom RG8 Rig: VENu Twin/Carvin2x12 Thanked: 43	Adam crazy mother fucker, the guitar looks very good! BTW do you know where can i get a hipshot bridge for my eight? It has some things that are not working, but for your first guitar it looks very well WTB Phonic Helix 24 mixer board Fuck US shipping only Last edited by skinhead; 09-07-2007 at 03:11 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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Ancestor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,188 Main Seven: Schecter A-7 Thanked: 30 $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Ancestor is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	I think I may have already posted about this guitar, but I have to say again how cool and amazing I think this is. What a great thing to make your own guitar! And an extended (very) range one at that. I love it.

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msherman Sherman Guitars Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 957 Real Name: Mike Thanked: 32	Adam took advantage of the SS.org introductory offer that expired in April. A neck like this is normally $600.

09-06-2007, 01:07 PM	#47 (permalink)
msherman Sherman Guitars Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 957 Real Name: Mike Thanked: 32	To be honest, I`m not really jumping up and down with the way Adam did certain things as it is my neck and headstock shape on that guitar. I do agree with Angus`s previous post that I`m concerned that people will identify the headstock as a Sherman and think I built the whole guitar. This has prompted me to no longer supply necks to customers with my headstock shape. I will only supply necks with a blank "paddle" headstock and the customer can cut his/her own headstock shape.


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