AntonioTsai handcrafted inlaid 7 String

AntonioTsai handcrafted inlaid 7 String

Published by Adam
04-28-2006

AntonioTsai handcrafted inlaid 7 String

It's actually an amazing guitar; very solidly built (it was handbuilt), best I've tried other than the UV and K-7. It's made of solid alder, has a real flame maple top, 24 fret quarter-sawn maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, frets are perfect (no wear, crookedness, or anything else wrong), real mother of pearl and abalone inlays, has a 16 inch radius neck with scalloped neck joint, contoured heel (very comfortable neck!), Original style Floyd Rose Tremelo(which stays in tune perfectly), I've taken it apart checked everything and there are no flaws, the P/U's are OK but not great, very muddy with neck P/U, but I’m going to replace them with EMG 707’s anyways so I can get Rusty Cooley’s and Francesco Fareri’s tone. Other than the P/U's nothing is wrong with it, I only got it for $400, this guitar could have easily sold well over a $1000.
If you want to see a pic check my profile for it, because I don't know how to upload pics's yet.

By nyck on 04-28-2006, 11:11 PM

Hmmmmmmm....

By Adam on 04-28-2006, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nyck

Hmmmmmmm....

By David on 04-28-2006, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Yngwie

I’m going to replace them with EMG 707’s anyways so I can get Rusty Cooley’s and Francesco Fareri’s tone.

Well, Rusty's tone comes majorly impart by the fact that he's using a Bogner Uberschall, and a Rocktron Prophesy, along with the Mesa cabs. To me... EMG's have no tone at all, but are nicely accented when use with the right amp/effects/settings.

By bostjan on 04-28-2006, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by David

No tone at all?!

By Adam on 04-28-2006, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by David

I don't know, EMG 707's are supposed to have a bright tone right?, but it doesent really matter to me, as long as I get these peice of S#$@$ P/U's out. But Francesco used Marshalls for his early stuff. I have my amp and effects setup so that I can almost replicate their tone, I just thought the EMG's would have just helped.

By nyck on 04-28-2006, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Yngwie

I've heard mixed things about these guitars. I don't know what to think anymore about them.

Also, the trem appears to be a licensed, not original floyd.

Last edited by nyck; 04-28-2006 at 11:33 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

By Adam on 04-28-2006, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by nyck

I've heard mixed things about these guitars. I don't know what to think anymore about them.

Trust me they are actually of good quality, they are not like those chinease ripoffs, but they are no Universe.

By nyck on 04-28-2006, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Yngwie

Trust me they are actually of good quality, they are not like those chinease ripoffs, but they are no Universe.

Some of them looks pretty sweet actually. I've considered them a few times, but the shipping cost is what kills me.

By Adam on 04-28-2006, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nyck

Some of them looks pretty sweet actually. I've considered them a few times, but the shipping cost is what kills me.

Yeah $100 plus the $10 Shipping insurance they neglect to mention and the $45 customs fee. Like I said before the only thing wrong with it is the P/U's.

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By David on 04-28-2006, 11:40 PM

ok... I'll change what I said. EMG's have pretty much no "substance." I've had 707's and I'm using Blaze's right now. I prefer the Blazes, becuase they give me that substance, but I think I could get a good chunky metal tone with the 707's and my POD Xt Live.

And dude, don't try and replicate ze masters.... try to be a master... that's just my 1/50th of a dollar though. Make music your own journey rather than follow someone else's.

#11

By Adam on 04-28-2006, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by David

I know, I know, but I just like playing their songs for fun it's nice to get the sound/tone dead on when your covering it, you have to agree with me on that right?
The music I make up isn't like theirs but it is still shred, I just can't make up a song with 7 minutes plus of shred like they can. My signature sound is kind of the best of both worlds thing, so it's different from them.......kinda.

#12

By bostjan on 04-28-2006, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by David

And dude, don't try and replicate ze masters.... try to be a master... that's just my

though. Make music your own journey rather than follow someone else's.

Here here!

There's only one Rusty.

Not that I'm assuming that's what he's going for, but just don't go too far after someone else's tone.

As for EMG's, they do have less color than passives, but it gives you greater tone control and fidelity. But for an active pickup, they color the sound quite a bit. They're kind of like the middle ground. I've played some jazz boxes with Bartolinis and tried Shadow actives, and all I can say is that they offer a very clear, almost acoustic tone.

#13

By nyck on 04-28-2006, 11:49 PM

How's the hard case that comes with it?

Is the neck similar to Ibanez or what?

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By Adam on 04-28-2006, 11:52 PM

I originally wanted the EMG's because they the best for harmonics and artificial harmonics from what I hear, but the idea of carving up my new guitars flame maple makes me cringe a bit, so I actually might end up going for Dimarzio's.

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Originally Posted by nyck

How's the hard case that comes with it?

Is the neck similar to Ibanez or what?

The hard case is good, comes with a lock and key, weird design that you dont see in the pics, but the case is a bit too big so the guitar moves around inside.
As for the neck it is very similar to the ibanez 7620 or Prestige 1527, exept that those 2 have necks with 17 inch radius, and this neck has 16, so its a bit flatter, but still amazing I can shred on it so its good enough for that. And it doesent feel like a baseball bat.

Last edited by Adam; 04-28-2006 at 11:56 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

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By eleven59 on 04-29-2006, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Yngwie

As for the neck it is very similar to the ibanez 7620 or Prestige 1527, exept that those 2 have necks with 17 inch radius, and this neck has 16, so its a bit flatter, but still amazing I can shred on it so its good enough for that. And it doesent feel like a baseball bat.

Actually, a 17"-radius is flatter than a 16"-radius.

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By Adam on 04-29-2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by eleven59

Actually, a 17"-radius is flatter than a 16"-radius.

Whoops, sorry.

#17

By guitarjitsumaster on 04-29-2006, 12:15 AM

The EMG's are very articulate. Thats why rusty likes them. The notes standout individualy very well and stay focused in high gain situations. I dont understand why people say EMG's have no tone. Its just that they have one tone "rip your face off distortion" and no other pickups IMO do it better than EMG's. Listen to rusty's new tracks with outworld. His 707's and 81-7s scream!

People who balk at the EMG's are typically those who are more versatility oriented and want pickups that can do many things decently. Rather then a pickup that is best suited to Molten Metal only for the most part. You can see this in who those who play EMG's, Metallica, slayer, Deftones, fear factory, Zakk Wylde, Judas priest, Nevermore, These guys are looking for this one tone that EMG does well. PS. I know some of these guys dont use EMG's at all times.

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By Adam on 04-29-2006, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by guitarjitsumaster

So, I guess if I want my notes to be heard while playing arpeggios or fast shred like Rusty I should stick to buying the EMG's? becase I'm pretty much just into shred and I don't require alot of versatility.

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By bostjan on 04-29-2006, 12:25 AM

If you want a hot, molten tone with tons of focus, get the EMG's.

I like DiMarzios when I don't feel like performing surgery or having surgery done, otherwise, I go for EMG's. They are hardcore, hi-fi, high output, wide band pickups.

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By David on 04-29-2006, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by guitarjitsumaster

LISTEN

EMG's have no tone. EMG's plus some good settings, or a nice amp, sound amazing. Rusty doesn't get his incredible tone from them EMG's, he gets his punctuality from them, but not the majority of his tone.

And to "yngwie," I was just looking at your gear... and seeing that you're not really finding yourself there, more or so finding the signature models and what others "play" (even though they don't use those guitars). I myself, once dug myself into an area like that, and I ended up wasting a lot of money. Whenever I have the chance to tell someone to think otherwise, I will, becuase that was one mistake I will never live down. Gibson LP + lots of boss pedals = lots of wasted money.

I'm harsh and to the point because I care.

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By nyck on 04-29-2006, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by David

LISTEN

I'm harsh and to the point because I care.

So you're saying good passives such as dimarzios+a mediocre amp=good tone?

Little confuzzled at what you're trying to say.

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By David on 04-29-2006, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by nyck

So you're saying good passives such as dimarzios+a mediocre amp=good tone?

Little confuzzled at what you're trying to say.

now your confuzing me.

#23

By Adam on 04-29-2006, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by David

LISTEN

And to "yngwie," I was just looking at your gear... and seeing that you're not really finding yourself there, more or so finding the signature models and what others "play" (even though they don't use those guitars). I myself, once dug myself into an area like that, and I ended up wasting a lot of money. Whenever I have the chance to tell someone to think otherwise, I will, becuase that was one mistake I will never live down. Gibson LP + lots of boss pedals = lots of wasted money.

I'm harsh and to the point because I care.

Look, I don't really see the problem with using signature gear, if its just for fun, I'm not gonna use any of my malmsteen gear for gigs and that, its just for home use, the overdrive and all my effects were meant for my 6 string, I'm buying new non signature effects, ect... for my 7 string, as for my 7 string itself, I had the option to get a RG7620 or an RG7420 but I chose this one instead because it was different from what Rusty, Francesco and most others use, and as for the EMG's for my 7 string I was just considering them because I thought they were the best for shred, but I still might get a Dimarzio Air Norton for the neck and maybe a Dimarzio EVO 7 for the bridge.

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Originally Posted by David

LISTEN

I'm aware of his setup, he has alot of rack effects and so forth, but I don't want to emulate him, if I wanted to I would have spent thousands upon thousands of dollars for what he uses, but like I said I'm not trying to emulate him or anyone else. I like the punctuality from the EMG's, and I will mix that in with my own setup, unless of course you can recommend P/U's(preferably Dimarzio's) good for shredding and retaining crystal clear notes.
Because like I said before I don't like the idea of cutting up my flame maple top on my new guitar, and having to replace batteries for the P/U's.

Last edited by Adam; 04-29-2006 at 01:41 AM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

#24

By evil on 04-29-2006, 01:46 AM

Nice axe, but let me say that EMG's are known for their tone. You say they are known for their clarity and harmonics, but these are characteristics of tone.

You are all welcome to dislike the tone of an EMG pickup through a solid state amp, but I tell you, it's tight and brutal like no other pickup + amp combo. I dare you to get as tight or brutal a sound with a Seymore Duncan through a Vox or even a Dimarzio through a Marshall.

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