KxK Sii-8 Order (56k meh)

technomancer · 06-17-2010, 10:00 PM

So I've been talking with KxK and am buying the prototype for the first KxK Sii-8. I won't say whose guitar this is a prototype for, so if they want to chime in they can. My understanding is that Rob doesn't intend to build anymore of these, so this is in effect one of two.

28" scale
27 frets
Blank ebony board
Mahogany neck through
Mahogany body wings
Purple anodized aluminum Hipshot bridge
Purple anodized Sperzel tuners
Purple anodized knob and switch tip
BKP Rebel Yell bridge / VHII neck
Active covers painted to match the body
Purple pearl paint

Now for the pics

finish will be this color:

Custom aluminum hardware, pre-anodization

A shot of the guitar with the black base coat on it

BKPs + active housing =

First pics with the color on

(the pics do not accurately reflect the color)

Purple hardware after anodizing

Some new progress pics post-assembly. The white masking on the bridge is there so that the purple anodizing doesn't get scratched during setup.

HighGain510 · 06-17-2010, 10:07 PM

That thing is going to be hot as shit when it gets hit with that purple finish!

Congrats dude!

Hollowway · 06-17-2010, 10:10 PM

Why isn't he building any more? That neck heel is the nicest I've ever seen, and I'd order one up in a heart beat if he decided to build more. I'm not getting any more 7s, but I'd love a KxK.

Guitarwiz2k · 06-17-2010, 10:11 PM

I actually love that headstock...

Stealthdjentstic · 06-17-2010, 10:15 PM

That looks so awesome, can't wait to see what it looks like with the paint. Did he get a new camera?

technomancer · 06-17-2010, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollowway

Why isn't he building any more? That neck heel is the nicest I've ever seen, and I'd order one up in a heart beat if he decided to build more. I'm not getting any more 7s, but I'd love a KxK.

You can email Dave and ask kxksales@gmail.com

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stealthtastic

That looks so awesome, can't wait to see what it looks like with the paint. Did he get a new camera?

I believe the pics are from his iPhone but I could be mistaken

Ilikejuice · 06-18-2010, 01:18 AM

BKP Rebel Yell bridge / VHII neck

So, those EMG's will be swapped after? Also, the pickups set...isn't that Nolly's latest combination?

TMM · 06-18-2010, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by technomancer

So I've been talking with KxK and am buying the prototype for the first KxK Sii-8. I won't say whose guitar this is a prototype for, so if they want to chime in they can. My understanding is that Rob doesn't intend to build anymore of these, so this is in effect one of two...

Eh, it's okay, I already stated in my Sii-7 FS thread where the money was going. I was telling Steve that I think it's funny (and awesome) that both Sii-8s will be purple

and it wasn't coordinated ahead of time.

mikernaut · 06-18-2010, 10:01 AM

Wow that's gonna be awesome when finished. I'm sooo digging purple guitars lately after Joe's Rico jr. slim now these. wooooo!

s_k_mullins · 06-18-2010, 10:16 AM

Can't wait to see this one completed! Gonna be awesome

technomancer · 06-18-2010, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ilikejuice

BKP Rebel Yell bridge / VHII neck

So, those EMG's will be swapped after? Also, the pickups set...isn't that Nolly's latest combination?

Nope, the guitar is a prototype so it was already routed for EMGs. I hate actives with a passion, so I'm getting covers over passives put in as part of the build process. KxK is a BKP dealer, so they're an available option on all of their guitars.

I talked with Nolly a bit about this pickup combo, and decided I wanted to try them out in an eight string. Worst case if I don't like them I can always swap them out for a different set of BKPs.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMM

Eh, it's okay, I already stated in my Sii-7 FS thread where the money was going. I was telling Steve that I think it's funny (and awesome) that both Sii-8s will be purple

and it wasn't coordinated ahead of time.

Yeah it was funny how that worked out. Purple powah

djpharoah · 06-18-2010, 11:32 AM

WHOREEEEE! KXK WHOREEE!!!!!!

purple.

technomancer · 06-18-2010, 11:34 AM

Who me?????

TMM · 06-18-2010, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by technomancer

Who me?????

Yeah, guess you need to update your sig, Steve

You don't have enough KxKs in there.

Konfyouzd · 06-18-2010, 02:56 PM

technomancer · 06-18-2010, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TMM

Yeah, guess you need to update your sig, Steve

You don't have enough KxKs in there.

I think I'm out of characters / lines

I've got some emails out looking into getting a bridge / knob made to match those Sperzels

Sebastian · 06-18-2010, 03:27 PM

Looks awesome !

Aris_T · 06-18-2010, 08:35 PM

Love it!

That neck heel is truly amazing! Work of art!

blister7321 · 06-18-2010, 08:59 PM

sexy

-Nolly- · 06-18-2010, 09:02 PM

Gatdamn, this will be ridiculous. The heel looks insane.

technomancer · 06-19-2010, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Nolly-

Gatdamn, this will be ridiculous. The heel looks insane.

Yeah the upper fret access on KxKs is just absolutely ridiculous, and this one is no exception.

ShreddingDragon · 06-19-2010, 06:16 PM

Love the headstock and the cutaways...congrats already man, this will be one pretty unique and awesome axe!

shogunate · 06-19-2010, 06:51 PM

What the hell is that cutaway

it's almost an inverted cut into the body!

More companies/builders should take notes from this guy

sheesh

cyril v · 06-19-2010, 10:20 PM

AHelm · 06-19-2010, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djpharoah

WHOREEEEE! KXK WHOREEE!!!!!!

purple.

So this will be #7 when they are all done and complete?

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06-17-2010, 10:00 PM	#1
technomancer Gearus Pimptasticus • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Out there, somewhere Posts: 23,121 Thanked: 173 Feedback Score: 34 reviews	KxK Sii-8 Order (56k meh) So I've been talking with KxK and am buying the prototype for the first KxK Sii-8. I won't say whose guitar this is a prototype for, so if they want to chime in they can. My understanding is that Rob doesn't intend to build anymore of these, so this is in effect one of two. 28" scale 27 frets Blank ebony board Mahogany neck through Mahogany body wings Purple anodized aluminum Hipshot bridge Purple anodized Sperzel tuners Purple anodized knob and switch tip BKP Rebel Yell bridge / VHII neck Active covers painted to match the body Purple pearl paint Now for the pics finish will be this color: Custom aluminum hardware, pre-anodization A shot of the guitar with the black base coat on it BKPs + active housing = First pics with the color on (the pics do not accurately reflect the color) Purple hardware after anodizing Some new progress pics post-assembly. The white masking on the bridge is there so that the purple anodizing doesn't get scratched during setup. MaxStatic likes this. Incoming It's a surprise

06-17-2010, 10:11 PM	#4
Guitarwiz2k Tech Metal Guitarwiz Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Turner, Maine; USA Posts: 335 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I actually love that headstock... Kind Regards, Craig Raymond Guitarist \| Composer \| Engineer http://studio-network.net/ http://www.facebook.com/thecsarproject http://www.soundclick.com/thecsarproject

06-18-2010, 11:34 AM	#13
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06-17-2010, 10:07 PM	#2
HighGain510 Cold As Ice Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 12,479 Thanked: 226 Feedback Score: 31 reviews	That thing is going to be hot as shit when it gets hit with that purple finish! Congrats dude!

06-17-2010, 10:10 PM	#3
Hollowway SS.org Regular Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 6,250 Thanked: 105 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Why isn't he building any more? That neck heel is the nicest I've ever seen, and I'd order one up in a heart beat if he decided to build more. I'm not getting any more 7s, but I'd love a KxK.

06-17-2010, 10:15 PM	#5
Stealthdjentstic Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canadia Posts: 19,978 Thanked: 338 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	That looks so awesome, can't wait to see what it looks like with the paint. Did he get a new camera?

06-18-2010, 01:18 AM	#7
Ilikejuice ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ukraine, Kherson Posts: 80 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	BKP Rebel Yell bridge / VHII neck So, those EMG's will be swapped after? Also, the pickups set...isn't that Nolly's latest combination?

06-18-2010, 10:01 AM	#9
mikernaut pixel pusher Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Madison WI Posts: 2,384 Thanked: 80 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Wow that's gonna be awesome when finished. I'm sooo digging purple guitars lately after Joe's Rico jr. slim now these. wooooo!

06-18-2010, 10:16 AM	#10
s_k_mullins drug free & god free Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: MS, USA Posts: 5,482 Thanked: 25 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Can't wait to see this one completed! Gonna be awesome

06-18-2010, 11:32 AM	#12
djpharoah Awwww Yeaaaah • Super Moderator • Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cali' Posts: 13,175 Thanked: 320 Feedback Score: 119 reviews	WHOREEEEE! KXK WHOREEE!!!!!! purple.

06-18-2010, 03:27 PM	#17
Sebastian Poland CEO / RHLC © Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cracow, Poland Posts: 8,363 Thanked: 100 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Looks awesome !

06-18-2010, 08:35 PM	#18
Aris_T SS.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Posts: 222 Thanked: 17 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Love it! That neck heel is truly amazing! Work of art!

06-18-2010, 08:59 PM	#19
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06-18-2010, 09:02 PM	#20
-Nolly- Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bath, UK Posts: 2,621 Thanked: 116 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Gatdamn, this will be ridiculous. The heel looks insane. Top Secret \| Band \| Clips \| Pics \| Tumblr

06-19-2010, 06:16 PM	#22
ShreddingDragon Silence the discord Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Finland Posts: 326 Thanked: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Love the headstock and the cutaways...congrats already man, this will be one pretty unique and awesome axe! Treacherous, this deceit to make no choice matter To have and yet lose yourself until finally all reasons why are forgotten.

06-19-2010, 06:51 PM	#23
shogunate SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: denver, co Posts: 631 Thanked: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What the hell is that cutaway it's almost an inverted cut into the body! More companies/builders should take notes from this guy sheesh Maybe it's a promotional gag, you stay the weekend, get a jar of blood

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