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aslsmm · 02-23-2011, 09:13 PM

oh i had no idea. wow thats fine too i guess, i just sleep better at night knowing that i dont have a payment looming over head.

Isan · 02-24-2011, 10:49 AM

I wish bernie would setup timed webcams in his work shop .... kinda like bungie , where it takes a picture every hour or so

WillDfx · 02-24-2011, 11:46 AM

I spoke to B about 3 weeks ago and he said my guitar will be an additional 4-5 months from now due to the custom options I went with. So I would guess everyone with the basic standard options he offered should get there's in about 2-3 months from now. I know he is putting all his effort in these guitars, he's treating them each individually like total custom orders.

thrsher · 02-24-2011, 11:51 AM

i spoke to bernie two weeks ago and he said he was hoping for the first run of theem to been done in 60 days. mine was pretty much a stock except 27in scale and blackburst edging. i also ordered a 6 string so i was in the intial run order

Adam Of Angels · 02-24-2011, 12:00 PM

Bern treats every single guitar the same. Even the short import run he did a few years back received ridiculous attention to detail once he got his hands on them. So, the wait is going to be worth it. If i were you guys, i would be releived that he's taking time to do things the right way rather than rushing.

Emperoff · 02-24-2011, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrsher

i spoke to bernie two weeks ago and he said he was hoping for the first run of theem to been done in 60 days. mine was pretty much a stock except 27in scale and blackburst edging. i also ordered a 6 string so i was in the intial run order

Yeah, it's pretty busy and indecisive bastards like me don't make him things easier...

Have patience guys, the guitars will be awesome!

Isan · 02-24-2011, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azure Haze

I spoke to B about 3 weeks ago and he said my guitar will be an additional 4-5 months from now due to the custom options I went with. So I would guess everyone with the basic standard options he offered should get there's in about 2-3 months from now. I know he is putting all his effort in these guitars, he's treating them each individually like total custom orders.

Yeah as i guessed may-ish

aslsmm · 02-24-2011, 12:25 PM

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.. We need a little patience.

WillDfx · 02-24-2011, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thrsher

i spoke to bernie two weeks ago and he said he was hoping for the first run of theem to been done in 60 days. mine was pretty much a stock except 27in scale and blackburst edging. i also ordered a 6 string so i was in the intial run order

Yes I also got one of the first batch 6-ers, but as I said anything custom is most likely on the backburner for now so he can finish the basic standard ones first.

Invader · 02-25-2011, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azure Haze

I spoke to B about 3 weeks ago and he said my guitar will be an additional 4-5 months from now due to the custom options I went with. So I would guess everyone with the basic standard options he offered should get there's in about 2-3 months from now. I know he is putting all his effort in these guitars, he's treating them each individually like total custom orders.

Wow, I had a hunch that I won't be seeing my Hesperian until summer, and it seems I was correct.

The only thing I'm worried about is the exchange rate - when the time comes to send the second payment, I hope it will be as good as it is today.

AvantGuardian · 03-02-2011, 06:18 PM

Okay, who bailed on their order?:

Modded "Black Friday" guitar available now

Nice to see one of these is complete, and it looks super nice.

kmanick · 03-03-2011, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Invader

Wow, I had a hunch that I won't be seeing my Hesperian until summer, and it seems I was correct.

The only thing I'm worried about is the exchange rate - when the time comes to send the second payment, I hope it will be as good as it is today.

you can pay Bernie in full at anytime you have a pm incoming.

mikernaut · 03-04-2011, 09:48 AM

Bernie does incredible work . I still say my Jekyll 6 is probably the best guitar I have ever played/owned. You guys are in for a treat if you haven't played a BRJ yet.

That being said I've also been waiting over 1 year for my 7string from him, and being that I got laid off from Activision in 2009 this is one of the few things I have to look forward too so I'm dying here.

Hopefully you guys won't have to wait as long.

MetalDaze · 03-17-2011, 01:25 PM

Have any Black Friday folks heard anything recently? I've left Bernie a couple of vmails and emails, but haven't received a response.

WillDfx · 03-17-2011, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmccarthy

Have any Black Friday folks heard anything recently? I've left Bernie a couple of vmails and emails, but haven't received a response.

I haven't had any response to my emails or calls either. Although I put in a new order for a Jekyll 7, and had a response within hours.

mikernaut · 03-19-2011, 09:46 AM

He can be tough at times to get a hold of, I'm sure he's insanely busy with all the orders he has going. I can usually get brief replys back using his yahoo email address.

He contacted me right after my above post (#189) and my Jek 7 Custom should be shipping out any day now. Although it wasn't part of the "black friday" run,
I can totally sympathize , it's tough to wait and be patient, but g'damn his quality is incredible.

Hollowway · 03-19-2011, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikernaut

He contacted me right after my above post (#189) and my Jek 7 Custom should be shipping out any day now. .

Glad to hear it! I'm hoping that my Jekyll 8 won't be too far behind (although he did need to remake it. But he's going to rush it.)

MetalDaze · 04-06-2011, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BernieRicoJr

This is a limited production run that we have started specifically for the Black Friday sale. The lead time is 60 days, and only 5 each will be available at this price. A deposit of $600 is required to secure your build.

April bump

mikernaut · 04-07-2011, 12:01 AM

leonardo7 · 04-07-2011, 02:38 AM

Still waiting Mike?

Isan · 04-07-2011, 03:13 AM

=/

kruneh · 04-07-2011, 05:57 AM

I emailed Bernie back in february with a question regarding the finish I had chosen, but haven´t heard anything back.
That´s fair enough, I know he´s busy and I suppose he will contact me when time is due.
I know this is gonna take some time, and I´m cool with that too.
But I think a lot of people are dissapointed when there´s no word of the Black Friday guitars at all.
So maybe a little heads up from Bernie would do good for business

toiletstand · 04-07-2011, 07:20 AM

worth repeating

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azure Haze

I spoke to B about 3 weeks ago and he said my guitar will be an additional 4-5 months from now due to the custom options I went with. So I would guess everyone with the basic standard options he offered should get there's in about 2-3 months from now. I know he is putting all his effort in these guitars, he's treating them each individually like total custom orders.

mikernaut · 04-07-2011, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leonardo7

Still waiting Mike?

yep , although I got a email this morning saying he should have a tracking number for me today.

. Previously to that he said he was "out of commission ", so I dunno if he was sick or busy with personal stuff.

BernieRicoJr · 04-07-2011, 11:14 AM

Good morning guys,
Sorry for the late replies to calls and emails. I'd like to give you an idea of what we're dealing with in regards to this Black Friday run of guitars. The initial amount we made available sold within a matter of hours. Once they were allocated, we left it open so other people could get in on the sale, but the lead time would be increased from what was initially stated.
Truth be told- We took orders for over 100 guitars that weekend. Being a small custom shop, we can only build a few guitars at a time. We are building them in the order we received them. Due to the sheer volume of guitars, and the many, many changes people have made to them, the lead times have increased. In addition, my wood supplier, and some parts suppliers have had a hard time keeping up with the orders I've placed for these guitars, and some materials are still on back-order.
The first batch is near the end of the woodshop phase. I will have pictures soon for those that have requested them. I can't stress it enough, we do not want to make anyone's guitar a "rush job". Each one of these are treated with the same amount of attention as any custom guitar that I build. The wait is painful, I know, but believe me when I say- it will be worth it.

Another cause for delay is the fact that I've been pretty under the weather. I'm having some health issues. I know that probably doesn't matter to some, as you have commissioned me to build you a guitar, rain or shine.But, it has effected my ability to put in the hours that I normally could. We're still pulling some serious overtime, regardless.

I've said this to most of you already, but I'll reiterate- While I don't have a solid completion date at this very moment, we are doing the best we can to get your guitars completed in a timely manner. I don't want to rush anyone's guitar. Perfection, and your happiness is most important to me. Making sure you get the best guitar you've ever played is paramount to my business. I will send updates and pics as time allows. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Your guitar will be worth the often painful wait, believe me.

-Bernie

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02-24-2011, 11:51 AM	#179
thrsher \m/-_-\m/ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: stony brook, ny Posts: 1,171 Thanked: 29 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	i spoke to bernie two weeks ago and he said he was hoping for the first run of theem to been done in 60 days. mine was pretty much a stock except 27in scale and blackburst edging. i also ordered a 6 string so i was in the intial run order HEISENBERG- Long Island DeathSlam www.facebook.com/heisenbergny

03-02-2011, 06:18 PM	#186
AvantGuardian Orange Vigilante Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,481 Thanked: 27 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Okay, who bailed on their order?: Modded "Black Friday" guitar available now Nice to see one of these is complete, and it looks super nice. Metameric - "Sneaky prog rock" straight outta Seattle (Our EP is now streaming for free!): www.facebook.com/metamericband www.twitter.com/metamericband www.reverbnation.com/metameric

04-07-2011, 11:14 AM	#200
BernieRicoJr The Real BRJ Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 30 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good morning guys, Sorry for the late replies to calls and emails. I'd like to give you an idea of what we're dealing with in regards to this Black Friday run of guitars. The initial amount we made available sold within a matter of hours. Once they were allocated, we left it open so other people could get in on the sale, but the lead time would be increased from what was initially stated. Truth be told- We took orders for over 100 guitars that weekend. Being a small custom shop, we can only build a few guitars at a time. We are building them in the order we received them. Due to the sheer volume of guitars, and the many, many changes people have made to them, the lead times have increased. In addition, my wood supplier, and some parts suppliers have had a hard time keeping up with the orders I've placed for these guitars, and some materials are still on back-order. The first batch is near the end of the woodshop phase. I will have pictures soon for those that have requested them. I can't stress it enough, we do not want to make anyone's guitar a "rush job". Each one of these are treated with the same amount of attention as any custom guitar that I build. The wait is painful, I know, but believe me when I say- it will be worth it. Another cause for delay is the fact that I've been pretty under the weather. I'm having some health issues. I know that probably doesn't matter to some, as you have commissioned me to build you a guitar, rain or shine.But, it has effected my ability to put in the hours that I normally could. We're still pulling some serious overtime, regardless. I've said this to most of you already, but I'll reiterate- While I don't have a solid completion date at this very moment, we are doing the best we can to get your guitars completed in a timely manner. I don't want to rush anyone's guitar. Perfection, and your happiness is most important to me. Making sure you get the best guitar you've ever played is paramount to my business. I will send updates and pics as time allows. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Your guitar will be worth the often painful wait, believe me. -Bernie kruneh, kmanick, slayercannibalsuffohead and 10 others like this.

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02-23-2011, 09:13 PM	#176
aslsmm Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: oregon bitch!! Posts: 957 Thanked: 26 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	oh i had no idea. wow thats fine too i guess, i just sleep better at night knowing that i dont have a payment looming over head.

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02-24-2011, 10:49 AM	#177
Isan SS Contributor Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Friendswood, Tx Posts: 1,378 Thanked: 34 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I wish bernie would setup timed webcams in his work shop .... kinda like bungie , where it takes a picture every hour or so

02-24-2011, 11:46 AM	#178
WillDfx SS.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rockland, PA USA Posts: 623 Thanked: 27 Feedback Score: 16 reviews	I spoke to B about 3 weeks ago and he said my guitar will be an additional 4-5 months from now due to the custom options I went with. So I would guess everyone with the basic standard options he offered should get there's in about 2-3 months from now. I know he is putting all his effort in these guitars, he's treating them each individually like total custom orders.

02-24-2011, 12:00 PM	#180
Adam Of Angels Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mount Pleasant, PA Posts: 5,907 Thanked: 89 $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Adam Of Angels is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 73 reviews	Bern treats every single guitar the same. Even the short import run he did a few years back received ridiculous attention to detail once he got his hands on them. So, the wait is going to be worth it. If i were you guys, i would be releived that he's taking time to do things the right way rather than rushing.

02-24-2011, 12:25 PM	#183
aslsmm Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: oregon bitch!! Posts: 957 Thanked: 26 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.. We need a little patience.

03-04-2011, 09:48 AM	#188
mikernaut pixel pusher Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Madison WI Posts: 2,384 Thanked: 80 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Bernie does incredible work . I still say my Jekyll 6 is probably the best guitar I have ever played/owned. You guys are in for a treat if you haven't played a BRJ yet. That being said I've also been waiting over 1 year for my 7string from him, and being that I got laid off from Activision in 2009 this is one of the few things I have to look forward too so I'm dying here. Hopefully you guys won't have to wait as long.

03-17-2011, 01:25 PM	#189
MetalDaze maggots are falling Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,559 Thanked: 55 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Have any Black Friday folks heard anything recently? I've left Bernie a couple of vmails and emails, but haven't received a response.

03-19-2011, 09:46 AM	#191
mikernaut pixel pusher Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Madison WI Posts: 2,384 Thanked: 80 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	He can be tough at times to get a hold of, I'm sure he's insanely busy with all the orders he has going. I can usually get brief replys back using his yahoo email address. He contacted me right after my above post (#189) and my Jek 7 Custom should be shipping out any day now. Although it wasn't part of the "black friday" run, I can totally sympathize , it's tough to wait and be patient, but g'damn his quality is incredible.

04-07-2011, 12:01 AM	#194
mikernaut pixel pusher Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Madison WI Posts: 2,384 Thanked: 80 Feedback Score: 5 reviews

04-07-2011, 02:38 AM	#195
leonardo7 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,453 Thanked: 109 Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Still waiting Mike?

04-07-2011, 03:13 AM	#196
Isan SS Contributor Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Friendswood, Tx Posts: 1,378 Thanked: 34 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	=/

04-07-2011, 05:57 AM	#197
kruneh SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 553 Thanked: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I emailed Bernie back in february with a question regarding the finish I had chosen, but haven´t heard anything back. That´s fair enough, I know he´s busy and I suppose he will contact me when time is due. I know this is gonna take some time, and I´m cool with that too. But I think a lot of people are dissapointed when there´s no word of the Black Friday guitars at all. So maybe a little heads up from Bernie would do good for business