[noodles]

Originally Posted by ChaNce

Pickups: Which EMGs are these? The active ones? If I get the neck pickup, does that mean a 5 way or a 3 way switch?

Yes, they are the active ones. Rob doesn't use that Hz garbage. Of course, you have your choice of the 81-7 or 707. If the 60-7 is available, I'm sure he can get that as well.

Are there any inlay options that dont have an extra charge? If I choose no inlays, are there still dots on the side of the neck?

Yes, there are still side dots.

Has anyone played the 27" scale length? Can you tune it both normally and as a baritone?

I currently have the prototype in my possession, and it is tuned to Bb with a GHS 10-60 set. The plain strings were too tight for me in B. Compared to my 25.5" KxK in Bb, I would say it is punchier in the lower registers. I haven't tried it with lower tunings yet.

Does the 999 include shipping? Also, what is the expected wait?

Shipping is not included, but I can't see it being more than about $40-50 CONUS. Only Rob can tell you the wait, because I have no idea what his workload looks like.

What are the color options?

All solid colors are free of charge, although he is not doing white at this time (something to do with his spray rig making it difficult to get white right). You can discuss other finishes with him.

[noodles]

Originally Posted by metalfiend666

Cheers dude I know this might seem a little strange, but any chance you could measure the side thickness where the arm contour would be? I've had carved top guitars before that were too thick for me to comfortably play, so I'm worried about this. Thanks!

I totally forgot to whip out the tape measure, but it looks to be about 1.5". The body drops away from the middle as it goes towards the edge. You don't really miss the comfort contour.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by psyphre

I get sad when I think about the LTD M/H/2/307 line, they came SOOOO close to smoking the Ibby 7's at the time IMO. Small frets killed what was a very capable production 7 string, and while I'm sure the Stephen Carpenter is a good guitar, the goofy design (pickup in the way of picking hand, too high bridge) keeps me from buying one.

I had seriously entertained dreams of modding my old 307, but it would have cost me as much as a KxK, or an LGM.

Modding like how? Might guve me some ideas.

[metalfiend666]

Originally Posted by noodles

I totally forgot to whip out the tape measure, but it looks to be about 1.5". The body drops away from the middle as it goes towards the edge. You don't really miss the comfort contour.

That sounds cool with me. So, where are the pics? We're waiting...

[eaeolian]

Originally Posted by metalfiend666

That sounds cool with me. So, where are the pics? We're waiting...

They're on my camera, which I won't be able to unload until tonight. So yell at me, since I forgot to give Dave the cable last night.

[metalfiend666]

Originally Posted by eaeolian

They're on my camera, which I won't be able to unload until tonight. So yell at me, since I forgot to give Dave the cable last night.

[Matt Crooks]

Originally Posted by eaeolian

They're on my camera, which I won't be able to unload until tonight. So yell at me, since I forgot to give Dave the cable last night.

[eaeolian]

Originally Posted by Matt Crooks

[metalfiend666]

[jacksonplayer]

Wow, I'm getting quite eager to check this thing out this weekend. I'd definitely post my own review of it and compare to my Carvin.