NBGD - Vik Fanned Fret 7 - vid inside

Fred the Shred · 03-18-2012, 06:53 PM

My friend Felix (got_tone around here), knew I was most curious about the guitars Vik makes, so he kindly lent me one of his own to fiddle with, for which I'm most thankful.

First off, the sheer beauty of this thing is something I can simply state that no pics will do justice to.

This axe is fitted with Vik's own pickups, with wooden covers, and they sound quite natural and warm. The action was too low for me (think "strings glued to fretboard"

), and after a setup, she started singing beautifully, and has immense sustain. Note separation is, as expected on a fan fret, great and the birdseye maple board works great in terms of giving the guitar some very welcome snap to the attack.

Without further ado, here are some pics:

And here's a vid with her and my Blackmachine B7 in tandem, as I really felt this one complemented her just great:

I hope you guys enjoy!

JP Universe · 03-18-2012, 07:05 PM

Sweet axe. Specs?

IB-studjent- · 03-18-2012, 07:05 PM

great vid, and that pic ! From za Huff meister ?

AngstRiddenDreams · 03-18-2012, 07:07 PM

Good god that top, and back, and everything!!!!

aWoodenShip · 03-18-2012, 07:13 PM

The battery pack, is there an active preamp or some sort of eq boost on it?

TimSE · 03-18-2012, 07:13 PM

Yummy!

IB-studjent- · 03-18-2012, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aWoodenShip

The battery pack, is there an active preamp or some sort of eq boost on it?

Piezo

Fred the Shred · 03-18-2012, 07:16 PM

Nope, the battery is from the piezo (which I didn't use on the vid, as the song doesn't require it), as is the 3-way mini-toggle.

And yes, it's a Huf white drop pick, which has elicited many a Mentos joke already...

Specs, as found on Felix's NGD thread are:
* · 24 frets(bellbronze), 25-27"
* · Black limba body
* · Burl maple top
* · Rosewood neck(5piece)
* · Bird's eye fingerboard with compound radius
* · Custom pickups(vik)
* · Gotoh SGl510 locking tuners (21:1 gear ratio)
* · ABM 7 individual bridges with piezo(ghost preamp)
* · SS fretwire
* · Flame maple/ebony bindings
* · Gotoh 2 way truss rod
* · 1 CTS 500K pot, 1 push-pull for coil split
* · 3 way blade switch
* · Switchcraft long type input jack(jem style)
* · Schaller straplocks
* · Gotoh knobs
* · Buffalo bone nut
* · Satin natural finish

He's fiddled with the frets and straplocks (DiMarzio Cliplock now), IIRC. Anyway, for great piccage of this guitar by the Vik-meister himself, here's the thread:
NGD(!) VIK Custom FF7

SirMyghin · 03-18-2012, 07:17 PM

The do indeed compliment eachother quite well. The Vik sounds a like it has less presence, and a roundness that really brought out the leads better than the rhythm. The BM in your hand seems a lot edgier, more suited to your style/music (my opinion of course), but stronger on the rhythm (compared to the Vik) from my perspective.

SS frets >> Evo frets anyway. Nothing tops SS frets in my magical world.

Fred the Shred · 03-18-2012, 07:20 PM

The BM is a cannon, and a very unforgiving guitar - you slack, she tells. Very dynamic, very resonant, and sharp, merciless attack in spite of the warm tone.

The Vik is more forgiving in a the sense that she has more evident warmth to the attack, thus less "snap", but she won't let you slack as Vik chose to get a very dynamic and articulate pair of pickups for it.

purpledc · 03-18-2012, 07:25 PM

Man, I really really liked the Carbon fiber guitar that highgain510 has but this really really has me thinking I like it better. Im just a sucker for really nice wood grain and this one has it in spades.

Bouillestfu · 03-18-2012, 07:37 PM

Fred is so amazing that he chose to play his new Vik's with a Shark Tooth! One step away from Chuck Norium! Amazing axe, although the headstock is not my cup of tea mostly anything Vik does with his bodies has me fanboyed!

technomancer · 03-18-2012, 08:07 PM

Loved that guitar when it was first posted, still love it now

DoomJazz · 03-18-2012, 08:22 PM

You do realize that you have to do a small comparison of the blackmachine vs the vik...

Sluntlunt · 03-18-2012, 11:05 PM

Loved your music.

leonardo7 · 03-18-2012, 11:34 PM

Great video, song, playing and guitar! This thread has it all! Vik makes such incredible looking guitars.

aWoodenShip · 03-19-2012, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IB-studjent-

Piezo

Ahhh, that too makes sense. Thanks!

noizfx · 03-19-2012, 01:44 AM

Nice video and two amazing axes!

I have a different question, however, which is about the white drop pick...

I have three ......... picks, one being the Jazz III type, and another original black gem, as well as a black gem prototype that never went on the website. The Jazz III one played nicely but I'm having problems with the other two thick picks, where they would make that "chink" sound whenever it hits the strings, no matter what picking angle I have or anything I do, as soon as I let the pick hit the string, it'll make that high pitched chink, even if I just slowly "place" my pick on top of the string... with hi-gain distortion of course...

Do you get that with the white drop? Understanding that white drop was a limitied edition pick, but I assume it'd be the same as a drop drop? Thanks!

guy in latvia · 03-19-2012, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred the Shred

The Vik is more forgiving in a the sense that she has more evident warmth to the attack, thus less "snap", but she won't let you slack as Vik chose to get a very dynamic and articulate pair of pickups for it.

I would assume that's because of the rosewood neck, which are known for a very warm and smooth sound.

Fred the Shred · 03-19-2012, 04:03 AM

...and the set neck, in combination with that, hence the wise choice of a bright fingerboard wood, which will lend a quick, snappier attack.

just_kosteg · 03-19-2012, 04:38 AM

Congrats with amazing axe!

Are those ABM single string bridges comfortable? I heard differrent opinions about that

guy in latvia · 03-19-2012, 04:39 AM

Fred, what are the specs on the Blackmachine?

Quinny · 03-19-2012, 04:55 AM

What a great pair of guitars to compare! As ever, great playing too - though looking forward to a listen at good volume after work.

Really, really interested in a Vik..... definitely on my shortlist for a fanned-8 build, though I'm not sure I want to go down the custom route with a small builder again. Ever.

Quote:

Originally Posted by guy in latvia

Fred, what are the specs on the Blackmachine?

You'll find more about it at:
Double NGD - Blackmachine / Jaden Rose

Rook · 03-19-2012, 06:58 AM

DAT ROSEWOOD

WUT IZ IT

Seriously, is it Brazilian?

I love Vik's headstocks, they're just great. Interesting that you put a maple board on a rosewood neck, dunno why.

IB-studjent- · 03-19-2012, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fun111

DAT ROSEWOOD

WUT IZ IT

Seriously, is it Brazilian?

I love Vik's headstocks, they're just great. Interesting that you put a maple board on a rosewood neck, dunno why.

Indian RW FTW

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03-18-2012, 06:53 PM	#1
Fred the Shred Shrederick Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 6,049 Thanked: 117 Feedback Score: 17 reviews	NBGD - Vik Fanned Fret 7 - vid inside My friend Felix (got_tone around here), knew I was most curious about the guitars Vik makes, so he kindly lent me one of his own to fiddle with, for which I'm most thankful. First off, the sheer beauty of this thing is something I can simply state that no pics will do justice to. This axe is fitted with Vik's own pickups, with wooden covers, and they sound quite natural and warm. The action was too low for me (think "strings glued to fretboard" ), and after a setup, she started singing beautifully, and has immense sustain. Note separation is, as expected on a fan fret, great and the birdseye maple board works great in terms of giving the guitar some very welcome snap to the attack. Without further ado, here are some pics: And here's a vid with her and my Blackmachine B7 in tandem, as I really felt this one complemented her just great: I hope you guys enjoy! Shawn, fretninjadave, got_tone and 9 others like this. Buy my album, will you? My store \| CDBaby FredBrum.com Happily endorsed by Jaden Rose Guitars, DiMarzio Pickups, Gruv Gear, Sik Pik Picks, PHD Picks and Spectraflex cables

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03-18-2012, 07:05 PM	#2
JP Universe Giggity Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Down Under Posts: 1,818 Thanked: 56 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Sweet axe. Specs?

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aWoodenShip Great Job, Jeremy. Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Marietta, Ga Posts: 265 Thanked: 17 / 1 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	The battery pack, is there an active preamp or some sort of eq boost on it?

03-18-2012, 07:16 PM	#8
Fred the Shred Shrederick Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 6,049 Thanked: 117 Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Nope, the battery is from the piezo (which I didn't use on the vid, as the song doesn't require it), as is the 3-way mini-toggle. And yes, it's a Huf white drop pick, which has elicited many a Mentos joke already... Specs, as found on Felix's NGD thread are: * · 24 frets(bellbronze), 25-27" * · Black limba body * · Burl maple top * · Rosewood neck(5piece) * · Bird's eye fingerboard with compound radius * · Custom pickups(vik) * · Gotoh SGl510 locking tuners (21:1 gear ratio) * · ABM 7 individual bridges with piezo(ghost preamp) * · SS fretwire * · Flame maple/ebony bindings * · Gotoh 2 way truss rod * · 1 CTS 500K pot, 1 push-pull for coil split * · 3 way blade switch * · Switchcraft long type input jack(jem style) * · Schaller straplocks * · Gotoh knobs * · Buffalo bone nut * · Satin natural finish He's fiddled with the frets and straplocks (DiMarzio Cliplock now), IIRC. Anyway, for great piccage of this guitar by the Vik-meister himself, here's the thread: NGD(!) VIK Custom FF7 JP Universe likes this. Buy my album, will you? My store \| CDBaby FredBrum.com Happily endorsed by Jaden Rose Guitars, DiMarzio Pickups, Gruv Gear, Sik Pik Picks, PHD Picks and Spectraflex cables

03-18-2012, 07:17 PM	#9
SirMyghin The Dirt Guy Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Anywhere but here. Posts: 7,160 Thanked: 41 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	The do indeed compliment eachother quite well. The Vik sounds a like it has less presence, and a roundness that really brought out the leads better than the rhythm. The BM in your hand seems a lot edgier, more suited to your style/music (my opinion of course), but stronger on the rhythm (compared to the Vik) from my perspective. SS frets >> Evo frets anyway. Nothing tops SS frets in my magical world. Guitar techs are for sissies. Learn some damn music theory, don't complain, and you'll be a better person. -Schecterwhore Show me a truly awesome guitar for under $1000 and I'll show you hateful lies.

03-18-2012, 07:20 PM	#10
Fred the Shred Shrederick Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 6,049 Thanked: 117 Feedback Score: 17 reviews	The BM is a cannon, and a very unforgiving guitar - you slack, she tells. Very dynamic, very resonant, and sharp, merciless attack in spite of the warm tone. The Vik is more forgiving in a the sense that she has more evident warmth to the attack, thus less "snap", but she won't let you slack as Vik chose to get a very dynamic and articulate pair of pickups for it. got_tone likes this. Buy my album, will you? My store \| CDBaby FredBrum.com Happily endorsed by Jaden Rose Guitars, DiMarzio Pickups, Gruv Gear, Sik Pik Picks, PHD Picks and Spectraflex cables

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purpledc Proud blacksheep Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: mchenry, IL Posts: 834 Thanked: 14 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Man, I really really liked the Carbon fiber guitar that highgain510 has but this really really has me thinking I like it better. Im just a sucker for really nice wood grain and this one has it in spades. Guitars: Carvin CT624, ESP HRF, Schecter Hellraiser Amp: EVH 5150 III 100w head & Oversized Recto Cab "Wearing affliction clothing doesnt make you a douchebag. Being a douchebag makes you a douchebag"

03-18-2012, 07:37 PM	#12
Bouillestfu SS.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Montreal Posts: 338 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Fred is so amazing that he chose to play his new Vik's with a Shark Tooth! One step away from Chuck Norium! Amazing axe, although the headstock is not my cup of tea mostly anything Vik does with his bodies has me fanboyed! Fred the Shred likes this.

03-18-2012, 08:07 PM	#13
technomancer Gearus Pimptasticus • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Out there, somewhere Posts: 23,118 Thanked: 173 Feedback Score: 34 reviews	Loved that guitar when it was first posted, still love it now Incoming It's a surprise

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DoomJazz Classic Lojack Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 526 Thanked: 9 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You do realize that you have to do a small comparison of the blackmachine vs the vik...

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03-18-2012, 11:34 PM	#16
leonardo7 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,453 Thanked: 109 Feedback Score: 20 reviews	Great video, song, playing and guitar! This thread has it all! Vik makes such incredible looking guitars.

03-19-2012, 01:44 AM	#18
noizfx Custom 8 in progress Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 324 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice video and two amazing axes! I have a different question, however, which is about the white drop pick... I have three ......... picks, one being the Jazz III type, and another original black gem, as well as a black gem prototype that never went on the website. The Jazz III one played nicely but I'm having problems with the other two thick picks, where they would make that "chink" sound whenever it hits the strings, no matter what picking angle I have or anything I do, as soon as I let the pick hit the string, it'll make that high pitched chink, even if I just slowly "place" my pick on top of the string... with hi-gain distortion of course... Do you get that with the white drop? Understanding that white drop was a limitied edition pick, but I assume it'd be the same as a drop drop? Thanks! custom fanned 8 in the works!

03-19-2012, 04:03 AM	#20
Fred the Shred Shrederick Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 6,049 Thanked: 117 Feedback Score: 17 reviews	...and the set neck, in combination with that, hence the wise choice of a bright fingerboard wood, which will lend a quick, snappier attack. Buy my album, will you? My store \| CDBaby FredBrum.com Happily endorsed by Jaden Rose Guitars, DiMarzio Pickups, Gruv Gear, Sik Pik Picks, PHD Picks and Spectraflex cables

03-19-2012, 04:38 AM	#21
just_kosteg ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 61 Thanked: 18 / 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Congrats with amazing axe! Are those ABM single string bridges comfortable? I heard differrent opinions about that

03-19-2012, 04:39 AM	#22
guy in latvia SS.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Riga, Latvia Posts: 1,048 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Fred, what are the specs on the Blackmachine?

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