[zimbloth]

Originally Posted by Plaschkes

Do you reckon the bridge could be a direct swap for an OFR with the routings?

I'm really not sure. I'm a fixed bridge kind of guy, I usually ignore trems. If a trem stays in tune and doesn't impede my picking hand, it's all well and good for me. It does look like a floyd rose more than say an ibanez trem though, It wouldn't be a surprise if an original floyd would pop in here. I can take more pics later if you wish.

[Plaschkes]

pics are allways welcome, even if they're just to drool on.

[noodles]

Originally Posted by zimbloth

It's just a licensed floyd, their own styling I'm guessing. It's pretty comfortable, stays out of the way, stays in tune well.

You sure it's not a LoPro TRS? An OFR will fit that route.

Not that it matters if you just intend to block it.

[CrashRG]

I just really wish Dean would stop slapping Dime's name on all these models.......I understand that Dime liked to fool around with design ideas and such, but I think its kind of an insult that they made it into a 7 string. Dime never played these, and even said in a interview in GW years ago that he didn't understand the 7 string craze and he himself had no need to play one......maybe he just meant the guys who got them because it suddenly became the "hot new thing".....i dunno......but i seriously doubt Dime ever said "hey guys, we have GOT to make a seven string razorback" i don't know..........the way his name gets thrown around irks me a little bit......You don't see this happen with Hendrix (ok, ok, I know there was the shortlived hendrix energy drink, and the other day i saw purple haze vodka or some shit, but come on)......you don't see fender making a 7 string reversed Hendrix strat just to sell more of them....... jeezus im grumpy today.

[Cancer]

Originally Posted by CrashRG

I just really wish Dean would stop slapping Dime's name on all these models.......I understand that Dime liked to fool around with design ideas and such, but I think its kind of an insult that they made it into a 7 string. Dime never played these, and even said in a interview in GW years ago that he didn't understand the 7 string craze and he himself had no need to play one......

I totally agree, but think of it this way. Les Paul never played a 7 string either, and like the Les Paul I just consider the Dime Razorback a name that identifies a body shape. I've said this before but, I'm sure if the Abbott family had an issue, then this would cease. They don't seem to have a problem with it, so neither do I.

Besides, Dime stamp or not, it's a badass looking guitar, and I'm really hoping that Carvin will learn from Dean and Ibanez's example.

[Plaschkes]

Who cares if he played the guitar or not? I'm buying the guitar because of her features and tone, not because of Dimbag's name.

[Holy Katana]

It looks nice. I'd get one if I had the cash for it.

[Vision]

Originally Posted by CrashRG

i don't know..........the way his name gets thrown around irks me a little bit......You don't see this happen with Hendrix

It happens to the best of them...


Makes you want to set it on fire.

[noodles]

Originally Posted by Cancer

I totally agree, but think of it this way. Les Paul never played a 7 string either, and like the Les Paul I just consider the Dime Razorback a name that identifies a body shape. I've said this before but, I'm sure if the Abbott family had an issue, then this would cease. They don't seem to have a problem with it, so neither do I.

Dime created the shape. True, it was just a couple of rough sketches on a napkin, but it is his design. In interviews I've read with Vinnie Paul on the subject, he always said how proud his brother was of his signature guitars, so I'm sure he wanted that to carry on.

[Ancestor]

Originally Posted by noodles

Dime created the shape. True, it was just a couple of rough sketches on a napkin, but it is his design. In interviews I've read with Vinnie Paul on the subject, he always said how proud his brother was of his signature guitars, so I'm sure he wanted that to carry on.

+1 It's his shape design and that design is kickass. For a signature 7 guitar this seems to be a good deal. A Loomis is in the same ballpark. I just dig the shape. It's nice and pointy.