NGD w/pic story: Silverburst COW 7! Also feat. ESP custom shop, JP7, Ibanez, ...

sakeido · 08-23-2007, 07:29 PM

So my silverburst Jackson COW 7 got in today! I was expecting it yesterday, but apparently Fedex deemed it unnecessary to ease my GAS pangs with next day shipping and they held it at their depot for an extra day just to piss me off. But I returned home from work, and lo and behold! A box has arrived while I was out! There is definitely no mistaking what the box contains.

I head downstairs to clear a landing area, but dear god this room is too messy. No real estate to open a guitar in! I clear a space on the floor by making my bed (it also helps keep it fresher, longer!)

I set the box down on a nice flat surface. If you cannot guess what my hobby is by looking at this picture, you are incredibly unobservant.

I arm myself with what I think is a suitable pointy instrument to be opening boxes with. I set into the box with reckless abandon!

I realize this is not a suitable instrument, but tough it out anyway.

I open the top on the box and see how much junk is inside. My garbage can may have the space...

...then again, maybe not. I empty it out and this time put a bag in it so I don't have to scoop crap out with my hands next time I want to empty it. I put it in an optimal position to maximize ergonomics and speed, so I can rip into the goody box inside the big box sooner.

While clearing out the packing, I see an interesting article from a small town Colorado paper. Home school music lessons? Deemed true.

Oh my God! There is some swag packed with the small box!

Lots of swag! But no Jackson stickers, or catalog. Maybe they don't have a 2007-2008 one (would not surprise me in the slightest). Oh well. The Schecter and ESP catalogs are both very nice, rich in color, and expensive feeling.

I crack open the guitars box - so close now! I was hoping for the nice subtle black Jackson shirt (a la Mark Morton) but instead get one with a porn star on it. Safe to say, I won't ever be wearing that one.

You can see the blackest black ebony board and shiny, well crafted Jackson Japan frets shining through the white packing stuff!

Its the body! Look at that burst!

And there it is. It is absolutely jawdropping. I can't get the finish to pop in pictures like it does in real life - this is way better then the Gibson SG Silverburst I owned not long ago.

It is raining outside again so I can only take some indoor pics. The flash shows off the light flake the finish has got though...

Now time for some family pictures while it is all assembled! I thought about the combined value of the guitars in this picture and almost passed out. But hey, I enjoy them. From left to right, the ESP Custom Shop SRC-7, Jackson SLSMG w/Blackout pickups, the Dean Avalanche 7 (my first nice guitar) in the back, the Silverburst COW 7, EBMM JP7 and an Ibanez S7320 that formerly had a Lundgren M7 in it and is being shipped out tonight.
That's right - there are FIVE seven strings in this picture

And a close up on my three ebony boarded guitars (almost, coincidently my three favorite sounding guitars of all the ones I own. And favorite playing, aside from the pure awesomeness of the JP7's neck)

So there it is! The Silverburst sounds amazing - just as good as the other COW 7s I have had. For some reason strings feel floppier on this guitar then they do on other guitars, but I think they aren't Elixirs and that could explain that. I will restring it soon, but I am too busy playing it for now. The 707 is a great pickup - my first choice for a single pickup 7. The 81-7 just isn't as versatile. When the Phase II Blackouts come out, in the EMG housing, I will put the Neck version in this guitar because blackouts are definitely better then EMGs. The neck is just as nice but the bridge pickup route is a little bigger then it has been on my other COWs. Small issue though - it could be because the pickup is mounted extremely far out.

But back to playing! Later fellas! +rep please if you like the pic story - I am not sure if anyone actually reads them

djpharoah · 08-23-2007, 07:32 PM

Amazing!! Silverburst FTW!

skinhead · 08-23-2007, 07:38 PM

Shit, that guitar it's gorgeous

technomancer · 08-23-2007, 07:47 PM

Mmmmmmmmmmmm Silverburst

djpharoah · 08-23-2007, 07:51 PM

Actually forget the Silverburst - that Stef Custom shop guitar is amazing!!! OMG - sell that to me!

eelblack2 · 08-23-2007, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by technomancer

Mmmmmmmmmmmm Silverburst

Bah what do you know about Silverburst?!! - Oh wait....

Thomas · 08-23-2007, 08:00 PM

Anyone else think a silverburst would look totally neat over a quilted top?

continental · 08-23-2007, 08:09 PM

looks awesome!

Michael · 08-23-2007, 08:09 PM

Very nice. Sweet collection too.

technomancer · 08-23-2007, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eelblack2

Bah what do you know about Silverburst?!! - Oh wait....

I hope to know a lot more early next week

B Lopez · 08-23-2007, 08:12 PM

Nice grab

Quote:

Originally Posted by high-eye

Anyone else think a silverburst would look totally neat over a quilted top?

I think that defeats the purpose of a quilt top though.

playstopause · 08-23-2007, 08:17 PM

Freakin' nice. Silverburst owns.

Thomas · 08-23-2007, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B Lopez

I think that defeats the purpose of a quilt top though.

It would have to be transparent, obviously.

Something like this (apologies in advance for derailing the thread slightly):

sakeido · 08-23-2007, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael

Very nice. Sweet collection too.

ahaa that is the first time it has all been assembled for a photo shoot

But both the S7320 and SRC-7 are sold and awaiting shipping

7slinger · 08-23-2007, 08:27 PM

gorgeous, I really like that finish

Apex1rg7x · 08-23-2007, 08:32 PM

Once again pimping the TMNT garbage can...LOL!! But seriously cool silverburst and nice collection there dude.

zimbloth · 08-23-2007, 08:49 PM

Eventhough I got shafted by you buying this, congrats it looks nice man

D-EJ915 · 08-23-2007, 09:01 PM

I approve of the border dude \m/

maccayoung · 08-23-2007, 10:03 PM

TMNT garbage can

Jet Plane border

but when I saw the guitar collection I almost passed out, that is freaking awesome!

sakeido · 08-23-2007, 10:12 PM

Its easy to afford this stuff when you still live at home ahahah

Quote:

Originally Posted by zimbloth

Eventhough I got shafted by you buying this, congrats it looks nice man

Just wait until you get yours man. It looks AMAZING in person

Jason · 08-23-2007, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakeido

Its easy to afford this stuff when you still live at home ahahah

Really?? would have neve guessed with that TMNT garbage can and jet plane border

sakeido · 08-23-2007, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

Really?? would have neve guessed with that TMNT garbage can and jet plane border

The garbage can is coming with me wherever I go

the border... ehhh ahahah
I just don't have any motivation to move out. I work 5 minutes from home and am home (during school) for maybe 30 minutes a day so I can deal with the border I chose when I was 9 for another eight months ahahah

Tristoner7 · 08-24-2007, 01:21 AM

Congrats dude, looks killer !

Volsung · 08-24-2007, 02:20 AM

Cool COW dude. Looks awsome.

I wish I had that axe collection of yours. A nice, diverse, collection of sevens (w/ the six).

Oh, and

to the various Robert Jordan books on the shelf.

Naren · 08-24-2007, 03:06 AM

Sweet looking guitar. And a very nice looking collection of guitars you got there. I wouldn't mind getting my hands on half of those guitars.

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08-23-2007, 07:29 PM	#1
sakeido Is a Pastafarian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Calgary AB Posts: 5,601 Thanked: 257 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	NGD w/pic story: Silverburst COW 7! Also feat. ESP custom shop, JP7, Ibanez, ... So my silverburst Jackson COW 7 got in today! I was expecting it yesterday, but apparently Fedex deemed it unnecessary to ease my GAS pangs with next day shipping and they held it at their depot for an extra day just to piss me off. But I returned home from work, and lo and behold! A box has arrived while I was out! There is definitely no mistaking what the box contains. I head downstairs to clear a landing area, but dear god this room is too messy. No real estate to open a guitar in! I clear a space on the floor by making my bed (it also helps keep it fresher, longer!) I set the box down on a nice flat surface. If you cannot guess what my hobby is by looking at this picture, you are incredibly unobservant. I arm myself with what I think is a suitable pointy instrument to be opening boxes with. I set into the box with reckless abandon! I realize this is not a suitable instrument, but tough it out anyway. I open the top on the box and see how much junk is inside. My garbage can may have the space... ...then again, maybe not. I empty it out and this time put a bag in it so I don't have to scoop crap out with my hands next time I want to empty it. I put it in an optimal position to maximize ergonomics and speed, so I can rip into the goody box inside the big box sooner. While clearing out the packing, I see an interesting article from a small town Colorado paper. Home school music lessons? Deemed true. Oh my God! There is some swag packed with the small box! Lots of swag! But no Jackson stickers, or catalog. Maybe they don't have a 2007-2008 one (would not surprise me in the slightest). Oh well. The Schecter and ESP catalogs are both very nice, rich in color, and expensive feeling. I crack open the guitars box - so close now! I was hoping for the nice subtle black Jackson shirt (a la Mark Morton) but instead get one with a porn star on it. Safe to say, I won't ever be wearing that one. You can see the blackest black ebony board and shiny, well crafted Jackson Japan frets shining through the white packing stuff! Its the body! Look at that burst! And there it is. It is absolutely jawdropping. I can't get the finish to pop in pictures like it does in real life - this is way better then the Gibson SG Silverburst I owned not long ago. It is raining outside again so I can only take some indoor pics. The flash shows off the light flake the finish has got though... Now time for some family pictures while it is all assembled! I thought about the combined value of the guitars in this picture and almost passed out. But hey, I enjoy them. From left to right, the ESP Custom Shop SRC-7, Jackson SLSMG w/Blackout pickups, the Dean Avalanche 7 (my first nice guitar) in the back, the Silverburst COW 7, EBMM JP7 and an Ibanez S7320 that formerly had a Lundgren M7 in it and is being shipped out tonight. That's right - there are FIVE seven strings in this picture And a close up on my three ebony boarded guitars (almost, coincidently my three favorite sounding guitars of all the ones I own. And favorite playing, aside from the pure awesomeness of the JP7's neck) So there it is! The Silverburst sounds amazing - just as good as the other COW 7s I have had. For some reason strings feel floppier on this guitar then they do on other guitars, but I think they aren't Elixirs and that could explain that. I will restring it soon, but I am too busy playing it for now. The 707 is a great pickup - my first choice for a single pickup 7. The 81-7 just isn't as versatile. When the Phase II Blackouts come out, in the EMG housing, I will put the Neck version in this guitar because blackouts are definitely better then EMGs. The neck is just as nice but the bridge pickup route is a little bigger then it has been on my other COWs. Small issue though - it could be because the pickup is mounted extremely far out. But back to playing! Later fellas! +rep please if you like the pic story - I am not sure if anyone actually reads them "Ah, she's built like a steakhouse but she handles like a bistro" - ZB Soundcloud - New clip April 19

08-23-2007, 07:38 PM	#3
skinhead Manager / RHLC © Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Argentina Posts: 5,675 Thanked: 55 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Shit, that guitar it's gorgeous Back to da 'hood (sevenstring.org)

08-23-2007, 07:47 PM	#4
technomancer Gearus Pimptasticus • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Out there, somewhere Posts: 23,120 Thanked: 173 Feedback Score: 34 reviews	Mmmmmmmmmmmm Silverburst Incoming It's a surprise

08-23-2007, 08:17 PM	#12
playstopause President / RHLC © Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec, CAN Posts: 15,046 Thanked: 68 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Freakin' nice. Silverburst owns. Become one of us or die, ....ers. / Rick RIP Garcia3441

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08-23-2007, 07:32 PM	#2
djpharoah Awwww Yeaaaah • Super Moderator • Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cali' Posts: 13,175 Thanked: 320 Feedback Score: 119 reviews	Amazing!! Silverburst FTW!

08-23-2007, 07:51 PM	#5
djpharoah Awwww Yeaaaah • Super Moderator • Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cali' Posts: 13,175 Thanked: 320 Feedback Score: 119 reviews	Actually forget the Silverburst - that Stef Custom shop guitar is amazing!!! OMG - sell that to me!

08-23-2007, 08:00 PM	#7
Thomas Stranger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: My secluded, little space Posts: 1,150 Thanked: 17 $Thomas is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Thomas is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Thomas is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Thomas is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Thomas is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Thomas is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Thomas is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anyone else think a silverburst would look totally neat over a quilted top?

08-23-2007, 08:09 PM	#8
continental ss.org Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: OK Posts: 69 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	looks awesome!

08-23-2007, 08:09 PM	#9
Michael No More Mr. Nice Guy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia Posts: 7,741 Thanked: 49 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Very nice. Sweet collection too.

08-23-2007, 08:27 PM	#15
7slinger wake up dead Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: work...in St. Paul Posts: 3,637 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 18 reviews	gorgeous, I really like that finish DenyThyNature

08-23-2007, 08:32 PM	#16
Apex1rg7x Agent of Chaos Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 1,461 Thanked: 15 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Once again pimping the TMNT garbage can...LOL!! But seriously cool silverburst and nice collection there dude.

08-23-2007, 08:49 PM	#17
zimbloth Nick // Axe Palace Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 16,668 Thanked: 179 Feedback Score: 47 reviews	Eventhough I got shafted by you buying this, congrats it looks nice man

08-23-2007, 09:01 PM	#18
D-EJ915 <3's Tsukasa Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 18,749 Thanked: 220 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I approve of the border dude \m/ əBCAir

08-23-2007, 10:03 PM	#19
maccayoung SS.org Regular Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 245 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	TMNT garbage can Jet Plane border but when I saw the guitar collection I almost passed out, that is freaking awesome! http://www.myspace.com/atwnz

08-24-2007, 01:21 AM	#23
Tristoner7 SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 949 Thanked: 29 Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Congrats dude, looks killer !

08-24-2007, 02:20 AM	#24
Volsung SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Mindless Void Posts: 293 Thanked: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cool COW dude. Looks awsome. I wish I had that axe collection of yours. A nice, diverse, collection of sevens (w/ the six). Oh, and to the various Robert Jordan books on the shelf.

08-24-2007, 03:06 AM	#25
Naren OldschoolGhettostyle Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tokyo Posts: 12,895 Thanked: 57 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Sweet looking guitar. And a very nice looking collection of guitars you got there. I wouldn't mind getting my hands on half of those guitars.

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