Very late NSD (new Stinnett day). Review and Pics inside

motomoto · 05-20-2012, 06:53 AM

So I had this one for quite some time now, and I guess it’s time to write a review as I know many people are pretty interested in Wills work.

1) Specs
Stinnett M6 body shape with C headstock
25.5” scale
Mahogany body with highly figured quilted maple top and matching headstock
Maple/Walnut 5 piece set neck
Ebony fretboard with custom red epoxy EKG inlay
EMG 89 bridge/SA neck with double battery mode
Tonepros TOM bridge with strings through body
Nitro finish
Oiled neck

2) Quality
This is a high quality instrument. The detail Will puts in his work is remarkable.
First of he provides whatever you expect from a custom guitar. High quality woods. High quality hardware (ex. hipshot locking tuners as a standard).
The fretwork is flawless. Even my custom 24 doesn’t have such smooth fret edges.
The colour is just magnificent. Gives a very 3D effect on the maple… and the nitro finish is superb.
And there are a few small details that positively surprised me, like the flame maple engraved trussrod cover which is also magnetic btw. No screws here folks.
Oh, and the very sturdy hard sell case.

3) Playability
I have to admit I was a bit sceptical on this part. I didn’t know what to expect.
But when this thing arrived I was stunned. THE feel for me.
A neck not too chunky but not too thin either. A bit on the wide side fretboard and a flattened D shape on the back.
TBH it feels almost like my Dellinger but slightly flatter on the back and a tad wider on the board. VERY comfortable and easy to play.
Someone pointed out in my other thread that the neck-body angle was too much.
Well it looks like that but again it feels just right. The forearm contour combined with the risen TOM bridge brings my right arm to a very comfortable position.

4) Overall
I am very satisfied with my purchase. First off the price is just too low for such craftsmanship.
And I am very pleased for my aesthetic choices too. Flame maple neck binding.
Very discreet red epoxy inlay (it’s almost like a blank fretboard. The inlay only shows on certain angles).
Only drawback was the built time, but then again I hit rush hour hahahaha. Now the built times on Wills timetable look way more appealing.

But WALET Y U NO MONEYS?

On to the shitty pics pron

Bad lighting didn't help

first the tank box and packing

WOOT

motomoto · 05-20-2012, 06:58 AM

And here are the pro-ones from the website

BucketheadRules · 05-20-2012, 06:58 AM

JESUS!

Mwoit · 05-20-2012, 07:12 AM

Looks stunning! Put up a video of it in action too!

MAJ Meadows SF · 05-20-2012, 07:16 AM

Beautiful guitar! I've been very interested in one like the claro walnut top guitar he built. Great to hear the quality and playability is up there. They all look awesome too.

Congrats on the beautiful axe!

Tristoner7 · 05-20-2012, 11:44 AM

Thats amazing, congrats !

MikeH · 05-20-2012, 11:53 AM

I've always wanted one of these. I might just suck it up and save up for one.

motomoto · 05-20-2012, 12:07 PM

Thanks guys

MikeH do it man.The thing worth every $

+for a custom axe the prices are very attractive

Solodini · 05-20-2012, 12:17 PM

So when do I get to come steal- I mean... play... it...

HNGD, sir.

ForThisGift · 05-20-2012, 01:18 PM

It looks awesome and I am sure it plays amazing. I stumbled upon Stinnett awhile back and put some very serious thought into a custom. I love his designs and available options. Congrats, it looks great.

Watty · 05-20-2012, 05:57 PM

That body shape is just...mhhhh. HNGD!

Stealthdjentstic · 05-20-2012, 06:39 PM

Those inlays look awesome

shadowlife · 05-20-2012, 07:19 PM

Very cool looking guitar- congrats!

infernalservice · 05-20-2012, 11:59 PM

Been following his work for years. This totally makes me want to pull the trigger on one in the worst way.

ittoa666 · 05-21-2012, 12:01 AM

Very cool and unique. Do want.

JP Universe · 05-21-2012, 02:37 AM

Opens up thread.. 'whoa' love the inlays and that top!!!

motomoto · 05-21-2012, 07:53 AM

Thanks for the kind words guys

I hope i get some outdoor pics soon and capture the figure on that top

Mwoit · 05-21-2012, 08:36 AM

You better dude, Edinburgh is sunny as hell for once.

motomoto · 05-21-2012, 06:56 PM

Hell yeah.After a full week of raining coconuts its suddenly sunny.

BBQ weather for the WIN

Lasik124 · 05-22-2012, 01:56 AM

Looks cool, congrats!

Rokkaholic · 05-22-2012, 08:45 PM

What was the wait time on one of these? I really like that shape for some reason. Also how is the 24th fret access? I was looking for a luthier to do my dream 7 stringer.

Nagash · 05-22-2012, 09:03 PM

love the finish and the inlay

unclejemima218 · 05-22-2012, 09:19 PM

damn dude looks killer! normally bigger inlays look off to me, but I like this one a lot, it doesn't look gaudy at all. grats!

clopstyle · 05-22-2012, 10:17 PM

awesome finish!

motomoto · 05-23-2012, 05:53 AM

Thank you all

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05-20-2012, 06:53 AM	#1
motomoto SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 207 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very late NSD (new Stinnett day). Review and Pics inside So I had this one for quite some time now, and I guess it’s time to write a review as I know many people are pretty interested in Wills work. 1) Specs Stinnett M6 body shape with C headstock 25.5” scale Mahogany body with highly figured quilted maple top and matching headstock Maple/Walnut 5 piece set neck Ebony fretboard with custom red epoxy EKG inlay EMG 89 bridge/SA neck with double battery mode Tonepros TOM bridge with strings through body Nitro finish Oiled neck 2) Quality This is a high quality instrument. The detail Will puts in his work is remarkable. First of he provides whatever you expect from a custom guitar. High quality woods. High quality hardware (ex. hipshot locking tuners as a standard). The fretwork is flawless. Even my custom 24 doesn’t have such smooth fret edges. The colour is just magnificent. Gives a very 3D effect on the maple… and the nitro finish is superb. And there are a few small details that positively surprised me, like the flame maple engraved trussrod cover which is also magnetic btw. No screws here folks. Oh, and the very sturdy hard sell case. 3) Playability I have to admit I was a bit sceptical on this part. I didn’t know what to expect. But when this thing arrived I was stunned. THE feel for me. A neck not too chunky but not too thin either. A bit on the wide side fretboard and a flattened D shape on the back. TBH it feels almost like my Dellinger but slightly flatter on the back and a tad wider on the board. VERY comfortable and easy to play. Someone pointed out in my other thread that the neck-body angle was too much. Well it looks like that but again it feels just right. The forearm contour combined with the risen TOM bridge brings my right arm to a very comfortable position. 4) Overall I am very satisfied with my purchase. First off the price is just too low for such craftsmanship. And I am very pleased for my aesthetic choices too. Flame maple neck binding. Very discreet red epoxy inlay (it’s almost like a blank fretboard. The inlay only shows on certain angles). Only drawback was the built time, but then again I hit rush hour hahahaha. Now the built times on Wills timetable look way more appealing. But WALET Y U NO MONEYS? On to the shitty pics pron Bad lighting didn't help first the tank box and packing WOOT clopstyle, Adversor, JP Universe and 2 others like this.

05-20-2012, 06:58 AM	#2
motomoto SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 207 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	And here are the pro-ones from the website Tristoner7, phrygian12, clopstyle and 4 others like this.

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05-20-2012, 07:12 AM	#4
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05-20-2012, 07:16 AM	#5
MAJ Meadows SF on a tone quest Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 299 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Beautiful guitar! I've been very interested in one like the claro walnut top guitar he built. Great to hear the quality and playability is up there. They all look awesome too. Congrats on the beautiful axe! motomoto likes this.

05-20-2012, 11:44 AM	#6
Tristoner7 SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 949 Thanked: 29 Feedback Score: 18 reviews	Thats amazing, congrats ! motomoto likes this.

05-20-2012, 11:53 AM	#7
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05-20-2012, 12:07 PM	#8
motomoto SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 207 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks guys MikeH do it man.The thing worth every $ +for a custom axe the prices are very attractive

05-20-2012, 12:17 PM	#9
Solodini Thread Killer. Join Date: May 2011 Location: East Lothian, Scotland. Posts: 2,161 Thanked: 21 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So when do I get to come steal- I mean... play... it... HNGD, sir. motomoto likes this. Check out my book: "Playing Guitar Musically: A Guide to Creativity on Guitar & Bass" FREE Sample Chapters Here Buy the full book here. PM me if you want to discuss it or just fancy a chat. I also give lessons over Skype, Bandhappy and within the Lothians.

05-20-2012, 01:18 PM	#10
ForThisGift SS.org Regular Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 323 Thanked: 3 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	It looks awesome and I am sure it plays amazing. I stumbled upon Stinnett awhile back and put some very serious thought into a custom. I love his designs and available options. Congrats, it looks great. motomoto likes this.

05-20-2012, 05:57 PM	#11
Watty Naturally Cynical Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 2,043 Thanked: 10 Feedback Score: 23 reviews	That body shape is just...mhhhh. HNGD! motomoto likes this. I am offensive and I find this Christian. Black Water Custom 6 String "Storm" Black Water Custom 6 String (Building) Ibanez RGA121NTF Nice-Racks Custom 2-Space Case Fractal Audio Axe FX 2 Mackie HR624's Don't like what I post? Tell me why and defend your position like a man.

05-20-2012, 06:39 PM	#12
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05-20-2012, 11:59 PM	#14
infernalservice SS.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Royal Oak, MI Posts: 961 Thanked: 42 Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Been following his work for years. This totally makes me want to pull the trigger on one in the worst way. motomoto likes this.

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05-21-2012, 02:37 AM	#16
JP Universe Giggity Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Down Under Posts: 1,815 Thanked: 56 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Opens up thread.. 'whoa' love the inlays and that top!!! motomoto likes this.

05-21-2012, 07:53 AM	#17
motomoto SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 207 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the kind words guys I hope i get some outdoor pics soon and capture the figure on that top

05-21-2012, 08:36 AM	#18
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motomoto SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 207 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hell yeah.After a full week of raining coconuts its suddenly sunny. BBQ weather for the WIN

05-22-2012, 01:56 AM	#20
Lasik124 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 841 Thanked: 12 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Looks cool, congrats! motomoto likes this.

05-22-2012, 08:45 PM	#21
Rokkaholic ss.org Regular Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 130 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What was the wait time on one of these? I really like that shape for some reason. Also how is the 24th fret access? I was looking for a luthier to do my dream 7 stringer. motomoto likes this. My Purple RG Build (FINISHED!) NGD: Custom Purple RG Build

05-22-2012, 09:03 PM	#22
Nagash Is a bad man Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Strasbourg, France Posts: 831 Thanked: 11 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	love the finish and the inlay motomoto likes this.

05-22-2012, 09:19 PM	#23
unclejemima218 190 Proof Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA Posts: 560 Thanked: 7 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	damn dude looks killer! normally bigger inlays look off to me, but I like this one a lot, it doesn't look gaudy at all. grats! motomoto likes this. Man is like a piece of cheese. -Lloyd Bridges

05-22-2012, 10:17 PM	#24
clopstyle ss.org Regular Join Date: May 2009 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 87 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	awesome finish! motomoto likes this. Samsara SAMSARA

05-23-2012, 05:53 AM	#25
motomoto SS.org Regular Join Date: May 2009 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 207 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thank you all

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