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So you specced it, he built it for you, then decided to sell your build to someone else last minute? If that's the case, this is pure trash business practices.
Late NGD: Blackmachine B2 - Koa
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sakeido
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at least the guitar got built? I had a build slot, got sick of Doug's shit ... like not ever answering emails, not telling me my top wood had been stolen, when the guitar was going to be ready or what it was ultimately going to cost. I was kind of opposite of OP. When I finally got to play a blackmachine I thought "oh... okay" and decided it wasn't worth all the drama. Sold my build slot to somebody else and who the hell knows what ended up happening to it after that
I regret not toughing it out so I could sell it for 5x as much when they became prog metal's biggest investment bubble
but wow, I forgot how gorgeous they could be. before Doug lost the plot he made some outrageously nice guitars.
Yeah, considering it did get built in the end is still a leg up considering how many other luthiers would just take the money and run. Sorry to hear about your experience, I can understand how the process can definitely leave a sour taste in one's mouth. I had an experience like that with Sherman back in the day and ended up pulling out of a build due to his odd business practices and communication skills. Still haven't had a chance to play one of his instruments, wish I could have gotten Chris Letchford's 8 when it was up for sale.
That's one thing I think a lot of the "hypemachine" Blackmachine enthusiasts don't understand. The whole "Pick of Destiny" component of the hype is just ridiculous. Like with every guitar, there are some people who will like it and others who won't. He has really good builds and some that don't live up to the same standard as well. The Snakewood/Ambonya Burl B2 is one of them according to a few of the previous owners of it. That's one that is the equivalent of the neighborhood bicycle.
That being said, I'm glad I got ahold of this one and was lucky to have it fit my style as well as it does.
goldenstringer
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That is a nice looking guitar and finish. Thanks for sharing the pics.
sakeido
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That's actually the best part of the whole story... I sold my blackmachine slot, took the money and put a deposit in on a Sherman! He almost finished the guitar - sent me a picture of with the finish on it and everything... but he never actually finished the guitar or refunded my money. Fuck that guy. The whole process sucked so bad, from the start with Doug to the end with Mike, I've never attempted to get a custom guitar since.
HAH! What a coincidence. Sorry to hear about Sherman as well. I can understand you not wanting to deal with customs after that experience. It’s really too bad about Sherman, I heard nothing but great things about his guitars. It might be worth giving it another go for a Carillion, my experience with Chris has been easily the best I’ve ever had with a builder.
mattier303
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where Is iron wood i the neck?
I’m a wood worker and I was lookin at some iron wood the other day. It’s the heaviest, most dense wood ever.
in the the Baltic its used to replace truck beds.
iAl’s one of the few woods that sink in water.
stunning guitar ! That Koa top is ridiculous.
when you said 7k more than what you paid..li sharded
I’m a wood worker and I was lookin at some iron wood the other day. It’s the heaviest, most dense wood ever.
in the the Baltic its used to replace truck beds.
iAl’s one of the few woods that sink in water.
stunning guitar ! That Koa top is ridiculous.
when you said 7k more than what you paid..li sharded
mattier303
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Not sure I could ever vibe with the Parker fly-esque shaped headstock though.
if this costs 15k I’m saying that’s 2x to much,..
if this costs 15k I’m saying that’s 2x to much,..
