That Sitar is rad! The only reason I can't have a 12 is the tuning I use doesn't work over 12 strings. You can really only use 5ths on a 8 or a 10 and I prefer a 10 because of the crossed config which an 8 doesn't have (and would be overkill anyway).
I know not many will agree, but one one hand I think it's subjective. Some folk need the bells and whistles. I'm content tho. I feel a little like a Seasick Steve of touchstyle guitars playing it, but it plays and sounds great which is what I bought it for. I gave up playing ultra expensive axes...
You would be talking about my instrument, Dan. The 'functionality' is fine considering I play it in a band with no problems and I get more positive comments that not. I know it doesn't have three different kinds of interwoven wood or a speedometre or a pancake maker, but it's a lot more...
This is subjective. Luckily I am my own bass player and tune the lowest string on my 10 to a low low B. But I don't play metal or chug so it's purely there so In case I ever need.
I would like to try a Kelstone one day. And Trey is a huge advocate of this style of playing now. I had online lessons with him a while back and it sure does open up the range. Too much for me though. I still like playing guitar style.
I was about to say it's pretty obvious that those are adjustable saddles. Siggy is a talented luthier and I doubt he would make a mistake like that. Having said that it wouldn't be a fun job. I would probably buy one if it were a 10 string. 12 is just too much for me.
Yup, just the photos. That first photo was the finished photo I recieved from Kev right before he sent me the pic of the box at the airport. It's not a great photo though and it's fun because barely anyone has ever seen one over here and it plays great. Leftyjoe - Always a pleasure seeing...
I saw Lefty Joe's Krappy and thought to myself - 'Better add mine to the mix'. They are very well made and are not made from junk. They are the chosen guitar of outlaws and pirates worldwide!!! Yeearrrgh!!!!!! Keep the pictures coming as I am very much enjoying all these ERG...
Thought it was about time I joined up. I've been into extended range guitars for years starting with a Ibanez 7 ending up with a 10 string custom touch beastie (ex piano player so I kept tapping tapping tapping and figured 'to hell with it'). Looking forward to jammin' with ya'll.