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  1. raytsh

    Boden Original 8 (MII, 2018) vs Original NX 8 (2023)

    Currently, I gravitate towards the pre-NX guitar. A big factor is the potential saving of about 800 EUR. I also always liked the look of the roasted maple board and neck. The solid maple cap instead of a veneer is also welcome and, presumably, it looks better (I don't think the old ones had a...
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    Boden Original 8 (MII, 2018) vs Original NX 8 (2023)

    Back in 2016-2018 I had a few Boden Original (MII) 6 string guitars. I really liked them! Currently I'm looking for an 8 string Boden Original. Locally, I have an offer for a used MII 2018 Original natural for about 2k EUR. I was wondering how much "better" or different the current production...
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    Double NGD: ESP E-II Eclipse

    Oh, really? I have not yet changed strings on the RDB, only on the VB since I switched tuning there. But the tuners on the RDB have marks from the previous owner tightening them manually. There was even a matching 5 cent (Euro) coin in the case for this very job I assume.
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    Double NGD: ESP E-II Eclipse

    Right, I don't like it either. I will swap the tuners for some with the locking wheel on the back.
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    Double NGD: ESP E-II Eclipse

    On the back, just like normal non-locking tuners. But on the front, they have a slit for tightening. You can see it on the photos of the front of the headstock of the RDB.
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    Double NGD: ESP E-II Eclipse

    I wanted to have an Eclipse for many years but I could not decide. So I bought two (used). E-II RDB 2012 - Compared to the current model it has the old style logo and no diamond on the headstock, locking tuners without the thumb wheel on the back, plastic covered EMGs, rosewood fretboard, no...
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    FS Skervesen Shoggie DC 6 - walnut, swamp ash, wenge, birdsey maple, BKP pickups

    Sold.
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    FS Skervesen Shoggie DC 6 - walnut, swamp ash, wenge, birdsey maple, BKP pickups

    Price reduction: 1850 EUR + shipping.
  9. raytsh

    FS Skervesen Shoggie DC 6 - walnut, swamp ash, wenge, birdsey maple, BKP pickups

    Price reduction: 1950 EUR + shipping.
  10. raytsh

    FS Skervesen Shoggie DC 6 - walnut, swamp ash, wenge, birdsey maple, BKP pickups

    Price reduction: 2050 EUR + shipping.
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    FS Skervesen Shoggie DC 6 - walnut, swamp ash, wenge, birdsey maple, BKP pickups

    Price reduction: 2150 EUR + shipping.
  12. raytsh

    FS Skervesen Shoggie DC 6 - walnut, swamp ash, wenge, birdsey maple, BKP pickups

    Brief & Accurate Description of gear/guitar: I'm selling my second (and last) Shoggie DC 6 from 2018. The guitar has rarely been played, mostly was stored in the case and looks like new, no dings, scratches or other damages. It is tuned to D-standard and has Daddario NYXL 10-52 strings on right...
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    FS Skervesen Shoggie DC 6 - walnut, mahogany, birdsey maple, BKP pickups

    Sold.
  14. raytsh

    FS Skervesen Shoggie DC 6 - walnut, mahogany, birdsey maple, BKP pickups

    Price drop to 2250 EUR.
  15. raytsh

    NGD: Gibson Les Paul '58 VOS Iced Tea

    I first will try to get used to it for a while, maybe a year or so, and adapt my playing style. If it really does not work for me, refretting is a valid option in my opinion. Though, if the guitar gets much playing time it will have to be refretted anyway at some point. I might as well get as...
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    NGD: Gibson Les Paul '58 VOS Iced Tea

    It is harder to play for me. My other guitars (there are two) all have modern, stainless steel XL jumbo frets that are polished to the max. For me it is really hard to bend or to do proper vibrato without losing sustain on this R8, my fingers have permanent contact to the fingerboard. But, I see...
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    NGD: Gibson Les Paul '58 VOS Iced Tea

    Quite narrow but comparably high for their width. Definitely different than "modern" guitars with jumbo frets. The R7 I once had had lower and slightly wider frets. The frets are still more like a box shape if you imagine the cross section than a half circle. I can understand why some people...
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    NGD: Gibson Les Paul '58 VOS Iced Tea

    Yeah, right? I always preferred plain tops. These crazy detailed flames/quilts I see on many guitars like Gibson and PRS for instance, are visually too busy for me.
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    PSA: Schaller S-Locks' felt washer might eat into your (Gibson) nitro lacquer

    Just a quick update. I think it might "just" be a mechanical issue. The lacquer is so soft that the felt washer leaves a mechanical impression. I checked today and the impression of the felt washer is a bit smoother, but it is still visible. Maybe in a few days, it will be gone. Anyhow, I'm...
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    NGD: Gibson Les Paul '58 VOS Iced Tea

    I'd like to share my new 2020 R8 Iced Tea Les Paul. More photos in the album: https://www.flickr.com/photos/raytsh/albums/72157719598439787


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