Abasi Concepts/Larada Megathread

[AmoryDrive]

Store is live!

https://abasiconcepts.com/collections/j-larada

 

[Jack McGoldrick]

Aye lemme get one with Apple Pay there

 

[StevenC]

Ugh, no charging port on the Js either.

EDIT: And no international shipping

 

[Jack McGoldrick]

The pillows in the pictures are nice

 

[xzacx]

Am I missing the specs on these somewhere? I'd be interested in a 7 in a non-excessive scale length, but don't see what they are. Bolt-ons aren't really my thing though, so I'd probably rather wait for a USA regardless. Despite all the drama this model has gone through, and not being able to listen to more than 15 seconds of AAL (just not my taste), and having Fishmans, I've thought the design was so cool since the Ibanez version and I still want one.

 

[StevenC]

Am I missing the specs on these somewhere? I'd be interested in a 7 in a non-excessive scale length, but don't see what they are. Bolt-ons aren't really my thing though, so I'd probably rather wait for a USA regardless. Despite all the drama this model has gone through, and not being able to listen to more than 15 seconds of AAL (just not my taste), and having Fishmans, I've thought the design was so cool since the Ibanez version and I still want one.

https://www.digimart.net/cat01/shop28/DS05737266/

25.5-27.21" apparently

 

[xzacx]

https://www.digimart.net/cat01/shop28/DS05737266/

25.5-27.21" apparently

Appreciate it! I kind of expected it to be too long, so at least I know now.

 

[c7spheres]

Oh and if anyone wanted a good heel detail shot, here's the neck joint for the bolt on LaradasView attachment 76760

What is this a chip or splnter or just the picture playing tricks? Looks like it could easliy be sanded smooth.

 

[HungryGuitarStudent]

I guess sage sells quickly... gonna have to wait for the US models.

@c7spheres is that a J-Larada ?

 

[StevenC]

What is this a chip or splnter or just the picture playing tricks? Looks like it could easliy be sanded smooth.
View attachment 76976

It's wenge, could be a chip because of the nature of wenge, ot it could just look like that.

I guess sage sells quickly... gonna have to wait for the US models.

@c7spheres is that a J-Larada ?

No, WMI.

 

[c7spheres]

I guess sage sells quickly... gonna have to wait for the US models.

@c7spheres is that a J-Larada ?

I don't know. I think so. It's not my guitar.

 

[AmoryDrive]

What is this a chip or splnter or just the picture playing tricks? Looks like it could easliy be sanded smooth.
View attachment 76976

That's just end grain

 

[HungryGuitarStudent]

Finally I might buy a J-Larada based on the neck profile (C-shape for US Larada).

 

[bassisace]

Tried to order, website finds no shipping option in Toronto (Canada). Ah well, I guess I'm richer.

 

[StevenC]

Anybody see the price on the J8s before they sold out? 7s are $2799 but no number on the 8s.

 

[AmoryDrive]

Anybody see the price on the J8s before they sold out? 7s are $2799 but no number on the 8s.

Should be 2799 as well, that's what my Chartreuse was (no case)

 

[StevenC]

Should be 2799 as well, that's what my Chartreuse was (no case)

Cool, thanks. Apparently no more 8s until the USAs in March, so that's what I'll be going for hopefully.

 

[HungryGuitarStudent]

Order done. Website problem sorted out quickly. Great customer support. The wait begins

 

[animalsasleader]

Vintage Yellow and somehow incorporate some Tortieshell. But make it a pearl Vintage Yellow...

I think you're the only person out there thinking as forward shape and construction wise and willing to do a vintage throwback look. Or at least the only one who's acted on it with the Tele thing.

I feel you on that tradition meets forward thinking design thing. The juxtaposition can be really impactful. Older more traditional design elements have endured for a reason and can definitely help to ground more bold ideas.

 

[animalsasleader]

Does Tosin know the J Laradas are still going for $4000+? lol

And despite the snark earlier, I have actually played J Laradas and personally did not like the neck joint and preferred the old set neck joint, to be "frank"
Maybe the WMI ones will feel better to me.

J Laradas are much cheaper in the US. Also, I tried the ones in Japan wasn’t stoked on the set ups. I think your experience may have to do with string height and relief in the neck. It’s crazy how impactful a good set can be for a guitar. If you’ve ever been to NAMM you’ll know what I mean.