Abasi Concepts/Larada Megathread

[r3tr0sp3ct1v3]

Buyer beware: https://reverb.com/item/36501637-abasi-larada-8-legion-2020-charcoal-burl

This guy has reposted this guitar 2 times each time with a lower price but has changed it to "As-is" Only has one picture and a copy paste description.

 

[r3tr0sp3ct1v3]

I'm considering getting an EBMM JP.

Oh nice! Good choice! I miss my JP15. It was a very good player

 

[jephjacques]

Everyone just ignore chevygizmo, they have no idea what they're talking about

 

[r3tr0sp3ct1v3]

Everyone just ignore chevygizmo, they have no idea what they're talking about

Turns out he is Tosin.

 

[jephjacques]

an anti-sockpuppet. extremely galaxy brain play

 

[Benadon]

Man people sure are critical here.
My charcoal burl awaits me at home.

 

[Gearzilla]

I received my legion 8 string in aquaburst a couple of days ago.

The guitar was issue free, and came set up with great action.

One of the lucky ones I guess.

Just wanted to let people know that not every build has issues.

Great guitar!

 

[r3tr0sp3ct1v3]

Awesome to hear about the good builds! Some weren't so lucky. We aren't critical. Just conscious consumers.

 

[Benadon]

Awesome to hear about the good builds! Some weren't so lucky. We aren't critical. Just conscious consumers.

Oh yeah for sure. It just that shit happens, even a friends mayones custom shop came with many issues such as bad electronics. (4k$)

 

[Lastronaut]

My blue sage 7 came in. Mirrors some of the issues some have spoke about..

Can someone who has one snap a few pictures of the nutt for me please. Particularly on the sides where it meets the headstock/neck.

Not sure if they all look the way mine does....but it dont look right lol.

I'd like to make sure they dont all look the same way before I go sending ivan an email.

Thanks in advance.

 

[jyym]

Could someone proved some neck width or string spacing measurements?

 

[BodyNoOrgans]

My blue sage 7 came in. Mirrors some of the issues some have spoke about..

Can someone who has one snap a few pictures of the nutt for me please. Particularly on the sides where it meets the headstock/neck.

Not sure if they all look the way mine does....but it dont look right lol.

I'd like to make sure they dont all look the same way before I go sending ivan an email.

Thanks in advance.

 

[BodyNoOrgans]

Just got my Larada 8 in today. Overall, it plays very well; great setup and comfortable to hold. I do notice a few blemishes -- the most blaring of which is tool marking near the nut on the treble side of the neck. It doesn't affect the playability or anything, but it is kind of annoying, especially considering my Ormsby Goliath 8 was pretty much in perfect condition and was a few hundred dollars less.

I'll probably keep it since it sounds so great and plays smoothly, but I definitely see how some could justify returning theirs.

 

[r3tr0sp3ct1v3]

Just got my Larada 8 in today. Overall, it plays very well; great setup and comfortable to hold. I do notice a few blemishes -- the most blaring of which is tool marking near the nut on the treble side of the neck. It doesn't affect the playability or anything, but it is kind of annoying, especially considering my Ormsby Goliath 8 was pretty much in perfect condition and was a few hundred dollars less.

I'll probably keep it since it sounds so great and plays smoothly, but I definitely see how some could justify returning theirs.

Should still email abasi concepts and let them know the issue. Reporting issues to them directly is the only way these will improve for the next run

 

[BodyNoOrgans]

Should still email abasi concepts and let them know the issue. Reporting issues to them directly is the only way these will improve for the next run

Yep, already emailed them! Still happy to support the company -- hopefully they get some QC issues solved for the next run.

 

[Lastronaut]

Thank you so much.

 

[sym30l1c]

Not sure if already posted. This one has some minor issues with fretwork and finish near the nut.

 

[bassisace]

Man people sure are critical here.
My charcoal burl awaits me at home.

Oh yeah for sure. It just that shit happens, even a friends mayones custom shop came with many issues such as bad electronics. (4k$)

I hear you, but I think the main point here is the proportion of builds with QC problems from Abasi seems high compared to other brands.

Hell, even their website’s features some Legion pics with some finish issues.

 

[AltecGreen]

The brand seems cursed. It almost doesn't matter who builds them.

 

[r3tr0sp3ct1v3]

Another scalper has appeared. 2600 with 100 shipping for Oceanburst 8. sUcH a GrEaT dEaL