Abasi Concepts/Larada Megathread

[ElysianGuitars]

It seems like such an odd choice to relic a modern/ergonomic guitar. For me, relic only works when it give the vibe of an actual vintage instrument.

These color combos are nice, but with the relic it just looks like they suffered an accident or had a negligent owner.

Can't have a B-stock with a relic

 

[SCJR]

Hard to tell because who knows how long ago he actually started the process with EBMM but I wonder if that venture was a hedge against the Abasi line when he saw the writing on the wall? Just a thought.

 

[jephjacques]

Nah, it's just money. Who knows what the deal is but I'm sure he's getting good compensation from EBMM.

 

[sleep51]

Hard to tell because who knows how long ago he actually started the process with EBMM but I wonder if that venture was a hedge against the Abasi line when he saw the writing on the wall? Just a thought.

what the fan boys want is 8 string laradas and those still sell out pretty much instantly when they drop. Have they even done any since January? I don’t really get the writing on the wall comment, seems ott. If they’re still selling out space ts and 6 string Laradas at 3.5k+ I think its a sign that they’re still doing okay with sales.

 

[sleep51]

apologies, I meant to edit my last post because I saw the latest master 8 drop but accidentally double posted. I think considering the current economy they still seem to be shifting them fairly well.

 

[SCJR]

apologies, I meant to edit my last post because I saw the latest master 8 drop but accidentally double posted. I think considering the current economy they still seem to be shifting them fairly well.

By writing on the wall I meant what I've seen around here, that several people have had QC issues and that the hype has slowed down significantly when these do drop. Not long ago people were losing guitars in their cart to people just a second or two faster to buy them and now several models sit beyond that.

 

[TheHardwareChap]

Emi 7 drop seems to be coming up soon

 

[r3tr0sp3ct1v3]

Emi 7 drop seems to be coming up soon

Emi 7 drop seems to be coming up soon

I'm sure the 12 people who buy their guitars will care a lot.

 

[baptizedinblood]

Emi looks good. Might gun for the "DAT PVRP" finish.

 

[Hollowway]

Anyone got any background on why it's called Emi? (Or Larada, for that matter.)

And, those things sold out quickly. I have zero desire to get a Larada or Emi, UNLESS, the Tosin-likes-8s crosses over with the Tosin-makes-emis-with-trems and makes a Floyd 8 Emi. Then I'd have to seriously consider it.

 

[Mboogie7]

The Emi almost reminds me of a Vola.

 

[Cockandballs]

Ok. Who’s the crackhead trying to sell the Emi for $10k?

 

[Alberto7]

Ok. Who’s the crackhead trying to sell the Emi for $10k?

Jesús fucking Cristo, just saw that on Reverb. It's nuts!

 

[The Blue Ghost]

Well he said he's accepting offers so he might very well go for 9.9k or even 9.5k if you're lucky

 

[Inanimate100]

I honestly do find this unacceptable. Money grabbing at its finest.

 

[CanserDYI]

Ngl, the Emi does look sick in my opinion. Make it 1299 like it ought to be and I'll be interested in the shape a little more.

 

[somethingsomething]

Haha, wow. I love when people post a guitar for fucking $10k on Reverb and include ONE photo of said guitar. Or, as in some cases, a blurry, pixelated shot that doesn't even show the whole guitar.

On a related note, the Emi and the Kaizen look pretty similar to me, just with a reversed lower bout.

 

[Cockandballs]

The Kaizen is at least made by a real builder. Everyone in this group seems to have dumped these guitars, endless QC issues, and an abundant for sale for other models. They’ve become the Ed Hardy of guitars. But the Kaizen is pretty cool in terms of design - lots of detail and thought in there. Emi looks like a poor man’s Sterling - don’t get it.

 

[Alberto7]

Ngl, the Emi does look sick in my opinion. Make it 1299 like it ought to be and I'll be interested in the shape a little more.

It's funny, cause I don't like the Emi, but you mention $1299 and suddenly I genuinely like it enough to think to myself "yeah I'd consider this".

 

[Lordcephid]

Don't see it on reverb anymore, did someone actually buy it?