Aristides 080 Build Thread

[Bearitone]

I have been considering asking to get a marble finish done with this color.

How do we all feel about that? lol




I made a quick example- the color would be a bit different/ brighter.

I think it may possibly look pretty tastey, almost like a champagne feel to it.

I say go for it

 

[Nlelith]

I like how that marble looks.

 

[Jackelpkw]

Man I love that marble you photoshop ed , just do it !

 

[RUSH_Of_Excitement]

I'm not so hot in the marble finish, I think it kind of goes against the vibe you're trying to create, but that's just me, either way it'll be sick af

 

[Humbuck]

I like the color but not the marble fwiw...

 

[asher]

I think the marble looks waaaay more interesting

 

[HexaneLake]

Well,

Talked to Pascal about the marbleization lol. He thought it was a great idea and made up some samples. And man, I am liking it. I will agree that it is going slightly against my original theme, but at the same time I am liking the feel of this new direction. Kind of went from a weapon of mass destruction to something very elegant, still with a bit of earthiness.

In these photos, the samples are gloss. The whole guitar will still be a matte finish.

In a way, I think it looks more like sand, which was what I was subtlely going for.

Lol,

I am getting more and more restless... Can't wait to get my hands on this thing.

 

[chaneisa]

I think that marble looks sick, and it will look even sicker in matte. If you're going for the desert style thing, that'll definitely be pulling it off.

 

[Thyrif]

Man, those guys are Aristides are killing it! Went to their shop once, it was a lot of fun and the guys take great pride in their work. Still waiting to pull the trigger for one of my own.. Can't wait to see what yours looks like!

 

[Slunk Dragon]

This thread gets all of my jelly.

 

[vansinn]

Looks to be a very neat guitar. My hunch is that the color scheme will work well.
The hardware in post #27 is on an ever so gentle creamy marble background; go for it, you won't regret - just make sure the marble effect isn't overcooked.

 

[Ram150023]

Very $iC looking 8. The paint is something ive never seen... cant wait to see the finished product!

 

[narad]

Looks very classy in the gloss marble!

 

[GuitarFactoryDylan]

I'm warming up to these guitars, Mark Holcomb's 8-string is the only one I've held/seen in the flesh and that was pretty awesome. Wish I could spend a decent hour or so playing one though.

 

[Dust_to_Dust]

Can't wait to see more of this!

 

[dhgrind]

great finish! i just dont care for how the palm mutes on these guitars sound really metallic to my ears.

 

[HexaneLake]

Little update:

Fret work is finished as well as luminlays installed! I think for the most part Aristides is finished with their NAMM lineup, so work will return to the custom orders.

 

[jephjacques]

The only thing I'm not crazy about on these are the scoops in the top. I wonder if they serve a structural purpose or if it's just an aesthetic thing. Regardless, super psyched to see the finished product!

 

[pott]

They really do add to the body shape I feel. It prevents it from being 'just' a superstrat/double cut hybrid. In fact I personally would love it even more if they'd one the fully routed scoop as on the 010!

OP, how often do you get updates? I've only gotten two from Pascal so far and I've ordered back in October. Pascal is great with emails mind, I've just not been very pushy since I'm content to just be patient!

 

[oremus91]

They really do add to the body shape I feel. It prevents it from being 'just' a superstrat/double cut hybrid. In fact I personally would love it even more if they'd one the fully routed scoop as on the 010!

OP, how often do you get updates? I've only gotten two from Pascal so far and I've ordered back in October. Pascal is great with emails mind, I've just not been very pushy since I'm content to just be patient!

How long is their average build time? I've been considering it since you mentioned you purchase. Anyone pushing boundaries is worth my time researching.