Aristides 080 Build Thread

[blacai]

I couldn't wait after seeing the first pics ... Custom build would consume my soul.

 

[pott]

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.

I got told about 4/4.5 months, which would make it February. But I'm not in a hurry really, it gets here when it gets here.
Same reason I ordered one: I like supporting builders who think outside the (wooden) box.

EDIT 8th Jan: just got some progress pics! Good comm from Aristides so far, real happy with progress and process.

 

[HexaneLake]

Well Aristides recently just finished their whole NAMM lineup from scratch that they started towards the end of last year. So that has taken priority over everything. I was quoted around 5 months but to expect longer in consideration of the NAMM builds.
But I would say I have been receiving updates every two weeks or maybe a bit longer. Most of our early conversations were pretty long too.


He seems like the kind of dude that if you hit him up about it he wouldn't mind.

 

[pott]

Very true. Stand up experience so far with Pascal. Makes me regret no longer living in the Netherlands, would love to buy him a beer!

 

[HexaneLake]

Another update:

Final prep for paint is being finished, and...

My Flibjibitz McNastytown pups have arrived.

 

[eugeneelgr]

I love how they send you personalised in-progress photos! Top notch service and clearly they are very passionate guitar lovers/builders as well.

 

[lewis]

Another update:

Final prep for paint is being finished, and...

My Flibjibitz McNastytown pups have arrived.

Haha Bareknuckle and Lundgren? jesus

 

[HexaneLake]

Paint is done!

Looks insane.. Really love how the lighting affects what you see also the overall pearlescent-metallic sheen it carries. And dose inlays doe!!!!!!!!

Can't wait to see it in person really.

 

[exo]

Keeps looking better and better!

 

[yellowshiva]

looks gorgeous

 

[Insomnia]

That finish is just spectacular, hopefully Aristides can make it a permanent option.

 

[narad]

Looks really nice!

(Of course it's a permanent option, right? It's a custom guitar)

 

[TamanShud]

That's gonna look so good when the light hits it. Now that they announced the fanned 8 at NAMM my Aristides GAS is through the roof.

 

[RUSH_Of_Excitement]

Hey! I'm pretty sure this is yours! It's on their instagram page
https://www.instagram.com/p/BBUySMwiynE/

 

[Fred the Shred]

Yeah, think I'll confiscate that one.

 

[Volteau]

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.

Dude, that marble... yes...

Greek name + Greek Marble sculptures = Aristides Guitars

 

[HexaneLake]

All of the goodies getting installed!

May be a NGD in a month or so..

 

[HexaneLake]

I still get a chub when I look at the 080 inlays. I've never been a fan of fretboard markers, so its more of an aesthetic thing.

Phantom Ninjlays.


That was Pascals idea btw.

 

[HexaneLake]

Here is a photo of the newly powder-coated tone block!

The first trial was anodized I believe, but they didnt withstand the durability tests Aristides ran. I think it looks miles better (matches Hipshot perfectly!). Also I'm curious about the tone of this monster now.

 

[jephjacques]

This guitar is making me lust hard for an 080 of my own