Aristides Guitars

[A-Branger]

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Racing stripes and hood scoops this is the fastest guitar on the market

love the look of the guitar with the stripes and balck/gold hardware/pups. but, I dont like the 3+3 headstock

donno why they wetn with that for the multiscale models. Not sure how it looks of the 7, but ont he 6 it looks off, the tunning pegs should at least have same spacing in each side. It would ahve looked way better with the 6 in-line, or even with a reversed headdstock

 

[narad]

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Racing stripes and hood scoops this is the fastest guitar on the market

Not so fast!:

Speed holes.

 

[MaxOfMetal]

Not so fast!:

Speed holes.

Am I the only one really bothered by the holes partially covered by the Kahler? Did they not account for that big dumb bridge when making all those holes?

 

[Ben Pinkus]

thought the 06s's and 07's initially looked abit odd, but I'm warming to them...which is bad for my GAS

 

[I play music]

Aristides M8M ... I want one

 

[I play music]

love the look of the guitar with the stripes and balck/gold hardware/pups. but, I dont like the 3+3 headstock

donno why they wetn with that for the multiscale models. Not sure how it looks of the 7, but ont he 6 it looks off, the tunning pegs should at least have same spacing in each side. It would ahve looked way better with the 6 in-line, or even with a reversed headdstock

I think exactly the opposite to be honest. I don't like their in-line headstocks, the 3+3, 4+3, 5+3 look much better in my opinion.

 

[Jonathan20022]

If anyone's interested in hearing/seeing one of these, I'm playing around with this 060R for a bit!

 

[I play music]

If anyone's interested in hearing/seeing one of these, I'm playing around with this 060R for a bit!

Has there been any official announcement yet regarding the R series? Like price/difference to non-R/etc.?
I find it weird that they seem sell stuff before it is even mentioned on their web page.

 

[narad]

Isn't that the demo R?

 

[ikarus]

Has there been any official announcement yet regarding the R series? Like price/difference to non-R/etc.?
I find it weird that they seem sell stuff before it is even mentioned on their web page.

Same for the 070S and the 060S.

 

[Flappydoodle]

If anyone's interested in hearing/seeing one of these, I'm playing around with this 060R for a bit!

How does it compare to a normal 060? Presumably the same?

 

[Jonathan20022]

Has there been any official announcement yet regarding the R series? Like price/difference to non-R/etc.?
I find it weird that they seem sell stuff before it is even mentioned on their web page.

I can't talk about it obviously, but they will typically take orders of a first batch of instruments so they can have more than just 3D renders to sell to the general public. You can always talk to them if you want a quote, the most I can really say is it's a few hundred euro cheaper than getting whatever model you were planning on getting. It's definitely cheaper, and it comes with Fishmans + Rechargeable Battery Pack included into the price which is killer considering that's 350 USD alone.

The price of the S is kind of obvious too, you just take the the 080 costs, subtract it from the 080S. There's your 'S' Upcharge

And yeah, like Narad said this is just a demo 060R it's not something I ordered or bought. A few people are getting to try this specific guitar out, you saw Matt Heafy with it a few months ago and generally frequent customers were offered a chance to play it. This particular one has SD Alpha/Omega's, I really like the sound of them might throw them in my Silverburst.

How does it compare to a normal 060? Presumably the same?

People have said they sound louder, or more vibrant unplugged but I haven't experienced that myself. It's a hell of a lot lighter, at least this one when I compare it to my finished 060's. I prefer the raw finish to the satin finishes, it's gone through a few different hands in the last 2-3 months but the finish has held up really well. I don't see those typical satin gloss spots or anything related to finish wear. Feel wise it's pretty similar to their aluminium/gold metal finishes with the brushed look, gives it more grip too.

 

[Taikatatti]

I had a change to play one of the 070R prototypes when i was visiting their factory little while ago. Absolutely stunning guitar! I also noticed the weight difference compared to the standard line and the S-models. Probably gonna pick one sometime next year.

 

[narad]

I can't talk about it obviously, but they will typically take orders of a first batch of instruments so they can have more than just 3D renders to sell to the general public. You can always talk to them if you want a quote, the most I can really say is it's a few hundred euro cheaper than getting whatever model you were planning on getting.

So it's a few hundred euro cheaper than base finish price? Like below satin base color? That might wind up being like 700-800 euro cheaper than the same guitar with a chameleon or sparkle gloss then - a big deal.

People have said they sound louder, or more vibrant unplugged but I haven't experienced that myself.

Oh people...

 

[Flappydoodle]

So it's a few hundred euro cheaper than base finish price? Like below satin base color? That might wind up being like 700-800 euro cheaper than the same guitar with a chameleon or sparkle gloss then - a big deal.



Oh people...

In fairness, the "some people" was Kyle from Aristides

 

[narad]

In fairness, the "some people" was Kyle from Aristides

I don't take the car dealer's word when I'm shopping there for cars

** slaps roof of R series **

"This bad boy's got... so much difference in sound to justify buying it in addition to the Aristides guitars you already own"

 

[Jonathan20022]

It wasn't Kyle I heard it from, several people noted it and my buddy tried it tonight and actually said it was louder than my 060's. I don't necessarily hear it myself, but it could be the same thing as people attributing natural wood guitars vs guitars with a gloss coat. And Narad I'm not sure, I don't think it's that much cheaper just ask them

EDIT: I'm not going to gloss over the fact that you just tried to casually meme on us @narad I knew you kept up with all the latest memes and trends. Bet you play Fortnite in your free time too

 

[narad]

EDIT: I'm not going to gloss over the fact that you just tried to casually meme on us @narad I knew you kept up with all the latest memes and trends. Bet you play Fortnite in your free time too

I have a twitch account, but it's just me being cynical and grumpy 18 hours a day.

 

[Flappydoodle]

People have said they sound louder, or more vibrant unplugged but I haven't experienced that myself. It's a hell of a lot lighter, at least this one when I compare it to my finished 060's. I prefer the raw finish to the satin finishes, it's gone through a few different hands in the last 2-3 months but the finish has held up really well. I don't see those typical satin gloss spots or anything related to finish wear. Feel wise it's pretty similar to their aluminium/gold metal finishes with the brushed look, gives it more grip too.

Good to know, thanks. That's really weird that it's noticeably lighter. I thought they're identical except the R isn't painted. Surely paint doesn't weigh a noticeable amount, lol

Great news about the lack of glossing and the brushed/grippy feel. I'm really looking forward to getting mine now!

 

[narad]

This is killing me -- stainless steel wrap on the body, not paint, and not cheap. Pascal's got a video on his FB page but no idea how to share that: