That is the coolest fucking thing. For real. It's pretty damn close to making up for those speed cuts. Fuck it. It totally does.
Aristides Guitars
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narad
Progressive metal and politics
Time for a GuitarOfMetal?
Probably not. I wish, but WifeOfMetal will cut off my BallsOfMetal if I spend that much on a guitar this time of year.
Jonathan20022
Engineer
It's a goddamn curse, now I want one with this finish. Or I can just wait until it goes up for sale if it ever does
spudmunkey
Well-Known Member
vacuu-formed stainless steel sheet, perhaps? That's going to scratch like a mo-fo.
I thought of that, and think that's actually an awesome feature. It's going to age like a good metal hand tool.
BodyOrigami
Active Member
So not to be a tease(i will do a proper NGD), but I received my 080s yesterday!!!!!! Absolutely incredible instrument!!!!!! Hands down, the most comfortable 8 string I have ever played. Having never played a multiscale guitar before, I was a little nervous about comfort. But I honestly don't even notice. If anything, it feels more natural than a straight scale. I was jammin on it this morning and was late for work because I lost track of time. Very inspiring to play!!!!!!
spudmunkey
Well-Known Member
I would hope so, like a fingerprint resistant coating on a stailess fridge or the nicer SimpleHuman trash cans...
prlgmnr
...that kind of idea
Just a light brushing with olive oil each day will keep it looking fresh.
r3tr0sp3ct1v3
Well-Known Member
It's a goddamn curse, now I want one with this finish. Or I can just wait until it goes up for sale if it ever does
Just remember, if a SSO user buys it, you have a 75 percent chance of seeing it for sale in 2 months.
jco5055
Well-Known Member
Such a beaut!!!
prlgmnr
...that kind of idea
What made you go with just a neck and a middle pickup?
I didn't even notice but yes, maybe it is a little further from the strings than on most guitars. narad
Progressive metal and politics
Still waiting for someone to do that finish in gloss! I'm basically sitting around and waiting for 2 aristides specs to show up in completed guitars so I can make the right decision.
Interesting about the distance between the bridge and bridge pickup. I wonder how much is just perceptual -- we often see 7/8 string multiscales, so the space in between should appear narrower on those. But it could also be intentional -- the scale length on the 060s isn't super down-tuned crazy style.
Interesting about the distance between the bridge and bridge pickup. I wonder how much is just perceptual -- we often see 7/8 string multiscales, so the space in between should appear narrower on those. But it could also be intentional -- the scale length on the 060s isn't super down-tuned crazy style.
Prior to the order window opening, and after specs had been announced, I really was hesitating:
* The 6-string, at 26.1", doesn't go very far. I'd have favored a 1" spread to 26.5"
* The 7-string, at 27", goes too far for me, I'd have favored a 26.5" (as on my 070)
But in the end, Aristides have a 'tight' feel anyway and I was ok foregoing that extra half-inch (giggity). It's a REALLY loud and balanced sounding guitar. A great voice.
* The 6-string, at 26.1", doesn't go very far. I'd have favored a 1" spread to 26.5"
* The 7-string, at 27", goes too far for me, I'd have favored a 26.5" (as on my 070)
But in the end, Aristides have a 'tight' feel anyway and I was ok foregoing that extra half-inch (giggity). It's a REALLY loud and balanced sounding guitar. A great voice.
