Chinese Fakemachine build thread

[Pikka Bird]

Apparently this is a universal rule of the trade for people in the mail business.

"Thou shalt not handle anything at all with care"

Yeah, tell me about it... I work for GLS (major European courier service) and it seems I'm the only one who has the sort of experience (and care) that it takes to be able to do the job quickly, efficiently AND still not thrash the parcels completely.

...I can understand how the damage happens, though. It's not because the workers don't give a .... (most of the time), but the bosses are at our heels with a whip, we're somewhat understaffed and the deadlines have tightened, so it's not always possible to be careful for someone who doesn't have the natural flair for swiftly handling semi-heavy boxes and tossing them around gently (yes, there is such a thing).

 

[Renkenstein]

I used to work at UPS as an unloader. It takes a LOT to unload one of those trailers, and care is of no concern to the loaders, unloaders, and dock supervisors. Speed and efficiency are everything. If the wall of boxes fall, policy is to get the eff out of the way, even if there is a box marked Ormsby on top of the stack.

That's why there's Styrofoam and shipping insurance. Shit can and WILL get busted up.

 

[ThatCanadianGuy]

I used to work at UPS as an unloader. It takes a LOT to unload one of those trailers, and care is of no concern to the loaders, unloaders, and dock supervisors. Speed and efficiency are everything. If the wall of boxes fall, policy is to get the eff out of the way, even if there is a box marked Ormsby on top of the stack.

That's why there's Styrofoam and shipping insurance. Shit can and WILL get busted up.

Very true. It's the price to pay when everyone wants their shit yesterday.

 

[Pikka Bird]

I used to work at UPS as an unloader. It takes a LOT to unload one of those trailers, and care is of no concern to the loaders, unloaders, and dock supervisors. Speed and efficiency are everything. If the wall of boxes fall, policy is to get the eff out of the way, even if there is a box marked Ormsby on top of the stack.

That's why there's Styrofoam and shipping insurance. Shit can and WILL get busted up.

Yeah, it's the same at GLS, but if you're an old school hard worker like me then it's entirely possible to do it quickly and safely. Of course accidents will happen, but it's very rare when I'm in the trailer. I can say with some confidence that I haven't smashed a parcel in four years, even during peak unloading periods.

 

[Renkenstein]

You're one of the good guys. Thank you.

 

[Pikka Bird]

You're one of the good guys. Thank you.

I try, but I can't vouch for the next guy to handle the package. There are some real careless jerks working there.

 

[Le Jeff]

I used to work at UPS as an unloader. It takes a LOT to unload one of those trailers, and care is of no concern to the loaders, unloaders, and dock supervisors. Speed and efficiency are everything. If the wall of boxes fall, policy is to get the eff out of the way, even if there is a box marked Ormsby on top of the stack.

That's why there's Styrofoam and shipping insurance. Shit can and WILL get busted up.

Yep. I worked for those clowns for 4 months. It's f***ing disgraceful.

Pic #1: This is the back of my truck most mornings. This pile wouldn't get cleared (there was nowhere else for it to go) so that whole mess would end up falling off the belt platform 3 1/2' onto the floor.

Pic #2: Things stay in place when the truck is this full pretty well. Imagine the chaos when it's half emptied...

 

[Zado]

Joined just in time for the review,lucky me

 

[Hollowway]

What's up with the forearm bevel on that ebony topped one? I would think that would be just about the easiest part to get right.

 

[Saku]

Here's my custom one

 

[kevdes93]

i dig it! making me want a second one

 

[mortbopet]

Here's my custom one

Those pictures look like the seller took them. Have you recieved the guitar yet? - and if so, could we get a review of it?

 

[Ianus]

Hey guys, gimme reviews!!!

 

[Saku]

Those pictures look like the seller took them. Have you recieved the guitar yet? - and if so, could we get a review of it?

Yes these pictures taken by seller to confirm the quality.
ok I'll write a review when i received it

 

[jarnozz]

I used to work for the dutch postal service.
It sucked so hard to see a beaten up package in your truck, knowing people payed a good ampunt of money for it. I only delivered them so I got to deal with the angry mob..

 

[HUGH JAYNUS]

SHIT JUST GOT REAL. I spoke to the same guy about getting one. Locking tuners, stainless frets, and bone nut still $400. and he quoted me only $30 more for a 7 string. Im doing it Next payday.

 

[splinter8451]

SHIT JUST GOT REAL. I spoke to the same guy about getting one. Locking tuners, stainless frets, and bone nut still $400. and he quoted me only $30 more for a 7 string. Im doing it Next payday.

I would be a little hesitant about SS frets I doubt ol' Randy has the tools to do that. But, I look forward to seeing the thread man!

 

[asher]

SHIT JUST GOT REAL. I spoke to the same guy about getting one. Locking tuners, stainless frets, and bone nut still $400. and he quoted me only $30 more for a 7 string. Im doing it Next payday.

Hopefully the current one comes in before then in case it's shit

 

[HUGH JAYNUS]

I would be a little hesitant about SS frets I doubt ol' Randy has the tools to do that. But, I look forward to seeing the thread man!

I am not worried. If that is the only issue it has, I got a guy to hook me up with cheap fretwork. But still. Under a grand total for a Blackmachine replica? .... yes

 

[Hollowway]

I am not worried. If that is the only issue it has, I got a guy to hook me up with cheap fretwork. But still. Under a grand total for a Blackmachine replica? .... yes

Yeah, that's what I don't get - you guys are calling these replicas, but they're not. The whole idea of a blackmachine was that the most important parts of a guitar were done really well, and the unimportant parts were stripped away. So what you had was a flat topped guitar with no contouring or carving, basic electronics, basic body shape, etc. But in this case, the stripped away basic guitar is there, but the stuff that makes a blackmachine significant - high quality woods and excellent craftsmanship - are not. So are you guys just fans of the stripped down look? I guess I'm not seeing the attraction. To me it would be like having a race car that was stripped of the comforts like AC, but could go really fast. And then you get a car made to look like it, but that can't go really fast. To me, $400 for these guitars seems overpriced. But, I guess I'm not the target audience.