CaptainD00M
Lungsman
Why has nobody posted this yet ![Fawk :fawk: :fawk:](http://www.sevenstring.org/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/fawk.gif)
Because the guitar name…![ugh :ugh: :ugh:](http://www.sevenstring.org/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/ugh.gif)
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Because the guitar name…
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Also, notice that in the more recent months, Strandberg was sending Chris the Korean-made OS Bodens, which are now becoming widely known for their quality control issues and for being made of cheaper materials that do not exactly hold up to the quality expected by the high price tag. Ola with his tight-fisted business tactics probably did not want to cough up a Japanese-made or Swedish-made Strandberg (even for an artist) which are also severely overpriced. (Notice that no one owns a Japanese-made or Swedish-made Strandberg. Seems like it is OS or bust, which makes me wonder if the Japanese-made or Swedish-made Strandbergs are just a ploy to try to sell the OS models by making them look like a better deal than what they really are.) With the switch to Kiesel, Chris now can get free or discounted USA-made semi-custom production line guitars; and despite Kiesel's history of quality control issues in the past (that they tried to sweep under the rug), you cannot deny that their quality 100% will be above the quality of any cheaper Korean factory.
Yeah agreed, personally I love sparkle finishes but $600 for that seems oddly high, especially considering the pricing from folks who do sparkle finishes all the time. I get that it's more of a pain to shoot them and that cleaning the paint guns afterwards is more work, but I don't know that the price tag attached matches that.
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Here are the controls, guys.
Volume knobs, tone knob, one switch is the pickup selector, and one switch is a coil split.
In regards to Chris switching over the Kiesel, the endorsement had to have included some sort of cash incentive on top of free or discounted gear, which is typically the case for securing exclusivity deals with an artist (especially artists whom have been known for playing multiple brands in the past). As you all know, it is tough being a professional musician nowadays, and I'm sure that the cash incentive for sales of guitars is far more valuable than just "more gear" that will sit around at home.
Also, notice that in the more recent months, Strandberg was sending Chris the Korean-made OS Bodens, which are now becoming widely known for their quality control issues and for being made of cheaper materials that do not exactly hold up to the quality expected by the high price tag. Ola with his tight-fisted business tactics probably did not want to cough up a Japanese-made or Swedish-made Strandberg (even for an artist) which are also severely overpriced. (Notice that no one owns a Japanese-made or Swedish-made Strandberg. Seems like it is OS or bust, which makes me wonder if the Japanese-made or Swedish-made Strandbergs are just a ploy to try to sell the OS models by making them look like a better deal than what they really are.) With the switch to Kiesel, Chris now can get free or discounted USA-made semi-custom production line guitars; and despite Kiesel's history of quality control issues in the past (that they tried to sweep under the rug), you cannot deny that their quality 100% will be above the quality of any cheaper Korean factory.
Seems like it was a win-win for Chris. Despite my personal conviction against supporting Kiesel because of their excessive overhyping campaigns and their shady tactics with hiring that Internet jackass Khoury, I really don't blame Chris for switching. He is a musician that is finding ways to survive in the industry nowadays by doing endorsement deals, multiple projects, lessons, instructional DVDs, books, clothing, etc.
The QC issues are out there. But then again, it is made in a Korean factory, so some tiny things (bad frets, sharp fret ends, neck pocket gap, poor wiring, cheap wood, etc.) are to be expected.What sorts of OS QC issues are you referring to? I haven't heard those sorts of things about that line. Also plenty of people have bought customs and Boden Js so have them be a ploy to sell OS models seems unlikely. For what it's worth, from both my own experience and accounts of others, Ola seems too honest to refuse to deliver a Swedish or Japanese model to his artists. I'm thinking either Kiesel gave Chris a really good endorsement deal, or maybe he just likes the Vader a lot. We're not really to say until he does. Just my $0.02
The QC issues are out there. But then again, it is made in a Korean factory, so some tiny things (bad frets, sharp fret ends, neck pocket gap, poor wiring, cheap wood, etc.) are to be expected.
The QC issues are out there. But then again, it is made in a Korean factory, so some tiny things (bad frets, sharp fret ends, neck pocket gap, poor wiring, cheap wood, etc.) are to be expected.
And as far as quality of materials, I have a connection who used to work at the factory, and he told me that Strandberg could charge $1K for an OS and still make a killing.
Oh, and just to clarify, when I say "Swedish-made" Strandberg, I don't mean an Olaberg. I mean a production model guitar built in the new Swedish factory that Ola switched to after he split ways with Washburn/Parker in the USA.
The QC issues are out there. But then again, it is made in a Korean factory, so some tiny things (bad frets, sharp fret ends, neck pocket gap, poor wiring, cheap wood, etc.) are to be expected.
And as far as quality of materials, I have a connection who used to work at the factory, and he told me that Strandberg could charge $1K for an OS and still make a killing.
Oh, and just to clarify, when I say "Swedish-made" Strandberg, I don't mean an Olaberg. I mean a production model guitar built in the new Swedish factory that Ola switched to after he split ways with Washburn/Parker in the USA.
The anti-Carvin boners on this site are ridiculous. They make good guitars. They always have. Remember when the DC800's came out and the entire site collective sh!t a brick and fangirl'd like there was no tomorrow?
They're a good company that makes good guitars and they arent afraid to try new stuff. I think Chris made the right call switching to a company that lets him stay headless but can support all of his needs. Who cares if Jeff is a douche?
Not to mention that when the Vader was announced, the reactions on this site were >80% positive.
I think things turned around when a couple customers here got screwed over by piss poor customer service and then the company reacted to this forum's reaction unprofessionally, but that's just my observation from outside all of this.
I honestly am a little put off by how the company has managed public relations, but I've seen far far worse, and I do like their guitars.
.strandberg*, on the other hand, from what I can tell, is on the up-and-up.
As for Chris making the decision to move, I think he's smart in doing so, even though I don't understand all of the reasons why, and I think the finish on the Kiesel is distracting in a lot of wrong ways.
I wish all three parties all the best moving forward.
This literally might be the dumbest comment that I've read on this forum in a very long time. Someone please remove this child from the forum.But are you serious?!?
Do you really think than Asian workers, yes those who manufacture your TVs, PCs and your smartphone can't file a stupid fret end?!? That those who produce some of the most reliable cars in the world (yes more reliable than US ones!) can't solder a 4 conductor pickup!?!!? what is this load of c..p you spread here?![]()
This literally might be the dumbest comment that I've read on this forum in a very long time. Someone please remove this child from the forum.
You are aware that there are many guitars released under many brands that are made in Asian factories (Korea, Indonesia, China, etc.) and that have suffered from flaws and quality control issues? And you know what? They are documented. Why, I just stumbled upon yet another example yesterday that included not only one but TWO Korean-made Legator guitars that suffered from poor quality control. Clearly someone could not file a fret end...amongst other things.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izZiJmJye2o
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