Custom RGA7

[sheener19]

So Instead of necro-bumping my ancient thread I'll just leave a link to it here: http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/se...-just-ordered-my-custom-rga7.html#post1512426

I FINALLY after over 4 years got Chris Woods to finish my guitar (sorta) and had him send it off to have it finished by Marty Bell. Here's what the end result is after finishing.

I changed my mind on the color a bit after 4 years and I decided to go with gold hardware instead so don't mind that it's not 100% consistent with the original idea. I can't wait to finish this thing and rip some Pomegranate Tiger tunes on it!

 

[WiseSplinter]

Sick! I like the blackburst with the natural "binding", very classy. Gold hardware is not my thing usually but it would really suite this guitar, no doubt.

 

[Santuzzo]

Finish on the body looks amazing!!!!

 

[Randy]

Reminds me of an Ibanez version of an MH-1000

 

[Daf57]

Wow - that looks fantastic!! Congrats!

 

[Rick]

That looks fucking fantastic.

 

[skeels]

That looks really nice!

Wait. .. four years?

Really?

 

[sheener19]

That looks really nice!

Wait. .. four years?

Really?

Ya that was no typo. Absolutely ridiculous. Marty Bell on the other hand was super fast and an absolute pleasure to work with!

 

[IbanezDaemon]

4 freakin' years?? Scant consolation I know but it is mighty fine looking!!

 

[kgerbick7321]

Im lost. Why did it take for years for someone to make you a guitar body?

 

[sheener19]

Im lost. Why did it take for years for someone to make you a guitar body?

Because the guy who made is quoted me 2-3 months and then lead me on for 4 years to the point where I stopped caring and never expected to see it. Finally one day after I got in his face which wasn't uncommon, he agreed to send me the neck and body. Unfortunately I'm not the only one this happened to. There's a long list of angry customers in his wake.

 

[Toxin]

What a beaute!!

 

[kgerbick7321]

Because the guy who made is quoted me 2-3 months and then lead me on for 4 years to the point where I stopped caring and never expected to see it. Finally one day after I got in his face which wasn't uncommon, he agreed to send me the neck and body. Unfortunately I'm not the only one this happened to. There's a long list of angry customers in his wake.

Well im happy you finally got it hah. And of course Marty did a killer job on the finish. Cant wait to see her all put together

 

[Axayacatl]

I'm gonna be edging until you post pictures of the final product. Awesome guitar!! Set it up NAOW!


About luthiers, they get away with murder. I'm currently 2 years waiting for a dead simple neck job (no inlays!!) ... "Next week, next week" for ever now.... And this luthier is one of the reputable, honest, nice guy types. When you enter luthiery suddenly time stands still and promises are all about being broken because, "hey, it's art, want me to rush your job".

Btw, quoted lead times = rushing in this particular industry.


Worth it? Dunno, but this project obviously rocks.

 

[DeadWeight]

That is one of the nicest finishes I've seen, looks awesome mate!

Semi off-topic, I love Pomegranate Tiger! Entities is one of my favourite instrumental albums out there!

 

[sheener19]

That is one of the nicest finishes I've seen, looks awesome mate!

I'm finding myself staring at it for unhealthy amounts of time haha.

Semi off-topic, I love Pomegranate Tiger! Entities is one of my favourite instrumental albums out there!

Thank so much man, we really appreciate the support from everyone!

 

[Seanthesheep]

Wtf 4 years? Thats insane glad you finally have it though

Btw your band is sick! I gotta come check you guys out when you play some time closer to toronto

 

[sheener19]

Wtf 4 years? Thats insane glad you finally have it though

Btw your band is sick! I gotta come check you guys out when you play some time closer to toronto

Should be pretty soon man. Hope to see you there

 

[cardinal]

4 years is a long time, but looking at it... it might have been worth the wait. Kinda in shock that Chris Woods came through, but congrats. Your patients was rewarded with some killer stuff.

 

[LolloBlaskhyrt]

Awesome guitar!