Headless Carvin 8 String Incoming?

[Indigenous]

7 String Guitar Headless System > Store > Hipshot Products[/url]

The ball end of the string seats into the bridge - there's a small channel for it to slide in. The other end of the string is clamped down at the very top of the neck with the other piece shown in the picture using a small allen key.

It's backwards from a guitar with a headstock - the ball end is what moves and changes the tuning, rather than turning the loose end on a peg.

 

[Dominoes282]

The ball end of the string seats into the bridge - there's a small channel for it to slide in. The other end of the string is clamped down at the very top of the neck with the other piece shown in the picture using a small allen key.

It's backwards from a guitar with a headstock - the ball end is what moves and changes the tuning, rather than turning the loose end on a peg.

Huh that's interesting. How do you set the intonation then?

 

[celticelk]

Huh that's interesting. How do you set the intonation then?

You're not moving the saddle to tune - you're moving a small piece inside the bridge assembly. The saddle adjusts independently for intonation and action.

 

[Stuck_in_a_dream]

So, 1/2 hr w/ GIMP, what do you think?

 

[InfestedRabite]

So, 1/2 hr w/ GIMP, what do you think?

seems like a safe bet

definitely keen on it with a nicer finish and no inlays

 

[asher]

That it would have taken you half the time to do in a program with a UI that doesn't suck. Like Paint.

(sorry, I hate GIMPs UI with a passion)

But definitely not bad at all, even if I'd want a little more out of the horn to balance out the full ass the guitar has.

 

[jwade]

I feel like it would look really nice with an upper horn similar to the Vanquish bass, or even something along the lines of a Fireman would be interesting.

 

[Wildebeest]

I really like this, and I've been thinking of switching to a 27" from a 28" because of my elbow pain. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome is a bitch!

 

[sevenstringj]

So, 1/2 hr w/ GIMP, what do you think?

Nah. That's not it. I fix it for you.

 

[Zhysick]

Nah. That's not it. I fix it for you.

 

[Mangekyo]

Meh.

 

[RV350ALSCYTHE]

I love fat asses...but not on a guitar.

I hope it turns out to be a little offset and not so symmetrical on the bottom.

Why does carvin add two lower strap buttons on their Holdsworth models?
I'm genuinely curious as to why.

 

[Dominoes282]

Here we go. That bevel.

 

[MicrobeSS]

I love fat asses...but not on a guitar.

I hope it turns out to be a little offset and not so symmetrical on the bottom.

Why does carvin add two lower strap buttons on their Holdsworth models?
I'm genuinely curious as to why.

Different placement options? Maybe he uses one of those straps that has 3 pin holes

 

[asher]

I'm sure it's just to allow for different balancing positions.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

I believe it's to reduce wear and damage when you rest the guitar on an amp., also makes it balance easier.

It's something that was common on Steinbergers, which he used a lot before he got his custom-made headless guitars.

 

[Kristianx510]

I was really excited for this model, but the more I see it the less excited I get. I just don't see it being very ergonomic, which is why I like headless guitars in the first place. I'm going to hold off final judgement until I see and play it at NAMM, but I'm iffy on it.

 

[sevenstringj]

(one of Jeff's replies on facebook)

1. Yes it is called VADER noway
2. Finish options will be treated like the SCB series
3. Neck Through construction
4. Chambered body is optional

 

[shanerct]

(one of Jeff's replies on facebook)

1. Yes it is called VADER noway
2. Finish options will be treated like the SCB series
3. Neck Through construction
4. Chambered body is optional

2-4 are all +++.

I wish they introduced this guitar with some nicer finishes/woods. The green turns me off badly. If they can do the binding like the SCB I'm all over this. Chambered is also a plus and I'm wondering if they can add a piezo.

Shoot and I originally thought I was going to save money this year...

 

[Slunk Dragon]

The name might be corny, but for a headless with so many options for woods and finishes, I really don't understand why everyone is complaining.

Carvin might as well take my money at this point, give that to me in an 8-string, and I'll pick out whatever options they have.