NGD: Custom Shop 7-String Dean RC7 "Ultra Violet" Quilt

[zimbloth]

And then there were three...

I ordered this puppy for myself back in September and to my delight it just rolled in. Once again, I could not be happier with it! It plays like a dream, looks gorgeous, and sounds amazing. Many of you have seen my other two in my collection (Aqua Quilt and Green Xenocide) from previous NGD threads. These are definitely my 3 favorite guitars in my arsenal along with my baritone PRS. I cant wait to start using this live, as my other 2 have been killing it for me so far.

This one features a 5pc Mahogany/Paduak ultra-thin neck, Mahogany body, Ebony fingerboard with no RC inlays, Luminescent side dots, 16" fingerboard radius, single DiMarzio Blaze pickup in the bridge for now, a Floyd Rose Pro 7 bridge, which differs from my others with the OFR7, and of course a stunning 5A quilted maple top with a custom Violet stain they did for me with matching headstock. I f'in love this thing

PROS: As with my other 2, best playing 7-strings ive played. Visually and sonically perfect. Setup also spot on.

CONS: I didnt actually know I was getting a FR Pro instead of the OFR, but I can have an OFR installed if I want so its cool. So far the FR Pro seems fine but I've never tried one before as all my other RC7s have the OFR.

On to the pics...

 

[Black Mamba]

Stunning! HNGD!

 

[mphsc]

Damn it man. That's really classy & ERRR all at the same time. Nice speckage, congrats.

 

[rifftrauma]

That is a wicked finish....had to put on my sunglasses....HNGD!

 

[ikarus]

INSANE!!! you must like that Dean RC guitar a lot.

 

[zimbloth]

INSANE!!! you must like that Dean RC guitar a lot.

Yeah you could say that! It was an easy choice for me. I am an Ibanez guy and still own several of those. These play like that but IMO even better, and have more options. So for me its the perfect scenario.

 

[jephjacques]

That might be the coolest finish I've ever seen.

 

[Shredasaurus]

Dat Quilt...can we see its profile?

 

[TylerRay]

Wicked, dude!

 

[BusinessMan]

These deans that you keep showing us are insanely awesome. The tips are all really fantastic

 

[Svava]

Happy NGD hombre xD

 

[zimbloth]

That might be the coolest finish I've ever seen.

I would have to agree. They followed the reference picture I sent nearly to perfection, but I wasn't expecting the subtle burst effect which is really badass.

These deans that you keep showing us are insanely awesome. The tips are all really fantastic

Thanks man.

Dat Quilt...can we see its profile?

The neck profile? I will try to take another pic soon, however if you look at the photo of the back, you can see how it thins out after the 12th fret or so. Look at the reflections. Its like an old Ibanez Wizard neck but gets flatter as you go up vs fatter as you go up.

 

[Heroin]

so slick, so classy.

hngd

you should take a family photo

 

[ev_o]

Really sad that the production models switched from the pros to the ofr's. Ofr's dig into my wrist so bad. Your Dean's are look so killer!

 

[Hollowway]

Wow, that's the best one yet!

 

[fortisursus]

It glows! It's alive!

 

[zimbloth]

so slick, so classy.

hngd

you should take a family photo

Great idea, I think I'll do that tomorrow

Really sad that the production models switched from the pros to the ofr's. Ofr's dig into my wrist so bad. Your Dean's are look so killer!

There really are no production models, unless you mean the import RC7.

 

[Lach Rae Dawn]

Nice guitar....
But that finish!
That is a beautiful finish on that guitar, especially on the headstock, which I like a little more.

 

[sell2792]

So sexy... I honestly much prefer the FR Pro for the sake that it is low profile..

 

[SandyRavage]

This color is incredible....was never a fan of these models until I saw some of the recent custom colors.....HNGD