NGD - Gary Kramer Turbulence 729-R Violex

[Derek Ageless]

This is my first new guitar post in the forum...about the first seven string I've acquired!

I was introduced the Turbulence design back in 2009 when a friend purchased the original 36 fret version...I was completely enamored with these things ever since.

I had been considering purchasing one for myself for a while, but when I actually looked into it, GKG was sold out of all Turbulence models!

I decided to commit to getting a seven string at the beginning of this month, and a few weeks ago I was on the verge of buying a Jeff Loomis model when the Turbulence magically popped up on eBay.

It looked to be in great shape, was signed by luthier Leo Scala, and had a price of $800 shipped! So I couldn't resist.

Some general specs: 7 string, 29 frets, mahogany body, maple 5 ply neck, Original Floyd Rose trem, coil tap for both humbuckers...You can find all the specs at: Gary Kramer Guitar - Turbulence 729-R "Violex"



After playing on it for a few hours, I'm totally stoked on this guitar. It's a perfect mix of unique design and ergonomic comfortability...

7 strings....... yeah!

Also...I'd like to thank my credit card for making this purchase possible.

 

[Zado]

it looks weird,very very weird,but it like it.Different yet intriguing,congrats man!

 

[MikeyLawless]

Ive always wanted one of these. They are so odd in the best way. Gratz man.

 

[Konfyouzd]

Want

 

[Shawn]

Damn, that is hot! Very nice.

 

[Splinterhead]

Freaking badass! Great color!
Please trim those strings, my ocd is kicking in big time!

 

[Hollowway]

Congratulations! I've got a 729R Violex and a F-1 36 TOM (the model before they were called Turbulence). I should really sell one of them, since I don't play 7s much these days, but it's a great shape.

And whoever strung that guitar should be shot.

 

[TheWarAgainstTime]

That looks ridiculous (in a good way )

HNGD!

 

[Tommy]

I want one so badly. Congrats man!

 

[Grand Moff Tim]

Huh. I didn't know those were made in South Korea.

Assuming that's what the headstock says, that is. it's a little hard to read through the wax paper you seem to have attached to your camera lens .

 

[Derek Ageless]

North Korea, actually...it's got that much sought-after totalitarian socialist craftsmanship.

 

[Solodini]

So cool! Congrats!

 

[Daf57]

Wow! That's cool! Congrats!

 

[IbanezDaemon]

Insane styling but very cool!! Love the finish!!

 

[Derek Ageless]

The real reason I decided that I needed this guitar:






...wat?

 

[Negav]

Looks interesting. Weird, but interesting. HNGD

 

[SensesTied]

Great grab derek, you gonna use it on the next horde release?

 

[Derek Ageless]

Yo Zach, I'm finishing tracking for the Horde record today, but the Turbulence won't be used for that.

But, I'm working on some new death metal stuff, and the Turbulence will definitely be used for that project.

 

[Grand Moff Tim]

Oh shit, I didn't realize you were the new guy from the Horde. I'm in Korea now, but I'm actually from Galesburg and have caught you guys live there several times. Huh. Small world.

 

[AxeHappy]

The various Turbulence models have all been awesome. I've wanted one for quite a while now. Congratulations!