juwanfidle09
Well-Known Member
Build thread
http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/lu...roborus-7-progress-pics-headless-content.html
Specs:
26.5 Scale
7 String
Basswood body
5 Neck Screw Holes for increased sustain
5A grade Quilted Maple Tops - gloss top
24 Jumbo Silver Nickel Frets
48mm Nut Width
21mm 1st Fret
23mm 12th Fret
16" Radius
Maple fretboard + ABS binding
5 Piece Canadian Walnut / South American Rosewood
Black Electronic covers
Hipshot 7-string headless bridge and headpiece
1 volume knob
Pros: Compared to all my guitars, it's the best in tone, playability and feel. Easy access to the high frets and fretboard is not too flat or round (which is perfect to my playing). The weight is so damn light, maybe around 5-6lbs. When unplugged it's still loud acoustically, not sure about this but i think that's because of the tight fit of the neck pocket. Hipshot hardwares is sht! Stays well in tune after hours of playing. The pickups are from a korean company which i'm not familiar with. I believe these are SD clones, they sound nice.
Cons: There issues with the aesthetics though, a couple of off-the-line paint on the binding, slightly misaligned side dots and uneven sanding on the "headstock".
Verdict: 9/10 - For $1.5k (hardware, electronics, shipping, assembly and setup included), it's all good enough for me! I don't really care much about the minor aesthetic issues. Did I say that the kit (body and neck) is $750?
pics:
http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/lu...roborus-7-progress-pics-headless-content.html
Specs:
26.5 Scale
7 String
Basswood body
5 Neck Screw Holes for increased sustain
5A grade Quilted Maple Tops - gloss top
24 Jumbo Silver Nickel Frets
48mm Nut Width
21mm 1st Fret
23mm 12th Fret
16" Radius
Maple fretboard + ABS binding
5 Piece Canadian Walnut / South American Rosewood
Black Electronic covers
Hipshot 7-string headless bridge and headpiece
1 volume knob
Pros: Compared to all my guitars, it's the best in tone, playability and feel. Easy access to the high frets and fretboard is not too flat or round (which is perfect to my playing). The weight is so damn light, maybe around 5-6lbs. When unplugged it's still loud acoustically, not sure about this but i think that's because of the tight fit of the neck pocket. Hipshot hardwares is sht! Stays well in tune after hours of playing. The pickups are from a korean company which i'm not familiar with. I believe these are SD clones, they sound nice.
Cons: There issues with the aesthetics though, a couple of off-the-line paint on the binding, slightly misaligned side dots and uneven sanding on the "headstock".
Verdict: 9/10 - For $1.5k (hardware, electronics, shipping, assembly and setup included), it's all good enough for me! I don't really care much about the minor aesthetic issues. Did I say that the kit (body and neck) is $750?
pics:
You picked that up yesterday , I wondered who might . I've been checking Neko for the last few days since discovering them . What a great project/ idea to get a custom 7 one can complete and build . I'd like to check out the hydra .
