NGD: RAN Crusher 7(Simple beautiful perfection)

[makesexnotwar]

Some pics at first:

After 9 month of waiting I got it today! Holy shit, that is greatest guitar I ever played in my life!
Amazing playability, excelent note definition, great build quality! I just can't find right words to describe this beast!
Now I can throw my Schecter's baseball bat away

Here are the specs:

No. of strings: 7-string
R or L handed: right handed
Scale length: 27”
Construction method: Ran AANJ w/NTB style heel
Body shape: Crusher
Body material: swamp ash
Top wood options: carved - walnut
Body binding: none
Binding material: N/A
Body finish: hand-rubbed oil
Custom finish: none
Headstock shape: Crusher
Headstock: regular
Headstock finish: match body finish
Headstock binding: none
Truss rod cover: wooden - Walnut
Logo: MOP
Neck material: 5P maple/walnut
Neck shape: RAN-shape
Nut width: 1 7/8” (48mm), 7-string
Thickness at 1st/12th: 19-21mm (recommended for 6,7-string)
Neck finish: match body finish
Fingerboard material: macassar ebony
Fingerboard binding: none
Number of frets: 24
Fret size: Dunlop 6150
Fingerboard radius: 17”
Fingerboard inlays (MOP): none
Custom inlay(s): none
Fingerboard side inlays: plastic dots
Nut: graphite
Hardware color: black
Bridge system: Hipshot Fixed 7-string
Tuning machines: Schaller M6 locking
Straplocks: Schaller
Neck Pickup: BareKnuckle - Aftermath
Middle Pickup: none
Bridge Pickup: BareKnuckle - Aftermath
Pickup rings: none
Control knobs: 2 x volume
Pickup selector: 3-way toggle

Now I'm planing to sell my HD500 and buy Peavey 6505+ or ENGL e530...not desided yet.

 

[mphsc]

congrats on the RAN.

 

[fabeau]

These Ran guitars looks amazing...can't wait to try one. \m/

 

[Curt]

HNGD!
Simplicity is underrated.

 

[Michael T]

Awesome, classy & sinister.
RAN is next on my list, love their style.

 

[Gemmeadia]

PERFECT

 

[AndreasD]

Looks great! HNGD.

 

[TheFashel12]

 

[Shrediablo]

HNGD! This one looks awesome!

 

[oremus91]

I was really surprised when I saw the back.. that's just friggin gorgeous HNGD!

 

[groovemasta]

so nice, congrats.

 

[ForThisGift]

Looks awesome! I have never cared for the headstocks on these, but otherwise they have a bunch of features I look for. This one is nice and clean and I like the specs. Nice choices.

 

[ihunda]

Amazing! Front and back, congrats on the NGD!

 

[skeels]

Next on my list, too.

No, wait.. maybe second or third on the list.



Simply wondermous man.. HNGD!

 

[Churchie777]

Love that walnut! HNGD dude

 

[iRaiseTheDead]

Holy crap.

 

[Philligan]

Awesome guitar

 

[Forrest_H]

Beautiful. HNGD man

 

[HRC51]

Beautiful. Love the Macassar Ebony fretboard. Curious how the swamp ash/walnut como sounds.

Jealous!

 

[brett8388]

Looks awesome!