Pulled the trigger... Thorn R/S Custom ordered! \m/

[HighGain510]

Well after some careful consideration I decided to pull the trigger on one of the new Thorn R/S models! I called Ron up the day the specs were posted and asked him more about the new "Precision-Lock" neck design so once I heard all the details I pretty much made up my mind to grab one as it sounds like a truly awesome design. Here are the specs on mine:

Thorn R/S Hardtail Custom:

- Streaky Black Limba body and neck
- Honduran Rosewood fretboard
- 10" Radius
- 25.5" scale
- 1.670 nut width
- 2Tek Hardtail bridge
- 6-inline Locking Tuners with no string tree
- Number of Frets - 22
- Fretwire - Jumbo Stainless Steel
- Volume (lower than the prototype model so I don't clip it with my pinky ), Tone (push-pull coil split for the humbucker) and 5-way blade switch
- Nickel hardware
- H-S-S setup: Pasadena '86 (hotter) bridge, Pasadena Classic '57s neck/middle (the Pasadena models are the Thorn/Gaudesi pickups)
- RS Superpots & Switchcraft electronics
- Dunlop Dual-Design Strap Buttons
- Inlay: Mastodon Ivory Dots and Firesun @ 12th fret
- Ultra-thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer finish
- Color: Brazilian Burst (matching Jr 90 #09)
- Strings: .010-.046
- Deluxe leather-bound G&G hardshell case



Anyone who got to play my Junior 90 has a pretty good idea how this will sound (Ron said they can get pretty close! ) and the pickups for this guitar are wound by John Gaudesi who was the same guy who helped with the Stapletop P-90 pickups in the Jr 90s. I can't wait, looking like an 8-ish week build time! I'll be posting some pictures soon, I think I get pictures of my wood blanks tomorrow so if I get some I'll update the thread as they arrive!

I posted the thread with pictures of the proto in another thread but for anyone who missed them here are some pics to give you an idea:

This is what the 2Tek bridge looks like for anyone who hasn't seen one before:

Everything I've heard about these bridges basically says they are very clear and the guitar they have retrofit with them "ring like a piano" apparently. We shall see, I hear good things!

 

[stuh84]

Dude, seriously, you pull the trigger more than Arnie in Commando

Looks sweet as hell though, be interesting to see it done

 

[technomancer]

That should be badassed

 

[Rick]

I assume you'll be eating ramen and mac + cheese for the next 6 months.

 

[HighGain510]

I assume you'll be eating ramen and mac + cheese for the next 6 months.

Hehe well I have a few production guitars that I'm selling to help pay this off but yeah I'll be cooking batches of healthy stir-fry and whatnot to keep it on the cheap side for a bit! It will be worth it!

 

[Rick]

I have a few production guitars that I'm selling to help pay this off

Shock of the century.

 

[Miek]

I assume you'll be eating ramen and mac + cheese for the next 6 months.

I think I've come across a recipe that actually mixes the two.
If only I could find my big collection of ramen noodle recipes...

In any case, this thing will only look better than I imagine when it's finished.

 

[ajdehoogh]

Sexy dude. Can't wait to see that in person!

 

[HighGain510]

Shock of the century.

I know, right? I'm getting low on production models.... going to be down to almost all small luthier guitars soon!

Sexy dude. Can't wait to see that in person!

Thanks bro, it's looking like an 8 week build time so it will be here soon! To be honest I wouldn't mind if it took a little extra time to get the money together but if it's done in 8 weeks I'll find a way to get that money in his hands!

 

[jacksonplayer]

That's going to be sweet!

I think you need to take the next step and move next door to Ron's shop.

 

[God Hand Apostle]

Pretty sweet. No string tree? ...oh, because of the locking tuners? Also, I've read great things about the RS Superpots. Are you going to try the 280K or 500K because of the humbucker?

 

[Rick]

Or move in with him.

 

[guitarbuilder93]

jesus... a little trigger-happy, are we? oh well...
anyway... looks like it's gonna be tits when it's done! congrats!
how's the oni comin'?

 

[Stealthdjentstic]

Nice man.

 

[HighGain510]

Pretty sweet. No string tree? ...oh, because of the locking tuners? Also, I've read great things about the RS Superpots. Are you going to try the 280K or 500K because of the humbucker?

Nope, none needed due to the headstock angle and the locking tuners. Not sure about the value, Ron will decide and pick the right ones for me (I'm thinking probably 500K).


I received an email from Ron a few minutes ago and selected my body blank from the pieces of lightweight, streaked black limba he had in the shop for these guys and this is what I went with:

 

[Bobo]

That black limba is purdy What are it's tone characteristics?

 

[technomancer]

That black limba is purdy What are it's tone characteristics?

Similar to mahogany, but with more pronounced midrange.

 

[Bobo]

Similar to mahogany, but with more pronounced midrange.

Then I bet it sounds as killer as it'll look

 

[Apophis]

congrats

 

[Bleak]

I assume you'll be eating ramen and mac + cheese for the next 6 months.

Just to let you know, I have a friend that ordered one 4 years ago.
Still hasn't gotten it.
You won't get it in 6 months.