Rusty Cooley's RC8 Pics!! [Before Paint]

[SPBY]

just remember, the RC7 cost $2700... and this has another string and fanned frets, i can only cringe at the thought of it's possible price. Also, i wouldn't buy it, i dont like the extra high string. but it sure does look nice

 

[metalvince333]

If it does go into production in maybe korea for a more affordable model...I wont have the choice but to buy one..and I hate dean guitars...I dont like having GAS on their stuff..

 

[Merlin_602]

Awesome looking guitar! What is a drop top?

It's a top they might aswell have dropped. like that one

 

[SpaceDock]

Bam!

 

[Elysian]

I hope I'm not getting anybody upset, but that is Mike Nedd's guitar shop. I recognize that place. He has a posted with Rusty Cooley up that's signed "To the best guitar tech ever!" by mr. Cooley himself. I wonder if it's a full custom...

Here's the website
Nedd Guitars : Professional Repairs and Handcrafted Instruments

Maybe he's doing a ghost build for Dean, hence the headstock?

 

[Origin]

Yeah, looks pretty, but I hate Dean so ehn. That and I don't want to pay what I would pay for a CAR. 2228 it is

 

[Sebastian]

I was expecting an Ibanez here...

 

[Adam]

Yeah I think it'll probably be 25.5-23" scale length, as i believe thats what his conklin is...

my god I want one, I've been dreaming of high A's for years lol

Actually you can obtain a high A up to the 30" scale with Garry goodmans Octave4plus strings, ranging from .005 to .015. Ive used them on my 8 strings for years with no issues, and they tend to outlast my high E string. I'm going to be testing his high A string for the 30.1"-30.5" scale soon as well.

My only gripe with this new 8 is the headstock, the tuner for the high A string is very far away from nut, this will reduce the lifespan on high A strings. While it doesent really add any felt tension, it strains the string alot more. This is why I went for a reverse inline for my 2nd 8 string.

The most ideal placement is 1"-2" away from the nut. A 22" scale would also be the best for using off the shelf strings for a long lasting high A.

But since Rusty tunes it to G# and not A, 23" or 23.5" is not an issue for him, but it is for anyone wanting to tune to a high A and be able to do bends like they would on their high E.

 

[CooleyJr]

So much Dean hate man. At least they're starting to redeem themselves...

 

[MF_Kitten]

i would guess this mike nedd guy is building a prototype that the dean models will be based on. guitar companies often hire independent guitar builders to do prototypes for them.

 

[whammybarofdeth]

Or Dean sent him the unfinished body so Rusty could get it stained any color he wants? idk....

 

[Origin]

So much Dean hate man. At least they're starting to redeem themselves...

You are right, I apologize. They're taking the B.C. Rich route, as in starting to kick ass

 

[Apophis]

looks really interesting, I hope it won't be changed much before final presentation

 

[CooleyJr]

looks really interesting, I hope it won't be changed much before final presentation

^Agreed

 

[Stephen]

haha it got on here quite quick since i posted the photos on Rusty's forum.

 

[CooleyJr]

haha it got on here quite quick since i posted the photos on Rusty's forum.

I saw and had to post it here. I was immediately amazed at the guitars progress since Rusty said it wasn't going to be for a while. Now he's saying it should be finished Saturday!!

EDIT!!!!

News on what the finish will be.......

Yes it will have the graphic but it will be red! and that graphic will be on the back as well.

HELL YEAH!!!

 

[S-O]

I am a huge rusty fan, my login got lost over on his forum, so I just stick to watching his CFH vids, over and over, and listening to his solo CD, original and fancy remastered/remixed version.

I love the way this is coming, I like his signature git, I personally wouldn't buy it, but I think it is sweet.

 

[Stephen]

I am a huge rusty fan, my login got lost over on his forum, so I just stick to watching his CFH vids, over and over, and listening to his solo CD, original and fancy remastered/remixed version.

I love the way this is coming, I like his signature git, I personally wouldn't buy it, but I think it is sweet.

Why didn't you message me then? I'm still an admin on his forum, would have sorted it for you. Tell you what PM me and i'll sort it for you

 

[AngelVivaldi]

good god, what a beast!

 

[freepower]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but if this goes production won't it be the first fanned fret production guitar? Let alone Dean?