THAT IS THE SINGLE GREATEST LOOKING GUITAR IN THE HISTORY (and I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say this) OF TIME ITSELF!!! 
OMFG!
OMFG!
Steampunk rg7 (Yes I know)
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Anyone know what the quote would be to get a guitar modified to that?
EDIT: The guitar is an Ibanez RG7620 GN that was, and I quote, "ugly" so the lead singer painted it and used grandfather clock parts to modify it. Later a lady from Dangerous Detritus known as liquidsolution (parents must have had a sense of humour
) made the parts around the bridge.
EDIT: The guitar is an Ibanez RG7620 GN that was, and I quote, "ugly" so the lead singer painted it and used grandfather clock parts to modify it. Later a lady from Dangerous Detritus known as liquidsolution (parents must have had a sense of humour
) made the parts around the bridge. MySpace.com - Abney Park - Seattle, Washington - Gothic / Industrial / New Wave - www.myspace.com/abneypark
From what I've heard it's really cool. It's a bit like a steam punk Lacuna Coil or something. Although the song "The Wrong Side" is pretty craptacular... 
The pics in the "H.M.S. Ophelia Sightings" are quite funny actually.
From what I've heard it's really cool. It's a bit like a steam punk Lacuna Coil or something.
Although the song "The Wrong Side" is pretty craptacular... The pics in the "H.M.S. Ophelia Sightings" are quite funny actually.
Magdalene 
drool+Steampunk RG7 drool = Worth visiting their myspace 
drool+Steampunk RG7 drool = Worth visiting their myspace 
Thomas
Stranger
That looks great. Very unique and tasteful.
Magdalene
Ya.
I'm officially a Abney Park fan now.
Magdalene Veen + blue hair = hawt
I remember seeing it on here before but, for the record:
Thomas
Stranger
I remember seeing it on here before but, for the record:
As neat as that is, I see it more like a piece of art than an instrument. While it looks stunning, I don't see myself playing it.
Exactly. That's why I prefer the other one.
Thomas
Stranger
Yep. On the RG, it's easy to see that the artsy stuff was placed so it doesn't get in the way, so it's still a player.
That looks awesome. It would look cool with some custom inlays too.
Just got done looking at every Abney Park vid. on youtube, Magdalene Veen's myspace, and model mayhem account... you know, for more..um... Steampunk RG7 pics........ 
BTW, where did all the newer pics of the guitar originally come from? I can't find them anywhere?
BTW, where did all the newer pics of the guitar originally come from? I can't find them anywhere?
Just got done looking at every Abney Park vid. on youtube, Magdalene Veen's myspace, and model mayhem account... you know, for more..um... Steampunk RG7 pics........
BTW, where did all the newer pics of the guitar originally come from? I can't find them anywhere?
They were probably from some page to do with the woman who made it. Dangerous Detritus. Google.
But what did people think of their music?
@Ruarc = Thanks for the info on the builder.
I think they've got something really serious there... the concept and the direction. But I think it could be executed better.
For example, almost everything having to do with the vocals is cheesetastic. The lyrics, the dude's vocals, and the harmonies don't do the music any service.
Also, the instrumentation is a little off, IMO. Like, it's supposed to sound kinda dark and brooding-like; with both classical and futuristic type elements. But some of the guitar riffs, and the violin pieces sound a little too bright and happy, like a renaissance festival, rather than a post apocalyptic/futuristic medieval-esque landscape like it seems they're trying to go for.
The last gripe, would be that *from the newer videos I saw* the whole dress-up theme part of their performance seems a little overboard and comes off a bit corny. I like the look, in general, but it seems to be a little TOO over the top.
I think this video is descent example of what I'm talking about (Magdalene =):
Overall, though it might not seems so, I really dig it. There's some really neat elements and there's a cool kinda atmosphere. I'll probably be looking into them, and people in that genre more because of this thread, for what it's worth.
Again, any "critique" I had was just in my own taste... just kinda what I'd prefer to see/hear in an experience.
EDIT: Also, their playing abilities aren't bad. I couldn't play the violin to save my fucking soul, and I think the female backups in their stuff are on par.
I think they've got something really serious there... the concept and the direction. But I think it could be executed better.
For example, almost everything having to do with the vocals is cheesetastic. The lyrics, the dude's vocals, and the harmonies don't do the music any service.
Also, the instrumentation is a little off, IMO. Like, it's supposed to sound kinda dark and brooding-like; with both classical and futuristic type elements. But some of the guitar riffs, and the violin pieces sound a little too bright and happy, like a renaissance festival, rather than a post apocalyptic/futuristic medieval-esque landscape like it seems they're trying to go for.
The last gripe, would be that *from the newer videos I saw* the whole dress-up theme part of their performance seems a little overboard and comes off a bit corny. I like the look, in general, but it seems to be a little TOO over the top.
I think this video is descent example of what I'm talking about (Magdalene =
):Overall, though it might not seems so, I really dig it. There's some really neat elements and there's a cool kinda atmosphere. I'll probably be looking into them, and people in that genre more because of this thread, for what it's worth.
Again, any "critique" I had was just in my own taste... just kinda what I'd prefer to see/hear in an experience.
EDIT: Also, their playing abilities aren't bad. I couldn't play the violin to save my fucking soul, and I think the female backups in their stuff are on par.
I have to agree with you on all points there. From what I've read (I only heard about them today ) they're trying to redefine their guitar tone. I think the female singer is ok but the male singer needs to really go for it and SING! They're actually on a tiny budget from what I've read.
I've heard the guitarist play a solo. He's really quite good actually.
If you read the lead singer's blog and any interviews they've done they're just taking the piss half the time. They're really funny too. You can buy dogtags from them with "Expendable Crewman" and "Portable Organ Doner" written on them.
) they're trying to redefine their guitar tone. I think the female singer is ok but the male singer needs to really go for it and SING! They're actually on a tiny budget from what I've read.I've heard the guitarist play a solo. He's really quite good actually.
If you read the lead singer's blog and any interviews they've done they're just taking the piss half the time.
They're really funny too. You can buy dogtags from them with "Expendable Crewman" and "Portable Organ Doner" written on them. 
