Vik Guitars Discussion

[thrsher]

when i ordered this, no one was really doing fixed bridge, neck thru, baritone 7s. (production wise) i had actually emailed vik back in sept 2010 about a build but just didnt pull the trigger. now that carvin is doing them, i foresee many in my future. also intrigued to check out a jackson B7 too

 

[narad]

Looks awesome, man. No one will question the dye choice now!

 

[absolutorigin]

Looks absolutely incredible. The man can definitely build a sweet guitar.

 

[blanco]

Guess this was the new model he was talking about before NAMM. Liking the wood/finish choices.

 

[capoeiraesp]

Meh...

Nice woods though.

 

[Xaios]

The 1.5 cutaway thing doesn't do anything for me, but that singlecut is pretty nice. Granted, it's hard to get a feel for how it'll really look without the neck.

 

[absolutorigin]

The green one reminds me of the Washburn Idol.

 

[Edika]

vik updated the build thread
Pic awesomeness

I stand corrected...boy do I stand corrected!

 

[Necris]

That single cut is chocolatey.

 

[Winspear]

The 1.5 cutaway thing doesn't do anything for me, but that singlecut is pretty nice. Granted, it's hard to get a feel for how it'll really look without the neck.

They aren't a first
ViK Guitars - Gallery - Galaxy HB
ViK Guitars - Gallery - Galaxy CS

 

[Xaios]

They aren't a first
ViK Guitars - Gallery - Galaxy HB
ViK Guitars - Gallery - Galaxy CS

Better, but you still can't see the whole guitar in any single picture on either page.

 

[drmosh]

Better, but you still can't see the whole guitar in any single picture on either page.

because those are the galleries for the "process of creation", the full guitars are on the galaxy page, which funnily enough is 404 atm

 

[absolutorigin]

Not gonna lie Alain, your Saviour 8 looks incredible!! Hopefully you get her soon.

 

[Lorcan Ward]

Alain's Saviour is done:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.754291357944676.1073741844.133171110056707&type=1

This project was started over 1,5 years ago as a display model for a music trade show. Shortly after it got slightly shaped the project was acquired by Alain Shaboon.

Specs:
strings: 8
scale: 28-25"
frets: 24
neck/body system: set-in
fingerboard: madagascar ebony
fingerboard radius: compound 16-20”
neck wood: indian rosewood
body wood: black limba
top wood: Sabah ebony
fretwire type and gauge: Evo-gold/jumbo
nut: buffalo horn, black
binding: body and neck
binding type: black ABS/thin sabah ebony stripe
inlays: "glow in the dark" side dots
hardware color: black
bridge: ABM saddles
tuners: Hipshot Products Inc locking
pickups: Vikups P-90s, Sabah ebony bobbins
controls layout: vol/tone/3 way toggle, 2 way mini toggle switch (neck P-90 phase switching)
knobs: Macassar ebony
strap buttons: Dunlop straplocks
color: natural
finish: oil/satin

Looks monstrous. Insane little details all around.

 

[asher]

 

[leonardo7]

Thanks guys! I am glad that you like it!

This guitar has all of my favorite woods in it. Also, at 28", Im glad to soon have another proper scaled 8 string in my hands.

Alain's Saviour is done:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.754291357944676.1073741844.133171110056707&type=1

Looks monstrous. Insane little details all around.

Yeah no doubt! He definitely puts his own unique touch into the details

 

[Xaios]

That gold fretwire is super hot.

 

[Cloudy]

That gold fretwire is super hot.

I agree, not used nearly enough on builds!

 

[esp_eraser]

Beautiful guitar that looks amazingly clean.
Gold highlights with the bkack hardware is a nice touch

 

[narad]

Cool stuff. What are the runners - that Sabah ebony?