JimboMansonMB-1 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 And the guitar is a painted flat top guitar, so it would be easier than mirroring a DL-1. Theoretically though, wouldn't it be easier with the DL-1 because you can just remove the ali and have the body already routed for something on top? I would think the mirror would literally just replace the ali. Speaking of this, I wish they weren't so stubborn about not doing custom things to the MB guitars, it would save so much time money and effort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Oh right, you have to send it back for mods, don't you? And I would think the mirror top is slightly thicker...not sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord MFC Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Oh right, you have to send it back for mods, don't you? And I would think the mirror top is slightly thicker...not sure though. yeah, i'm guessing the ali is 1mm and the mirror is 3mm thick but i'm not sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 the alloy is probably 1.5-2mm I'd say. 1mm stuff is good for sides but is a bit thin for the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboMansonMB-1 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Oh right, you have to send it back for mods, don't you? And I would think the mirror top is slightly thicker...not sure though. "Unfortunately we are obligated to ship these guitars out at Matthew Bellamy signature models, and therefore we cannot modify them straightaway." Loophole, wonder if I could have Simno or someone pick it up and bring it back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 "Unfortunately we are obligated to ship these guitars out at Matthew Bellamy signature models, and therefore we cannot modify them straightaway." Loophole, wonder if I could have Simno or someone pick it up and bring it back? probably not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboMansonMB-1 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 probably not Damn. There has to be a better way than paying international shipping x3 and import fees x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 What's people's opinion on this modified outline please too similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry. Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 What's people's opinion on this modified outline please too similar? You could see what it looks like with the top horn flattened to dead parallel? It's still recognisable, but not suable. Looks pretty good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 You could see what it looks like with the top horn flattened to dead parallel? It's still recognisable, but not suable. Looks pretty good though. Yeah, I quite like the look of it, possibly even prefer it right now. Seems a bit more in proportion. It's hard to really get a feel of it until it's cut out and the neck is on though. I just pencilled in what you said, but I think it starts getting too short for it's width if I do that. Edit: On second thoughts, you're a genius. I've done the opposite though and ran the line from the horn straight across until it hits the line from the cutaway. Looks much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveno1 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/user/Factorofsound#p/a/u/1/WlvgDdlJMjE Phil from Muse Live messing around here on my delorean replica (not a manson) what you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Looks decent, if not a little large. Might just be the perspective though. The photos I've seen looked nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musclemuse00 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 the orig Delorean (and 007) are larger than the current moc shapes anyway so seems to be a faithful replica, mansons should of done this with the DL-1 imo, might be tempted to buy one from phil is the quality is good, def looks nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshH Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 muscle,your avatar and james' look so much alike I saw that out of the corner of my eye and read your post thinking it was james wanting another delorean. I was like damn son calm down on the guitars. I'd love the 007, glad I got to see it played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 The top horn is larger on the originals but the body is smaller. It was made slightly larger to fit the x y pad. As I said, it might just be perspective as it's right up to the camera in the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord MFC Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/user/Factorofsound#p/a/u/1/WlvgDdlJMjE Phil from Muse Live messing around here on my delorean replica (not a manson) what you think? that looks pretty nice - some competition for barrnett? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Damn. There has to be a better way than paying international shipping x3 and import fees x2 So on top of the cost for the guitar and the modifications, you'd be paying well over $1000 more just for the shipping and import fees. Sounds like a plan. I wonder if they've received that bank transfer yet...took three days last time I think PANIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboMansonMB-1 Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 So on top of the cost for the guitar and the modifications, you'd be paying well over $1000 more just for the shipping and import fees. Sounds like a plan. I wonder if they've received that bank transfer yet...took three days last time I think PANIC Yeah, doesn't quite make sense...? Don't worry about the payment, it was a matter of weeks before they emailed me saying they'd received the balance for my MB-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshH Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 They never contacted me when I sent my first deposit in, that took 2 weeks. I just called them once a week on Thursdays I think to give it time. It'll get to them, atleast there is no rush to get the deposit to save the guitar. Still got forever to wait for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry. Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Yeah, I quite like the look of it, possibly even prefer it right now. Seems a bit more in proportion. It's hard to really get a feel of it until it's cut out and the neck is on though. I just pencilled in what you said, but I think it starts getting too short for it's width if I do that. Edit: On second thoughts, you're a genius. I've done the opposite though and ran the line from the horn straight across until it hits the line from the cutaway. Looks much better! Ummm ok then you mean like a double cut away type thing, just straight instead of cut away like the other side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Nah just across from the top horn across the neck pocket I straightened up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 they confirmed the transfer. now i can relax. until it ships out and gets stuck in customs for 16 days. found out some information about the ali clad guitar as well. need to find a way to scrape close to $7000 together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Is it actually hollow alloy then or just wood clad in alloy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Is it actually hollow alloy then or just wood clad in alloy? classified info Nah, it's wood clad in alloy. I assumed it was mahogany or something, but it's heavily weight relieved (not chambered) tulipwood Which is the same stuff musecasters uses. I'm guessing weight was going to be an issue (they said it was about as heavy as a 70's les paul, which are pretty heavy guitars) all the wood and metal work was done by Hugh, so I'm guessing he did that swirl finish by hand or something. I'm definitely looking into it though...I think I could make a fair bit if I sold my prized amp, but I'm not sure if I should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord MFC Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 classified info Nah, it's wood clad in alloy. I assumed it was mahogany or something, but it's heavily weight relieved (not chambered) tulipwood Which is the same stuff musecasters uses. I'm guessing weight was going to be an issue (they said it was about as heavy as a 70's les paul, which are pretty heavy guitars) all the wood and metal work was done by Hugh, so I'm guessing he did that swirl finish by hand or something. I'm definitely looking into it though...I think I could make a fair bit if I sold my prized amp, but I'm not sure if I should. that guitar's mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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