DarthWenus Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Very nice How's the sound? I hope I get mine tomorrow. I'm sure it'll be worth the wait though Orgasmic. And your AF guitar is amazing. I'm very tempted to get one myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teej212 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 if i had 3000 to blow on a guitar, no doubt this would be the guy who would make it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 im relieved! i always have a massive panic that everything will be wrong and they'll hate it I wouldn't panic if you're putting out something this good! Orgasmic. And your AF guitar is amazing. I'm very tempted to get one myself. Thanks - and yeah, I like the sound of mine a lot too. The neck pickup in particular is amazing - lots of punch and clarity. i'm surprised how the bridge pickup sounds when split. sort of hard to explain...almost has that sound of a tele bridge pickup, but not quite. if i had 3000 to blow on a guitar, no doubt this would be the guy who would make it this was a full on custom with all the fancy detailing, so they might be cheaper than that - i think sam's was a bit less. (he got a moc type with a solid finish and a few extras i think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthWenus Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 How much did it cost you? I'm guessing £1500?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 originally it was £1850 + shipping i think, but i recall the inlays being an extra £100. worth it i'd say not sure what the base price is, and for what models (looks like there's a junior, standard, and custom) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Glad to hear you're happy with it! Would it be wrong of me to ask how it compares to the Mansons? Or is it too different a guitar to compare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Glad to hear you're happy with it! Would it be wrong of me to ask how it compares to the Mansons? Or is it too different a guitar to compare? Yeah it's a completely different beast. The neck is sort of a cross between a V shape and a '59, while the mansons are soft v (although, if that's a standard profile, it could very well be different as I haven't played anything like it) the scale (yes, the scale) is a bit shorter, while the mansons are 25.5" i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bshuker Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 ok, first, my own picture of it (which is inevitable) Now, for the guitar itself... I was intending to make this review short, but .. I can't. the whole thing screams quality. neck feels great, absolutely no fret buzz either. it was pretty much in tune when I got it! the finish has a few minor flaws, but that's expected for a handmade guitar. the mansons do as well. the entire guitar is built like a tank from what i can tell - it's heavier than my les paul actually! the sound is AMAZING. especially in the middle position. the miracle man sounds great, even coil tapped. neck pickup has a lot of punch to it. as for the setup, the action is basically how i like it and as i said, no fret buzz at all. feels great with 11's. (what brand was used btw?) it looks a hell of a lot better in real life too. the finish is a little darker i'd say. being the picky bastard i am....i'd give it a 10. i've only given it maybe 15 minutes of play time, but i can't fault it. and as i mentioned before, customer support is amazing. it's an amazing guitar - anyone considering having a guitar built by him...DO IT! sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 yeah, i'm going to try to make some demos for sam soon they're ernie ball nickel customs 11-52 These? http://accessories.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ernie-Ball-2208-Slinky-Nickel-Wound-Light-Electric-Guitar-Strings?sku=100618 already got some 11's, but i want to avoid having to readjust anything when i change the strings this sustains like crazy - and with the weight, you'd never know it was chambered! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 yeah they're the ones. i know it is a weighty beast. but with all that maple on top of the mahogany and the maple neck as well i guess its to be expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpa_man Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 do you think you could mod a mb1 to the finish of the M1D1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 i dont see why not. all it would involve is stripping the finish, taking 3mm off the top, binding it and refinishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 why>? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 do you think you could mod a mb1 to the finish of the M1D1? As sure as I am that Ant would do a fantastic job and people would probably go more crazy for it than the standard ones, I don't think I could bare to do it! Remember they aren't mahogany either so the wood on the back would look quite different. Sure would be interesting to see it stripped back though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherpa_man Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 As sure as I am that Ant would do a fantastic job and people would probably go more crazy for it than the standard ones, I don't think I could bare to do it! Remember they aren't mahogany either so the wood on the back would look quite different. Sure would be interesting to see it stripped back though. there is that yeah, was just a idea, the lad with the mb1 has been in touch but hasnt got back to me since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly. Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 do you think you could mod a mb1 to the finish of the M1D1? I was considering that too... dunno if I have the balls to let it happen though. I adore the m1d1 finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 As sure as I am that Ant would do a fantastic job and people would probably go more crazy for it than the standard ones, I don't think I could bare to do it! Remember they aren't mahogany either so the wood on the back would look quite different. Sure would be interesting to see it stripped back though. *cough* Even though I'm sure he'd go a great job, I wouldn't do it really. Do you suppose a mirror topped MB-1 is a possibility? (as in a standard model) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 *cough* Don't do it! haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly. Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Why not just have a black back and m1d1 mirror front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Don't do it! haha. What, I was saying the back would look better finished like that rather than plain alder. I didn't like the mahogany back of the M1D1 at first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Ah ok, I thought you were implying that Shatter was mahogany and you could do it with that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Ah ok, I thought you were implying that Shatter was mahogany and you could do it with that! No way, I fucking love that finish. Almost as much as I fucking love coloring. Few more shots of the AF: You can't see the logo shine there. The flame part was from the same wood that Sam's neck came from, so it looks pretty nice. 12th fret inlay. It's actually better to look at it vertically, since it was intended to be a flame.... sort of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 The flame part was from the same wood that Sam's neck came from, so it looks pretty nice. actually it was an off cut of your top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 actually it was an off cut of your top oh ok then BTW, i know you use stainless steel frets - are those harder to work with? (not that there's anything wrong - just wondering) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 12, 2010 Author Share Posted May 12, 2010 yeah they take longer to do - filing and recrowning and such Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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