Drake Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Thanks for the email Hooglebug, I have to save for the damn thing now, I know there will be some lead-time on actually getting the thing. Damn cars, girlfriends, trips to uurope with work and weed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 fuck uurope, use myrope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 nothing too exciting. didnt have much time today so just got holly body cut out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 can you "tune" hollow bodies like a speaker cab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 in terms of acoustics you certainly can by changing the bracing and thickness of the wood. as for semi hollow solid bodies im not sure there'd be that much of a noticeable difference. tho there also might be. im so helpful hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 heh, well at first (i'm always thinking about basses) I was thinking about making huge sustain, but then I think it'd just make the bass feed back? My acoustic bass goes nuts when I plug it into my bass rig and turn up, and my semi-hollow guitar was never much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 ah but they've got holes in the tops (i assume). if you dont have holes theres much less chance of feedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 orly? interesting! That makes perfect sense, I must seem rather thick, that must be why so many guys have covers on the sound holes of their basses. durrrrrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 just spoke with fedex as it doesn't seem to be going anywhere ... seems that they have all the info anyway. hopefully tomorrow. i see you used three pieces of wood for that guitar body - is there an advantage of using one piece? i recall reading something about sound transfer, but i don't know if that was true or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 its just the idea that a single piece of wood will vibrate as one whereas a glue line wont help. whether or not it makes a noticeable difference or not to the average player is debateable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthWenus Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 That one looks pretty cool - how are you finding it? It's honestly the best and finest guitar I've ever played. I love everything about it, especially the feel of it. It's just a superb, well built guitar. All of my other guitars are being neglected because I use this one 90% of the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Very nice How's the sound? I hope I get mine tomorrow. I'm sure it'll be worth the wait though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 At dest sort facility JAMAICA, NY Well, it's out of customs, and that's the last stop from the looks of things. still says by 10:30 AM, so hopefully it'll be here in under three hours. Pics and review to come.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I'm excited for you James! Hope it arrives safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I'm excited for you James! Hope it arrives safe! Yeah it should get here fine - it's been sent in a flight case. Plus the guitar looks incredibly well built anyway. Just waiting for fedex to update so I can watch the door... Are you still going to do those tele(s) this year with necks from hooglebug? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Maybe, it depends on money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 they've just told me its been delivered. hope it has! and hope you like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 whoop whoop!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly. Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 it looks fucking incredible, glad to hear that it plays that way as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 That's so cool, i'd love to see that finish in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 (what brand was used btw?) they're ernie ball nickel customs 11-52 phew! im glad you like it i was worrying. i always worry hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_man361 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 nice work af, bet you're proud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooglebug Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 im relieved! i always have a massive panic that everything will be wrong and they'll hate it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil. Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Guhhhh Im GASing like fuck for one of those DC Deco shaped guitars, with two HB sized pups, or a HB + P90 combo, But a flat top rather than an archtop... I would love you fo evaaa If only i had the money Edit: wait not "archtop", but the convex top like on james' haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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