heyjackk Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Well, my guitar is officially complete. Even though I finally picked it up a couple of weeks ago, there were still a few things that weren't quite right, so I took it back down to the shop yesterday to get it all sorted out. It's perfect now. The switches are all now as I intended them to be, and the sustainer squealing has gone, so I can finally use that properly too. I've never felt so in tune with a musical instrument before, it really is incredible how comfortable and responsive it feels to everything I want it to do. All the effects compliment it really well, and there's such a great overall balance to it, with a great core sound to go with it. I really couldn't be happier with it. It definitely turned a few heads in the shop, which was quite cool, and Adrian was already trying to persuade me to get another one done, haha! That's not going to happen, but it was cool to be able to let them know how good it is in person after everything we went through to get it done. All the planning really paid off, which I'm really glad about. I can't imagine playing anything else now, and even picking up the MB-1 felt really weird. I've got my certificate now too, so it's all over. Very happy. . VIDEOS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 That's the beauty of a custom guitar when you design way you like it, you'll be happy with it. Unless you're a TERRIBLE a guitar designer and feel like relicing a guitar or adding lasers to a guitar is a good idea Precisely the reason why my customs are based off existing guitars. Well, my guitar is officially complete. Even though I finally picked it up a couple of weeks ago, there were still a few things that weren't quite right, so I took it back down to the shop yesterday to get it all sorted out. It's perfect now. The switches are all now as I intended them to be, and the sustainer squealing has gone, so I can finally use that properly too. I've never felt so in tune with a musical instrument before, it really is incredible how comfortable and responsive it feels to everything I want it to do. All the effects compliment it really well, and there's such a great overall balance to it, with a great core sound to go with it. I really couldn't be happier with it. It definitely turned a few heads in the shop, which was quite cool, and Adrian was already trying to persuade me to get another one done, haha! That's not going to happen, but it was cool to be able to let them know how good it is in person after everything we went through to get it done. All the planning really paid off, which I'm really glad about. I can't imagine playing anything else now, and even picking up the MB-1 felt really weird. I've got my certificate now too, so it's all over. Very happy. Oh, dear... Oh, and to the post above, they're pretty close from what I heard yesterday... It certainly seems that way. Good to hear about your custom anyway. Let's see the certificate What Works custom # is it? Assuming it's only one number. Why wouldn't you want to go through this whole experience again? I realize it might not be worth it if you don't have magic bridge man making a contribution though. This guitar certainly had that same effect on me when I saw it. Although, it was more of a case of not being able to look away http://www.mansonguitars.co.uk/#!untitled/zoom/co6c/imageymz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Post some MAhogany pics please James. I miss it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Post some MAhogany pics please James. I miss it me too. Tagged you on fb, but I assume you saw those pictures. But also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I can get videos and a certificate photo done next week - it's Works #20 for those who are interested. James, it's not that I wouldn't want to go through the process again - I'd happily have another guitar that plays like this one, but financially, it's a one-off really. My set up's complete and I have other things to consider in terms of saving up money now, so that will be it really. Adrian did joke that if we did a second one, he might have to insist on it having a fixed bridge though, haha! If I had loads of money to hand and other ideas for what I needed, maybe I'd do it, but it was designed to be the only one, and I think it will stay that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I can get videos and a certificate photo done next week - it's Works #20 for those who are interested. James, it's not that I wouldn't want to go through the process again - I'd happily have another guitar that plays like this one, but financially, it's a one-off really. My set up's complete and I have other things to consider in terms of saving up money now, so that will be it really. Adrian did joke that if we did a second one, he might have to insist on it having a fixed bridge though, haha! If I had loads of money to hand and other ideas for what I needed, maybe I'd do it, but it was designed to be the only one, and I think it will stay that way. So you don't think you'll change anything with your setup now? What happens with the amp when you move to Thailand? The FF7 arrived yesterday, so I'll be trying your settings a bit later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Nope, no plans to change anything now. The amp will have to be shipped. Not sure about the pedalboards yet. I could get them on the plane in the hold as oversized luggage, but with two guitars as well, it's a lot to carry on either end. Otherwise, I'll have to wait for them to be shipped too. I need to figure it out at the end of the winter really. FF7 is awesome so enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Nope, no plans to change anything now. The amp will have to be shipped. Not sure about the pedalboards yet. I could get them on the plane in the hold as oversized luggage, but with two guitars as well, it's a lot to carry on either end. Otherwise, I'll have to wait for them to be shipped too. I need to figure it out at the end of the winter really. FF7 is awesome so enjoy. Bs Does the serial # on the back of your pedal not match the one written on the outside of the box? my pedal says A 083, and the box says B 038 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witz Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I must admit I am massively tempted to get myself a MA-2 evo, really shouldn't but I am tempted considering they do seem pretty good value for money but I could do with a new car. Ah the dilemmas of life head vs heart and what not I do wish I had disposable income! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerd herd Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I must admit I am massively tempted to get myself a MA-2 evo, really shouldn't but I am tempted considering they do seem pretty good value for money but I could do with a new car. Ah the dilemmas of life head vs heart and what not I do wish I had disposable income! I'm planning on getting one... eventually. Got too much stuff I need to buy just now though James, my vexter fuzz factory has different serial numbers on the pedal and the box. Might just be something that happens with zvex pedals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyjackk Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I must admit I am massively tempted to get myself a MA-2 evo, really shouldn't but I am tempted considering they do seem pretty good value for money but I could do with a new car. Ah the dilemmas of life head vs heart and what not I do wish I had disposable income! i just bought an MA-2 EVO like 3 weeks ago and have had it for about 2 weeks now and even in just that short space of time i've started a savings account for a new fully custom Manson eventually as it is the best guitar i have ever played hands down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witz Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 i just bought an MA-2 EVO like 3 weeks ago and have had it for about 2 weeks now and even in just that short space of time i've started a savings account for a new fully custom Manson eventually as it is the best guitar i have ever played hands down That's what I worry about it seems buying a Manson guitar is like starting hard drugs, it's a long slippery downhill road where eventually you have no money and your surrounded by the stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 James, my vexter fuzz factory has different serial numbers on the pedal and the box. Might just be something that happens with zvex pedals That's weird. Is it a sticker or handwritten? I didn't get the box with my vexter FF, but I know they use stickers on both the pedals and boxes with those. i just bought an MA-2 EVO like 3 weeks ago and have had it for about 2 weeks now and even in just that short space of time i've started a savings account for a new fully custom Manson eventually as it is the best guitar i have ever played hands down I knew this would happen, but I'm not surprised one bit. What do you have in mind for a custom? That's what I worry about it seems buying a Manson guitar is like starting hard drugs, it's a long slippery downhill road where eventually you have no money and your surrounded by the stuff I've been known to have a fort built out of hiscox cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerd herd Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 That's weird. Is it a sticker or handwritten? I didn't get the box with my vexter FF, but I know they use stickers on both the pedals and boxes with those. Yeah its a sticker on both. It could have been a mix up in the shop I bought the pedal from though. I've already planned what I'd want for a custom as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 James - That's weird, my FF7 is A091, I think, and it's definitely the same on the box. Even my normal Vexter one that I sent out to you had the right serial on the box. Maybe it's an American thing! [HIDDEN=ALSO...][/HIDDEN] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaicen Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Weight relieved body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I guess that depends how you look at it I guess it wasn't intentionally weight relieved, so... But it was intentionally routed for those electronics. Does that count? Bs, I hope you don't lose sleep over this. Oh and Jaicen, check the Human Gear thread... there's something going on in there that you might find interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyjackk Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I knew this would happen, but I'm not surprised one bit. What do you have in mind for a custom? Not entirely sure yet. Couple of quick spec ideas at the moment Same body shape as a MoC either a Cracked Mirror finish but with a rather specific idea of a pattern i have in mind or a red carbon finish Killswitch Midi Pad Single Coil Sustainer (i find the humbuckers just do not look as nice) MBK-3 in the bridge position Black volume and tone knob Black custom hardware tuners If I had the red carbon idea it would look very similar to Matts red carbon that he trashed over the stadium tour, but if i get the mirror im not sure whether i would get it with the MIDI pad or a tremolo arm on it, either way i'm in very early stages of starting to think about what i want! and i don't know whether Manson would do one or not on a custom but i was considering saying fuck it and getting them to add a built in automated tuning system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 They won't do the moc shape outside of sig models. They don't seem to have too much control on how the mirror cracks either. You could go red carbon ma evo Auto tuning system......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaicen Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 James, I've been keeping tabs on the thread, impressed at the rapid turnaround. Prepare to see a load of Animatos pop up on eBay as owners try to recoup their investment before the inevitable price crash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 James, I've been keeping tabs on the thread, impressed at the rapid turnaround. Prepare to see a load of Animatos pop up on eBay as owners try to recoup their investment before the inevitable price crash. Damn If I ever sold mine, the only person that would buy it for the high price would be a Muse fan who HAS to have the hyper music pedal. They won't do the moc shape outside of sig models. They don't seem to have too much control on how the mirror cracks either. You could go red carbon ma evo Auto tuning system......? But isn't the EVO all contoured, and the carbon has to be put on a slab body? I wouldn't get the auto tuning system. I think the only real reason Matt got that on the mirror X-Y is because it had a strat style bridge, and he was intending to use it like a floyd rose (I imagine he wanted a floyd rose on that guitar originally, but it wouldn't fit because of the X-Y) Not sure about the one before that, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyjackk Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 They won't do the moc shape outside of sig models. They don't seem to have too much control on how the mirror cracks either. You could go red carbon ma evo Auto tuning system......? that's what i meant, as close to moc as possible, MA obviously being as close as i can get like this one http://musewiki.org/Tronical_PowerTune_Automatic_Guitar_Tuning_System Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyjackk Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Damn But isn't the EVO all contoured, and the carbon has to be put on a slab body? I wouldn't get the auto tuning system. I think the only real reason Matt got that on the mirror X-Y is because it had a strat style bridge, and he was intending to use it like a floyd rose (I imagine he wanted a floyd rose on that guitar originally, but it wouldn't fit because of the X-Y) Not sure about the one before that, though. like i said before, very early days on ideas, they're just little things i've been jotting down on a list for ideas yeah i'm still a bit iffy with it, but i think if i could get decent one put in it could be quite a useful addition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I reckon it'd cost a bomb just to add the tuning system. £500 maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I reckon it'd cost a bomb just to add the tuning system. £500 maybe. Doesn't gibson now own them? I recall they were $650 or something like that back in 2009, but now that gibson owns them, expect a 29% price increase... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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