Cider Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Is the MBK-3 covered? If so, that will probably add some No, it's actually uncovered. It's an *Aftermath*, but then again wink wink The stock Cort pickup isn't as *tall* as the Aftermath, so maybe that's another reason. More winding I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbrown Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 pics or it's an etc etc Here ya go. Can't even see a thing Of course if you get within 5 feet and are staring right at the headstock you can definitely make out the tape edges. And I lied about it being non-reflective, it's just SLIGHTLY reflective, so if light is shining on it then yeah you can see it unfortunately. It's not a glossy kind of reflective though, it's the same exact matte-ish color as the cort's finish in person. And I'm not sure what kind of tape it is, I just found it in my toolbox in the closet. I would love to find out what kind it is though because the roll I have is about 1 cm not wide enough to cover the ridiculously huge C on the cort logo, so I had to put 2 layers of tape on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaicen Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Here ya go. Can't even see a thing Of course if you get within 5 feet and are staring right at the headstock you can definitely make out the tape edges. And I lied about it being non-reflective, it's just SLIGHTLY reflective, so if light is shining on it then yeah you can see it unfortunately. It's not a glossy kind of reflective though, it's the same exact matte-ish color as the cort's finish in person. And I'm not sure what kind of tape it is, I just found it in my toolbox in the closet. I would love to find out what kind it is though because the roll I have is about 1 cm not wide enough to cover the ridiculously huge C on the cort logo, so I had to put 2 layers of tape on. [attach]18831[/attach] [attach]18836[/attach] [attach]18841[/attach] [attach]18846[/attach] [attach]18851[/attach] Personally I'd have covered the whole headstock, you can get sticky vinyl for wrapping cars that would have done a better job. Also, the aftermath is taller as it has 3 large ceramic magnets, 5 or 6mm as opposed to 3mm. The bobbins are the same size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Just got my Cort back with the Aftermath/ Trilogy Suite set. I kinda hate my tech still but he knows how to solder. Comparing this guitar to the LP, and holy crap I want to upgrade the LP's pickups so badly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) Committed the original sin, but I couldn't help myself. The partly sanded headstock was just gross. Also it'll forever be #NotForSale so please don't hate me It'll make me feel better while saving up for the real thing, I suppose. Gave it a full setup (jerk tech didn't) & cleaned it (jerk tech didn't) really well yesterday. It plays like a dream now I'm so glad I got this guitar, so thanks again to people who encouraged me to get it :3 One thing though: idk what the hell jerk tech did to my Aftermath, but the pickup was scratched as fuck when I got it back. There were some scratches when I gave it to him, but nothing this serious. *sighs* Really glad I listened to James and got the uncovered one - with the black cover it would've been bad Body with better lighting: Close-up shot of the headstock (I couldn't cover all the wood, but unless you really stare at it it's impossible to see) Edited March 18, 2016 by Cider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbrown Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Committed the original sin, but I couldn't help myself. The partly sanded headstock was just gross. Also it'll forever be #NotForSale so please don't hate me It'll make me feel better while saving up for the real thing, I suppose. Body with better lighting: Close-up shot of the headstock (I couldn't cover all the wood, but unless you really stare at it it's impossible to see) How'd you get the manson logo on there? Or did your tech do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 How'd you get the manson logo on there? Or did your tech do it? It's a sticker. I put it on myself - not gonna trust him with this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frostys Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Committed the original sin, but I couldn't help myself. The partly sanded headstock was just gross. Also it'll forever be #NotForSale so please don't hate me It'll make me feel better while saving up for the real thing, I suppose. Gave it a full setup (jerk tech didn't) & cleaned it (jerk tech didn't) really well yesterday. It plays like a dream now I'm so glad I got this guitar, so thanks again to people who encouraged me to get it :3 One thing though: idk what the hell jerk tech did to my Aftermath, but the pickup was scratched as fuck when I got it back. There were some scratches when I gave it to him, but nothing this serious. *sighs* Really glad I listened to James and got the uncovered one - with the black cover it would've been bad Body with better lighting: Close-up shot of the headstock (I couldn't cover all the wood, but unless you really stare at it it's impossible to see) great work! Where did you get those black knobs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Posted March 21, 2016 Share Posted March 21, 2016 great work! Where did you get those black knobs? Thanks! I got the knobs from Manson. Got the aluminum ones actually, when they started to oxidide I just got them anodized to black. They do sell black ones outright though, here: https://www.mansonguitarworks.com/product/upgrade-with-custom-machinehead-buttons-79 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyjackk Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 love Cort using Like for Like and instagood hashtags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oeneus Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 So what's the general consensus on the Cort MBC-1 at this stage? Are they actually any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 So what's the general consensus on the Cort MBC-1 at this stage? Are they actually any good? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd-rg120 Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 It's a sticker. I put it on myself - not gonna trust him with this so where did you get the sticker or did you make it yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerd herd Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 So what's the general consensus on the Cort MBC-1 at this stage? Are they actually any good? Yeah. Definitely the best £500 guitar I've ever played. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musecasters Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 Yeah. Definitely the best £500 guitar I've ever played. i saw a lad from a covers band at the weekend play one and they didn't even play any Muse they are good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Posted March 22, 2016 Share Posted March 22, 2016 so where did you get the sticker or did you make it yourself? I had it custom made. Agree that the Cort is the best $500 guitar out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveno1 Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Has retail price of them dropped from £499? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serpentsatellite Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 I was able to get the black one for a really good price on Amazon in the US, but the red one is awfully expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerd herd Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Has retail price of them dropped from £499? Don't think so. The red one costs £70 more though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 There's a seller on ebay who sells the black one for $459 Kinda want a second one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 When I get some spare money I'd be so tempted to get one and kit it out fully. How much does it end up costing if you end up going full Bell0rz with hardware and all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Luke Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Don't think so. The red one costs £70 more though. A quick Google and it looks like you can get them for £399. I think Amazon is £420 but they have been £360 or so before. Amazon seem to price match their third party seller prices on this guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerd herd Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 (edited) Like his matt blacks or full on 007? Guitar + sustainer + custom hardware + mbk-2 would be like £1150 ish. EDIT: if it's from Mansons. Edited March 23, 2016 by nerd herd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbrown Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 Like his matt blacks or full on 007? Guitar + sustainer + custom hardware + mbk-2 would be like £1150 ish. EDIT: if it's from Mansons. I got mine kitted out with a retrofit gotoh bridge/tp, not 510's sadly, new wiring and CTS pots, sustainer, mbk-2, and it came out to be £1137 in total. I think the custom hardware would bump that price up to £1400 or so, which I bought a month ago and it still hasn't arrived Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now