Robin Medley

[MountainDog]

Slaughters lead guy Tim Kelly used the medley for a while.

Tim used several Medleys (and Tedleys) before going to the Machette (the shape of which was featured on his/their last album cover).
http://www.robinguitars.com/TimKelly.html

I am fortunate to own the one in the center of the bottom row. Was used in the "Fly to the Angels" video (from which this pic came) and was used on the 'Up all Night' tour.

[gtrcollectr]

I am fortunate to own the one in the center of the bottom row. Was used in the "Fly to the Angels" video (from which this pic came) and was used on the 'Up all Night' tour.

Too cool! thats the very guitar I was reffering to. Awesome!

[shredmonster]

Can you get them with a Regular headstock and a Thicker Neck profile? Jack.

Jack: I am going to call them (next week) to see if they can make a thicker neck profile. Looks like a hell of a guitar but that thin neck kills it for me.

Even the neck on the Hamer Californian I had was a little thin but not bad. Thin necks are one of the reasons I don't particularly like Ibanez guitars. I use a ton of vibrato and I just can't get enough meat to grab onto with those thin necks.

And the thickness of the neck has nothing to do with how fast a neck plays contrary to popular belief.

I need a Fender style minimun. The PC1 has a fantastic neck and the Custom Shop I have from Jackson has the best neck I have ever had. Trouble is the Jackson custom shop said that neck was hand made and even they wouldn't be able to duplicate it exactly.

For me the neck of a guitar is THE most important feature.

[shredmonster]

Whew hoo! Couldn't wait - had to call.
They don't do the real thin necks anymore because the popular style of music is not shred. They said they can do any dimension neck within reason.
Upper fret access is great they said.

Top of the line Kahler Trem system - Steeler I think it is called. They have several left from the 80's. These are the ones that where the saddles are curved to the neck radius I think.

Damn I don't need another guitar... BUT...I'm going for it!

I gotta feeling these things are about as good as they come.

[MountainDog]

I forgot to say in my earlier posts that I have called a few times and the owner Dave was the one that answered and he/they were very responsive. I see that you just found that out! Good news on the neck dimension. I was going to add that my neck thru Robins are thicker. The Steeler is excellent, and if you ever wanted to, you could drop in an OFR.

Glad to hear you are going for it. I did a re-count and it turns out I have one more Robin than I thought (13) and they are all keepers.

[slayer]

Whew hoo! Couldn't wait - had to call.
They don't do the real thin necks anymore because the popular style of music is not shred. They said they can do any dimension neck within reason.
Upper fret access is great they said.

Top of the line Kahler Trem system - Steeler I think it is called. They have several left from the 80's. These are the ones that where the saddles are curved to the neck radius I think.

Damn I don't need another guitar... BUT...I'm going for it!

I gotta feeling these things are about as good as they come.

Good news!! I will have to call about regular headstocks Thanks-Jack.

[shredmonster]

I have tried many many guitars and looked all over the net including checking out almost every manufacturer listed on Harmony-Central and short of Jackson - Robin is the only one I have found that fits the bill of what I am looking for in a shred guitar.

Other manufacturer's necks are thin or quality is not there or they only have 22 frets. And I would rather have American made. The neck access on the Medley looks very good also.

If the Medley sounds and plays close to my Jackson Custom Shop (which is friggen just killer) I will be estatic.

Yipee! Hey Dog - you got any pics? I would like to get an idea on color. Think I am going for a Swamp Ash body.

Did I mention I don't need another guitar?

[MountainDog]

Shredmonster, you didn't click the link I had earlier in this thread? My 2 hum, 24 fret bolt-on maple neck, ash body, Kahler Steeler Robin:

[nateb]

I noticed a few of you have picked up some of these. What are your opinions of them so far? How is the neck profile and how is the action in comparison to J/C?

-Nate

[MountainDog]

I think you can order whatever neck thickness/profile you want. Mine are all bought used, and being mostly early 90's ones, the bolt-on necks are on the thin side, like .750"-.770 thick. The Jackson Japan Dinky Reverse's from the early 90's are this thin also. The radius is very similar to what Jackson uses. This all translates to a thin/fast/shred/comfortable neck. I have a bunch of Robins and a bunch of USA Jacksons/Charvels, and the Robins have a similar feel as the Jacksons.

Quality, sound, fit and finish are on a par with USA Jacksons. Due to them not being as well known, $500 to $700 will get you a USA Robin equivalent to a USA Jackson of $900-$1100 based on my experience. The maple and ebony fingerboards are of similar high quality wood as Jackson.

Action is how you set it up and how good the neck is, that said, my Robins play with a nice low no buzz action just as my Jackson/Charvels do.

[nateb]

Mountain,

Thanks for the info man.... Was seeing a few of them on the sites and I started to like the headstock and look of them more and more. Wanted to pick one up but, was unsure.

Appreciate the feedback.

-Nate

[wodka]

Check out www.robinlovers.com That forum is a good source of info. Here's a cool one for sale http://www.paramountguitars.net/guit...yExoticTop.htm

[shredmonster]

Yep that's who I ordered by custom from.

[sparky]

I used to own a Robin Tedley, it was a great guitar that I regret selling.

[straycat]

I've had a medley 1 hum hard tail strung thru the body (mahogony) very nice guitar.Awesome player.