RR-1 Poplar

[Lauri]

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Wow nice score! [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] I really dig also that Lightning sky graphic. Congrats!

[FLuX]

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i was just going to ask if there was a weight difference between the 2... but LPC's post answered that for me [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

it may be a bit off topic, but what causes the green "mineral deposits" i nthe wood? i've never heard of that with any other type of wood (and i lay hardwood floors as a summer job.. i've seen some strange wood)

[toejam]

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TJ - Aren't the HX bodies more sculpted/tapered on the edges like the Stealth or Ibenhad Sabre? [img]/images/graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img]

Newc

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Nope, Dinky HX has a regular Dinky body.

And to further complicate things, there was actually a Stealth HX that didn't have the tapered body... regular Dinky shape.

[Number Of The Priest]

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Strange what you guys are saying about transparent finishes on poplar. 1959burst... remember him? He made an LP Doublecut shape guitar, Firebird neck, and the body had a wicked orange poplar top on it, very distinct from a figured maple top.

[GiantBaba]

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That is fukkin sweet! I love the Lightning graphic!!!(/quote]

WE AGREE. [img]/images/graemlins/band.gif[/img]

[Dreamland_Rebel]

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i find it weird that an RR-1 was made from poplar instead of alder. are you sure about this? i wouldn't think they'd use that on top end jacksons.

[Helmet]

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Are you sure Dreamland? Poplar isn´t a good wood? I will receive the Poplar RR1 tomorrow, and you let me a little disapointed if it´s true...

[toejam]

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It's true, lots of old Jacksons and Charvels used poplar. All the neck-thru Model Series Charvels are poplar, the bolt-on Models are basswood. Carvin also used to use poplar as standard and then eventually made the switch over to alder. EB/MM uses poplar in a lot of their models, too. It's fine. I'd personally use poplar over basswood any day, though.

[Helmet]

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Thanks Toejam, so, poplar it´s a good wood...

[LesPaulCustom]

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<font color="yellow">Nobody said Poplar wasn't a good wood [img]/images/graemlins/refuse.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/refuse.gif[/img]

It isn't normally used for stained/colored finishes is all.

Many guitar makers use it [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] </font>

[Helmet]

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I understood now LesPaul, thanks man...

[White]

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anybody know what kind of wood Charvel Model 1A's were made out of?

Just curious.

[Helmet]

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I received the RR1 today, and it´s simply awesome. This thing has monster tune and sustain too. Cool finish and all parts has nice quality. The best guitar i have played... Another cool thing i have founded it´s the variation of lightning sky. Without light, the lightning´s color is white. With light, the color turn blue... I attached two pictures with this effects. And sorry about the bad english, I´m Brazilian...

Without flash:

With flash:

[Number Of The Priest]

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Your English is quite good, and the white/blue lightning change is VERY cool! [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[ejpii]

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Nice one, Great score! The Lighting change is a great observation.

EJ [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img]