I'm about to order a custom shop and.......

[neilli]

Re: I\'m about to order a custom shop and.......

I think a 3 piece would be fine in terms of stability, but I want to avoid it if possible, hence the graphite rods hidden in the truss rod cavity.

I'm put off a 3 piece neck because one of the Spitz guitars that Rob Witte has has a 3 piece figured neck and it's really obviously a 3 piece. I want the back of the neck to look nice, and to me, that obvious ply affect spoils the appearence.

[gemini8026]

Re: I\'m about to order a custom shop and.......

so im curious if the guitars with oiled necks come with graphite rods from the factory. For example, the SL2Ht chlorine special edition just put out with the oiled neck.

Would there be grqaphite in those?

I know my wolfgang had it, and that neck was a rock [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[thetroy]

Re: I\'m about to order a custom shop and.......

I don't think so, they're quartersewn rather than figured maple so they should be strong enough.

[mattsmusiccenter]

Re: I\'m about to order a custom shop and.......

FYI - The upcharge for graphite rods installed in the neck, next to the truss rod is $240.00 list price. $60.00 must be an old price??

Matt

[sully]

Re: I\'m about to order a custom shop and.......

probably matt, i was told this early summer....? and the price i was told may have been dealer upcharge. or i could just be on crack. it's still a good idea! [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

sully

[neilli]

Re: I\'m about to order a custom shop and.......

Well graphite rods are in the plan now, so here's the final specs:

XTRR
Quilt top in trans 'black' with solid black sides and back
Mahogany wings (as small a control cavity as possible)
Oiled flame maple neck with hidden graphite rods
Ivroid bound Ebony board with reverse sharkfins
EMG 89(n) and 85(b) with 3 way toggle (push/pull on volume)
Gold hardware
Non recessed floyd
Quilt veneered colour-matched headstock (not reversed)
MoP logo (inc Custom Shop)

Now I start to wait..... [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[nix]

Re: I\'m about to order a custom shop and.......

In regards to the graphite rods: I have them in my McNaught and that neck doesn't move a hair through all the New England seasons. There is quite a noticeable difference in stability. All my other guitars need seasonal adjustments.

[sully]

Re: I\'m about to order a custom shop and.......

sounds like a cool guitar. i'm not for trans black, myself, but i'm sure that it'll be a great addition to your already really cool stable!

sully

[neilli]

Re: I\'m about to order a custom shop and.......

Thanks guys - can't wait for this one, but I guess there's no other way.
Sully, it's not really trans black in the current Select series or even Marty Friedman way - To me it almost looks like a stain with a slight subtle tinge of another colour in it (maybe purple, or maybe I'm going mad!). Anyway, I'm waiting on the fax, but the final quote is supposed to reference the Spitz guitars so they should get it right!

[neilli]

Re: I\'m about to order a custom shop and.......

It's a done deal!! I formalised the order and paid Matt a deposit today, so now the wait begins.....patience, patience etc [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[mattsmusiccenter]

Re: I\'m about to order a custom shop and.......

Thanks your order Ian, I appreciate the business. It was good speaking with you today!

Matt

[dinkyjacksonman]

Re: I\'m about to order a custom shop and.......

Congrats Neilli!
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[Zerberus]

Re: I\'m about to order a custom shop and.......

365 days and counting, congrats bro [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img]

[kruneh]

Re: I\'m about to order a custom shop and.......

Congrats bro [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img]
That´s a guitar I´m looking forward to see pics of.

[slayer]

Re: 3 Piece Necks?

Ok, so when I order my custom Soloist, it will be all mahogany including the neck and clearcoated natural mahogany. Should I just get the standard neck, or would it be safer to get the 3 peice neck for the mahogany neck? I don`t want 3 peices showing, I know they don`t on Hamers, will the 3 peices show on the Jackson? Jack.