2 questions about an eventual CS

[Nova]

Hello all

I already own a KV2, now it is fully paid and Im thinking about having a frikkin CS done

First q is : How much do you think it would cost me?

Specs

RR1 7 string thru body
Mahogany body (cutaways on body like the demmelition V) + mahogany neck thru
Ebony frettboard
UPDATED : 4X3 headstock
Prolly 24 jumbo fretts
Gold hardware + gold pickguard and gold V plate
Finish : marble blue (go on guitarasylum to see a RR1 marble blue with gold hardware to get an idea)
dunno about inlays, maybe reversed mother of pearl sharkfins
PUPS : UPDATED, prolly a single EMG 707 bridge humbucker, that could change


Im sure I havent put all the specs necessary to determine value feel free to ask me more details

2nd Question : What pups config would you guys suggest for a 7 stringer? Obviously I want it to sound loud as hell, I play mostly death metal and black like Dimmu, Hypocrisy, Suffocation etc etc

So finally, tell me guys, with your pick ups config suggestion, how much do you think it would cost me?

Im realistic I know it can be over 5 grands

thank you!

[Newc]

As long as you're already prepared to spend $5K, I'd stick with that number. It'll probably come in between $3500 and $4500, but that's just a guess.

As for pickups, that's entirely up to you, but you should keep in mind that if you get 7-string Duncans, they probably won't route the cavities large enough to fit EMG 7s in it (maybe if you told them to route the whole cavity and mount the pickups on rings?)

However, if you get EMGs, then you can change them out to ring-mounted Duncans later and the cavities will be large enough for either one.

As for the headstock, by "common" do you mean "non-reverse"? If so, I think you'll find the reverse headstock works best because of the extra length, and because of the sharp angle required for the low B coming off the nut to the tuner, which may cause issues with tuning stability on that one string, or may stress the nut slot too much.

[Nova]

very interesting
Indeed I meant non-reverse, standard on RR1s and KV2s, but you bring out a very good point

and about the pickups, I still dont know if I would go only with a single bridge humbucker or also add a neck humbucker...lol

so many questions

[Nova]

btw I edited first post for the specs, I forgot the cutaways on the body like demmelition V

[Newc]

Since you're doing a KV shape, I'd suggest getting the 4x3 SLS-style head. It suits the V body, especially with a 7-string.

Someone here has a Custom Shop 7-string KV with the 4x3 head. Hopefully he'll pop in with a picture.

[Nova]

well look, the body and finish would be exactly like this, it is RR based not KV based since one tip is shorter, just add the cutaways from the demmelition V :



make it 7 strings thru body instead, + V plate and pickguard

for the headstock I know what you mean with 4x3 head, I just went to the Custom shop generator on this site (very practical) and indeed, a headstock that looks more like the KV2T would be awesome! Better, IMO, than a reversed standard, fist post updated!

[AK47]

Be very specific with specs and always, like evey two weeks make the dealer get you pics and progress on the build. If you dont you may not get what you want.

I had this happen to me on two custom orders. They just showed up wrong. If I had been bothering Jackson for pics every other week it could have been avoided.

[Newc]

Ah, I thought you were wanting a KV shape since you mentioned you just got one.

But yeah, the Rhoads shape with the kutz would look nice, even with the 4x3 head.

[Nova]

Be very specific with specs and always, like evey two weeks make the dealer get you pics and progress on the build. If you dont you may not get what you want.

I had this happen to me on two custom orders. They just showed up wrong. If I had been bothering Jackson for pics every other week it could have been avoided.

oh it is possible to ask for updates and even pics of the progress? thats nice

[AK47]

oh it is possible to ask for updates and even pics of the progress? thats nice

Yes but you have to keep asking your dealer to get them otherwise you wont. You have to push and insist and they will share info with you. If I ever order a CS again I am going to do this.

[Nova]

What happened to your CS btw?

[Nova]

I guess I would go with a single bridge EMG 707 humbucker

What about DiMarzio 7 strings pickups, are they any good?

[AK47]

What happened to your CS btw?

Story here:

http://www.jcfonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83331

[Nova]

wow, I posted in it...makes you think twice about that 5000 bucks heh...