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I bought one of these as just a kick around guitar not expecting much in build execution but I loved the specs. Here's the kicker, it plays REALLY well and sounds REALLY good. The fretwork is very good and even with no tool marks nor sharp fret ends. The pups sound great, a little hotter than what I'm used to on a Strat, but great none the less. The hardware feels made of high quality materials and work well. The tuners especially. The guitar arrived out of tune but that's it. I didn't have to set anything up. And this is the first import guitar that I've purchased that didn't need an immediate strong change. These feel good. What has everyone else's experience been with these? I'm pretty impressed by the one I received.
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A number of years ago I actually contacted the GF owner to express interest in lefty versions of a number of their guitars but was told very politely and tactfully that just wasn't going to happen. it was the same story with Hardluck Kings, Pure Salem and Sire (you can add Rondo to the list as well). In the current environment, I don't think anything is going to change anytime soon...BatUtilityBelt wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 3:28 pm
My experience has been they don't come in lefty. But that does look pretty cool. Awesome that it plays and sounds good too!
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Proud RINO trapped in a heavy metal chassis
Growing up, only kid in the neighborhood with an Uncle Ahkbar
If someone was really interested in pushing the issue, I sincerely believe "The Americans With Disabilities Act" would hang them.tobijohn wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 6:02 pmA number of years ago I actually contacted the GF owner to express interest in lefty versions of a number of their guitars but was told very politely and tactfully that just wasn't going to happen. it was the same story with Hardluck Kings, Pure Salem and Sire (you can add Rondo to the list as well). In the current environment, I don't think anything is going to change anytime soon...BatUtilityBelt wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 3:28 pm
My experience has been they don't come in lefty. But that does look pretty cool. Awesome that it plays and sounds good too!
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HNGD - that's a pretty wild looking strat for sure, glad to hear it met and exceeded your expectations. No offense intended, but that looks like a guitar that you should definitely wear Zubaz while playing.
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Their single coil pickups that I've tried, and past on, seem very good for the money.
"The man that hath no music in himself, nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils. The motions of his spirit are dull as night, and his affections dark as Erebus. Let no such man be trusted."
I almost posted the other day that hard luck kings has a few lefties coming.tobijohn wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 6:02 pmA number of years ago I actually contacted the GF owner to express interest in lefty versions of a number of their guitars but was told very politely and tactfully that just wasn't going to happen. it was the same story with Hardluck Kings, Pure Salem and Sire (you can add Rondo to the list as well). In the current environment, I don't think anything is going to change anytime soon...BatUtilityBelt wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 3:28 pm
My experience has been they don't come in lefty. But that does look pretty cool. Awesome that it plays and sounds good too!
Really! When I spoke with the owner 3-4 years ago he told me once the lefties he still had in stock sold, that was it because they moved so slowly. And up until now, that's been the case. The owner of Pure Salem said the same thing...
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Proud RINO trapped in a heavy metal chassis
Growing up, only kid in the neighborhood with an Uncle Ahkbar
Proud RINO trapped in a heavy metal chassis
Growing up, only kid in the neighborhood with an Uncle Ahkbar
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And PureSalem's owner (Rick) is a lefty if I'm not mistaken.
Didn't you have an HLK SG type guitar?
Really, they have a few in the "Pre Order 26's section." Not so many that it will blow your hair back, well that's a task, but there are a few and cover the main models.
I have what they call a Spider which is sort of a Firebird with a Strat style headstock and little spider inlays on the fretboard. It's a matte green which one of these days I'll be painting Pelham Blue. It had black hardware which I gave away to another forum member. I'm not sure if I should go with gold or chrome hardware, probably chrome:ID10t wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:54 pmDidn't you have an HLK SG type guitar?
Really, they have a few in the "Pre Order 26's section." Not so many that it will blow your hair back, well that's a task, but there are a few and cover the main models.
Delightful mix of insolence, arrogance and narcissism
Proud RINO trapped in a heavy metal chassis
Growing up, only kid in the neighborhood with an Uncle Ahkbar
Proud RINO trapped in a heavy metal chassis
Growing up, only kid in the neighborhood with an Uncle Ahkbar
I have a green (brighter) spyder with gold hardware. I like it a lot. I don't know how gold hardware would look on a phlegm blue, maybe you could mix-and-match colorstobijohn wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 10:31 pmI have what they call a Spider which is sort of a Firebird with a Strat headstock and little spider inlays on the fretboard. It's a matte green which one of these days I'll be painting Pelham Blue. It had black hardware which I gave away to another forum member. I'm not sure if I should go with gold or chrome hardware, probably chrome:
Maybe the SG I thought you had was a Revile. Maybe not, who can keep it straight?
Yeah, I'll probably stick with chrome. I do have a Reville SG along with about a dozen others and don't worry, I can't keep things straight either....
Delightful mix of insolence, arrogance and narcissism
Proud RINO trapped in a heavy metal chassis
Growing up, only kid in the neighborhood with an Uncle Ahkbar
Proud RINO trapped in a heavy metal chassis
Growing up, only kid in the neighborhood with an Uncle Ahkbar
Yes he is, I actually met him when I bought an MIA Strat from him and he lives only about forty-five minutes away. I also told him once this virus thing has run it's course, I wanted to talk to him about some guitar model ideas I had. He seemed interested at the time...BatUtilityBelt wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:46 pm
And PureSalem's owner (Rick) is a lefty if I'm not mistaken.
Delightful mix of insolence, arrogance and narcissism
Proud RINO trapped in a heavy metal chassis
Growing up, only kid in the neighborhood with an Uncle Ahkbar
Proud RINO trapped in a heavy metal chassis
Growing up, only kid in the neighborhood with an Uncle Ahkbar
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Ah cool - hope that turns into something. I have 2 of his guitars, and think they're pretty good (A TomCat and a Billy Bo shaped one-off).tobijohn wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 11:10 pmYes he is, I actually met him when I bought an MIA Strat from him and he lives only about forty-five minutes away. I also told him once this virus thing has run it's course, I wanted to talk to him about some guitar model ideas I had. He seemed interested at the time...BatUtilityBelt wrote: ↑Wed Oct 06, 2021 9:46 pm
And PureSalem's owner (Rick) is a lefty if I'm not mistaken.
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@tobijohn When are you going to give in a realize that you were meant to open a guitar company and cater to lefties?
I was trying to use Kurt as a proxy, I still might once I can clear some stuff off my desk...thepezident wrote: ↑Thu Oct 07, 2021 1:48 pm @tobijohn When are you going to give in a realize that you were meant to open a guitar company and cater to lefties?
Delightful mix of insolence, arrogance and narcissism
Proud RINO trapped in a heavy metal chassis
Growing up, only kid in the neighborhood with an Uncle Ahkbar
Proud RINO trapped in a heavy metal chassis
Growing up, only kid in the neighborhood with an Uncle Ahkbar
Just don't try to use the shop that made my Flying V custom...still can't believe I wasted almost 4 bills on that piece of crap wall hanger.tobijohn wrote:I was trying to use Kurt as a proxy, I still might once I can clear some stuff off my desk...thepezident wrote: ↑Thu Oct 07, 2021 1:48 pm @tobijohn When are you going to give in a realize that you were meant to open a guitar company and cater to lefties?
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@tobijohn Buy Rondo from Kurt and make it like it used to be.
You would be Legend!
You would be Legend!
Give me about a year or so. By then I might be in a position to take a shot at resurrecting the old Agile classics and finishes...thepezident wrote: ↑Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:21 pm @tobijohn Buy Rondo from Kurt and make it like it used to be.
You would be Legend!
Delightful mix of insolence, arrogance and narcissism
Proud RINO trapped in a heavy metal chassis
Growing up, only kid in the neighborhood with an Uncle Ahkbar
Proud RINO trapped in a heavy metal chassis
Growing up, only kid in the neighborhood with an Uncle Ahkbar
Will we all have to relearn how to play lefty style?tobijohn wrote: ↑Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:34 pmGive me about a year or so. By then I might be in a position to take a shot at resurrecting the old Agile classics and finishes...thepezident wrote: ↑Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:21 pm @tobijohn Buy Rondo from Kurt and make it like it used to be.
You would be Legend!
I'll make sure there are at least a few right-handed offerings. Better get used to black and CSB only though...
Delightful mix of insolence, arrogance and narcissism
Proud RINO trapped in a heavy metal chassis
Growing up, only kid in the neighborhood with an Uncle Ahkbar
Proud RINO trapped in a heavy metal chassis
Growing up, only kid in the neighborhood with an Uncle Ahkbar
Aw... Two wrongs don't make a right, you know.
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tobijohn wrote: ↑Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:34 pmGive me about a year or so. By then I might be in a position to take a shot at resurrecting the old Agile classics and finishes...thepezident wrote: ↑Thu Oct 07, 2021 7:21 pm @tobijohn Buy Rondo from Kurt and make it like it used to be.
You would be Legend!