killemall8 Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.com/HOLLOW-Aluminum-guitar...1QQcmdZViewItem i have never seen one like that. its actually pretty cool. looks pretty well made. aluminum can be polished so well it can look like chrome. anyone like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carousel182 Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Wow, thats very cool, some day I might have to buy one of those. Or make one of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug 59 Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Love it ...... looks like quality workmanship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 It's cool ,but for 400.00 I'll have to wait or hear about it on here from someone else.If it is hollow ,I would think it would dent very easy.But it is cool looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Classy...although given what I've heard about older alum necked guitars, I'm not sure I'd ever want to own one (aluminum moves a lot more with heat than wood does...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHowell Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Classy...although given what I've heard about older alum necked guitars, I'm not sure I'd ever want to own one (aluminum moves a lot more with heat than wood does...) I agree. Our Afri-Can's with Aluminium necks sounded great but could be problematic to keep in tune. Especially when the weather is cold. The neck has to be warmed up first then fine tuning done before playing. If you don't you have tuning issues until the neck is stable with the heat from your hands! Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug 59 Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Hey,while were on the Aluminium thing....check this out http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb295/D...strat_front.jpg can't tell you much about it, but I think it looks fantastic....wonder what it sounds like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenspoke Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Classy...although given what I've heard about older alum necked guitars, I'm not sure I'd ever want to own one (aluminum moves a lot more with heat than wood does...) I agree. Our Afri-Can's with Aluminium necks sounded great but could be problematic to keep in tune. Especially when the weather is cold. The neck has to be warmed up first then fine tuning done before playing. If you don't you have tuning issues until the neck is stable with the heat from your hands! Keith Leave it out in the cold and stick your tounge to the neck that would get a laugh. Looks pretty but the aluminum nut is sort of a question mark in my view. I wonder if its clear coated so you dont get aluminum residue on your hands? I am still waiting for all carbon necks, aluminum is so old school LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted April 2, 2008 Report Share Posted April 2, 2008 Leave it out in the cold and stick your tounge to the neck that would get a laugh. Looks pretty but the aluminum nut is sort of a question mark in my view. I wonder if its clear coated so you dont get aluminum residue on your hands? I am still waiting for all carbon necks, aluminum is so old school LOL. Aluminum oxidizes if left raw. Anyway, CF necks have been around for at least 15 years now (Moses, anyone?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenspoke Posted April 3, 2008 Report Share Posted April 3, 2008 Leave it out in the cold and stick your tongue to the neck that would get a laugh. Looks pretty but the aluminum nut is sort of a question mark in my view. I wonder if its clear coated so you don't get aluminum residue on your hands? I am still waiting for all carbon necks, aluminum is so old school LOL. Aluminum oxidizes if left raw. Anyway, CF necks have been around for at least 15 years now (Moses, anyone?) That is true but carbon fiber technology has changed drastically over the last 3 years as has its molding process. Same goes for aluminum and the ability to hydro-form parts. I have a minor degree in bicycle frame envy. I would not want a 15 year old carbon bike frame given how far technology has come. Just because someone like Parker (who I worked with long before his business venture) made some god awful attempt (my opinion only) at it does not make it retro. Anyway I rather have the bike frame. Also CF is lighter and stronger than aluminum especially low end 6061. I am sure it does not have the movement issues aluminum does either. I am now going to part the seas and bring my bike frame across the water. Now where did I put my staff, LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwood999 Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 bailey does some very very nice work i have his #23 guitar its a one of a kind guitar plays like butter (but the neck does stay cold for a while lol heavy too its a solid 1 piece neck) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubab0y Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Leave it out in the cold and stick your tongue to the neck that would get a laugh. Looks pretty but the aluminum nut is sort of a question mark in my view. I wonder if its clear coated so you don't get aluminum residue on your hands? I am still waiting for all carbon necks, aluminum is so old school LOL. Aluminum oxidizes if left raw. Anyway, CF necks have been around for at least 15 years now (Moses, anyone?) That is true but carbon fiber technology has changed drastically over the last 3 years as has its molding process. Same goes for aluminum and the ability to hydro-form parts. I have a minor degree in bicycle frame envy. I would not want a 15 year old carbon bike frame given how far technology has come. Just because someone like Parker (who I worked with long before his business venture) made some god awful attempt (my opinion only) at it does not make it retro. Anyway I rather have the bike frame. Also CF is lighter and stronger than aluminum especially low end 6061. I am sure it does not have the movement issues aluminum does either. I am now going to part the seas and bring my bike frame across the water. Now where did I put my staff, LOL CF has come a long way in the last few years. I'd take an OCLV guitar any day of the week. I work at a Trek bike store and that stuff is crazy. The OCLV Red is simply amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenspoke Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Leave it out in the cold and stick your tongue to the neck that would get a laugh. Looks pretty but the aluminum nut is sort of a question mark in my view. I wonder if its clear coated so you don't get aluminum residue on your hands? I am still waiting for all carbon necks, aluminum is so old school LOL. Aluminum oxidizes if left raw. Anyway, CF necks have been around for at least 15 years now (Moses, anyone?) That is true but carbon fiber technology has changed drastically over the last 3 years as has its molding process. Same goes for aluminum and the ability to hydro-form parts. I have a minor degree in bicycle frame envy. I would not want a 15 year old carbon bike frame given how far technology has come. Just because someone like Parker (who I worked with long before his business venture) made some god awful attempt (my opinion only) at it does not make it retro. Anyway I rather have the bike frame. Also CF is lighter and stronger than aluminum especially low end 6061. I am sure it does not have the movement issues aluminum does either. I am now going to part the seas and bring my bike frame across the water. Now where did I put my staff, LOL CF has come a long way in the last few years. I'd take an OCLV guitar any day of the week. I work at a Trek bike store and that stuff is crazy. The OCLV Red is simply amazing. Madrone 5.2 sweet ??? I have a Kestral RT700, all it needs are some frets and strings. Maybe High modulis CF will make a showing some day soon It's only a matter of time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 I'm still not convinced of the need for high modulus CF for a full neck guitar application. Would it sound better? Who knows. Would it be more stable? Probably, but adding a pair of CF rods to a neck makes it stable enough for me, so while it's fun technology, I'd need a good reason to use the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubab0y Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 Madrone 5.2 sweet ??? I have a Kestral RT700, all it needs are some frets and strings. Maybe High modulis CF will make a showing some day soon It's only a matter of time Only a 5.2? We sold a 6.9 Pro the other day. Now that is a crazy bike. Excessive for just about anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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