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Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Jul 18 2013, 06:08 PM
Jul 18 2013, 06:08 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Found some really cool ERG axes lately and thought I'd share! If you think ERG guitars are sill, this thread is probably not for you Let's start with a spiff custom. Anyone else seen anything interesting lately? This one is from ETHERIAL GUITARS. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

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Taka Perry View Member Profile	Jul 18 2013, 11:24 PM
Jul 18 2013, 11:24 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 642 Joined: 16-July 13 From: Australia	10-string with fanned frets? Am I seeing this correctly? That would be a really wide neck. Even the 8-strings have massive necks. Now, this takes the whole 'lots of strings' business to another level... ...that is if it still counts as a guitar You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Composer / Musician / Guitarist

sammetal92 View Member Profile	Jul 18 2013, 11:54 PM
Jul 18 2013, 11:54 PM	GMC:er Posts: 760 Joined: 21-January 13	I don't think ERGs are bad, but I always wonder how the hell do players get around such wide necks? And I think the material of the guitar is heavily dependent on the durability of these axes; they're holding so many thick strings to tension. Oh and yes, I always wanted to play a 7 or 8 string guitar, anything above that, though is not for me, even though they look and sound pretty awesome to me, but I won't be able to play on them You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by sammetal92: Jul 18 2013, 11:55 PM -------------------- Download my free guitar and Floyd Rose setup guide: http://www.samsguitars.tk/

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Jul 19 2013, 12:18 AM
Jul 19 2013, 12:18 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Yup!!! It's a bit insane, even for an ERG. I have no idea what the tuning is like. The neck is MASSIVE and it does make me wonder how well it plays? QUOTE (Taka Perry @ Jul 18 2013, 06:24 PM) 10-string with fanned frets? Am I seeing this correctly? That would be a really wide neck. Even the 8-strings have massive necks. Now, this takes the whole 'lots of strings' business to another level... ...that is if it still counts as a guitar I"m still trying to decide if I like the 8 string I bought. I LOVE the 7, but the jury is still out on the 8. I've played hand built custom 8s and cheapie 8s and in between and so far they don't feel exactly like guitars IMHO. The tension is such that the use of vibrato is a bit less attractive IMHO. It can be done, just double the work and tires out the hand a bit. Not an "expressive" instrument so much as a rythmic instrument. QUOTE (sammetal92 @ Jul 18 2013, 06:54 PM) I don't think ERGs are bad, but I always wonder how the hell do players get around such wide necks? And I think the material of the guitar is heavily dependent on the durability of these axes; they're holding so many thick strings to tension. Oh and yes, I always wanted to play a 7 or 8 string guitar, anything above that, though is not for me, even though they look and sound pretty awesome to me, but I won't be able to play on them You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Jul 22 2013, 08:33 PM
Jul 22 2013, 08:33 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	ERG TELECASTER? Fred Brum, Polish shred man had this custom ERG TELE hand built. It has Death Bar pickups and will chug with the best of them but the aesthetics just throw me off. What do you think? If nothing else he could play SURF MUSIC with MESHUGGAH You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Jul 23 2013, 05:27 PM
Jul 23 2013, 05:27 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Found a great link to a resource that talks about 7/8 string instruments and gives specs on what the numbers are in terms of lowest frequencies generated and such and suggestions on gear that works well with ERG guitars. great info One bit up front. Number of strings Single Scale Length Lowest Pitch 6 string 24.75 - 25.5 E2 - 82.41Hz 7 string good-25.5 better-27 B1 - 61.74Hz 8 string ok-27 better-28.625 F#1 - 46.25Hz 9 string 30.3 - 31.2 C#1 - 34.65Hz Here is the link. http://www.kneelie.com/guitar/tone/tone.htm#aamps and here is a way spiff loooking ERG from a custom builder in California. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Jul 23 2013, 07:29 PM
Jul 23 2013, 07:29 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Just found this one, and it's pretty sexy 32 frets. 8 Strings. 30 inch scale. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

DeGroot View Member Profile	Jul 23 2013, 09:19 PM
Jul 23 2013, 09:19 PM	Experienced Guitar Hero Posts: 1.511 Joined: 16-January 12 From: Chicago, Illinois	QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jul 23 2013, 06:29 PM) Just found this one, and it's pretty sexy 32 frets. 8 Strings. 30 inch scale. These guitars are INSANE! This white one looks incredible. Would love to try a 32 fret guitar!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Jul 23 2013, 09:47 PM
Jul 23 2013, 09:47 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	I must agree, these are insane I wanted to make a thread packed with over the top ERG guitars. They just don't fit in any other thread This one in particular is really impressive. I'm really curious how it plays! QUOTE (DeGroot @ Jul 23 2013, 04:19 PM) These guitars are INSANE! This white one looks incredible. Would love to try a 32 fret guitar!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

sammetal92 View Member Profile	Jul 24 2013, 11:44 PM
Jul 24 2013, 11:44 PM	GMC:er Posts: 760 Joined: 21-January 13	QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jul 23 2013, 06:29 PM) Just found this one, and it's pretty sexy 32 frets. 8 Strings. 30 inch scale. Looks killer but I don't know if I could play at the 28th and above frets You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by sammetal92: Jul 24 2013, 11:45 PM -------------------- Download my free guitar and Floyd Rose setup guide: http://www.samsguitars.tk/

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Jul 26 2013, 03:27 AM
Jul 26 2013, 03:27 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	I"d love to get this thing for a run through I"m really curious if it actually plays well. QUOTE (sammetal92 @ Jul 24 2013, 06:44 PM) Looks killer but I don't know if I could play at the 28th and above frets You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

Taka Perry View Member Profile	Jul 26 2013, 07:38 AM
Jul 26 2013, 07:38 AM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 642 Joined: 16-July 13 From: Australia	QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jul 24 2013, 04:29 AM) Just found this one, and it's pretty sexy 32 frets. 8 Strings. 30 inch scale. Wow, that looks nice. Are those EMG's? I've never seen white ones before You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Composer / Musician / Guitarist

sammetal92 View Member Profile	Jul 26 2013, 08:10 PM
Jul 26 2013, 08:10 PM	GMC:er Posts: 760 Joined: 21-January 13	QUOTE (Taka Perry @ Jul 26 2013, 06:38 AM) Wow, that looks nice. Are those EMG's? I've never seen white ones before I believe they've been making white and cream colored ones for a while now http://www.emgpickups.com/products/index/210/236/1 You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Download my free guitar and Floyd Rose setup guide: http://www.samsguitars.tk/

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Jul 27 2013, 05:02 AM
Jul 27 2013, 05:02 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Yup, EMG finally decided to offer colors other than basic black QUOTE (sammetal92 @ Jul 26 2013, 03:10 PM) I believe they've been making white and cream colored ones for a while now http://www.emgpickups.com/products/index/210/236/1 You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Jul 29 2013, 06:16 PM
Jul 29 2013, 06:16 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Here's and ERG combo!!! It's OLA ENGLUNDS travel rig. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Jul 31 2013, 05:58 AM
Jul 31 2013, 05:58 AM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Bit more ERG pron 9 STRING VIK GUITAR You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

vonhotch View Member Profile	Jul 31 2013, 03:11 PM
Jul 31 2013, 03:11 PM	GMC:er Posts: 836 Joined: 25-April 12 From: Franklin, New York	QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jul 31 2013, 04:58 AM) Bit more ERG pron 9 STRING VIK GUITAR I like these! Does this count. Only gonna have 6 strings but designed to tune F,C,G,D,A,E. Almost as low as a standard 8. It's one I am building in my spare time. Working on fretting it right now. Scale lengths 25"-27" and the string gauges will go from .010-.076. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Todd Simpson View Member Profile	Jul 31 2013, 10:23 PM
Jul 31 2013, 10:23 PM	GMC:er Posts: 25.297 Joined: 23-December 09 From: Atlanta, Georgia, USA	Well, if you tune it to a LOW C then it's ERG! Share the results with us! I like the fanned frets!!! Could you to a Flying V sort of shape as a 7 or 8? I'll be your first customer! QUOTE (vonhotch @ Jul 31 2013, 10:11 AM) I like these! Does this count. Only gonna have 6 strings but designed to tune F,C,G,D,A,E. Almost as low as a standard 8. It's one I am building in my spare time. Working on fretting it right now. Scale lengths 25"-27" and the string gauges will go from .010-.076. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- EVERY QUICK LICK! http://bit.ly/quicklickswithtodd MY INSTRUCTOR FORUM MY SHRED JOURNEY (BOOTCAMP) LESSON NOTES/TABS MY INSTRUCTOR PROFILE @ GMC ME @ YOUTUBE.com ME @ Instagram.com ME @ TWITTER

sammetal92 View Member Profile	Aug 1 2013, 12:38 AM
Aug 1 2013, 12:38 AM	GMC:er Posts: 760 Joined: 21-January 13	Oh man, VH custom guitars, its got a nice ring to it then again, people would confuse it with Van Halen Custom guitars You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Download my free guitar and Floyd Rose setup guide: http://www.samsguitars.tk/

vonhotch View Member Profile	Aug 1 2013, 02:02 PM
Aug 1 2013, 02:02 PM	GMC:er Posts: 836 Joined: 25-April 12 From: Franklin, New York	QUOTE (Todd Simpson @ Jul 31 2013, 09:23 PM) Well, if you tune it to a LOW C then it's ERG! Share the results with us! I like the fanned frets!!! Could you to a Flying V sort of shape as a 7 or 8? I'll be your first customer! The 5th string will be LOW C and the 6th LOW F! The guitars are more of a hobby. I try to build 1 a year, as I get time. Every one gets a bit better. Don't see why I couldn't do a 7 or 8 V. I'd be up for it if you are!!! I also got plans to build an 8 that is a cross between a Strandberg ergo shape, and my F series 7 string style. But that is just a couple boards glued together at this point. QUOTE (sammetal92 @ Jul 31 2013, 11:38 PM) Oh man, VH custom guitars, its got a nice ring to it then again, people would confuse it with Van Halen Custom guitars You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

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