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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Stu on April 30, 2009, 07:53:51 PM

Title: NGD with video link
Post by: Stu on April 30, 2009, 07:53:51 PM: I am picking up my new guitar after a six month wait this saturday and just couldn't resist posting some preview pictures of it.
Its a left handed Gus G1 with vibrato and piezo. The finish is blue metal-flake although these pictures don't quite show it off to the fullest. The pickups are custom wound single coils with a six way rotary switch. There's also a push pull for a pseudo humbucker sound.
Once I've picked it up I'll post some more pictures and maybe a video or sound clip.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g_cGGtmnp4
Title: Re: Nearly NGD
Post by: sgmypod on April 30, 2009, 08:23:00 PM: that is pretty b ut kinda different
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Post by: WezV on April 30, 2009, 08:42:12 PM: i love GUS guitars. they are just so different and fun.

although - those chrome bits do end in a rather phallic manner
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Post by: noodleplugerine on April 30, 2009, 08:51:32 PM: Very nice! :D
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Post by: dave_mc on April 30, 2009, 11:33:25 PM: sweet :)
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Post by: Philly Q on April 30, 2009, 11:39:45 PM: Quote from: WezV on April 30, 2009, 08:42:12 PM
although - those chrome bits do end in a rather phallic manner

Don't get Roo started!
Title: Re: Nearly NGD
Post by: AndyR on May 01, 2009, 09:17:21 AM: Wow! :D

I'm a "traditionalist" I suppose - I seem to gravitate to "proper" strats, LPs, teles, wotever... For example, I can see how PRSs are good looking, but they leave me cold other than the nice woodwork.

And then every now and then something off-the-wall gets posted here, and I love it :roll:

This is one of those :D
Title: Re: Nearly NGD
Post by: MDV on May 01, 2009, 09:32:03 AM: It reminds me of a saz.

Interesting, different, brave choice. Not what I'd go for looks wise, but I can see that being really comfortable and the odd geometry might have a unique sound.
Title: Re: Nearly NGD
Post by: Stu on May 02, 2009, 08:10:44 PM: Thanks for all the comments.

I think it is a guitar that will split opinion. I picked it up today and am really happy with how it turned out. Sound wise it is in the strat area but with better sustain and more flexibility. I will try to post a clip tomorrow.
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Post by: Oli on May 02, 2009, 09:15:40 PM: Its like something Brian May would have made in the space age!
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Post by: tomjackson on May 02, 2009, 10:26:57 PM: The first thing I thought was:-

That's one of the ugliest guitars I've ever seen

I was just about to post such a comment and now I've gazed at the pics for a while I kinda like it.

I feel a bit dirty now so I'm going off to my my Tele for a while :?
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Post by: dheim on May 03, 2009, 08:05:23 AM: god, if this one's strange!
i happen to like it, anyway! (except for the phallic ends...)
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Post by: MrBump on May 03, 2009, 10:10:30 AM: I really like it.

At work at the moment, watching loads of IT kit not coming up after being rebooted, so may have to spend some time looking at this type of guitar porn...

Mark.
Title: Re: Nearly NGD
Post by: dheim on May 03, 2009, 10:16:17 AM: Quote from: MrBump on May 03, 2009, 10:10:30 AM
I really like it.

At work at the moment, watching loads of IT kit not coming up after being rebooted, so may have to spend some time looking at this type of guitar porn...

Mark.

i'm at work too, damn... not much time for guitar porn but when i can sit down for a minute it's always a good way to relax...
Title: Re: NGD with video link
Post by: Stu on May 04, 2009, 06:26:50 PM: Had a chance to do a quick video which I've linked below. I'm still getting used to the controls but am really happy with the range of sounds it is able to produce. The neck is really comfortable and easy to play and the upper fret access is amazing. The Piezo sounds great and allows me to send a signal to two amps for a great stereo setup (have yet to try this with my eventide timefactor). I would definitely recommend this guitar to anyone who wants something different with a great range of tones and superb playability.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g_cGGtmnp4
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Post by: viking on May 04, 2009, 11:38:52 PM: Very nice!I like the guitar and it sounds good 8)!Congrats !
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Post by: Bradock PI on May 05, 2009, 12:50:00 AM: Grats you should be really pleased with that unique looks and a nice sound.
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Post by: JamesHealey on May 05, 2009, 09:07:20 AM: well what ever floats your boat :?
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Post by: FELINEGUITARS on May 05, 2009, 01:14:37 PM: Thats great
Simon who runs Gus is great and he makes some wonderful guitars

Glad its so much fun
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Post by: Lew on May 05, 2009, 03:08:53 PM: funny, I was looking at his website the other day trying to find dealers. looks great!
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Post by: blue on May 05, 2009, 04:24:53 PM: beautiful guitar, congratulations.

i got as far as e-mailing Gus about prices about a year ago, but never went any further. maybe some day...

(along with a Feline, and a WezV, and a Martamp, (can't remember the new name, MJW?) )
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Post by: noodleplugerine on May 05, 2009, 11:02:35 PM: Dude - Loved the video!

Some really awesome phrasing!
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Post by: Crazy_Joe on May 06, 2009, 05:30:20 PM: It's certainly different i'll give it that!
Title: Re: NGD with video link
Post by: Stu on May 06, 2009, 09:56:10 PM: Thanks for all your responses.
Simon definitely delivers a first class service and is always happy to talk to people who are interested in his instruments. Not only does he make all the parts himself (apart from tuners) but he has designed a lot of the manufacturing processes.
I'm glad I was able to get something different from the norm.
If any one has any specific questions about the guitar then let me know.
Title: Re: NGD with video link
Post by: discofudge on May 06, 2009, 11:05:15 PM: Love the vid. Really lovely tone, it's so organic sounding!