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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: hunter on September 17, 2011, 12:33:25 AM

Title: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: hunter on September 17, 2011, 12:33:25 AM

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Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: Roobubba on September 17, 2011, 01:05:45 AM
"Hi, I couldn't work out which looked worst, so I thought - why not try to make one that definitely WILL look worse..."

:/

My eyes :(
Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: FernandoDuarte on September 17, 2011, 01:20:13 AM
On this one I've to agree with Roo...
Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: Denim n Leather on September 17, 2011, 01:23:32 AM
Would love it hanging on a wall as an art piece, not as an instrument to play.
Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: Telerocker on September 17, 2011, 02:10:43 AM
Jekyl and Hyde..
Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: JacksonRR on September 17, 2011, 02:13:08 AM
I'd rather own a reverse V.
Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: hunter on September 17, 2011, 05:55:16 AM
I'd rather own a reverse V.

haha, says it all ;)
Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: ElectricTurkey4369 on September 17, 2011, 06:31:41 AM
I'd rather own a reverse V.

Oh man, that's a hard one...
I think I'd go with the reverse V too  :lol:
Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: Mr. Air on September 17, 2011, 07:23:50 AM
I'd rather own a reverse V.

Oh man, that's a hard one...
I think I'd go with the reverse V too  :lol:

I can't decide which one is worst. This or the reverse V. Both just ugly as hell!  :D
Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: MrBump on September 17, 2011, 07:53:59 AM
Yep - agreeing with Roo is an odd way to start the weekend, but I'm going to have to...
Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: Ian Price on September 17, 2011, 08:14:57 AM
Yep, I'm in agreement with Roo. Being a Fender man the only consolation here is that Gibson will probably be giving serious thought to a LP/Explorer hybrid - just to beat those new fangled Fender upstarts.
Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: Sancho on September 17, 2011, 09:11:52 AM
It's... interesting?
Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: Philly Q on September 17, 2011, 11:29:28 AM
It's... interesting?

Yeah, that sums up my thoughts too!

I'm intrigued by how they did the practical details like cutting the bridges in half, and that half-Strat, half-Tele bridge pickup.  Do you think the trem actually works?

Took me a while to notice the tiered headstock - that's rather neat.

Well done Cheggers, he looks pleased with himself.  :wink:
Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: shobet on September 17, 2011, 11:31:49 AM
I quite like it.
Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: AndyR on September 17, 2011, 11:51:41 AM
I have to admit that I quite like it too! :lol:

I have no desire to own one, I don't like it that much. I'm just kinda impressed with it and, like Philly, intrigued as to how some of the bits were done and will they actually work - eg the trem on three strings, etc. (On the surface it looks like it's a strat bridge pickup to me Philly)

I see it as a novelty thing, it's not attempting to be a "new" integrated design so it doesn't compete/compare with something like a reverse V. It's a "hey, I stuck two guitars together and it works!!" kind of thing thing. So, in my eyes, it doesn't end up "ugly" - it's just two halves of different guitars that I find attractive.

I am assuming it's a one-off, though. If someone's making and marketing them, then I think they're crazy f@ckers - even the people that "like" it (like me) are unlikely to actually buy it :lol:
Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: Philly Q on September 17, 2011, 12:00:27 PM
I am assuming it's a one-off, though. If someone's making and marketing them, then I think they're crazy f@ckers - even the people that "like" it (like me) are unlikely to actually buy it :lol:

Absolutely, I wouldn't dream of buying it!

Except maybe like Ben said, as a piece of "art" - and I haven't got that kind of money.


(Edit:  What am I talking about?  All my guitars are essentially just ornaments.  :|  )
Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: WezV on September 17, 2011, 12:29:33 PM
fender hybrids are so in this year ;)   maybe not that one though.  i am also intrigued by the mechanics of it rather  but i cant imagine many wanting to play it

actually i do have another fender hybrid on the go myself -  a subtle blend of duo-sonic 1 and duo-sonic 2 :D

Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: hunter on September 17, 2011, 12:35:09 PM
However, the body hybrid of strat and tele shape is big win for me!
Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: Philly Q on September 17, 2011, 12:38:29 PM
fender hybrids are so in this year ;)   maybe not that one though.  i am also intrigued by the mechanics of it rather  but i cant imagine many wanting to play it

actually i do have another fender hybrid on the go myself -  a subtle blend of duo-sonic 1 and duo-sonic 2 :D

Fender hybrids are a lot of fun, they do lend themselves to some cool mods.  I still like the look of those Pawn Shop models, I wonder how long they'll be available?

I have a Warmoth hybrid which might be interesting if I ever get round to making it ( :roll: ).  It's a typical swamp ash body, maple neck and rosewood board - but LP Jr shape (inspired by Fano guitars, basically).  I was originally going to put a Tele control plate on it, but now I'm thinking of making it more like a Tele Deluxe.
Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: dave_mc on September 17, 2011, 02:29:35 PM
It's... interesting?

Yeah, that sums up my thoughts too!

I'm intrigued by how they did the practical details like cutting the bridges in half, and that half-Strat, half-Tele bridge pickup.  Do you think the trem actually works?

Took me a while to notice the tiered headstock - that's rather neat.

Well done Cheggers, he looks pleased with himself.  :wink:
+1

and lol at cheggers
Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: viking on September 17, 2011, 03:47:41 PM
 :o That's just unbelievable !Is it working? I would love to try it...Congrats to the builder !I like it !
Title: Re: THAT's what I'd call a hybrid
Post by: Transcend on September 17, 2011, 05:02:52 PM
That is uglier than both the reverse V and the reverse explorer put together.

God awful creation