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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: gwEm on November 24, 2011, 08:22:27 AM

Title: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: gwEm on November 24, 2011, 08:22:27 AM
(http://www.guitarandampshop.co.uk/acatalog/SchecterHellraiserCasketLARGE.gif)

looks nicer than the Epi

(http://www.michelmusique.fr/sites/michelmusique.fr/files/imagecache/product_full/produit/16920-epiphone_zakk_wylde_graveyard_disciple.jpg)

anyone except for Zakk play these?
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: Madsakre on November 24, 2011, 08:24:53 AM
why?
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: gwEm on November 24, 2011, 08:25:42 AM
Quote from: Madsakre on November 24, 2011, 08:24:53 AM
why?
indeed!
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: Sancho on November 24, 2011, 08:28:52 AM
Wow, I'd been waiting for this like... forever!!!

Errmm.... :?
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: Loomer on November 24, 2011, 09:02:52 AM
Those guitars make want to carve my eyes out and nuke the solar system.

In that order.
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: Philly Q on November 24, 2011, 11:26:02 AM
Quote from: gwEm on November 24, 2011, 08:22:27 AM
looks nicer than the Epi

That's like saying a pile of poo looks nicer than a pool of vomit.


(Sorry, don't know what came over me there...  :oops: )
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: AndyR on November 24, 2011, 12:43:18 PM
The shecter one looks nice as an object. But as a guitar? No thanks! :lol:
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: Telerocker on November 24, 2011, 01:03:47 PM
R.I.P.
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: gwEm on November 24, 2011, 01:13:48 PM
I pretty much knew none of us would like it.

But are coffin guitars a 'thing' now? Surely two manufacturers wouldn't make one unless there was a demand? I only know Zakk that plays one, but I'm not really in touch with the kids so...
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: blue on November 24, 2011, 01:27:30 PM
i actually think the Epi looks more playable.  i'm still fairly unlikely to get one :)

anyone remember the Epiphone Airstreamer?

Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: darkbluemurder on November 24, 2011, 02:44:07 PM
I guess you could row a boat with these, too.
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: Alex on November 24, 2011, 02:51:23 PM
Doesn't the ZZ Top guy play something similar? Or was is Bo Didley?
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: blue on November 24, 2011, 02:53:28 PM
there was the gretch bo diddly, which was just square.  then there was the billy-bo, which was Billy Gibbons' version of it, which i think had a little more shaping to it
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: blue on November 24, 2011, 02:55:59 PM
ok, quite a lot more shaping to it
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: Philly Q on November 24, 2011, 02:57:32 PM
Quote from: gwEm on November 24, 2011, 01:13:48 PM
But are coffin guitars a 'thing' now? Surely two manufacturers wouldn't make one unless there was a demand? I only know Zakk that plays one, but I'm not really in touch with the kids so...

I can imagine Atreyu or A7X using them.  Or what's that new band, Black Veil Brides?

It just seems like a really ugly, ungainly shape to me.  Although the Schecter is a bit more compact, which helps a little.
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: blue on November 24, 2011, 03:03:02 PM
it looks strange, but it isn't really any more unwieldy than an Explorer or a Firebird.  or a V for that matter!  i'm not saying i like it, but it's not (quite) the worst i've ever seen.
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: ericsabbath on November 24, 2011, 05:39:52 PM
Quote from: Philly Q on November 24, 2011, 11:26:02 AM
Quote from: gwEm on November 24, 2011, 08:22:27 AM
looks nicer than the Epi

That's like saying a pile of poo looks nicer than a pool of vomit.


(Sorry, don't know what came over me there...  :oops: )

how about the Epiphone POOL OF POO, then?  :lol:

(http://www.guitar-museum.com/uploads/guitar/999/66921-2.jpg)
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: Loomer on November 24, 2011, 06:17:00 PM
(http://weknowmemes.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/I-dont-want-to-live-on-this-planet-anymore-meme.jpg)
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: Philly Q on November 24, 2011, 06:18:39 PM
Quote from: Eric Hellstyle on November 24, 2011, 05:39:52 PM
how about the Epiphone POOL OF POO, then?  :lol:

(http://www.guitar-museum.com/uploads/guitar/999/66921-2.jpg)

Actually, I saw the Gibson version of that on eBay quite recently.  I remember Elyse Steinman from Raging Slab used to play slide on one of those.

It's hideous, but not quite as ridiculous as a coffin.
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: dave_mc on November 24, 2011, 06:57:06 PM
not enough abalone
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: mecca777 on November 24, 2011, 07:31:37 PM
To give Schecter their due, they were making coffin-shaped basses for White Zombie's Sean Yseult back in the mid-to-late '90s (and guitars too, I think) long before Zakk was slinging one. They are pretty silly-looking instruments. I suppose if you're playing in a tongue-in-cheek Goth band you could get away with it.
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: Afghan Dave on November 24, 2011, 07:38:04 PM
I even prefer this...

(http://www.guitaristic.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/manson-toilet-Seat-guitar.jpg)

Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: JacksonRR on November 24, 2011, 11:13:29 PM
^ A fun shape that makes other fun shapes.
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: Front Towards Enemy on November 25, 2011, 10:55:13 AM
Quote from: Loomer on November 24, 2011, 09:02:52 AM
Those guitars make want to carve my eyes out and nuke the solar system.

Yeah, these guitars are really fugly!
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: Ratrod on November 25, 2011, 10:55:23 AM
And for the bass player:

(http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/875/oscatal2wj.jpg)


But really, if you play a coffin shaped instrument on any other day than halloween, it's time you get help.
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: Front Towards Enemy on November 25, 2011, 11:00:19 AM
Quote from: Ratrod on November 25, 2011, 10:55:23 AM
But really, if you play a coffin shaped instrument on any other day than halloween, it's time you get help.
+1
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: AndyR on November 25, 2011, 11:59:04 AM
I dunno, that DB is pretty damn smart, any day of the week! :D
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: Antag on November 25, 2011, 12:05:03 PM
I'm curious about what kind of music that DB player actualy plays - the black clothing, wallet chain, tats, shaven head all say one thing, but then the instrument....

Or perhaps with the Lonsdale tee-shirt he's some sort of MMA or kick boxer that happens to like jazz?
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: Sancho on November 25, 2011, 02:09:49 PM
It's probably some sort of psychobilly/rockabilly/folkpunk. For lack of a better word :)
Title: Re: schecter are doing a version of the ZW coffin guitar
Post by: Lucifuge on November 25, 2011, 10:27:01 PM
The epiphone looks more like a coffin.