Author Topic: Blackmachine Guitars (Read 31462 times)

temps · « **Reply #30 on:** December 13, 2007, 11:38:03 PM »

Well I just put in a deposit for a B6. What kind of pickups should I get ahaha

I figure, if I don't like it, I will have a very easy time selling it for a B7 anyway. So why not! I've wanted a blackmachine forever and ever.

lepersmeesa · « **Reply #31 on:** December 14, 2007, 02:13:21 AM »

You won't regret it.

ilÿti · « **Reply #32 on:** December 14, 2007, 02:57:05 AM »

lepersmeesa: you are GOOD! Nice sweeping in that vid on your myspace.

Nolly · « **Reply #33 on:** December 18, 2007, 09:59:08 AM »

temps: I'm very very tempted to place an order myself! How much input did you have into the spec? I'd really like it to have a reversed headstock, and no tone knob...

Dazza1004 · « **Reply #34 on:** December 19, 2007, 12:46:26 PM »

I'm gonna buck the trend a bit here, I tried one at this years LGS and I was very disappointed with it, I didn’t like the neck profile, didn’t like the thin body (although I thought I would) and it just felt a bit, stiff I suppose. A totally underwhelming experience.

Earlier in the year I was set to order a B2 but I am so glad I waited to play one 1st.

I think I am probably the only person in the world who doesn’t like them though.

Nothing fundamentally wrong with them, just not for me.

FernandoDuarte · « **Reply #35 on:** December 19, 2007, 01:03:03 PM »

Ahhh I think I could not have one to... I would like a thicker body with a gibby ish neck and probably neck-thru-body and a little modified shap in the bottom of the body... Dunno if he does it :? Although I really like the look of it, generally

temps · « **Reply #36 on:** December 21, 2007, 11:51:52 PM »

Quote from: Nolly

temps: I'm very very tempted to place an order myself! How much input did you have into the spec? I'd really like it to have a reversed headstock, and no tone knob...

No input yet, he said he has not determined what options he is going to make available. January/February he said he will know and will post them on the website. I'm hoping for a reverse headstock and no tone knob as well, and possibly an ebony fingerboard for playability reasons

Nolly · « **Reply #37 on:** December 22, 2007, 09:55:53 AM »

Well, I relented to my GAS and put down a deposit myself! :D
When I spoke to him, he told me that changing woods and reversing the headstock was not possible, but that the control layout etc was.
He agreed to build mine without a tone knob, coil splitting on the volume knob (which will be placed where the tone knob is supposed to go), and Earvana nut, and, most importantly a BK camo C-Pig/CS set
:twisted: .
I assume you'll be speccing BKs for yours?

broken cord · « **Reply #38 on:** December 26, 2007, 01:13:16 AM »

I put a deposit down tonight as well. I asked about a reverse headstock and Ebony too, but didn't get a definative answer. However, I wasn't told no, so we shall see. I have Warpigs in an SG and Painkillers in a Dean ML, so I will have to think about this. Perhaps Phil King will share his wisdom.

Nolly · « **Reply #39 on:** December 26, 2007, 04:43:43 PM »

Let me know if he agrees to fitting a reversed headstock. This was the correspondance I recieved from him a week or so ago:

"Hi,

Thanks for your email,

Yes there are places left. Deposit is 500GBP. Price of 1050 includes bareknuckles. Distressed covers 40 extra. No reversed head but you can have controls without tone.

Regards,

Doug."

temps · « **Reply #40 on:** January 07, 2008, 10:00:08 PM »

Quote from: Nolly

Well, I relented to my GAS and put down a deposit myself! :D
When I spoke to him, he told me that changing woods and reversing the headstock was not possible, but that the control layout etc was.
He agreed to build mine without a tone knob, coil splitting on the volume knob (which will be placed where the tone knob is supposed to go), and Earvana nut, and, most importantly a BK camo C-Pig/CS set
:twisted: .
I assume you'll be speccing BKs for yours?

Definitely BKs, nailbombs bridge & neck I think. Maybe a Miracle Man in the neck... I still have a few months to figure it out. And definitely camo covers too :D

broken cord · « **Reply #41 on:** February 23, 2008, 12:35:00 AM »

Quote from: temps

Quote from: Nolly
Well, I relented to my GAS and put down a deposit myself! :D
When I spoke to him, he told me that changing woods and reversing the headstock was not possible, but that the control layout etc was.
He agreed to build mine without a tone knob, coil splitting on the volume knob (which will be placed where the tone knob is supposed to go), and Earvana nut, and, most importantly a BK camo C-Pig/CS set
:twisted: .
I assume you'll be speccing BKs for yours?

Definitely BKs, nailbombs bridge & neck I think. Maybe a Miracle Man in the neck... I still have a few months to figure it out. And definitely camo covers too :D

As the B6 build is getting closer I am revisiting this thread. I don't know what BK's I will be choosing, and I was wondering if anyone (cough, cough, Phil King) had any suggestions as to what to make this thin body sing.

Nolly · « **Reply #42 on:** February 23, 2008, 12:53:04 AM »

I've spent a lot of time on the phone with Doug and Tim recently, and I can tell you Doug pretty much swears by three BKs - the Nailbomb, Warpig and Miracle Man, in all variations and combinations. Basically, this equates to Nailbomb for clarity, Warpig for brutality, and Miracle Man for more smooth scooped sound.
Since Idigbo, the wood the B6 is made out of, is very midrangey, a Painkiller wouldn't be a great choice. Doug had just received a Holy Diver, and was singing its praises, though he stressed that he has barely had a chance to try it out.

If anyone is interested, in the time since I last posted in this thread, I changed my order to a B2, which will be with me in just under a month ( :D ). The guitar will have a chambered mahogany body with a 100yr old private reserve grade quilt maple top (a good 10mm thick!). Doug sent me pics of the body today, and it is simply stunning.
With Tim and Doug's guidance, I've gone for Painkillers, as they are extremely clear and tight, with an awesome midrange heft. Tim's description of the neck PK, which is the only BK neck pickup to use a ceramic magnet, sounded like exactly what I wanted - ridiculously clean and clear, very fluid and stupid amounts of sustain. I'm incredibly excited to hear it!

Stevepage · « **Reply #43 on:** February 23, 2008, 09:46:37 AM »

Quote from: Dazza1004

I'm gonna buck the trend a bit here, I tried one at this years LGS and I was very disappointed with it, I didn’t like the neck profile, didn’t like the thin body (although I thought I would) and it just felt a bit, stiff I suppose. A totally underwhelming experience.

Earlier in the year I was set to order a B2 but I am so glad I waited to play one 1st.

I think I am probably the only person in the world who doesn’t like them though.

Nothing fundamentally wrong with them, just not for me.

I wasn't too keen on them either. I played one of the 8 strings through a Diezel and thought it sounded muddy if you played anything lower than the Low B string. The bodies felt like they had just out of the workshop (as in not sanded).

A producer I worked with some time ago thought they felt pretty cheap too (after trying out an 8 string blackmachine that one of his friends had) and not worth the asking price.

I'd rather spend that kind of money on a custom Feline. I'd get any options I'd want and I know for sure Feline has great customer service.

MrBump · « **Reply #44 on:** February 23, 2008, 10:09:45 AM »

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I have one. Pictures be found at www.myspace.com/zeusnagle and heard at www.myspace.com/thesafetyfire

Christ! I've just checked this thread out for the first time, that is SOME technique!

Gonna have to introduce my 36 year old fingers to some serious workouts, I think...

Author Topic: Blackmachine Guitars (Read 31462 times)

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