Hey guys,
I got to go and collect this beauty from the Dæmoness workshop on Monday:
(It's worth noting that in real life, the guitar doesn't have the almost purple-y tinge present in the pictures)
There is a thread detailing the build with about 150 pictures of the build process here:
http://www.sevenstring.org/forum/luthiery-modifications-and-customizations/113092-custom-d-moness-7-string-buildstory-lots-of-maple-y-goodness-within-many-pics.html.
Final specs:
Dæmoness Cimmerian 7 body, w/Contemporary carve option
Set-neck construction (w/thumb-notched heel)
5A quilt maple top on a korina body
3pc flamed maple neck, ebony board. Black binding
Bare Knuckle pickups: Rebel Yell bridge, VHII neck (also BKP custom pots and NOS Russian cap)
Hipshot bridge and locking tuners, recessed Dunlop straplocks
The fit and finish are absolutely flawless on this thing, but I expected no less from Dylan, having observed the whole process. The setup job is incredible, the action is practically on the deck but there is no buzz or anywhere on the board. The frets are dressed and crowned to perfection, and in general the guitar is a dream to play. I'm so happy with how the neck profile came out, it's perfect for me.
One cool thing is that with the fairly steep headstock tiltback, the strings have an extra stiffness when you hit them or bend them. I dig this alot, because I love the sound of lighter strings, so this way I get the sound I want with the solid feel you get with heavier gauge strings.
Tonally, it is excellent. It's got a lovely snarl in the midrange, but coupled with a nicely smooth top end and incredible clarity across the range (gotta love BKPs!). The VHII in the neck of this guitar is giving me what has to be my favourite neck tone to date - juicy, with a wonderful flutey hollowness.
You can hear a couple of clips of the guitar here:
http://soundcloud.com/nolly/red-seas-fire-cipherhttp://soundcloud.com/nolly/red-seas-fire-cipher-solo-sectionSo yeah, a very positive experience, I highly recommend Dylan to anyone looking for a top notch custom. (
www.daemonessguitars.co.uk)
