Author Topic: New guitar time (again)! (Read 6552 times)

Philly Q · « **on:** December 08, 2006, 08:37:07 PM »

Forgive my childish urge to show off :oops: , but here, all the way from Japan and still with the stickers on the pickups, is my new Edwards Flying V:

dave_mc · « **Reply #1 on:** December 08, 2006, 09:06:00 PM »

is it any good?

;)

Looks nice though, similar to a gibbo, but slightly different here and there.

Philly Q · « **Reply #2 on:** December 08, 2006, 09:19:57 PM »

Quote from: dave_mc

is it any good?

Piece o'shitee.

Not really!

It's basically a copy of a '79 block inlay V, like Michael Schenker's #2 and #3 guitars without the B&W paint job. It's all very nicely put together and incredibly light, about 6 lbs, even though it's mahogany (allegedly!). Despite the light weight, it's quite warm sounding and really sustains.

You wouldn't like the nut width, Dave, only about 40mm. I'm getting used to that and the neck joint - the neck sits parallel with the body rather than tilting back, so the end of the fingerboard is really high, which feels a bit weird.

sgmypod · « **Reply #3 on:** December 08, 2006, 11:27:46 PM »

so how much?

38thBeatle · « **Reply #4 on:** December 08, 2006, 11:39:30 PM »

That is a great colour Philly. Everyone should get a new guitar from time to time ( are you listening Mrs 38th?...Mrs 38th ?...damn, she has left the room).

Philly Q · « **Reply #5 on:** December 08, 2006, 11:39:46 PM »

Quote from: sgmypod

so how much?

About £430 including shipping, VAT and import duty. A lot more than an Epi or Korean Tokai, but a fair bit less than a Gibson - and I just felt like a change from Gibsons TBH.

It is a good colour, I was going to get cherry but then I saw the vintage white with binding and block markers and it was love at first sight...

Are you tempted to visit Humbuckerland, Mr 38th?

Dakine · « **Reply #6 on:** December 09, 2006, 11:46:15 AM »

Philly, nice guitar, you keep quiet on these things huh :) The Stealth meister.
And Yeah, Mr38th/Steve, U need a 'Bucker, Ya need a 'Bucker! Repeat :)
In fact, I will come to your area with BKP loaded 'bucker guitars for you to get addicted by if it will help :)
Nick

Kilby · « **Reply #7 on:** December 09, 2006, 12:22:20 PM »

It looks real nice (I like vintage white finishes)

Rob...

Ratrod · « **Reply #8 on:** December 09, 2006, 01:03:10 PM »

That is one of the coolest looking V's I've ever seen.

gingataff · « **Reply #9 on:** December 09, 2006, 04:06:52 PM »

Quote from: Philly Q

Quote from: dave_mc
is it any good?

It's all very nicely put together and incredibly light, about 6 lbs, even though it's mahogany (allegedly!).

I don't think you need to worry about Edwards quality, they are really well made and great value, they make some relic models that I really like and their LP junior models are gorgeous. I think the difference between Edwards and ESP/Navigator is that ESP are handmade and Edwards are machine made (like Gibson I guess!) The Navigator models are really stunning though, completely handmade Fender and Gibson copies, no expense spared when it comes to the timber and parts, completely flawless and more expensive than an original. I've looked but I daren't touch.

Philly Q · « **Reply #10 on:** December 09, 2006, 04:34:17 PM »

Quote from: gingataff

I don't think you need to worry about Edwards quality, they are really well made and great value.

Yeah, I was kidding about the mahogany, but it really is phenomenally light. It's a really nice guitar, I'm getting very fond of it already - which doesn't mean there won't be a few modifications somewhere down the line...

Thanks for the comments, guys! :D

_tom_ · « **Reply #11 on:** December 09, 2006, 04:47:28 PM »

I've had UFO's live album on in the car for a few days and it just makes me want a V now :lol:

Looks really nice, although think how much cooler it'd be with a black pickguard and zebra pickups :D

Philly Q · « **Reply #12 on:** December 09, 2006, 04:54:48 PM »

Quote from: _tom_

Looks really nice, although think how much cooler it'd be with a black pickguard and zebra pickups :D

Nah, I'm keeping the white pickguard - black would be a good contrast, but I prefer the vintage look. As for the pickups, I don't know which ones yet but they'll definitely have nickel covers! :)

dave_mc · « **Reply #13 on:** December 09, 2006, 05:44:05 PM »

Quote from: Philly Q

Quote from: dave_mc
is it any good?

Piece o'shitee.

Not really!

It's basically a copy of a '79 block inlay V, like Michael Schenker's #2 and #3 guitars without the B&W paint job. It's all very nicely put together and incredibly light, about 6 lbs, even though it's mahogany (allegedly!). Despite the light weight, it's quite warm sounding and really sustains.

You wouldn't like the nut width, Dave, only about 40mm. I'm getting used to that and the neck joint - the neck sits parallel with the body rather than tilting back, so the end of the fingerboard is really high, which feels a bit weird.

thanks for the warning! Is it made in Japan?

:drink:

38thBeatle · « **Reply #14 on:** December 09, 2006, 05:49:40 PM »

I need a 'bucker....I need a 'bucker- ok guys, I believe you.