Amazing Custom Shop ESP V [Archive] - ESP Guitars Message Board

Heatmiser

01-06-2008, 03:48 AM

unfortunately this ain't mine. From bmusic mesageboard:

http://www.chaotek.com/guitars/flying-v/custom_fv_01.jpg
http://www.chaotek.com/guitars/flying-v/custom_fv_02.jpg
http://www.chaotek.com/guitars/flying-v/custom_fv_03.jpg
http://www.chaotek.com/guitars/flying-v/custom_fv_04.jpg

Link:
http://www.guitarsatbmusic.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5240&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=b58dd5c5a625974dccb2e77aff411d19

Det Brinnande Röda

01-06-2008, 05:18 AM

that guitar belongs to hermz on this board. beautiful:)

hermz

01-06-2008, 05:32 AM

That looks somewhat familiar :D

Lord Raptor Jesus

01-06-2008, 05:50 AM

O LOL ... Hermz

ESPVIPERCAMO

01-06-2008, 09:37 AM

wheres the dude with the camo v like mustaines

Butch

01-06-2008, 12:31 PM

That looks somewhat familiar :D

lol

ZephMan13

01-06-2008, 02:14 PM

Gorgeous, reminds me of a dean.

guitarsatbmusic

01-06-2008, 03:30 PM

Gorgeous, reminds me of a dean.
Wash your muthafuckin mouth out! :p It's inspired by a Navigator FV :hat ;)

hermz

01-06-2008, 04:45 PM

Gorgeous, reminds me of a dean.

Thanks for putting me off my own custom guitar :\

NevermoreMan90

01-06-2008, 06:19 PM

Looks awesome. If it had 81's, i'd like it better. But thats why its not my custom...

hermz

01-06-2008, 06:31 PM

I'll concede it would look better with EMGs, and I did consider going for an 85(b) and 60(n) but I think passives will let me get the most out of the guitar... I will probably try a set of Bare Knuckle Nailbombs in it. Doesn't look like there's enough room to install EMGs even if I wanted to.

NevermoreMan90

01-06-2008, 08:33 PM

hermz

01-07-2008, 12:19 AM

Thanks mate :)

simebag89

01-07-2008, 02:11 AM

dont let viper see your invert cross on the first fret,

hell steal ur customz

Heatmiser

01-07-2008, 03:07 AM

That looks somewhat familiar :D

I have 3 true heroes in my life:

Evel Kenivel
Peter North

and now, my new #1: hermz.

Ravens Creed

01-07-2008, 03:19 AM

I can heartily recommend a Bare Knuckle Ceramic Warpig for the bridge. But there is nothing wrong with Duncans at all.

And thats a wonderful guitar by the way. No Dean comes close. I bet it plays like butter.

hermz

01-07-2008, 03:39 AM

I can heartily recommend a Bare Knuckle Ceramic Warpig for the bridge.
I already have two guitars with ceramic Warpigs (best metal pickup in existence). I want to try Nailbombs this time.

hermz

01-07-2008, 03:40 AM

Peter North
:rollin

I send you my highfive, friend.

Ravens Creed

01-07-2008, 04:56 AM

I already have two guitars with ceramic Warpigs (best metal pickup in existence). I want to try Nailbombs this time.

Nailbombs are awesome. A backed off Warpig with more mids. I've also heard good things about the Miracle man. I think my next axe will have a Nailbomb, Miracle man or Painkiller in the bridge and a Cold Sweat in the neck.

I put a Sinner in the neck of my '91 Horizon custom and its calibrated with a ceramic Warpig in the bridge but actually has MORE power would you believe? I actually have to dial some volume off. I've never had to do that in my life, never mind for a single coil.
Truly ridiculous.

hermz

01-07-2008, 05:11 AM

A backed off Warpig with more mids.
Nice. I like plenty of mids.

I put a Sinner in the neck of my '91 Horizon custom and its calibrated with a ceramic Warpig in the bridge but actually has MORE power would you believe? I actually have to dial some volume off. I've never had to do that in my life, never mind for a single coil.
Truly ridiculous.
I've thought about trying a Sinner in the neck of my Caparison Dellinger. From everything I've heard they're exactly what I'm looking for in a hot neck pickup.

Ravens Creed

01-07-2008, 06:06 AM

Nice. I like plenty of mids.

I've thought about trying a Sinner in the neck of my Caparison Dellinger. From everything I've heard they're exactly what I'm looking for in a hot neck pickup.

They're usually rated at about 16k but Tim matched it with my Warpig so mines overwound to about 23k.
Hot isnt the word. Its wild. On the edge uncontrollable but beautifully articulate at the same time.

I dont know what you've got in the bridge of the Dellinger but a Sinner is a good bet. Or an overwound Trilogy.

hermz

01-07-2008, 06:07 AM

Warpig in the Dellinger, naturally :p

Ravens Creed

01-07-2008, 06:15 AM

Go for the Sinner then, definitely. Its up to you if you want the overwound version (you wont get any volume drop off from the Warpig when you select the neck pup) but I must warn you again, its pretty wild. It screams if you look at it. ;)

Thats only a bonus though, right?

Zach21

01-07-2008, 02:48 PM

Are Bare Knuckles really that good? I don't really have an opportunity to try them, and I am hesitant to risk not liking them if I were to get some.

But, if I were to take a chance, should I follow the website and go with the Painkiller calibrated set for my metal needs, or something else?

How how would I know which push pull pots to get? The 250 or 500 ones?

Ravens Creed

01-07-2008, 04:19 PM

Bare Knuckles are pretty much the best in my opinion.

As for what sound you're after, well it depends on your guitar and rig and playing style but rest assured they'll have something that will beat the other options quite comfortably.

Painkillers for classic metal with plenty of growl. Nailbombs for Thrash and Punk. Warpigs (ceramic especially) for Thrash and Death. Holy Diver and Cold Sweat for Heavy rock and classic metal (great in neck position). Miracle Man for modern metal. Although there's plenty of overlap in the range and thats just the contemporary humbuckers. They are suprisingly versatile. Heavy as hell but you hear every note and they sound good clean even though they kick your head in with gain.

Although they are voiced for a certain task, they arent as limited as some pups.
For instance, a Miracle Man will give you something akin to an EMG 81 but has far more dynamic range. If you want it beefed up you can ask to overwind it from 17 to 22k and so on.

BK's cost a bit but you cant really go wrong. Just talk to Tim and discuss what you need first. Even though the models are defined he can always tweak them to your needs.

jaymz097

01-07-2008, 05:50 PM

I have 3 true heroes in my life:

Evel Kenivel
Peter North

and now, my new #1: hermz.

Too funny!!!
A guy that attempted to jump snake river canyon (RIP Evel). A guy that can shoot his load over snake river canyon (North) and a cool dude with an amazing axe (hermz). Amazing guitar hermz.

Munkipuss

01-08-2008, 04:13 PM

hermz,

Wow! Nice V!

I though ESP wouldn't make a Gibson-style Flying-V shape anymore...

Is it an older custom, or a recent build?

hermz

01-08-2008, 05:03 PM

It was just built... those photos were taken by ESP. I haven't actually received the guitar yet.

As far as I know, if you're outside of the USA or Canada they have no problems building you a traditional Flying V shaped guitar.

ZephMan13

01-08-2008, 05:44 PM

Thanks for putting me off my own custom guitar

Don't worry, me calling it a Dean is a good thing.

nileguy

01-08-2008, 05:58 PM

As far as I know, if you're outside of the USA or Canada they have no problems building you a traditional Flying V shaped guitar.

this is accurate... :(

hermz

01-08-2008, 06:48 PM

I figure I'll post the specs here as the original thread I posted in the General section seems to have disappeared into the depths.

Body Shape: Navigator FV
Material: Honduras mahogany / Quilted maple top
Binding: Silver
Finish: See-Thru Black

Neck Material: Mahogany
Construction: Set-Thru
Grip Shape: Thin-U
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale: 24.75"
Inlays: Abalone blocks
Frets: 22 XJ
Nut: Bone
Neck Finish: Match Body
Neck Binding: White
Headstock Finish: Match Body
Headstock Binding: Silver

Neck Pickup: Duncan '59
Bridge Pickup: Duncan Distortion
Bridge: TonePros/Stop-Tail
Tuners: Sperzel Locking
Controls: Master Volume, 3-way Toggle, Master Tone
Hardware Colour: Black

Munkipuss

01-08-2008, 11:59 PM

Lord Raptor Jesus

01-09-2008, 12:42 AM

I figure I'll post the specs here as the original thread I posted in the General section seems to have disappeared into the depths.

Body Shape: Gibson V ripoff

:p:rollin

Ravens Creed

01-09-2008, 04:12 AM

Welcome Munkipuss. Whereabouts in Birmingham are you and what axes are you packing?

hermz

01-09-2008, 05:27 AM

Gibson V ripoff
Oh, shit. The secret is out now! :lol

Bigeeboo

01-09-2008, 12:29 PM

pretty fapalicious

I always love to see V customs

synyster90

01-09-2008, 02:48 PM

did no one else notice the upside down cross in the firt fret inlay? good shit. looks top notch.

Bigeeboo

01-09-2008, 03:38 PM

did no one else notice the upside down cross in the firt fret inlay? good shit. looks top notch.

ya I noticed it, but I'd rather not state any negative opinions on anyones guitar but compliment a nice custom :D

moosemeister

01-09-2008, 08:16 PM

damn...that thing is sweet...

i gotta move to japan again so i can go to the ESP store again. i miss it. i miss seeing customs and all that nice stuff.

this thing is so fucking sweet.

ShreddyMcFunTits

01-09-2008, 08:35 PM

dont let viper see your invert cross on the first fret,

hell steal ur customz

he can't, he's only 12.

hermz

01-10-2008, 12:18 AM

Its the Swedish flag, not an inverted cross :lol

Det Brinnande Röda

01-10-2008, 01:34 AM

no shit^

ESPManiac

01-10-2008, 05:07 AM

your kidding right :p

hermz

01-10-2008, 06:09 AM

Yes.

Det Brinnande Röda

01-10-2008, 06:36 AM

your kidding right

:lol

asbloodrunsblack

01-10-2008, 09:39 AM

god

thanks for ruining my pants :P

hermz

01-11-2008, 06:38 AM

Uh... sorry? :lol

asbloodrunsblack

01-11-2008, 10:53 AM

um ... the guitar was SO nice , that i got over excited .

i'll say no more on the matter .

NevermoreMan90

01-11-2008, 11:43 AM

god

thanks for ruining my pants :P

Nope.

hermz

01-11-2008, 08:34 PM

um ... the guitar was SO nice , that i got over excited .

i'll say no more on the matter .

No need to clarify. I knew what you meant :lol

NevermoreMan90

01-11-2008, 08:36 PM

um ... the guitar was SO nice , that i got over excited .

i'll say no more on the matter .

We need not know you busted a load in your pants. Its rather nasty.

robbo22

01-29-2008, 05:25 AM

that guitar kills.

unlike the rest of you suckers (hermz not included obviously), i get to play it :D

hermz

01-29-2008, 05:35 AM

Or do you?

Espgianni

01-29-2008, 11:53 PM

its january 30th today.........DID YOU GET IT YET?????????

:)

robbo22

01-30-2008, 12:56 AM

Or do you?

:|

i shall remember this moment when i get my vh4.

hermz

01-30-2008, 02:52 AM

its january 30th today.........DID YOU GET IT YET?????????

:)

Couple of weeks still I think :\

Baby Duck

01-30-2008, 06:53 PM

You NEED to post more pics of that beautiful beautiful beast

ESPVIPERCAMO

01-30-2008, 07:38 PM

prolly the pics but ebony looks dull, oil the shit out of it get it shiny and please post pics!!!!!!!

hermz

01-30-2008, 08:45 PM

You NEED to post more pics of that beautiful beautiful beast

Oh, there will be pics. Yes...

Baby Duck

01-30-2008, 11:33 PM

I remember a little while ago someone posted the mock-up and the real thing together. Pretty much perfect from what i remember. Thats a great shop.

hermz

01-31-2008, 01:52 AM

Yeah. They did good :)

http://www.chaotek.com/images/custom_v_final.jpg
http://www.chaotek.com/images/custom_v_real.jpg

guitarsatbmusic

01-31-2008, 06:12 AM

If it were for the stand in that second shot and the more "candid" shitty photos Hide took I would have sworn they were just fucking with me by messing with the mockup

hermz

01-31-2008, 06:23 AM

I know .I'm glad I didn't fuck up the mockup :lol

guitarsatbmusic

01-31-2008, 06:32 AM

:lol Absolutely, cos it appears they followed it very closely :eek: Lucky you didn't watermark it, a nice faint "Hermz" across the finish on the real deal would have been something to behold!

imprinted

01-31-2008, 08:16 AM

:lol Absolutely, cos it appears they followed it very closely :eek: Lucky you didn't watermark it, a nice faint "Hermz" across the finish on the real deal would have been something to behold!

Absolute genius. :rollin

I'd have cried with laughter if they'd done that!:lol

HateEvent

01-31-2008, 08:40 AM

:lol That would indeed have been awesome :rollin

hermz

01-31-2008, 04:36 PM

Absolute genius. :rollin

I'd have cried with laughter if they'd done that!:lol

I just flat-out would have cried :lol

Jafis

01-31-2008, 05:39 PM

Baby Duck

01-31-2008, 06:42 PM

That is just sexy. Petition for it as a standard!

hermz

01-31-2008, 09:18 PM

Fuck no

hermz

01-31-2008, 10:01 PM

Also, it just ain't gonna happen due to law suits and the like. Thankfully :D

SpiderPig

02-01-2008, 06:48 AM

Has it arrived yet? How is it? Pics? Pr0n? Pie?

InVinoVeritasXXX

02-01-2008, 08:11 AM

Also, it just ain't gonna happen due to law suits and the like. Thankfully :D

So if you get a Custom Shop ESP and you live in the US, can you get one of the lawsuit shapes?

Zach21

02-01-2008, 01:36 PM

So if you get a Custom Shop ESP and you live in the US, can you get one of the lawsuit shapes?

Nope.

Joe_Bradburry

02-01-2008, 03:32 PM

hey hermz, who did your mock-up?

Baby Duck

02-01-2008, 04:26 PM

I was under the impression that as long as its a one-off and not a standard production guitar you can make any shape you want. Like Rob Flynn's Gibson shape V's made by ESP. I know they are barritones but does that make that much difference?

hermz

02-02-2008, 02:39 AM

hey hermz, who did your mock-up?
I did.

I was under the impression that as long as its a one-off and not a standard production guitar you can make any shape you want. Like Rob Flynn's Gibson shape V's made by ESP. I know they are barritones but does that make that much difference?
You were given the wrong impression. Robb's V was made a while ago, and the headstock is also different. From what I understand, ESP won't make him another one either.

Lord Raptor Jesus

02-02-2008, 06:03 AM

I just saw on the News. Some Japanese whalers were playing some sort've Blackish Custom V.....

They got whale sperm on it and then hippy pirates took it away... :rollin

ESPManiac

02-02-2008, 06:34 AM

Lord Raptor Jesus

02-02-2008, 06:40 AM

loel! I saw that news report aswell. Its funny, i didnt make the connection...oh shit, sorry hermzy

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b19/espmaniac/hermz-7.jpghttp://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b19/espmaniac/hermz-2.jpghttp://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b19/espmaniac/hermzblk.jpg
mmmmmmmmmmmm....

Nice!

Nah the whaling stuff down here was some funny shit. The Japanese took the Greenpeace activist and held them as pirate. At first they were just going to chuck them overboard. :rollin

Garettenator

02-11-2008, 04:52 PM

thats sex right there

hermz

02-11-2008, 10:34 PM

Indeed :hat

Just an update on this... it's apparently due to get to the dealer (Shane-o!) in two days. So we should see some quality bmusic pics around then. And then it will get to me maybe a week later.

Joe_Bradburry

02-12-2008, 04:11 PM

hermz

02-16-2008, 02:24 AM

For those who haven't seen the thread in the General section...

http://www.chaotek.com/public/guitar/custom_fv/custom_fv_stbk_1.jpg

http://www.chaotek.com/public/guitar/custom_fv/custom_fv_stbk_2.jpg

http://www.chaotek.com/public/guitar/custom_fv/custom_fv_stbk_3.jpg

http://www.chaotek.com/public/guitar/custom_fv/custom_fv_stbk_8.jpg

http://www.chaotek.com/public/guitar/custom_fv/custom_fv_stbk_11.jpg

http://www.chaotek.com/public/guitar/custom_fv/custom_fv_stbk_13.jpg

http://www.chaotek.com/public/guitar/custom_fv/custom_fv_stbk_18.jpg

http://www.chaotek.com/public/guitar/custom_fv/custom_fv_stbk_23.jpg

http://www.chaotek.com/public/guitar/custom_fv/custom_fv_stbk_34.jpg

http://www.chaotek.com/public/guitar/custom_fv/custom_fv_stbk_40.jpg

http://www.chaotek.com/public/guitar/custom_fv/custom_fv_stbk_48.jpg

The rest of the pictures can be found HERE (http://www.chaotek.com/public/guitar/custom_fv/).