Gettin' me a Bass VI-type thingy

theshadowofseattle · Post by **theshadowofseattle** » Sat May 01, 2010 7:21 pm

http://www.rondomusic.com/argustoaskbk.html

Suck it

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Sat May 01, 2010 7:46 pm

nice! am jealous. do an jag pickup in the middle and a strat 5 way.

theshadowofseattle · Post by **theshadowofseattle** » Sat May 01, 2010 7:49 pm

I might put GFS NYIII's or mini-humbuckers in it and put one of those 3-way toggle + on/off switch jaguar plates on it as a cool tap.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Sat May 01, 2010 7:50 pm

if you find one of those jag switch plates buy two! i can't get the guy to make me one, or find them anywheres else. I WILL PAY U IN VEGGIE BURGERS

SKC Willie · Post by **SKC Willie** » Sat May 01, 2010 7:50 pm

definitely want a demo of that when you get it!

theshadowofseattle · Post by **theshadowofseattle** » Sat May 01, 2010 7:51 pm

hotrodperlmutter wrote:if you find one of those jag switch plates buy two! i can't get the guy to make me one, or find them anywheres else. I WILL PAY U IN VEGGIE BURGERS

Hotrod, you know I loves you. If I can track any down, I'll pick you up one.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Sat May 01, 2010 8:17 pm

YOU DAT MAN!!!

i assume you know they make these in blue without that horrible tort? instead you get a horrible blue, but no tort, nonetheless.

EDIT: nvm, i don't see them now. carry on.

i fucking hate the rondo site with a passion. i only go there to be turned off.

theshadowofseattle · Post by **theshadowofseattle** » Sat May 01, 2010 8:22 pm

hotrodperlmutter wrote:YOU DAT MAN!!!

i assume you know they make these in blue without that horrible tort? instead you get a horrible blue, but no tort, nonetheless.

EDIT: nvm, i don't see them now. carry on.

i fucking hate the rondo site with a passion. i only go there to be turned off.

The LPB ones were straight up hideous. The natural Rickenbacker-shaped VI that comes out in Sept is cool, but I'm not trying to wait months for a finish option I don't really like.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Sat May 01, 2010 8:31 pm

LEL

MOAR LIKE LAKE PLASSID BLUE

Richard · Post by **Richard** » Sat May 01, 2010 8:54 pm

Congrats. I like that a lot.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Sat May 01, 2010 9:20 pm

actually dude, on the topic of OFFSETGUITARS (per your sig):

stereordinary has just put up these shitty plates, but says he'll be making moar nice polished ones soon!

stereordinary wrote:I have a limited supply of custom switch plates for sale. I call these "budget" plates because they are much less expensive than the thicker stainless steel plates I like to do. However, I have some stainless steel plates on order as a I type this, so if you want the best possible plate you can get, save your money. But if you're simply looking to get the functionality that only plates like these can offer, and you want to get it as cheap as possible, look no further.

Specs:
0.04" thick lightly brushed aluminum.
2 "Wronski" switch plates available.
9 "Teh Kurdtz" switch plates available.
3 "Bass VI" four-switch plates available.
I can countersink screw holes for you if requested.
At this time I am not polishing the plates.
Plates can be reserved if you want me to polish them after I get the wheel and compound in about a month.
All Plates: $5 plus shipping to wherever you is.

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mongoose69 · Post by **mongoose69** » Fri May 14, 2010 10:15 am

I have a couple of these so-called "shitty plates" and they actually polish up great and look perfect. Awesome bargain, really.

BTW- These plates were made to use up the extra space on a sheet of aluminum that Paul (stereordinary) was making me pickguards and plates from for my custom Teisco TB-64 replica. He's one hell of builder.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Fri May 14, 2010 3:29 pm

well, thank god for you and your teisco project.

endsjustifymeans · Post by **endsjustifymeans** » Fri May 14, 2010 9:46 pm

carlolz

jcyphe · Post by **jcyphe** » Sat May 15, 2010 12:04 am

This thing is fugly and $400

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Nick · Post by **Nick** » Sat May 15, 2010 2:27 am

I gotta second what joe said....although it's not fugly it definitely doesn't look like $400 worth of guitar....if you end up haeting it you won't get near your money back. If you didn't buy it yet then I would save your coin for now and keep a look out for a danelectro, jaguar, or gretsch electromatic model.

http://cgi.ebay.com/300405720503

http://cgi.ebay.com/270575350433

Also this thing is old and not sure if it's your thing but it looks RAD

http://cgi.ebay.com/230473058932

jcyphe · Post by **jcyphe** » Sat May 15, 2010 2:32 am

Also he plans on dropping more money into it.

I don't think it's worth it, IMO.

Sublimedo · Post by **Sublimedo** » Sat May 15, 2010 4:14 pm

I think its a good buy. Squier CV Duo-sonics are like $325 at stores. This is a 30 inch scale with a jazzy trem and room for a lot of good upgrades with out having to worry about stock value. You don't always have to buy something expecting to get decent resale value, especially when you're already planning to mod it. Way worth it, in my opinion. That said, I do think Nick offers some real nice alternatives.

mongoose69 · Post by **mongoose69** » Sun May 16, 2010 12:43 pm

HELLCAT, HELLCAT, HELLCAT. If you keep your eyes peeled, you can score a Hellcat VI for less than this Rondo thing. You'll be WAY happier.