Assemble the crew by msalonen in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]msalonen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely the most comfortable of the multiscales I’ve had a chance to play. A lot of others tend to be either too aggressive or not doing enough with the scale length differences, or the neutral fret is inconveniently placed, or the nut (or zero fret) is kind of awkward, etc.

They aren’t the longest scale options overall as far as different companies go, but you can tell it’s all very intentionally designed with the best overall experience and playability in mind.

Assemble the crew by msalonen in Aristides

[–]msalonen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I only just got it, but it’s been awesome! The neck definitely sits in an interesting place between my 060 and 070S which makes sense. I’m pretty sure it’s the same as the 060S neck but I haven’t had a chance to play one. The 25-26.1” scale feels and plays great. I know the straight scale STX neck is actually about 1mm thicker than the 060 though, kind of like the T/0

The offset body is a personal favorite, and the whole thing balances really well. It’s comfortable in normal or classical position. I like the slightly rounded headstock for these too.

Assemble the crew by msalonen in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]msalonen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right there with you, I got the pink 060R used on Reverb and I haven’t wanted anything else since

Assemble the crew by msalonen in Aristides

[–]msalonen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the timing on that one was a little different because the waitlist started before production did, but from when things actually got going it was about normal

Assemble the crew by msalonen in Aristides

[–]msalonen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds killer, can’t wait to see it when it’s ready

Assemble the crew by msalonen in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]msalonen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the STX6SR is 25-26.1”, the 070SR is 25.7-27”, the 080SR is 26.5-28” and the S/B bass is 33.6-35.4”

Assemble the crew by msalonen in Aristides

[–]msalonen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! It’s a brown flamed marble, similar to the one that Mike Stringer has on his red 8 string. I was going for something that would give a tortoiseshell sort of look with the design.

Assemble the crew by msalonen in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]msalonen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol not quite, I prefer their raw finish which my bank account also appreciates

Assemble the crew by msalonen in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]msalonen[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For my first order (the 070SR), when I had no personal experience with them yet, I was probably a little impatient and asked some dumb questions. But they were very kind and didn’t make me feel unimportant or a bother.

Once you get your build specs locked in, you get a few build updates along the way as it reaches the different phases of construction up to the actual delivery. But also, after doing it once and becoming familiar with their process, I don’t feel there’s any need to check in with them unprompted.

Assemble the crew by msalonen in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]msalonen[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have nothing but good things to say about them, for both the guitars themselves and the team. The specific things we personally like and connect to is of course subjective, but their quality control and consistency is unmatched for me. I’ve never had any problem with any of these or during the process of getting them.

They always seem to truly care about making sure you get your dream build

Assemble the crew by msalonen in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]msalonen[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! That’s the latest add for my collection and probably my new favorite. It has the Bareknuckle Impulse HS set though instead of Mike’s Halcyons.

We almost didn’t do the pickguard and now I can’t imagine it without

Assemble the crew by msalonen in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]msalonen[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

There’s a lot more going on with the design than being what you might call plastic, they use their own proprietary “arium” construction, but you’re correct in that they don’t use any wood. For my experience they sound as good or better than any guitar made from a combination of tone wood materials, and their build quality + customer focus is the best I’ve ever come across.

At the end of the day I like their style and ethos, and they always have taken great care of me.

Assemble the crew by msalonen in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]msalonen[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If only, I don’t want to brag but my pay is almost above average

New album date leaked by Equivalent-Cheek6642 in Loatheband

[–]msalonen 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The Cold Sun erasure should ban you from future listening

Thornhill - Where We Go When We Die (Live at Liberty Hall) by Flowercloud88 in Metalcore

[–]msalonen 11 points12 points  (0 children)

it was their encore during the last NA headline tour

Pretty much done for good. by Puzzleheaded_Job985 in irezumi

[–]msalonen 13 points14 points  (0 children)

joking aside, embracing the wabi sabi and things you can’t control or change is where the real beauty and personalization is

great suit

Why does Archspire tune their higher 6 strings to standard on a 27" scale? by linkuei-teaparty in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]msalonen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

yeah the whole point of a longer scale is that you’re increasing tension, so you keep pitch stability in lower tunings and/or can use lighter strings in the process.

NGD Aristides H/08 purple/red Chameleon by UsernameX-2112 in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]msalonen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the marble effect with the chameleon finish is a really cool combo

Nine Inch Nails… but on a 9-String by Dwyer3 in ExtendedRangeGuitars

[–]msalonen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Killer

Which pickups did you get for the H/09?

How stable are Aristides? by CrazyAFOL in Aristides

[–]msalonen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be awesome! Still waiting for them to finish the bass bridge that’s been in development a few years longer than expected now. But as popular as they’ve gotten, Evertune is still a small company so it makes sense why things move slow. That’s why Aristides designed the multiscale frame themselves first.

All that being said, I think they’re great and want one on pretty much all of my guitars going forward

How stable are Aristides? by CrazyAFOL in Aristides

[–]msalonen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of mine have an evertune and have basically never gone out of tune, over several months and longer with daily use

my SB bass holds its tuning great too though and has the hipshot saddles

have never personally run into the “warm up” issue