New LGM custom, prototype of the new line of LGM guitars =o)

[littlegreenman]

Well, here is a picture of the prototype of the new line of LGM customs that I will hopefully be able to build and sell in the near future, this one is a 7 string, 6,7's, and 8's will be available

[Rich]

I love the styling, but IMO the lower horn is just a bit too thin and I don't like the added relief hook at the tail end, I just don't think it's needed and draws away from the great lines of the rest of it.

[Clydefrog]

Love the design.. till it gets to the bottom horn. As Rich said, it seems a bit too thin, and I'm not too keen on the cut below it. I love the headstock and the upper horn is perfectly done, though.

Awesome stuff

[littlegreenman]

Well, my thought with the 3rd scallop at the bottom, was that is where the input jack would actually be hidden, I thought about maybe it was to high, but then I thought about the Brian Moore custom guitars where the jack is in the very back at the top and I haven't really heard any complaints about that, but I'll consider changing that part. Maybe I'll offer it either way :P As for the lower horn, you're right, looking at it more, and Andy pointing it out as well, it's a little thin, I took the standard Ibanez horn, moved it back about 3/4" to allow better access to the upper frets, and when you put that scallop in there, it makes it thinner, this being the first body, I'm not to concerned, I think I'll shorten the upper horn slightly too, I lengthened it though because one thing I hate about most 7 strings is they are a little headstock heavy when standing using a strap

[Rich]

I really like the length of the upper horn, makes it look more agressive, and the more I look at the third scallop the better it does look. It would help to see it without the confusion of the ground/stand/etc. to really see it. The lower horn definately could be a little thicker and I'd split the difference by adding some inside the horn and out. But the styling is uber cool, as I'd expect from you

[PerpetualBurn]

when looking at the full on photo of the entier instrument, i can really dig the vibe of the 3 cutaways, they are quite well placed and seem to have some visual balance, i really dig the upper horn length aswell, overall i think its an awesome and very futuristic look, and i love that kinda thing, as mentioned before i think the lower horn could be refined, but im sure you're on the case already! great stuff dude..

[darren wilson]

I like what you've done with it. Very extreme. Is that a quilted fretboard? What's the body wood?

I agree with the other comments about the lower horn... needs to be just a tiny bit thicker. The upper horn definitely has a nice aggressive feel to it.

I would move the butt end scallop down a bit towards the treble side... not too much. The more i look at it, the more i like it up a little bit from the centre line. It sort of gives the whole guitar a feeling like it's been spun out of a vortex.

[Two hands31]

What's the scale length? And what options would you be offering (as in, other scale lengths, pickup combinations, controls, finishes, etc.)? I don't think I've ever seen anything of yours that I haven't liked, I'm just wondering if this'll be a standard-type line, or if it'll be fully customizeable?

[littlegreenman]

Well, since things are still in prototype stage, I don't really have 100% on what ALL specs will be, but as a general rule

6 and 7 strings will be 25.5" scale
8 strings will be 26" scale
pickup configs will be H-H
fixed and trem bridges on 6 and 7
fixed only on 8 strings (until a floating 8 string trem comes along)

Of course, that will be on in stock guitars, all guitars can be custom ordered and pickup config's etc can be chosen as custom. Scale lengths, I don't know if I'll dive into the baritone realm or not, probably not considering the availability of an 8 string.

[littlegreenman]

Oh, by the way, I know where I goofed with the lower horn and why it's so narrow, that will be fixed on the next ones cut.

[littlegreenman]

Originally Posted by darren wilson

I like what you've done with it. Very extreme. Is that a quilted fretboard? What's the body wood?

I agree with the other comments about the lower horn... needs to be just a tiny bit thicker. The upper horn definitely has a nice aggressive feel to it.

I would move the butt end scallop down a bit towards the treble side... not too much. The more i look at it, the more i like it up a little bit from the centre line. It sort of gives the whole guitar a feeling like it's been spun out of a vortex.

Darren,
Yes, quilted board, Alder body, lower horn will be thicker, the butt end scallop either has to go WAY down, or stay where it is or there is no place for a strap button, but I like it up past the center line more personally. it's closer to even spacing.

[EKG]

Wow! Other than what has already been mentioned about the lower horn, I think it looks great! The shape, the scallops, the upper horn, the headstock matches well, fret access and I really like the tail end scallop for the jack. Jeremy, you did a fine job!

[Petie]

Awesome!

I would like to see the bottom scallop shifted down a few inches to the treble side, which would sort of make the lower bout look like an axe or something.

[Ekim]

A real alien axe! Good job. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[pawel]

I like it, I agree with the other comments about the lower horn and I like what Darren is saying about the "spun" look. I'm usually not into more extreme shapes, but this looks great!