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    I've always been a fan of "V" shaped guitars and, last year, I happened to come across a small Ukrainian builder by the name of "GT Guitars" who had done a unique take on the traditional Flying V design as one of their very first builds.

    They called it the "V8" model and it certainly had a modern, muscular appearance with uniquely rounded edges that surprisingly didn't look out of place:



    Well, as an early Xmas present to myself, I reached out to the owner, Mikhailo, and decided to order a custom V8 model of my own in a "lime green metallic" finish.

    That was nearly 6 months ago and, despite being quoted a 3-month build time, it's FINALLY on its way here!

    This is one of the last progress shots he sent me, right after it was adorned with a brand new set of SD Black Winters!



    The color must be hard to photograph, because it has looked slightly different in every picture he's sent me!

    I'm super excited to see this guitar in person and finally get to play it!

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    I dig it, hopefully it arrives soon. Congrats, is this the one on his Instagram page? Love that little sparkle in it if it is
    Last edited by Hsb; 03-02-2024, 05:56 PM.
    1994 Ibanez IC500 Iceman reissue
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    • #3
      That’s pretty cool. The large radius on the edges works really well and the whole design wears the “V8” moniker well.
      Duncan Pickups in currently in use: '59 (rewound to PATB-3)/'59, Custom/AP2H, Tapped QP set for Tele, Crazy 8/Cool Rails, Screamin' Demon/Stra-Bro 90, Custom 5/Phat Cat, SP90-1/SP90-2, SMB-5D

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      • #4
        Daddy like...a lot!

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        • #5
          That's hawt. Love the racing stripes/binding/line that goes up the back of the stockings.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Hsb View Post
            I dig it, hopefully it arrives soon. Congrats, is this the one on his Instagram page? Love that little sparkle in it if it is
            Yes! The sparkle is really subtle, almost like a pearl. The "metallic" look seems to flatten out a bit from a distance, at least in pics, but the close-up shots he has shared are really nice!

            Here's the build progress reel on Instagram: LINK

            And some pics he posted right before shipping: LINK

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            • #7
              Originally posted by beaubrummels View Post
              That's hawt. Love the racing stripes/binding/line that goes up the back of the stockings.
              Thanks!

              Yeah, he uses binding for the stripes down the side, so the black isn't painted on!

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              • #8
                Buy now before Gibson starts hating...

                Green & Black please!
                Originally posted by Bad City
                He's got the crowd on his side and the blue jean lights in his eyes...

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                • #9
                  Never thought I'd like a lime green V, but that's pretty cool.
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                  • #10
                    The body looks thicker than normal on those. Also, what kind of radius on the back of the body?
                    aka Chris Pile, formerly of Six String Fever

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                    • #11
                      I've never been a fan of "V"s, but I have to admit that's the nicest one I've seen.

                      I actually like lime green, but that black one really tickles me.
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                      • #12
                        Doc took the words out of my mouth. I like that one.

                        That Schecter V you had for sale years ago was sweet too.

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                        • #13
                          Wow, that does look killer!

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                          • #14
                            I like them except for the GT on the fingerboards.

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                            • #15
                              That thing's evil.

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