NGD... finally got my custom built S type from FedEx today

[mrpinter]

and it was worth the wait. I took a chance on a fairly new guitar maker, and am happy to say that JW Van Guitarworks makes very fine instruments. Mine is easy and fun to play (just a little stickiness in the maple neck, but that's because it's real nitrocellulose, and it's already getting smoother just playing it for one day). The sound is awesome - more of a range from bright to deep than I'm used to (this is the first guitar I've acquired in a long time that doesn't have SD's - this one has Lollars, and they're impressive). The level of detail and fit and finish is very high quality; little things like small aluminum fret markers are nice touches. Can't say enough good things about this guitar. Here are some pics;

 

[tombogiri]

Re: NGD... finally got my custom built S type from FedEx today

Very nice...congrats!

 

[kramersteen]

Re: NGD... finally got my custom built S type from FedEx today

supremo

 

[wolf5150]

Re: NGD... finally got my custom built S type from FedEx today

That looks lovely.
You'll never see those fret markers on stage though.

What lollars have you got ?

 

[mrpinter]

Re: NGD... finally got my custom built S type from FedEx today

That looks lovely.
You'll never see those fret markers on stage though.

What lollars have you got ?

The fret markers are polished aluminum, and catch whatever light is around pretty effectively. I tried to simulate a darkened stage with an overhead directional light source, and here is the result below. I think I could see those markers (if I needed to). Re the pickups, Travis told me once what he was going to put in, but I've forgotten what he said exactly. I seem to remember that he said they were "Vintage" something. Probably blonde - from the sound of them. I'll have to find out, now I'm curious.

 

[d1dsj]

Re: NGD... finally got my custom built S type from FedEx today

That looks very nice especially against the Fender amp back drop, not surprised it sounds great. Congrats

 

[Jocelyn]

Re: NGD... finally got my custom built S type from FedEx today

I like that headstock. And those aluminium fret markers look nice.

 

[mrpinter]

Re: NGD... finally got my custom built S type from FedEx today

Here is what she sounds like through my Deluxe Reverb RI

 

[wolf5150]

Re: NGD... finally got my custom built S type from FedEx today

Now all you need are some guitar lessons .......

 

[mrpinter]

Re: NGD... finally got my custom built S type from FedEx today

I admit it... you can play better than me. Congratulations on your prowess. But how much virtuosity do you expect with ten seconds for each pickup position?

 

[wolf5150]

Re: NGD... finally got my custom built S type from FedEx today

We each started with only a desire to play.
If you want to do that gorgeous guitar some justice, invest in a few lessons.

You'll be pleasantly surprised by not only your development but also your enjoyment.

Just some friendly advice mate, no offence intended.

 

[treyhaislip]

Re: NGD... finally got my custom built S type from FedEx today

Very nice! Congrats on the new guitar! I really like those aluminum fret markers–cool attention to detail!

 

[Artie]

Re: NGD... finally got my custom built S type from FedEx today

Nice. I love black Strats. Sounds good too.

 

[daan]

Re: NGD... finally got my custom built S type from FedEx today

Very cool! My first guitar was gonna be a Strat with the "silverburst" style finish like this one. I can't get used to Gibsons in that color, but Strat-types just look right (especially with black plastics) that way.