zorrow Posted July 11, 2013 Posted July 11, 2013 Guys, I finally received from Gorch the Mayday-V. I guess you don't need to see more pictures of it, but I took this one in my basement, so I guess it's OK: Firstly, I need to publicly thank Gorch, not only because he recommended me to the builder and supported me all along the construction of my guitar; but also because he shipped the guitar to me, and also sent me with it a personal letter and some other great presents, including postcards and a jar of BBQ sauce. I'm more than touched by his generosity and will eternally feel in debt towards him -thank you a zillion times, man! About the object itself now: The neck is a dream to play. It's a chunky "C" profile which feels really sleek in spite of its massive shape. If there's one thing I LOVE about this guitar, it's its neck. The finish is great, though I did detect a couple of very minor "defects" (a tiny binding crack on the body and two or three un-buffed little drops of varnish). No big deal though. The sound is very different than anything else I own. Unplugged it's vibrating and rich, but it's plugged what will definitively need more experimentation from my part. So far I think I like better the bridge and middle pups "on" together, both in phase. However, I do realize it will take me some time before finding the right tones I will want to obtain from this "weird animal". In spite of that, I already LOVE the way it sounds through my rig with the aforementioned pup combination. What else? Ah! I see I'm no longer used to having a whammy bar. Also, 24 frets feel a bit confusing, as I normally play 22, and I even have just 21 in my two Hoyers. Those extra 2 or 3 frets look in my brain just like "too much", as absurd as this might sound. Besides that, I'm more than happy with my new toy. It even came with a high-quality V-case, a certificate of authenticity and a set of tools to adjust the tremolo, the neck and the bridge. What else can a man need to be happy then? Now you bet I have a true desire to play!
Bennyboy-UK Posted July 11, 2013 Posted July 11, 2013 Ahhhh fella, this is an amazing guitar! Fantastic concept, and it looks the business!
raythewrench Posted July 11, 2013 Posted July 11, 2013 As far as custom builds/ copy / tribute guitars this Is off the charts ! What else can a man ask for you say " more BBQ sauce".
BTMN Posted July 12, 2013 Posted July 12, 2013 What the Sun isn't shining? Shoot us some fresh Pron now Son. Great looker and I am glad to see it has made it to it's new home. Enjoy it Loudly!!!
zzzdat Posted July 12, 2013 Posted July 12, 2013 Thats just so darn cool. Who would of thunk it!!Cool BeansGene
lincsman Posted July 12, 2013 Posted July 12, 2013 Congrats its a stunner ,Amazing guitar, the best I have ever seen
kevinbower1959 Posted July 12, 2013 Posted July 12, 2013 A thing of beauty and wonder indeed. Happy for you, bud
gorch Posted July 12, 2013 Posted July 12, 2013 Guys, I finally received from Gorch the Mayday-V. I guess you don't need to see more pictures of it, but I took this one in my basement, so I guess it's OK: Firstly, I need to publicly thank Gorch, not only because he recommended me to the builder and supported me all along the construction of my guitar; but also because he shipped the guitar to me, and also sent me with it a personal letter and some other great presents, including postcards and a jar of BBQ sauce. I'm more than touched by his generosity and will eternally feel in debt towards him -thank you a zillion times, man! About the object itself now: The neck is a dream to play. It's a chunky "C" profile which feels really sleek in spite of its massive shape. If there's one thing I LOVE about this guitar, it's its neck. The finish is great, though I did detect a couple of very minor "defects" (a tiny binding crack on the body and two or three un-buffed little drops of varnish). No big deal though. The sound is very different than anything else I own. Unplugged it's vibrating and rich, but it's plugged what will definitively need more experimentation from my part. So far I think I like better the bridge and middle pups "on" together, both in phase. However, I do realize it will take me some time before finding the right tones I will want to obtain from this "weird animal". In spite of that, I already LOVE the way it sounds through my rig with the aforementioned pup combination. What else? Ah! I see I'm no longer used to having a whammy bar. Also, 24 frets feel a bit confusing, as I normally play 22, and I even have just 21 in my two Hoyers. Those extra 2 or 3 frets look in my brain just like "too much", as absurd as this might sound. Besides that, I'm more than happy with my new toy. It even came with a high-quality V-case, a certificate of authenticity and a set of tools to adjust the tremolo, the neck and the bridge. What else can a man need to be happy then? Now you bet I have a true desire to play! Look at that. Zorrow even has a V acoustic guitar in the house. I'm happy the guitar finally arrived save and sound at your doors. The pleasure is on my side having been allowed to have the guitar in my house before it had arrived at yours. The finish is still fresh and alive. Ronny told me that the guitar will look different in a year or so. I had discovered the drops myself and rang him in the background though. Zorrow, porn us with a couple of shots before it gets soaked into continuus playing.
crunchee Posted July 12, 2013 Posted July 12, 2013 Congrats on a great guitar! And BIG Kudos to Gorch!
BlueRedWhite Posted July 12, 2013 Posted July 12, 2013 I can't wait to listen to it!!! CongratulationsAnd Gorch: you're a classy guy.
zorrow Posted July 15, 2013 Author Posted July 15, 2013 I can't wait to listen to it!!! Congratulations And Gorch: you're a classy guy. You've just been served, right? Now a full review is due, but I will still say "IT'S ALIVE, BABY!"
BlueRedWhite Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 I can't wait to listen to it!!! Congratulations And Gorch: you're a classy guy. You've just been served, right? Now a full review is due, but I will still say "IT'S ALIVE, BABY!" I was blown up by the sonority, that guitar is sound nirvana. Exquisitely crafted, the design, the neck, the bridge....and you can play ANYTHING with it. Throw all the others, keep that one. The combinations of phased and unphased pick ups give it so many sounds and so differents The richness of each played strings is just amazing. I've never heard a more rounded and complete guitar instrument And...DIBS on it, i want it!!!!
zorrow Posted July 15, 2013 Author Posted July 15, 2013 Well, these pictures are related to this thread because they are about the BBQ sauce that Gorch's wife prepared. This is me with the little jar, just about to "kill" it: Now, about to give those steaks some special treatment: Treatment applied -some extra layers did follow, but there's no point in picturing those ones: You can tell by our faces it tastes REALLY good: This is the final picture, look what's left: Thaks again, gorch. Please tell your wife we LOVED her BBQ sauce.
gorch Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 Oh man, that looks really tasty. I don't know if we have different animals in Germany, but those steaks are massive. In case you have any sauce left, check it with Italian cheese and bread. Or add some creme and wine to it and create a tasty sauce for noodles. You may want to add some water too to keep it fluid. It might need some additional salt since the sauce was created for German BBQ style where we use salt and pepper on the meat. Therefore, the recipe have been kept on lower salt level.Those are lovely pictures. I'll go and tell my wife. Would you mind to add one pic to the 64397 FB page? Thanks a zillion man.All the best to your family.It looks like the guitar have been bulletproofed by BlueRedWhite already. The sound is fantastic, the options are endless when you add effects to the sound. Series wiring to me is highly underrated. I'm happy you guys like it and you Zorrow found a great guitar builder with Ronny.
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