Mustang vs.Mercury

bassintom · Post by **bassintom** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:40 am

Yep,they klusons.I didn't put the strings on...that's a whole nother story.I'm just waiting till one breaks so I can change them.If I gigged with it they wouldn't be like that.But I don't gig

Post by **Hurb** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:42 am

bassintom wrote:Yep,they klusons.I didn't put the strings on...that's a whole nother story.I'm just waiting till one breaks so I can change them.If I gigged with it they wouldn't be like that.But I don't gig

You are forgiven this time! but if I see anymore evidence of kluson rape/abuse I will have to put you on the program!!!!

bassintom · Post by **bassintom** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 12:53 am

Thank you for your understanding...

dodgedartdave · Post by **dodgedartdave** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 1:15 am

bassintom wrote:It's got the lipstick pickups.Teh toggle just switches between neck/bridge/both.A simple volume and tone control.No special effects built in.

I'm glad you like the pickups! I like them too. I can't really pinpoint what they sound like. At times, they sound like a tele. At other times, they have P-90 vibe. They are diffinately unique and that a flare that matches the sound of the style of the guitar. I couldn't be more pleased with them. I would like to offer some variety of tones though.....

We are kinda rethinking the decal. bassintom will get a decal when they're done!

euan · Post by **euan** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:47 am

Kinda glad I didn't get one now. From this angle the body looks too short for its shape. Especially compare to the Mustang which is my favourite Fender body.

dawnofzion · Post by **dawnofzion** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:20 am

the headstock on that guitar looks weird. It almost looks too big or something.

Sublimedo · Post by **Sublimedo** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:31 am

I love that guitar actually. You really notice its great design once you start playing on it.

gaybear · Post by **gaybear** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:40 am

i think the head stock will look more proportionate with the decal.

ekwatts · Post by **ekwatts** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:17 am

I didn't realise they were going ahead and using that shit headstock shape. I thought they were going to change it to something good. All they need to do is make it around a third slimmer and slap a decal on there. Lose the two string trees, too. They look gay.

gaybear · Post by **gaybear** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 4:29 am

i dunno why NoHo upsets everyone so much. other than not being able to seperate the product from Aug, maybe. i'm guessing if Aug wasn't involved people would be more polite

mewithoutus · Post by **mewithoutus** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 5:15 am

fuck noho.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 6:47 am

I don't care whether or not aug had anything to do with noho. I'm sorry but I would not sit well with paying $800 for a guitar with no decal with a promise that one would be sent to me to adhere myself, after a wait this long. Also things about it, mainly the headstock shape, tuning peg location, pickguard shape, bridge location, not to mention the wonky reverse-offset nature of the guitar body itself....the styling cues look rushed and poorly implemented. For as much smack as Aug talked about other more reputable builders copying older designs, he sure brought nothing to the table. Plain and simple this guitar looks somewhere between a homemade wood shop project and an unfinished production model prototype, so you're halfway there.

Try harder next time. I'm sure the thing probably sounds/plays good, I would hope so anyways.

Justin · Post by **Justin** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 7:02 am

So is this a replica of something or a design made up? I still like it, but I do think the headstock is wanky.

blane · Post by **blane** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 7:55 am

Justin wrote:So is this a replica of something or a design made up? I still like it, but I do think the headstock is wanky.

it's a mustang with out the top horn curves...

so you take a mustang body... and instead of curving the horns have a straight cut at a diagonal going to the neck pocket.

Throw in a 50's chevy inspired pickguard to make the straight line on the top horn more profound, add an interesting elongated headstock.

throw in a wrap around bridge, two single coils, a "3 way switch" and copy the mustang control and input config exact.

and boom the noho mercury.

I think it's kinda ugly.. it's not really sexy... It has no curves and considering i can buy a reissue mustang for quite a bit less than $800... I think you'll be hard pressed to sell a lot of these to the general public.

I'd probably go back to the drawing board and design something with some sex appeal. both in the body and headstock

freekandy · Post by **freekandy** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 8:07 am

i actually like the body shape and the PG. Headstock is pretty weak, and i'd rather have a HS configuration instead of the SS, but thats me. maple necks aren't my favorite, especially with matching headstocks. and i don't like the bridge to much either. mercury with different headstock, jaguar/jazzmaster trem system would make that really good looking IMO, a rosewood fretboard, and bridge bucker, and i think it's be a cool guitar. Dunno if I'd pay 800+ for it though.

Post by **Mike** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 10:36 am

bassintom wrote:Why do I have to get ripped for everything I post?You mentioned Aug's name and company..
It wasn't you Paul..I don't want that to happen here either.It was a simple post.

Noone was even talking to you. You're sooo tetchy. Calm the fuck down.

Post by **Hurb** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 11:59 am

gaybear wrote:i dunno why NoHo upsets everyone so much. other than not being able to seperate the product from Aug, maybe. i'm guessing if Aug wasn't involved people would be more polite

For me if it wasn't NOHO I would of laid into it allot more. out of respect for aug dave and bassintom I don't wanna let rip on it. If it was made by anyone else I wouldn't give 2 thoughts about ripping the piss poor design apart.
But bassintom paid good money for it and he is happy that's all that matters. but you wont get everyone saying how nice it is if they don't think it is nice. that would be dumb.

bassintom · Post by **bassintom** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:11 pm

but you wont get everyone saying how nice it is if they don't think it is nice. that would be dumb.

We all have different tastes.That's why there are so many different guitars and women.Constructive criticism is great,makes you try harder next time.I am happy with my merc.that's all that matters to me.I could have spent that money on booze and hookers but teh wife would not approve,she approves of the merc,so I made a good choice.

More Cowbell · Post by **More Cowbell** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:05 pm

I'd like to point out flaws, but no need, as long as the owner is happy, and the guitar makers are happy, that is all that matters.

Glad you got it Bassintom.

deadonkey · Post by **deadonkey** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 3:06 pm

i liked it before aug got aug'd, and i still like it, it's a nice looking guitar.