Kicker773 Posted June 1, 2013 Posted June 1, 2013 So who's taking on commission for the MW group Quote
nekki Posted June 2, 2013 Posted June 2, 2013 So who's taking on commission for the MW group Same question Quote
Renato Posted June 4, 2013 Posted June 4, 2013 So soon? This won't be easy to obtain huh? Considering there are only 10 being made for the first run, "not easy" is an understatement! Quote
Tochiro Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 So soon? This won't be easy to obtain huh?From Arcadias website: 'We do not accept international orders, and do not deliver overseas.' Quote
anime52k8 Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 350,000 yen... I am reading that correctly, right? Quote
Renato Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 350,000 yen... I am reading that correctly, right? Yep. Trust me, if it wasn't for that extra zero, I would be a proud owner right now. Quote
Gian Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) ESP guitars are awesome. A lot of them are made by hand in Japan, and you can order almost any guitar shape and specifications, hence the price. I had two customs, best guitars I've ever played. Edited June 5, 2013 by Gian Quote
nekki Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 From Arcadias website: 'We do not accept international orders, and do not deliver overseas.' Expected and not a show stopper for me. I went to the Fire Bomber 2005 concert in Osaka when tickets were only sold locally in Japan... I also have every Fukuyama san DVDs (Like "Long Long Live"). So.. if it sold out in 6 minutes... could be good news that they will make more? Gives me time to actually get the money and contacts needed to get this. Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) It sold out in 6 minutes according to Mr. K. they sold 10 in 6 mins? Bandai could've sold double in 30 secs through amiami, jk i hope someone who plays electric guitar brought one of the 10 and uploads a clip, i'd love to hear the sound. Edited June 5, 2013 by davidwhangchoi Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 (edited) I'm sure many people own Fenders. Yes, they're iconic. I play both bass and guitar. None of my instruments are Fenders. If I'm ordering a custom shop item, Fender isn't even in the equation. If they can't get it right elsewhere, why the hell would I trust them with thousands? Though I was able to try one (Jazz bass). Instead, I ordered a bass from Fodera via Bass Northwest and have been quite pleased with it. Better than what I'd experienced with the Fender. nice bass! my band mate has four fodera's and one of them in particular is very unforgiving, it'll expose a lesser player who can't play with precision. it's a pro's pro bass. maybe ESP will make more Edited June 6, 2013 by davidwhangchoi Quote
Tochiro Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Well a lot of people have been asking Arcadia about a second batch on twitter. No confirmation either way but they said they are aware of everyone's input. Personally I wouldn't be surprised if we see a v2 later on down the track (just IMO of course). A friend of mine whom I figured would get one of the initial 10 seems to have secured an order. Once it eventually comes out Ill try to talk her into letting me do a review or something. Quote
nekki Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 Well a lot of people have been asking Arcadia about a second batch on twitter. No confirmation either way but they said they are aware of everyone's input. Personally I wouldn't be surprised if we see a v2 later on down the track (just IMO of course). A friend of mine whom I figured would get one of the initial 10 seems to have secured an order. Once it eventually comes out Ill try to talk her into letting me do a review or something. If possible that would be so awesome! Looking forward to it. Quote
Saruta Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 When I read this, my first thought was "when are they releasing a functional Valkyrie?" Quote
Reïvaj Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 When I read this, my first thought was "when are they releasing a functional Valkyrie?" That'd be something I'd love to see! Quote
Tochiro Posted June 6, 2013 Posted June 6, 2013 When I read this, my first thought was "when are they releasing a functional Valkyrie?" Well we already got the 1:1 VF:25 last year ;-) Quote
Saruta Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 Well we already got the 1:1 VF:25 last year ;-) Googled for it - looks quite good. But as they did a working guitar, I just imagined they'd do a working Valk too Quote
nekki Posted June 7, 2013 Posted June 7, 2013 And after a working VF1/VF25... They should make me a working VF19kai... Quote
nekki Posted June 9, 2013 Posted June 9, 2013 (edited) I'm still trying to figure out the best approach to get it*, as I do not live in Japan (yet). Edited June 9, 2013 by nekki Quote
niomosy Posted June 16, 2013 Posted June 16, 2013 nice bass! my band mate has four fodera's and one of them in particular is very unforgiving, it'll expose a lesser player who can't play with precision. it's a pro's pro bass. maybe ESP will make more Mine is generally very forgiving and makes me sound better than I normally am. I've had a few other people play it when I was looking at heads and cabinets and would bring the Fodera along for testing. All seemed to like mine. I have played the type of bass you're describing though. I found one Ritter that would just not work with me. Switched to a Benavente and was much better off. I'm sure ESP will make more. I've enjoyed their instruments since the 80's. They do good work. Quote
modcineaste Posted June 16, 2013 Posted June 16, 2013 So here it goes, I work at Fender in Corona where the USA American Standard, custom shop, Jackson/charvel and Gretsch Custom Shop guitars are produced. For a custom made guitar that had to pay a license to the design owner, ¥350,000 is not a bad price for this guitar. Guitars regularly sell for this price and this guitar is priced accordingly. The equivalent of what we make a Jackson guitar start at this price. Japanese guitar making is some of the best in the world and is priced very well. I would kill to own this guitar. My department at work knows Firebomber as I'm always playing Macross music at work. I have a Basara picture hanging at my desk and everybody knows Power to the Dream because I'm always blasting it. Fender or Jackson would have no problem producing this guitar and it would have been cool to produce it, trust me I would have been the campion in supporting its production especially for the fact Fukuyama playes Fenders, it absolutely kills me that we didnt make it. looks like ESP and the powers at be at Macross established a relationship long ago that's finally paying off for them. Fenders do excellent in Japan since they were first introduced in the 50s stop by the Yamano store in Ginza and be blown away. Although we did a special Evangelion guitar a few years ago for an anime event Fender tends to miss these great opportunities in Japan. Good for ESP for pulling this one off! Well done! Leonardo Quote
Gian Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) These were my 2 ESP customs, awesome guitars! Left: ESP Original Series Reindeer Right: ESP Custom Shop Hanneman '05 Edited June 17, 2013 by Gian Quote
Tochiro Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 So here it goes, I work at Fender in Corona where the USA American Standard, custom shop, Jackson/charvel and Gretsch Custom Shop guitars are produced..... Very interesting! Many thanks for the insight! Quote
modcineaste Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Very interesting! Many thanks for the insight! No problem! Listening to Humming Bird 123 right now at work... Thank you! LF Quote
nekki Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 No problem! Listening to Humming Bird 123 right now at work... Thank you! LF + Thanks for the insight as well! Humming Bird CD's are awesome, I actually own a few myself! Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted June 18, 2013 Posted June 18, 2013 (edited) So here it goes, I work at Fender in Corona where the USA American Standard, custom shop, Jackson/charvel and Gretsch Custom Shop guitars are produced. For a custom made guitar that had to pay a license to the design owner, ¥350,000 is not a bad price for this guitar. Guitars regularly sell for this price and this guitar is priced accordingly. The equivalent of what we make a Jackson guitar start at this price. Japanese guitar making is some of the best in the world and is priced very well. I would kill to own this guitar. My department at work knows Firebomber as I'm always playing Macross music at work. I have a Basara picture hanging at my desk and everybody knows Power to the Dream because I'm always blasting it. Fender or Jackson would have no problem producing this guitar and it would have been cool to produce it, trust me I would have been the campion in supporting its production especially for the fact Fukuyama playes Fenders, it absolutely kills me that we didnt make it. looks like ESP and the powers at be at Macross established a relationship long ago that's finally paying off for them. Fenders do excellent in Japan since they were first introduced in the 50s stop by the Yamano store in Ginza and be blown away. Although we did a special Evangelion guitar a few years ago for an anime event Fender tends to miss these great opportunities in Japan. Good for ESP for pulling this one off! Well done! Leonardo Nice to see a fender guy on the forums! Any loyalty discounts for Macross Fans? Edited June 18, 2013 by davidwhangchoi Quote
Reïvaj Posted June 26, 2013 Posted June 26, 2013 (edited) Source: @TENJIN_hidetaka Edited June 26, 2013 by Reïvaj Quote
Tochiro Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 BNrCdW8CQAE8Hv_.jpg large.jpg Source: @TENJIN_hidetaka Macross the Museum. Although that version of the guitar has been on display at at least a couple of events before, such as the Parco exhibit. Quote
Reïvaj Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 (edited) Any news about a second batch? Edited July 10, 2013 by Reïvaj Quote
Dark_Ghost Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 Unless I am mistaken, it is the same pictures that I've posted (#108) Quote
Reïvaj Posted July 10, 2013 Posted July 10, 2013 Well a lot of people have been asking Arcadia about a second batch on twitter. No confirmation either way but they said they are aware of everyone's input. Personally I wouldn't be surprised if we see a v2 later on down the track (just IMO of course). A friend of mine whom I figured would get one of the initial 10 seems to have secured an order. Once it eventually comes out Ill try to talk her into letting me do a review or something. Hey Tochiro, have you been able to see it? Quote
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