My New Custom Ran V as mentioned in G.A.S. thread

[MetalWorks]

I finally received word that my Custom Rhodes V from Ran Guitars in Poland is finished and shipping tomorrow.

Here are the pictures that Dariusz sent me.

All I can say is WOW.

Cant wait to get my hands on it.


Here is the original Microsoft Paint sketch I did and sent to Ran:

This is the final product:

 

[KeithTidd]

looks nice, but that headstock config is fugly.

 

[MetalWorks]

I always think new Fords, Chevy's and Dodges are ugly when they come out. Then you get used to it and before you know you like em more.

But we already had the fugly headstock discussion in the G.A.S. thread.

I wanted something different and I got it.

Im more than happy with it

 

[Metaltastic]

Fuck yeah dude, looks absolutely flawless - what types of woods? And how much did it set you back when all was said and done?

And I pretty much think all Fords, Chevys, and Dodges are ugly...forever, so not the best choice of examples, but I get what you're saying

 

[Chryst Krispies]

I think the headstock looks sick.

 

[MetalWorks]

It's a Mahogany Body, maple neck thru. Select Ebony Fretboard. 81 bridge, 85 neck. Schaller Locking Tuners and Straplocks.

Guitar and Custom Flight Case cost me 1840 Euros/$2800 USD.

The price fluctuated alot because of the US dolar/economy.

The original downpayment was worse as the 840 Euros I put down came out to $1400. Then the remaining 1000 Euro's was $1495. It got a little better.

The exchange rate was 1.49 to 1 at time of pay off. A few months back it was 1.26 and would have been cheaper. I believe it was 1.67 to 1 or so at downpayment.

Either way, to get the same thing from ESP or other manufacturers would be astronomical.

Wasn't so bad considering I had a year to gather the funds.

 

[JonWormwood]

Their prices have been getting higher and higher.

Awesome you have one, I almost did it awhile back.

I'm thinking about getting a custom made by another guy but 2500 on a gigging guitar...

Congrats

 

[Metaltastic]

Get a Stinett Jon!

 

[KeithTidd]

the finish looks super clean.

 

[Metal Overload]

I`m Jealous, Rhoads style guitars are my favorites and that`s one of the best guitars i`ve seen.

 

[cobhc]

Looks sweet, but I have to say I'm moving further away from having pickup rings, especially the plastic ones that scratch so easily.

 

[Metaltastic]

They do make metal ones Stee

 

[cobhc]

I've heard that, but never seen them, to me they're like Big Foot or something.

 

[McLowery]

It looks like they nailed what you wanted to get from your sketch! They did a bad ass job on it, the paint is sweet, the lines are great and I like the all ebony fretboard as well.

 

[Fifth_Horseman]

Very nice, Ran guitars are great!

Keep those pics man, you'll probably never see it that flawlessly shiny ever again!

 

[Jackal_Strain]

I demand clips when you receive it!!

Seriously, that guitar is sexy as hell!

-Sigurd-

 

[exoslime]

hey

it seems like my ran got a sister!!!!!

congrats dude, your guitar looks absolutly great!! i´m sure you will have alot fun with it

cheers
chris

 

[Pxz]

Those ran guitars are sick ¡¡¡ How much you paid for it ?

 

[exoslime]

Those ran guitars are sick ¡¡¡ How much you paid for it ?

back in 2005,
1400 Euro including case and shipping

 

[MetalWorks]

hey

it seems like my ran got a sister!!!!!

congrats dude, your guitar looks absolutly great!! i´m sure you will have alot fun with it

cheers
chris

Nice! Born from the same maker so sisters indeed. lol

I recognize yours from the galary.

Very cool.