Roman Rist Thread [merged] - Page 27

diceman · 11-04-2009, 01:40 AM

I'll bet Roman punches you in the balls at some point this week.

delander · 11-04-2009, 02:26 AM

Back in the early part of this year or the last part of 2008 Roman stated that in 2009 he was going to come up with an affordable "working man's" guitar.

And, remember this photo from September?

More Rist Workhorse guitars will be coming - I'm hearing one or two each month. The first one is heading overseas I understand. Congratulations to the purchaser.

jimmyq · 11-04-2009, 04:55 AM

That is a gorgeous looking guitar for sure. And Amber takes a great photo!

Headed overseas, you say?...

hackenfort · 11-04-2009, 01:02 PM

Amber,

My guitar (just a Historic LP refinish) should be near completion, any chance you could take a picture or two? I getting rather anxious to see it!

Thank you

kevin

bigalthethird · 11-05-2009, 02:06 AM

Kevin, I was just going to type a nearly identical message about her snapping a quick pic of my guitar, which (last I heard) is basically done. But I don't want to inundate the poor woman. In short, thanks for beating me to it. : )

Beautiful guitar, beautiful pics!

jimmyq · 11-05-2009, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigalthethird

Kevin, I was just going to type a nearly identical message about her snapping a quick pic of my guitar, which (last I heard) is basically done. But I don't want to inundate the poor woman. In short, thanks for beating me to it. : )

Beautiful guitar, beautiful pics!

Hey Andrew,

Good to see you again! Hope things are still going good over at the SD forum.

Care to share any info on what our friend Roman is preparing for you?

Jimbo

Roman Rist · 11-06-2009, 02:20 AM

Thanks guys!

Everyone gets their guitars, pictures too!

I am working long days and nights, staying off the forums.

Every picture you see, even if it is not yours, means you are closer to it being "your day"

Roman

Atomic · 11-06-2009, 02:37 AM

the man has spoken.

Roman Rist · 11-06-2009, 03:04 AM

I have always loved LP juniors and P-90 guitars in general.

It has been the "workhorse" of Rock and Roll in my opinion.

One of my favorite guitar players in my formative years exclusively used a LP Jr.
Leslie West of mountain.

Man, how he could make that one pickup with one volume, one tone and a Marshall amp sing!

This convinced me that you didn't need anything fancy to make a 6 string symphony.

This guitar, The workhorse, is my tribute to the roots of Rock and Roll. Not the Chuck Berry or buddy Holly roots, But MY roots. Mountain, the Who, Santana, etc. Any one you can think of that utilized P-90s to rock.

I have for years wanted to do a line of "simple" guitars, but being a custom builder people have wanted fancy.

I have not in almost a decade done a set neck instrument that came in under 3k.

In Jan of 09, I announced I was going to be doing an affordable line of guitars.

With the economy the way it is, now is the perfect time to release the workhorse!

Without further gibberish I will tell you about the instrument.

1 piece mahogany body
1 piece mahogany set neck
Choice indian rosewood F/B
medium tall fretwire 24and 3/4 inch scale
Gotoh tuners
Lightweight intonatable wrap around tailpiece
Custom wound WB P-90
CTS pots
Hard oil finish

The guitar is based on that familiar single cut design with modern updates.

1) The neck tenon is much longer than on the 50s counterpart. It actually is as long as a "burst' Tenon.

2)The body is sculpted front and rear. It has a belly contour and a sculpted heel so the access to the 22 fret is effortless.

This is achieved in part by where the neck meets the body.
On it's 50s counterpart the neck joins the body at the 16th fret.

The workhorse meets the body midway between the 16th and 17th fret on the bass side, and at the17th fret on the treble side.

I did subtle changes to the body to give it the improvements I desired, while keeping the classic design elements of the original.

I have built 4 prototypes and now have the 1st final design done. They Rock!

I will only be doing 2 of these a month. No more.

#001 is already sold!

These instruments will be going on the regular market in the 2k range with a hardshell case.

For MLP members I offer a discounted price of 1,895 including case.

For additional info PM me.

cheers
Roman

jason_mazzy · 11-06-2009, 03:15 AM

Wowza!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MesaBoogie · 11-06-2009, 03:27 AM

*drool*

Ride on a Pony · 11-06-2009, 04:06 AM

Wow! I bet it sounds and feels as good as it looks!

Ekoms · 11-06-2009, 05:03 AM

Do want!

jimmyq · 11-06-2009, 05:16 AM

Roman, you're on to a winner with this line, my friend.

Beautiful craftsmanship and real artistry.

delander · 11-06-2009, 10:57 AM

Congratulations. This guitar should be on many "want" lists, if not "must have" lists.

The price point for a 'Custom Set Neck Guitar' is awesome.

Del

StrangerNY · 11-06-2009, 10:59 AM

Simply gorgeous, Roman.

- D

Scooter2112 · 11-06-2009, 11:06 AM

Whoa!!! Now that's a beauty...

Nice clean, dark fingerboard.... beautiful mahogany. Simple, yet elegant with all the right features.

It's just a personal thing or maybe it's the camera angle, but the knobs look a little far apart in that shot. Was there a reason for such spacing??

***b-squared*** · 11-06-2009, 11:12 AM

Thanks a lot, Roman...

My wiff is gonna kill me...I might have to sell something...

BB

AXE · 11-06-2009, 11:37 AM

Absolutely Beautifus!

***b-squared*** · 11-06-2009, 11:38 AM

My Norlin might have to go up on the blocks for that...

captain tightpants · 11-06-2009, 11:40 AM

Very nice!! How the hell am I gonna pay for that? My lady's gonna be mad

Will you take payments ?

carrp12000 · 11-06-2009, 11:59 AM

Awesome as expected. My only problem is Ive got little hands. Anyway one can be done with a 60's style Les paul neck?

decoy205 · 11-06-2009, 10:27 PM

I'm looking foward to seeing all the great stuff Roman is cookin up! I'm sure you all have some spectacular projects going.

Blues4U · 11-08-2009, 09:39 AM

That looks like a rock and roll machine Roman!

Ever since I saw the pics of the MLP guitar, i have wondered if you would make a production model that was similar-

Now I have to start picking up aluminum cans and saving pennies.

decoy205 · 11-09-2009, 04:03 PM

Looking good Roman!

decoy205 · 11-09-2009, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b-squared

Thanks a lot, Roman...

My wiff is gonna kill me...I might have to sell something...

BB

You got 001? Lucky man!

El Toro · 11-09-2009, 07:54 PM

Anything?

djwilbanks · 11-09-2009, 08:13 PM

Um, Roman said my Tele should be in the mail early part of this week.

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 11-09-2009, 08:23 PM

I had a chance to speak with Roman & he said he has ben working over 12 hour days

Loserface300 · 11-09-2009, 08:26 PM

Epic guitars!! :d

11-04-2009, 01:40 AM	#781 (permalink)
diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 16,293 Thanks: 307 Thanked 88 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Roman Rist Thread [merged] I'll bet Roman punches you in the balls at some point this week. __________________ My Band: www.comeupswingingmusic.com or www.myspace.com/comeupswinging

11-04-2009, 02:26 AM	#782 (permalink)
delander Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: North of the '49th Posts: 159 Thanks: 10 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Roman Rist Thread [merged] Back in the early part of this year or the last part of 2008 Roman stated that in 2009 he was going to come up with an affordable "working man's" guitar. And, remember this photo from September? More Rist Workhorse guitars will be coming - I'm hearing one or two each month. The first one is heading overseas I understand. Congratulations to the purchaser.

11-04-2009, 04:55 AM	#783 (permalink)
jimmyq Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Good Ol' Blighty (London, to be exact) Posts: 994 Thanks: 18 Thanked 30 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Roman Rist Thread [merged] That is a gorgeous looking guitar for sure. And Amber takes a great photo! Headed overseas, you say?...

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hackenfort Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central NY Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Roman Rist Thread [merged] Amber, My guitar (just a Historic LP refinish) should be near completion, any chance you could take a picture or two? I getting rather anxious to see it! Thank you kevin

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bigalthethird Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Pedro, CA Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Roman Rist Thread [merged] Kevin, I was just going to type a nearly identical message about her snapping a quick pic of my guitar, which (last I heard) is basically done. But I don't want to inundate the poor woman. In short, thanks for beating me to it. : ) Beautiful guitar, beautiful pics!

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11-06-2009, 02:20 AM	#787 (permalink)
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11-06-2009, 03:04 AM	#789 (permalink)
Roman Rist Master Luthier V.I.P. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: LA Posts: 3,616 Thanks: 17 Thanked 156 Times in 11 Posts	New model, the Workhorse! I have always loved LP juniors and P-90 guitars in general. It has been the "workhorse" of Rock and Roll in my opinion. One of my favorite guitar players in my formative years exclusively used a LP Jr. Leslie West of mountain. Man, how he could make that one pickup with one volume, one tone and a Marshall amp sing! This convinced me that you didn't need anything fancy to make a 6 string symphony. This guitar, The workhorse, is my tribute to the roots of Rock and Roll. Not the Chuck Berry or buddy Holly roots, But MY roots. Mountain, the Who, Santana, etc. Any one you can think of that utilized P-90s to rock. I have for years wanted to do a line of "simple" guitars, but being a custom builder people have wanted fancy. I have not in almost a decade done a set neck instrument that came in under 3k. In Jan of 09, I announced I was going to be doing an affordable line of guitars. With the economy the way it is, now is the perfect time to release the workhorse! Without further gibberish I will tell you about the instrument. 1 piece mahogany body 1 piece mahogany set neck Choice indian rosewood F/B medium tall fretwire 24and 3/4 inch scale Gotoh tuners Lightweight intonatable wrap around tailpiece Custom wound WB P-90 CTS pots Hard oil finish The guitar is based on that familiar single cut design with modern updates. 1) The neck tenon is much longer than on the 50s counterpart. It actually is as long as a "burst' Tenon. 2)The body is sculpted front and rear. It has a belly contour and a sculpted heel so the access to the 22 fret is effortless. This is achieved in part by where the neck meets the body. On it's 50s counterpart the neck joins the body at the 16th fret. The workhorse meets the body midway between the 16th and 17th fret on the bass side, and at the17th fret on the treble side. I did subtle changes to the body to give it the improvements I desired, while keeping the classic design elements of the original. I have built 4 prototypes and now have the 1st final design done. They Rock! I will only be doing 2 of these a month. No more. #001 is already sold! These instruments will be going on the regular market in the 2k range with a hardshell case. For MLP members I offer a discounted price of 1,895 including case. For additional info PM me. cheers Roman __________________ Factories build guitars for profit, Luthiers build them for players

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