Roman Rist Thread [merged] - Page 9

BUDOKAI · 07-29-2009, 02:58 AM

this is also one of the few fenders i have seen that look good with rosewood. congrats

diceman · 07-29-2009, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BUDOKAI

wow, great deal. do you mean mim standard or mia. im assuming mia?
nice finish and everything. one of the best teles ive seen.

I'll have to say that I misspoke there slightly. I meant to say considerably less than a Fender AVRI, a little more than a Fender Standard (MIA). My bad. Also, keep in mind that I've got a raw body and neck on this one - just an oil finish. I really went "bare bones."

And, thanks! It is the best Tele I've ever played - and is right there with my vintage stuff in terms of how fun it is to play!

180gROC · 07-29-2009, 03:34 AM

I played that beauty cranked through Will's proto 100W and it was somewhat of a spiritual experience. Amazing guitar in many ways.

Congrats Dice! Major score!

diceman · 07-29-2009, 03:42 AM

I'd love to try out that WB 100w amp! This guitar kills for sure. It is the most comfortable Tele style guitar I've ever had my hands on. Combine that with some WB tone, and it can't be beat.

diceman · 07-29-2009, 03:44 AM

How did I forget this picture?

terence_tez · 07-29-2009, 04:07 AM

dude,the last time i drooled this much,it was ex-nihilo's buuild thread.congrats on a kick ass axe.damn i'll be proud if that belongs to me...

diceman · 07-29-2009, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by terence_tez

dude,the last time i drooled this much,it was ex-nihilo's buuild thread.congrats on a kick ass axe.damn i'll be proud if that belongs to me...

Thanks! I consider myself quite lucky and can't thank Roman (and Will) enough for the work they put in to it!

siore · 07-29-2009, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by diceman

How did I forget this picture?

Congratulations dice! I love this shot where it shows the growth rings. Quite a piece of wood.

diceman · 07-29-2009, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by siore

Congratulations dice! I love this shot where it shows the growth rings. Quite a piece of wood.

Thank you! Yeah, that was a big ass tree at some point in time...

mdr40z · 07-29-2009, 07:00 AM

nice

C Squared · 07-29-2009, 08:17 AM

I am envious as all hell. Bet she plays like a dream. Congrats man

decoy205 · 07-29-2009, 08:54 AM

"1 piece Ash - great grain, fairly tight, light weight, on the thin side for a Tele and has Strat contours. Very comfortable."

Is this your first custom guitar? How does it compare to production "custom guitars" (I have a feeling of the answer already)

Congrats brother. I looks like its about to jump off the screen and start twangin away by itself!

PINKBITS · 07-29-2009, 09:10 AM

It's an ugly Les Paul wanna be, made by some old hazbeen snorkledick luthier and fitted with pu's by the most controversial pickup maker on MLP.

You smug prick, I just hope you are happy with yourself.

Congrats Dice, I truly am happy for you my friend and extreeeeeeeeemely envious at the same time. That is one special guitar.

blues24 · 07-29-2009, 09:22 AM

Congrats Dice....Now all you need is the DR.Z amp

(future)GibsonRocker · 07-29-2009, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ojedad23

you and i have a bad reputation for stating the obvious.....but i think you got me beat.

No, Guido is an understater, you're obverstater.

jonesy77777 · 07-29-2009, 10:17 AM

sweet guitar, I like the natural look. can we get a tone report.

***b-squared*** · 07-29-2009, 10:24 AM

Damn you, man...just damn you!

...the wiff is gonna kill me.

BB

(future)GibsonRocker · 07-29-2009, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ojedad23

you and i have a bad reputation for stating the obvious.....but i think you got me beat.

No, Guido is an understater, you're obverstater.

(future)GibsonRocker · 07-29-2009, 10:39 AM

And i'm a double stater

***b-squared*** · 07-29-2009, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guido

I dont think he likes him a lot

Interesting...well, there's two sides to every story.

BB

Texas07R8 · 07-29-2009, 11:29 AM

outstanding Dice.... a fine score. Hats off to Will and Roman for hooking your ass up....!

Big John · 07-29-2009, 11:43 AM

This guitar reminds me so much of my old Warmoth Tele (ash body, all-rw neck). Damn it, dice, you're making me change my winter project.

MelonSnapple · 07-29-2009, 11:46 AM

How is it compared to the vintage fenders?

overdriver · 07-29-2009, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diceman

Some of Will's pictures:

In the hands of The Creator:

With the WB Rist~O~Caster:

And some shots at dusk:

One more of mine:

Not going to use it for fire wood are ya? Congrats I guess!

MrWrong · 07-29-2009, 12:32 PM

Congrats Dice, very nice!

decoy205 · 07-29-2009, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b-squared

Damn you, man...just damn you!

...the wiff is gonna kill me.

BB

Haha What did you do B?

Kate033 · 07-29-2009, 01:51 PM

Congrats Dice!

I almost don't recognize it out of a tree!

I was looking forward to seeing it and it looks outstanding! Well worth the wait I'm sure. Really love the natural bare bones look you went with. There's something special about being able to see and feel the wood w/o a heavy coat of laquer when you're playing. If it plays half as well as it looks (and I bet it plays better than it looks!) then it must be a real winner! I'm sure it'll be a favorite long after the honeymoon phase has worn off!

diceman · 07-29-2009, 01:54 PM

Compared to the old Fenders, it is a different beast. It really is unlike any of my other guitars, being so "raw" feeling. The neck profile is very close to my old Fenders (Roman modeled the profile after a '62 Strat he had). It sounds very different. It is a little ballsier sounding than my Fenders (which are a little smoother) - but of course, it is a Tele, and that is the "idea." It has the same sharp tonal characteristics when played acoustic as it does through the amp.

John - can't wait to see your project!

And, no, not gonna burn it.

This one would get burned first:

Nah, I'd never burn Baby Shit.

diceman · 07-29-2009, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kate033

Congrats Dice!

I almost don't recognize it out of a tree!

I was looking forward to seeing it and it looks outstanding! Well worth the wait I'm sure. Really love the natural bare bones look you went with. There's something special about being able to see and feel the wood w/o a heavy coat of laquer when you're playing. If it plays half as well as it looks (and I bet it plays better than it looks!) then it must be a real winner! I'm sure it'll be a favorite long after the honeymoon phase has worn off!

Thanks Kate! The combination of the build and the pickups is just right on the money. It is very versatile, and plays/feels great. I'll keep enjoying the honeymoon for now, but I think you're right!

captcoolaid · 07-29-2009, 01:59 PM

Your lucky that I let it go Dice.

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180gROC Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fair Oaks, Ca, Posts: 624 Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Rist~O~Tele Has Landed!! (Pix Inside) I played that beauty cranked through Will's proto 100W and it was somewhat of a spiritual experience. Amazing guitar in many ways. Congrats Dice! Major score! __________________ Questions about WB Custom Pickups can be sent to WBSupport@comcast.net

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diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 16,312 Thanks: 307 Thanked 90 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Rist~O~Tele Has Landed!! (Pix Inside) I'd love to try out that WB 100w amp! This guitar kills for sure. It is the most comfortable Tele style guitar I've ever had my hands on. Combine that with some WB tone, and it can't be beat. __________________ My Band: www.comeupswingingmusic.com or www.myspace.com/comeupswinging

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C Squared Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 1,558 Thanks: 75 Thanked 86 Times in 21 Posts	Re: A Roman Rist Masterpiece I am envious as all hell. Bet she plays like a dream. Congrats man

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decoy205 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 98 Thanked 35 Times in 13 Posts	Re: A Roman Rist Masterpiece "1 piece Ash - great grain, fairly tight, light weight, on the thin side for a Tele and has Strat contours. Very comfortable." Is this your first custom guitar? How does it compare to production "custom guitars" (I have a feeling of the answer already) Congrats brother. I looks like its about to jump off the screen and start twangin away by itself! __________________

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Texas07R8 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,220 Thanks: 101 Thanked 70 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Rist~O~Tele Has Landed!! (Pix Inside) outstanding Dice.... a fine score. Hats off to Will and Roman for hooking your ass up....!

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Kate033 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 914 Thanks: 23 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Rist~O~Tele Has Landed!! (Pix Inside) Congrats Dice! I almost don't recognize it out of a tree! I was looking forward to seeing it and it looks outstanding! Well worth the wait I'm sure. Really love the natural bare bones look you went with. There's something special about being able to see and feel the wood w/o a heavy coat of laquer when you're playing. If it plays half as well as it looks (and I bet it plays better than it looks!) then it must be a real winner! I'm sure it'll be a favorite long after the honeymoon phase has worn off!

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diceman V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 16,312 Thanks: 307 Thanked 90 Times in 32 Posts	Re: Rist~O~Tele Has Landed!! (Pix Inside) Compared to the old Fenders, it is a different beast. It really is unlike any of my other guitars, being so "raw" feeling. The neck profile is very close to my old Fenders (Roman modeled the profile after a '62 Strat he had). It sounds very different. It is a little ballsier sounding than my Fenders (which are a little smoother) - but of course, it is a Tele, and that is the "idea." It has the same sharp tonal characteristics when played acoustic as it does through the amp. John - can't wait to see your project! And, no, not gonna burn it. This one would get burned first: Nah, I'd never burn Baby Shit. __________________ My Band: www.comeupswingingmusic.com or www.myspace.com/comeupswinging

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