Hi! Absolutely gorgeous guitar :) If you see this, just wanted to ask, how do you feel the Nova tremolo compares to something like a Floyd Rose for exteme Steve Vai style usage, especially its long term durability? I hear it's very light but I'm concerned about its sustain and how sturdy it is for heavy dive bomb usage long term, especially compared to the Sophia. I'm trying to choose between the Nova and the Sophia for a currently ongoing custom build and I'm used to a Floyd Rose on my current Ibanez JEMJR, so was looking for some perspective before I make my decision since the Sophia's much more expensive.
I am very happy with the Nova trem, it is simple but works. If you do dive bombs with the stings going loose though I would recommend the Sophia as on the Nova the strings can fall off the saddles when loose which can't happen on the Sophia.
This one was custom built for a customer, but I can gladly build you something similar. You can shoot me an email, or check my website for more details on my options.
That neck, just like this one here is Wenge/Maple/Padauk/Maple/Wenge. This costs an extra 50chf when ordering a custom. I don't sell just the necks by themselves if that's what you're asking.@@maxbrenon
The exact price will depend on many things like woods, electronics,... but the base price for the Alchemist model is 1700chf. Feel free to check out the "order process" page on my website for more details on pricing. You can also send me an email if you'd like to discuss more detailed options.@@maxbrenon
Beauty! You have invested many years in developing your tooling. Now it is paying off!!
A masterpiece of a guitar!!! 🎸🤟🏻🔥
it my dream guitar
Artistry of her majesty.
Looks like you have a really nice workshop setup there now, nice!! Is just glue enough to hold the neck onto the body?
Plenty. The glue itself is stronger than the wood around it. Many companies like Gibson, etc have been using that technique for decades.
wow! this is amazing! ....private stock!!!
Hi! Absolutely gorgeous guitar :) If you see this, just wanted to ask, how do you feel the Nova tremolo compares to something like a Floyd Rose for exteme Steve Vai style usage, especially its long term durability? I hear it's very light but I'm concerned about its sustain and how sturdy it is for heavy dive bomb usage long term, especially compared to the Sophia.
I'm trying to choose between the Nova and the Sophia for a currently ongoing custom build and I'm used to a Floyd Rose on my current Ibanez JEMJR, so was looking for some perspective before I make my decision since the Sophia's much more expensive.
I am very happy with the Nova trem, it is simple but works. If you do dive bombs with the stings going loose though I would recommend the Sophia as on the Nova the strings can fall off the saddles when loose which can't happen on the Sophia.
@DarkArtGuitars Thanks very much! This is very helpful information.
So glad I subscribed. This stuff is awesome, I'd like to be doing something like this. Maybe with extended range basses...
That's also a really cool field, so many possibilities. If I was a bass player I'd probably be doing sth like that. Maybe someday :D
@@DarkArtGuitars Bridge Nova Guitar Parts?
@@NunoEvans yes
Those threaded inserts are such a quality touch!!! For the humbuckers, did you use an imperial size or M2.5?
I used M3 and drilled out the threads.
Wow, cool process. Did you learn all the steps by yourself?
Yea, pretty much. A lot of UA-cam videos and some books helped me along the way.
What tremolo bridge is that?
Nova Guitarparts. Normally they are black, but you can order custom colors or chrome plating.
" 28.7.2024 " 🤴🏻❤
Super guitar! Are you selling it?
This one was custom built for a customer, but I can gladly build you something similar. You can shoot me an email, or check my website for more details on my options.
@@DarkArtGuitars Hello ! What wood is the neck of the Alchemist #1 guitar made of? And what is the cost of such a neck?
That neck, just like this one here is Wenge/Maple/Padauk/Maple/Wenge. This costs an extra 50chf when ordering a custom. I don't sell just the necks by themselves if that's what you're asking.@@maxbrenon
@@DarkArtGuitars OK ! How much will it cost to order an Alchemist #1 guitar from you with my logos?
The exact price will depend on many things like woods, electronics,... but the base price for the Alchemist model is 1700chf. Feel free to check out the "order process" page on my website for more details on pricing. You can also send me an email if you'd like to discuss more detailed options.@@maxbrenon