Hell Guitars
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guitarhack
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MAXIFUNK said:
Good ones, Maxi!
Also: Hell Bound Train (in a nod to Savoy Brown)
Hell Hole (Courtney Love sig model?)
Hellabalou
Hell For Leather
Ch0jin
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guitarhack said:
LOL at "Hell Hole". She has a sig guitar already though, the Squier Venus.
How about the Lionel Richie signature guitar, the Hell-O
:AOKAlso, Hellcat, Hellion and Hellacious (not a real word though) spring to mind
Wow, I didn't count on the fine marketing minds at The Fret! Many interesting ideas. Although I wasn't initially leaning toward the individual "hell" name idea, this does have me thinking. Actually the HSS deluxe model features Bareknuckle "Irish Tour" singles for which the "Hellcat" (read Rory Gallagher) would be perfect. And for "Hell Hole" perhaps I could get Nigel Tufnel involved somehow. Hmmm...
Say Robert, do you have any objections to an informal naming "contest"?
If it's ok with you, please let me know and I'll draw up the guidelines.
Off the top, I would propose something like:
If I wind up using a name that is suggested in this thread that we haven't already considered, I'll send a guitar (either working prototype or production model) to whoever made the suggestion first. Even if we don't use any proposed names, I would commit to sending at least one model out to whoever sent, what I feel, is the best and/or most creative name. So far all the names here were not on our list except for "HellFire". Seems there is a "Hellfire" produced by Halo. Just did a search for Hellcat and came up with Fender and Schecter Hellcat models...
But before we get started, what sayest thou, Robert?
Any objections? :nono:
Say Robert, do you have any objections to an informal naming "contest"?
If it's ok with you, please let me know and I'll draw up the guidelines.
Off the top, I would propose something like:
If I wind up using a name that is suggested in this thread that we haven't already considered, I'll send a guitar (either working prototype or production model) to whoever made the suggestion first. Even if we don't use any proposed names, I would commit to sending at least one model out to whoever sent, what I feel, is the best and/or most creative name. So far all the names here were not on our list except for "HellFire". Seems there is a "Hellfire" produced by Halo. Just did a search for Hellcat and came up with Fender and Schecter Hellcat models...
But before we get started, what sayest thou, Robert?
Any objections? :nono:
bcdon
Displaced Texan
hell's delight (as in pandemonium)
hell-born
hell-cat (hellicat)
hell-fire
hell-hound
hellick (old word for hell like)
hellish
hellness (the evil character Hellhood)
hellward (towards hell)
So, anything new on the status? :dude
hell-born
hell-cat (hellicat)
hell-fire
hell-hound
hellick (old word for hell like)
hellish
hellness (the evil character Hellhood)
hellward (towards hell)
So, anything new on the status? :dude
bcdon said:
Thanks Don, for the product names. Status is moving forward but with nothing more to show you (just yet). I actually started writing a longish explanation of where we're at, but it will probably be more interesting if I wait until we can show you properly. I did discuss scheduling the first production run with the factory on Fri. so things are heating up rapidly.
deeaa said:
Well deeaa, if you haven't googled it yet, I have. There are several explanations. I thought this one was fairly plausible (top entry):
http://www.takeourword.com/TOW154/page2.html
mainestratman
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syo said:
No pun intended, I'm sure.
mainestratman said:No pun intended, I'm sure.
Nope, none intended. Not feeling so clever as that tonight...
It's funny but the direct meaning behind the name of my company doesn't register with me anymore. Although I'm reminded of its' effect everytime I hand out my card. Reaction is anywhere from "Oh"!? to :what
bcdon
Displaced Texan
syo said:
I love etymology and that sounds plausible enough to me. Here is what the OED has to say about 'hell-bent' with my favourite in bold:
bcdon
Displaced Texan
syo said:
Groovy, I just thought I'd ping you for any new details. Thanks again!
mainestratman
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I don't remember, but did you have a line called "Diablo"? I think some kind of MIM Strat feel would warrant "el Diablo" or something like that.
That's the extent of my creativity for the day.
That's the extent of my creativity for the day.
Got a small shipment in today of the last (for now) prototypes. Took some quick, not so great pics. At least they will give you some idea anyway. The first two links are of the semi-hollow model. This is a goldtop but there's also an all black and a flamed maple top/mahogany. I'll try to get some shots of those soon.
http://www.hellguitars.com/stuff/No6_gold_topDtl_Sml1.jpg
http://www.hellguitars.com/stuff/No6_gold_topDtl__Sml2.jpg
And here's a silver metallic (with big metal flakes) version of the HellBender.
Pics are a little darkish...
http://www.hellguitars.com/stuff/bender_silver_topDtl_Sml1.jpg
http://www.hellguitars.com/stuff/bender_silver_topDtl_2.jpg
Trying to line up some recording video/audio in the next month or so. I have a player in here in Japan and I may go to London and New Orleans in May/June where I have some friends who may help out to add some variety (sounds fun anyway
).
As always, comments/ideas appreciated...
http://www.hellguitars.com/stuff/No6_gold_topDtl_Sml1.jpg
http://www.hellguitars.com/stuff/No6_gold_topDtl__Sml2.jpg
And here's a silver metallic (with big metal flakes) version of the HellBender.
Pics are a little darkish...
http://www.hellguitars.com/stuff/bender_silver_topDtl_Sml1.jpg
http://www.hellguitars.com/stuff/bender_silver_topDtl_2.jpg
Trying to line up some recording video/audio in the next month or so. I have a player in here in Japan and I may go to London and New Orleans in May/June where I have some friends who may help out to add some variety (sounds fun anyway
). As always, comments/ideas appreciated...
bcdon
Displaced Texan
Very nice! I really dig the tail section on the hollow-body.
bcdon
Displaced Texan
Syo, are all your guitars 22 fret or do you have some with 24 as well?
FrankenFretter
Hopeless Noodler
That hollowbody is freakin' sweet! I also love that metal flake Bender. Good stuff!
Name suggestions:
- Aleister
- Nergal (too arkane?)
- Infernus
- Loki
Just a few that I thought might be amusing. Good luck with the first production run, Syo!
Name suggestions:
- Aleister
- Nergal (too arkane?)
- Infernus
- Loki
Just a few that I thought might be amusing. Good luck with the first production run, Syo!
bcdon said:
Hey Don. Right now all are 22 but there's a 24 in the works.
MAXIFUNK said:
Good question. Although I might have some promotions in a couple of months, with perhaps some limited sales, I'm still at about 3 possibly 4 months for the big show. I should have a website up next month that will provide updates and sales info. Seems the more I get into this, the more I want to do which has pushed things back a little. When I was in the software business, we used to call it "feature creep". Start with the spec and then keep adding more and more features until you've blown a hole in both budget and schedule. I'm not at that point yet however. I am having fun though...
FrankenFretter said:
Thanks ff. Nergal eh? Had to look that one up. Loki too. "Infernus" with some hot pinstripe flames might be nice on the semi-hollow.
Actually much more interesting to me, than almost anything else, is the reaction to my company name. For most of course, it conjures up the black, fiery home of the devil. However our approach will be rather different. As a creative excercise, I wanted to see if I could sell Hell on different merits than the obvious connection. Then again, the "Fiery Hell" thing might wind up selling better than what I'm thinking. We shall see. I am always open to ideas though. I like ideas :AOK
Well 2 new developments to report. It looks like Hell Guitars will be offering a bundle with the Little Lanilei 3350LT. Very cool little tube amps as I'm sure some of you know. Will be available as a special bundle with my guitars in Japan and probably in the US as well.
http://www.mahaffayamps.com/little-lanilei-3350lt.htm
I initially was interested in them for Japan because practicing through an amp, especially for apartment dwellers, isn't usually possible because of thin walls and close neighbors. But these amps do indeed go "from a whisper to a scream" and are great for recording at low volume. Been playing around with them quite a bit the past few days. Very cool indeed.
Also, on a recent visit to a Japanese folk museum, I was introduced to a woman who was creating illustrations using traditional gold leafing techniques. Got me thinking how cool it would be to make a 24k guitar (everything gets angled to guitars nowadays). So I picked up the materials today and hope to have something started next week. Might do some mixed media or just a straight 24k gold covered guitar. Started sketching ideas out today. Very excited about this...
http://www.mahaffayamps.com/little-lanilei-3350lt.htm
I initially was interested in them for Japan because practicing through an amp, especially for apartment dwellers, isn't usually possible because of thin walls and close neighbors. But these amps do indeed go "from a whisper to a scream" and are great for recording at low volume. Been playing around with them quite a bit the past few days. Very cool indeed.
Also, on a recent visit to a Japanese folk museum, I was introduced to a woman who was creating illustrations using traditional gold leafing techniques. Got me thinking how cool it would be to make a 24k guitar (everything gets angled to guitars nowadays). So I picked up the materials today and hope to have something started next week. Might do some mixed media or just a straight 24k gold covered guitar. Started sketching ideas out today. Very excited about this...
bcdon
Displaced Texan
Very cool, indeed! That looks like one screaming amph!
I really like the low volume output and the fact that it can also drive a cab is even cooler. Cool stuff!
I can't wait to see your 24k guitar design, should be really sweet.
Thanks for the update! :dude
I really like the low volume output and the fact that it can also drive a cab is even cooler. Cool stuff!
I can't wait to see your 24k guitar design, should be really sweet.
Thanks for the update! :dude
tjcurtin1
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syo said:
Somehow I'm just reading through all the posts after seeing the original only some months ago... Wow! What great looking guitars! And what a generous - and exciting - offer. I would really dig having one of these beauties! So, a few model name ideas:
The 'Lucifer' seems absolutely essential (IMHO, of course!), and how about
'Fallen Angel'
'Firebrand'
'Barn Burner'
'Brimstone' or 'Fire and Brimstone'
Then there are the Dante figures/allusions, for those classically inclined shredders:
you could have a model pair (think of the sales boosting possibilities!) the 'Dante' and the 'Beatrice' (if you want a female name for one model).
Then there's 'Hades' if you want the Greek classical tone, or 'Pluto' if you prefer ancient Rome (tho of course many might think 'disney' at that one...).
tjcurtin1
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Oops - Then how about 'Dark Angel'? Or would 'Hell's Angel' be doable....? A natural, of course.
How about this, for lefties: 'Sinister Angel'?
How about this, for lefties: 'Sinister Angel'?
bcdon
Displaced Texan
Syo, about the Bare Knuckle Pickups, are you still going with The Mules? Perhaps you can also offer a selection from their "Contemporary" line, such as the Nailbomb/Painkiller. That would be wicked! :dude
bcdon said:
Hey Don. I do have Nailbombs on the HSS model (along with Irish Tour singles). I may offer custom orders where we can put together some different options. That will probably have to wait though until I can get the normal order process running smoothly.
I like the Nailbombs alot. I didn't expect to as I'm more of a classic guy myself. Much nicer cleans than I expected and for distortion of course, they're amazing. Have you tried them?
bcdon
Displaced Texan
Well, I've been playing around a little bit these past few days. I recently had the factory send me a few white bodies with the idea of trying out a few ideas. I then ordered some pure 24kt gold leaf, pure silver leaf and some different variegated (patterned) metal leaf along with some gilding sealer, Japan gold size, tools etc.
My first experiment was (is) with the gold leaf. I spent quite a few hours prepping the surface which eventually came to feel like highly polished ivory. Very nice. I rather always hated sanding but found myself getting into it. Then applied the gold size and waited for it to get suitably tacky and applied the leaf. Unfortunately I miscalculated badly and only had enough leaf for the back and sides, so I'll have to wait another few days to finish gilding. Then it will be lots of clear coat to finish.
Below are a few pics. The first shows the work in progress. I want to create something that looks like it could have been found in a dig of 2000+ year old Greek artifacts. I mean well beyond your usual "vintage"... After I got it looking all nice I roughed it up a bit. The mosaic look is intentional.
Please bear in mind that this is a work in progess but I was excited enough by the process that I wanted to share. Plus it's what's known as "Golden Week" here in Japan, so it seems appropriate enough. Anyway, please let me hear any thoughts you may have. Thanks!
http://www.hellguitars.com/stuff/No2_24kt_PrcsFnl1.jpg
http://www.hellguitars.com/stuff/No2_24kt_LayOt1.jpg
http://www.hellguitars.com/stuff/No2_24kt_LayOt2.jpg
My first experiment was (is) with the gold leaf. I spent quite a few hours prepping the surface which eventually came to feel like highly polished ivory. Very nice. I rather always hated sanding but found myself getting into it. Then applied the gold size and waited for it to get suitably tacky and applied the leaf. Unfortunately I miscalculated badly and only had enough leaf for the back and sides, so I'll have to wait another few days to finish gilding. Then it will be lots of clear coat to finish.
Below are a few pics. The first shows the work in progress. I want to create something that looks like it could have been found in a dig of 2000+ year old Greek artifacts. I mean well beyond your usual "vintage"... After I got it looking all nice I roughed it up a bit. The mosaic look is intentional.
Please bear in mind that this is a work in progess but I was excited enough by the process that I wanted to share. Plus it's what's known as "Golden Week" here in Japan, so it seems appropriate enough. Anyway, please let me hear any thoughts you may have. Thanks!
http://www.hellguitars.com/stuff/No2_24kt_PrcsFnl1.jpg
http://www.hellguitars.com/stuff/No2_24kt_LayOt1.jpg
http://www.hellguitars.com/stuff/No2_24kt_LayOt2.jpg
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seems they get cooler with each post syo.
bcdon
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Wow, that really does look like something out of an ancient Greek exhibit.
Very nice!
Very nice!
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