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syo said:
Yeah I've been thinking similarly Ch0. Actually do have a part-time roadie who removed the cases from their cartons but it was up to me (for some reason) to put them away. Definitely need a full-timer! But soon most of the guitars/cases will be shipped to the US so I'll have less to lug around.

More than anything though, I need to get back in shape. I used to be a 10-35 kilometer a day rollerblader. Now I feel proud of myself for carrying the groceries from the car to kitchen. Because we're almost always working, we've hired people to do the cleaning, cooking, yardwork etc. I finally noticed that while they are all 10-20 years older than me, they're all much healthier. Maybe time to dust off the skates, get back in shape and, in general, get off of my a$$...
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I can relate. Well, to being out of shape anyway. I don't have even a part time roadie.

I used to mountain bike, and walk a lot. Now the only workout I get is trying to fit my growing body into a crawlspace (for work, not leisure). I really need to start getting back in shape. The pre-married life of home cooked meals has been a little too good to me. ;)
 
Hey Syo, I'm going to go ahead and assume it's a no, but you aren't planning on releasing any Zero Dots in lefty configuration, are ya?

They're all gorgeous guitars, by the way. I just read this whole thread and your success is really inspiring.
 
Hello Chap. Thanks for the kind words. And congratulations on making it through the whole thread!
I am thinking to offer lefty models however it will be some months before they are available. Probably towards the end of the year.
 
deeaa said:
Um, wives? :-)
I've always been a believer in pairs, though. I tend to always want two similar guitars. Like right now I have two strats,two gibson scales, two shredders and two acoustics :-) but only one bass. It doesn't count.
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Grrrr...:mad
 
bcdon said:
Man, these are so awesome. Put me down for one of each!! :dude
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I'm about a week -- or so -- into Hell and all I can say is WOW! I love these guitars! The Zero Dot is my first Strat-style guitar
and it plays so much better than any Fender I ever tried at the guitar stores... and these Bare Knuckle Pickups are fantastic!

Syo, you really out did yourself with these guitars!

For anyone interested in my own private hell, checkout http://www.thefret.net/showthread.php/18565-Hell-is-on-the-way..
 
I've been collecting some serious gas for one as well all along...I've been craving for an SG for a good while but a Bender seems like it's all an SG is and improved...sorta smallish frame, not too frizzy but basically simple, with the only correct pup setup there is...yeah...
 
deeaa said:
I've been collecting some serious gas for one as well all along...I've been craving for an SG for a good while but a Bender seems like it's all an SG is and improved...sorta smallish frame, not too frizzy but basically simple, with the only correct pup setup there is...yeah...
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Honestly, I like the Bender more than my SG... it's just so much more comfortable to play and the pickups sound awesome.
 
Hey Don. I'm glad that you're enjoying them. Thanks for helping to spread the word of Hell!

BTW...If anyone is going to be in the Tokyo area (that means probably none of you) on July 21st, there's going to be a Hell Guitars night at a club called Thumbs Up in Yokohama. One of Japan's top Southern Blues Rock players and a solid Hendrix-style player will be playing Hell Guitars and we will be giving one away at the show. A buddy of mine who often books acts over here, set it all up. Hopefully I can get some video up afterwards.

More info here:
Just scroll down to 7/21

http://stovesyokohama.com/thumbs/calender/cal11.07.html
 
I'm happy to say I moved things around in my Doom Room and now have hangers for my new Hell Guitars. I've been playing the Zero Dot a lot and it is so awesome. I'm still getting used to the flat(er) radius -- it only requires the lightest of touch -- but it is such an ergonomic design. Although I've been playing mostly on the neck pickup, last night I dropped-D'd* the mother, hit the bridge humbucker, and cranked the gain on my Boogie.... and it was sweet!! :dude

I'd love to go to that gig.. I can't wait to make it to Japan someday!

* BTW, in Drop-D there was zero fret buzz, just like when it's in standard tuning.
 
Glad to see all the satisfied customers for the Hell guitars. I'm on the waiting list for a Zero Dot myself. Really drooling over everyone's beautiful guitars. Guess I'll just have to be patient.
 
One would think that a Hell pointy would automatically suggest itself.

Once again, syo, no charge for all these brilliant marketing ideas ;)
 
Monkus said:
that.is.sweet. Can you imagine that with a Bigsby? I am number 6.
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Ah, The Prisoner! I once took a class that actually studied the story as part of the curriculum. Patrick McGoohan's character was actually the leader, Number 1, the whole time. They even hinted at it during the standard dialog each episode.
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Who are you?

The new Number 2.

Who is Number 1?

You are Number 6.

I am not a number. I am a free man!

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Time for another Hell update. We had a Hell Guitars Night at a club called Thumbs Up in Yokohama. The T. Sumitomo Band (w/ Jimi Hendrix tribute artist Nakano Shigeo) were playing a couple of Hell Guitars. Here's a couple pics taken by my friend Doug. I'll be putting more up soon.

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We gave away a Bender and the winner is actually in a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute / Southern Blues Rock band. Small world eh? He said he's taking it to his next gig later this month.

I'll try and get some video up soon. In the meantime you can see/hear Sumitomo-san/Nakano-san from a blues fest a few years ago below.

 
syo said:
Time for another Hell update. We had a Hell Guitars Night at a club called Thumbs Up in Yokohama. The T. Sumitomo Band (w/ Jimi Hendrix tribute artist Nakano Shigeo) were playing a couple of Hell Guitars. Here's a couple pics taken by my friend Doug. I'll be putting more up soon.

We gave away a Bender and the winner is actually in a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute / Southern Blues Rock band. Small world eh? He said he's taking it to his next gig later this month.

I'll try and get some video up soon. In the meantime you can see/hear Sumitomo-san/Nakano-san from a blues fest a few years ago below.
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Very cool, Syo-san!
I like where Hell is going, so to speak.
 
FrankenFretter said:
Nice! Did you get any feedback (no pun intended) from the guys in the band as to how they liked your guilars?
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Yes Sumitomo-san, who plays with Bare Knuckles on his own guitars, said he liked it alot. His only quibble was the weight which he said was a little heavy for him. I found that interesting since he often plays a Les Paul which is a good pound or so heavier. Nakano-san had a choice of playing the Zerodot or the No. 2 and chose the No. 2. He really liked it alot. He especially liked the smaller body.

There was an editor from Guitar Magazine in the crowd taking pictures. Hopefully something might come of it but who knows. Nice to get some exposure you know :AOK
 
syo said:
Yes Sumitomo-san, who plays with Bare Knuckles on his own guitars, said he liked it alot. His only quibble was the weight which he said was a little heavy for him. I found that interesting since he often plays a Les Paul which is a good pound or so heavier. Nakano-san had a choice of playing the Zerodot or the No. 2 and chose the No. 2. He really liked it alot. He especially liked the smaller body.

There was an editor from Guitar Magazine in the crowd taking pictures. Hopefully something might come of it but who knows. Nice to get some exposure you know :AOK
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That's great! I've noticed that my Bender is lighter than any of my LPs, although it isn't a night and day difference. I hope the guitar magazine helps to spread the good word!
 
Alright, here's a little video from the recent Hell Guitars night in Yokohama. The sound is terrible and the video cut off 10 secs into the solo for Hey Joe (he's really starting to take off at 4:52). Still, at least you can see a couple of seasoned pros slinging their Hell Guitars around for 5 minutes. Sumitomo Toshihiro on the Bender playing slide and Jimi Hendrix tribute artist Nakano Shigeo on the No. 2. Here they are...

 
syo said:
Alright, here's a little video from the recent Hell Guitars night in Yokohama. The sound is terrible and the video cut off 10 secs into the solo for Hey Joe (he's really starting to take off at 4:52). Still, at least you can see a couple of seasoned pros slinging their Hell Guitars around for 5 minutes. Sumitomo Toshihiro on the Bender playing slide and Jimi Hendrix tribute artist Nakano Shigeo on the No. 2. Here they are...

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That was awesome, even with the poor audio recording. You can just feel the soul coming from those guys. Awesome! :dude
 

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