Members Visconti Posted December 1, 2013 Members Share Posted December 1, 2013 Billy Harden makes a nice guitar, IMO. The Harden Belmont. Price: about $2,700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Surrealistic Posted December 2, 2013 Members Share Posted December 2, 2013 The guitar might be wonderful to play and sound fabulous - or not, I've no idea - but that is the least attractive guitar I've seen in a long time. Looks like he was aiming for a kind of kitsch, retro, 50's thing but missed by miles. If you want kitsch, retro and 50's look no further than J Backlund. His stuff works aesthetically. This does not. In my humble opinion of course. * Yes I know I'm probably troll-feeding so am at risk of: a) Being told I'm too poor to afford one b) being asked where are MY guitar designs and c) generally insulted but I can take it. I'll give it a go anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted December 2, 2013 Members Share Posted December 2, 2013 It looks to me like he tried to combine 50s car, Tex-Mex, old lady china dishes, and Chinese dragon aesthetics. I must agree that it is hideous. I am, however, interested in that pickup - is it as microphonic as it looks like it would be? Does it sound good? I'll have to wait until later to listen to the provided clip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Special J Posted December 2, 2013 Members Share Posted December 2, 2013 Typically, I really like guitars with decorative metal bits (see Zemaitis, Teye, etc.), but his guitars just aren't doing it for me. Too much going on, too many different looks/textures crammed into a small space. I checked out his site and he's got a bunch more there, along with some clips. The clips sounded OK. Looks like he sells the pickups separately, along with some guitars and amps too. Interesting, just not my bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stormin1155 Posted December 2, 2013 Members Share Posted December 2, 2013 I like it! It's a bit over the top in an interesting way. Definately not intended to appeal to the masses. Beautiful metal work! A lot of craftsmanship into that guitar. Even if it isn't your thing, you have to appreciate it fo that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xrleroyx Posted December 3, 2013 Members Share Posted December 3, 2013 Looks like one of those Traben basses.... ew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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