Members Ratbatblues Posted January 2, 2011 Members Posted January 2, 2011 Yep, received my Malden Utopia a few days ago. Have not had much time to play it. But first impression is pretty good. Fit and finish are good. Neck feels nice, a bit chunky. Nice satin finish. The only thing wrong that i see is the e string tuning machine was mounted crooked on the headstock. Dont know if im the only one with a Utopia that has that minor problem (looks wise). I would rate this guitar quality wise just under a MIM Fender. Worth the $200.00 (dont think i need to post any pics, lots have been posted on here)
Members sylvesterlowery Posted January 2, 2011 Members Posted January 2, 2011 Congrats! Happy NGD!Now either post pics or it's a plywood encore Strat copy with a missing tuner and a bad wiring job!You know the rules...
Members sk8centilli Posted January 2, 2011 Members Posted January 2, 2011 (dont think i need to post any pics, lots have been posted on here) I think you thought wrong. It's been a busy week and I haven't seen a single one. So, without further ado, please post at least one
Members JRicoC Posted January 2, 2011 Members Posted January 2, 2011 I think you thought wrong. It's been a busy week and I haven't seen a single one... I was thinking the same thing. In fact I think we've only seen only a few pics of (a single) Bulldozer, as well ...
Members w00dsy Posted January 2, 2011 Members Posted January 2, 2011 pics are like cowbells around here, not matter how much there is, we just need more!!
Members Ratbatblues Posted January 2, 2011 Author Members Posted January 2, 2011 Ha, ha....when my son shows up with my camera (good luck) I will post some pics. I bought the NOS blue one. I believe Trotter bought one also. I hope he chimes in.
Members Fireproof777 Posted January 2, 2011 Members Posted January 2, 2011 I reserve my HNGD until the pics. :poke:
Members axegrinder Posted January 18, 2011 Members Posted January 18, 2011 Yep, received my Malden Utopia a few days ago. Have not had much time to play it. But first impression is pretty good. Fit and finish are good. Neck feels nice, a bit chunky. Nice satin finish. The only thing wrong that i see is the e string tuning machine was mounted crooked on the headstock. Dont know if im the only one with a Utopia that has that minor problem (looks wise). I would rate this guitar quality wise just under a MIM Fender. Worth the $200.00 (dont think i need to post any pics, lots have been posted on here) Hey Ratbatblues sorry I missed this post. I got mine about the same time as you. My high E tuner was crooked too...kinda pissed me off. BUT when I went to fix it I found that the machine was just twisted a several degrees and easily fixed by loosening the tiny screw that holds it in place. Tightened it back up after straightening the machine and they are all lined up perfectly. As for the rest of the guitar, pretty much flawless except they cut the B string nut-slot a bit too wide so it pings with string bends. I tore mine down because I am in the process of redoing the nut and dropping in a set of GFS lipstick pickups I have been saving for the right guitar. I also took the opportunity to install a GFS trem with a big brass block. The neck on mine is amazing...nut width is between 1-11/16 and 1-3/4" and satiny smooth. I made a couple string trees from some scrap bone saddle stock I have. Looks pretty damned cool if I say so myself. Stay tuned for pics.
Members Ratbatblues Posted January 19, 2011 Author Members Posted January 19, 2011 Axe....thanks for the tip on the tuner. Thought i was gonna have to look at that {censored} for the rest of my life. Sounds like yours is gonna be sweet when its done. Also love the neck. Gonna be postin some pics soon also.
Members INTROTTER Posted January 19, 2011 Members Posted January 19, 2011 I love the neck on my BullDozer also,, not a single flaw
Members axegrinder Posted January 19, 2011 Members Posted January 19, 2011 Axe....thanks for the tip on the tuner. Thought i was gonna have to look at that {censored} for the rest of my life. Sounds like yours is gonna be sweet when its done. Also love the neck. Gonna be postin some pics soon also.Mine was so far off kilter I thought sure I was going to have to plug the screw hole and redrill cuz no way in hell was I going to "live with it". I was pleasantly surprised how easily it was fixed. I think the tuners must have gotten twisted during shipping...thankfully no permanent damage. These are great guitars.
Members kit_strong Posted January 19, 2011 Members Posted January 19, 2011 HNGD:thu: Luckily, or unluckily depending on perspective, the sunburst Liquid is now out of stock because I was getting really close to pulling the trigger even though I have absolutely no need for one. Not a big fan of Basswood so the black one that is still available doesn't appeal to me.
Members axegrinder Posted January 19, 2011 Members Posted January 19, 2011 Not a big fan of Basswood so the black one that is still available doesn't appeal to me. I know basswood is ugly (i.e. bland looking), but it really makes for a fantastic solid body guitar... especially in solid colors.
Members Ben Randolph Posted January 21, 2011 Members Posted January 21, 2011 For the price the Maldens are hard to beat. I have the suspicion they all have the same flat necks.
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