tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734566.post3557464132471612398..comments2024-03-29T07:34:52.033+00:00Comments on Guitar Blog: The Mercury Head from B-Way GuitarsGavin Lloyd Wilsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10937598384359522498noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734566.post-76496548481474271272012-06-30T19:32:35.105+01:002012-06-30T19:32:35.105+01:00Big thanks to Gavin for the mention!
Leroy, I can...Big thanks to Gavin for the mention!<br /><br />Leroy, I can understand how $2k may seem high. For some players, $2k may be too high for any guitar, and I understand that too. But for players who are looking at what's available in that price range, the most important question is how does a B-Way Mercury Head compare with what you can get for $2k from other guitar makers. I can't give you an objective answer, so instead I'm putting my prototype into the hands of as many players as I can here in NYC and will let the guitar speak for itself. It may take a while for word to get around, but I'm not in a hurry. :)<br /><br />Genghis and Will, thanks for the kind words. I know that when I'm shopping around for a guitar, hearing someone fire off blazing fast solos under heavy distortion doesn't really help me much. I wanted to convey how the guitar responds to pick attack and dynamics. Glad that came through! That being said, I will eventually try to get more accomplished players to record demos for me.Benhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05371011369046924568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734566.post-44763821158949189932012-06-29T15:52:05.275+01:002012-06-29T15:52:05.275+01:00Perceptions for me are always a tad askew on Frida...Perceptions for me are always a tad askew on Friday but other than the 6 inline tuners..., solid body, not seeing a lot of Strat influence here? What I believe I'm seeing ( and the Ovation nod undeniable ) but 80's shredder meets Brian Jones. The headstock has something Phantomesque about it and any solidbody dual PU model, a direct snub to the Strat. Like Ritchie Blackmore, my middle may as well be a prop/dummy. <br /><br />That "Soundcloud" audio clip is perhaps one of the more interesting and authentic I've heard. Not like cr@ppy Youtube clips where everything is delivered via soupcan. One of the most critical components of any test drive for me, does your tone "thin out" when one takes a more aggressive pick angle? If so, it was a fun spin and back on the rack you go. The B-Way stood up remarkably well. Of course everything sounds good thru a '69 HiWatt amp! Well done Ben.Marshall_Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17813579074330812057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734566.post-18574810274093057052012-06-29T10:16:06.429+01:002012-06-29T10:16:06.429+01:00My first impression of this was it was a re-shaped...My first impression of this was it was a re-shaped strat! I really like the line at the front neck end of the body and the headstock is pleasingly odd. Overall very elegant and modern looking. Sounds nice too the demo makes a change from the usual generic and tedious shredding.Antonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07074911783665849229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3734566.post-8910244627747361282012-06-29T01:09:06.928+01:002012-06-29T01:09:06.928+01:00I like the shape and style, but think the $2,000.0...I like the shape and style, but think the $2,000.00 asking price is unrealistic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03051578486267008421noreply@blogger.com