Chinese Rick saga... join me, won't you?

Fiddy · Post by **Fiddy** » Fri Jan 06, 2017 11:34 am

Once again, im glad I bailed. I could tell a lot of the cuts they make are freehand, so I figured it'd be nothing but problems once my guitar was built.

PorkyPrimeCut · Post by **PorkyPrimeCut** » Fri Jan 06, 2017 11:55 am

Is this the same company that built Jakes?

Fiddy · Post by **Fiddy** » Fri Jan 06, 2017 12:19 pm

Yes it is. Same company.

Returning is not even an option as shipping to China is so fkn expensive.

PorkyPrimeCut · Post by **PorkyPrimeCut** » Fri Jan 06, 2017 12:35 pm

Wow. Crazily inconsistent!! Well, I'm basing that statement on Jakes looking alright in the photos.

I'd normally say "you get what you paid for" but $700 is a pretty big chunk of change.

Fiddy · Post by **Fiddy** » Fri Jan 06, 2017 1:00 pm

I noticed a lot of flaws on my firebird build based on the pics they sent me.

So I was like, fuck no, im not buying that guitar.

$700 gets you a nice used MIJ Fender.

jakeisjake · Post by **jakeisjake** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 5:45 am

what a crazy feeling waiting for this guitar to arrive!

excitement...apprehension...

i guess, at the very least, it will be an expensive wall hanging!

Post by **sookwinder** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 5:56 am

I am looking forward (with popcorn close at hand) to see the body....

But I must admit I am intrigued why everyone seems to be "giving these guys ago" when it is obvious that "their deck is certainly short a few cards" ... cutting things by hand, can't drill straight bridge post holes, paint jobs that appear nothing like what was requested.

There are many (and I mean many) awesome guitar manufacturers in China and many would be over the moon to build something like this...
I would not be surprised if you translated their chinese name back into English and it read "The Arthur Daily Guitar factory"

anyway back to the pop corn

Fiddy · Post by **Fiddy** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:59 am

A Chinese Rick saga indeed.

jimboyogi · Post by **jimboyogi** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 7:04 pm

sookwinder wrote:I am looking forward (with popcorn close at hand) to see the body....

But I must admit I am intrigued why everyone seems to be "giving these guys ago" when it is obvious that "their deck is certainly short a few cards" ... cutting things by hand, can't drill straight bridge post holes, paint jobs that appear nothing like what was requested.

There are many (and I mean many) awesome guitar manufacturers in China and many would be over the moon to build something like this...
I would not be surprised if you translated their chinese name back into English and it read "The Arthur Daily Guitar factory"

anyway back to the pop corn

"Genuine leatherette interior"

Whiny Minotaur · Post by **Whiny Minotaur** » Sun Jan 08, 2017 3:10 am

Update:

I rerouted some of the holes and installed the bridge/trem, and stringed up.

...I actually like it. Acoustically, it rings out like a bell and it's super loud for an electric. It's also surprisingly comfortable to play. The Antiquity set compliments the semi hollow body well too. Nut is also surprisingly well cut. It's actually more comfortable to play than my VM Jag.

I still have to switch out the dismal 'chrome' plates and the pickguard, and I'm still miffed about the amateur aspects of the build, but I'm pretty satisfied, all in all. I guess getting a guitar from these guys is worth it if you have the tools and skills to put in some work

jakeisjake · Post by **jakeisjake** » Sun Jan 08, 2017 10:35 am

i hear what you guys are saying...

but at the time of the latest three order (whiney minotaur, jbicuiti and mine) the only negative report was Tribi's. the other people who ordered (in this thread and our old friend, Mongoose--remember him???) were satisfied.

i wish i knew more about the different chinese builders.

Fiddy · Post by **Fiddy** » Sun Jan 08, 2017 12:39 pm

No negative review from me. All I said that based on observation, I came to the conclusion that I didn't want to deal with a guitar built with freehand cuts /measurements.

Also the one thing that I hate about Ric copies, are those big ugly ass pickups they use. Like the ones they put on the build they were doing for me. They specifically brag about using the right pickups on their website.

But the review on the plastic parts, the routes, the glued in wood, control panels, the huge uneven block do make me glad I didn't end up taking a chance.

Thats great that Minotaur could clean up the mess on his guitar, but not everybody has the tools/skill to do so.

Good luck Jake, what is the tracking # saying?

Grey · Post by **Grey** » Sun Jan 08, 2017 1:23 pm

Whiny Minotaur wrote:I still have to switch out the dismal 'chrome' plates and the pickguard, and I'm still miffed about the amateur aspects of the build, but I'm pretty satisfied, all in all. I guess getting a guitar from these guys is worth it if you have the tools and skills to put in some work

By that point you could buy a licensed body and neck from Warmoth (finished) for the same price, probably sans the semi-hollow aspect though.

Saying it's worth it to pay someone in China if you have the skills to basically re-do all of their work... I mean, I don't disagree, but it seems unnecessary.

jakeisjake · Post by **jakeisjake** » Sun Jan 08, 2017 3:52 pm

tribi9 wrote:No negative review from me. All I said that based on observation, I came to the conclusion that I didn't want to deal with a guitar built using with freehand cuts /measurements.

sorry to mischaracterize it...

tribi9 wrote:
Good luck Jake, what is the tracking # saying?

i don't see an expected arrival date. just that it left the factory on january 6.

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