Custom 77 Guitars from France

[UlricvonCatalyst]

Apologies if this has been covered already - putting "Custom 77" just triggers the dreaded 'too common' response....

I just discovered these this morning as someone was selling one locally, and a visit to the manufacturer's site threw up a faux-Jazzmaster and a T-Sonic model, as used by Lee Ranaldo. They look like decent guitars, as their compatriot LAGs are reputed to be.

A bit dearer than Squiers, but maybe occupying a market tier somewhere between Schecter and Reverend...? Their slightly off-piste body shapes are slightly reminiscent of old Guild and Ovation offerings, I think.

[601210]

Probably not offset enough but they also have this thing, which Rachel Goswell's been using:



Kinda Ultracure-esque and it gives me the same impression: you kind of have to have a certain asthetic to pull it off.

I like this headstock way better than the above models, though.

[pikmin]

I have the Custom 77 T-Sonic and the Custom 77 Lust for life . And I used to have their version of the les Paul which was great Too.
The T-Sonic is really awesome.

On this Live EP of my band , the only guitar used is the Custom 77 T-Sonic : https://ericinthekitchen.bandcamp.com/a ... plan-lille

Some pictures :

B5B81110-95A4-490B-B2FE-987F3A5B79B8 by Eric Delsine, sur Flickr

153DE7A6-E732-4795-A172-71C82BB63FB2 by Eric Delsine, sur Flickr


D40EF0F8-8CBE-470F-8FA4-FB543BFDC039 by Eric Delsine, sur Flickr

[Embenny]

Wow, that T-sonic is super sharp. I like that they have so many unique shapes.

[Steadyriot.]

Apologies if this has been covered already - putting "Custom 77" just triggers the dreaded 'too common' response....

I like this, though it's not really "offset" it is something off the beaten path.
Kinda as if the PRS Starla and Rhoney Oceana had a baby. Though the Yamaha Flying Samurai comes to mind too. Not bad genes in my book.





It's nice to see guitar company's trying something new whilst also maintaining a feel of familiarity. It's a really nice design, as are the other guitars.

I have the Custom 77 T-Sonic and the Custom 77 Lust for life . And I used to have their version of the les Paul which was great Too.
The T-Sonic is really awesome.

On this Live EP of my band , the only guitar used is the Custom 77 T-Sonic : https://ericinthekitchen.bandcamp.com/a ... plan-lille

What's it play like?!

[leokula]

I like this, though it's not really "offset" it is something off the beaten path.

It is offset tho.

[Embenny]

I like this, though it's not really "offset" it is something off the beaten path.

It is offset tho.

Well, reverse offset, but reverse offsets count in my books. The whole Fender offset patent pertained to the upper waist being closer to the neck than the lower one, though.

[pikmin]

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What's it play like?!
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The neck is great ... It plays like a mix between a Jazzmaster , an SG and a Strat .
Hard to explain but it’s very comfortable ...
The pickups are great , they’re not really twangy but they have their own sound .

[Blomberg]

That T-Sonic shape is very interesting, but I just can't deal with necks that wide (43mm according to the specs on the site).

Any idea if the neck pockets are Fender-compatible?

[VPO]

Are these Korean made? Those prices ain't too bad if they are Made in Korea.

[Francer]

That T-Sonic shape is very interesting, but I just can't deal with necks that wide (43mm according to the specs on the site).

Any idea if the neck pockets are Fender-compatible?

Well, just from looking at the pictures you can see the neck heel is a completely different shape, and 22 frets on the T-Sonic vs 21 on standard Fender JM neck, so I seriously doubt it.

[Blomberg]

22 frets on the T-Sonic vs 21 on standard Fender JM neck, so I seriously doubt it.

Could be an overhang. A couple of my strat necks have that, still compatible.

Where do you see the neck heel? I could only find like half a picture of it, didn't show much.

[Francer]

22 frets on the T-Sonic vs 21 on standard Fender JM neck, so I seriously doubt it.

Could be an overhang. A couple of my strat necks have that, still compatible.

Where do you see the neck heel? I could only find like half a picture of it, didn't show much.

Haha, fair point I hadn’t thought of that

I guess pikmin is only the only one who could tell us for sure ....

[pikmin]

Are these Korean made? Those prices ain't too bad if they are Made in Korea.

Yes, these are made in Korea and then , each guitar is set up in the Custom 77 workshop in France ( Lyon ) .

[pikmin]

22 frets on the T-Sonic vs 21 on standard Fender JM neck, so I seriously doubt it.

Could be an overhang. A couple of my strat necks have that, still compatible.

Where do you see the neck heel? I could only find like half a picture of it, didn't show much.

Haha, fair point I hadn’t thought of that

I guess pikmin is only the only one who could tell us for sure ....

Nope , the neck pocket is completly different I think ...
But really , the neck is great , you should try it , the radius is 12’ But there is something unique with this neck that makes it really great and Comfortable .
And I’m Used to Fender necks , others of my favorite guitars are a CIJ Jaguar , A PartsMaster with a classic 60s lacquer neck , a modded Squier J. Mascis and a Squier Classic Vibe Tele Custom and I like that Custom 77 T-Sonic neck .