NGD - Larkin Soloist - Piëzo & Sustainiac

[MisterE]

Last week I returned from Ireland where I collected my guitar & bass from Chris Larkin.
You can read about the build here:
http://forum.fractalaudio.com/lounge/88315-ng-nbbd-new-geetar-new-bass-build-day.html

I've tested the guitar and it exceeds my expectations.
It's definitely the most versatile in my collection.
The bridge pickup sounds fat almost LP-like.
The neck and middle are in the strat domain, clear and twangy.
The Sustainiac sounds very good.
I prefered a 22 fret neck to get the Strat sound on the neck pickup.
The piêzo's are Graphtech.
I asked Chris to keep the magnetics and piëzo separated so the mags don't go through the preamp.
It ads too much noise in my opinion.

So here are some pics:

 

[Genghis]

That's a beauty. Very well crafted and looks like a lot of attention to detail there! Congrats!

 

[Syrinx]

Followed these builds on ss.org. One of the coolest builds I've ever seen.

 

[MisterE]

Thank you all.
Chris is a master of his craft and a unique person.
I think his personality shines through in his comments and his instruments.
He's an artist.

 

[MarcoB]

Turned out great!

 

[claxor]

Looks great! I have a Carvin that I added a Graphtech piezo and Sustainaic. Professional install, but for some reason, I get some weird noise when I just use the bridge mag pickup without sustainer or piezo. Not sure what the problem is...

 

[Sidivan]

Stunning!

 

[Rook]

That is beautiful!

 

[BBN]

Gorgeous.....I don't know if I'd be able to play it after watching that amazing build process.
Enjoy it man, that is an amazing guitar.

 

[Diego]

Very nice and great details, congrats

 

[guitarmike]

Truly beautiful, I would love to hear some samples played with an amp that allows the guitars character to shine through.

 

[boolean]

Congrats - amazing guitar ! What is the middle PUP ?

 

[MisterE]

SD Vintage rails wired in parallel