its kinda cool but I preffered the old style

wooot and there is my axe right there


oh great... someone got themselves a friggin nazi-guitar complete with SS-runes and death-heads

Idiot!

and it doesn`t look that great too......

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Hi everyone,

I´m looking for a new guitar and after reading this thread I´m giving an oportunity to ran guitars. This is the quote I got:
Dear Jose,
the S guitar in this specification will cost 1770 euros.

Best regards
Dariusz Kuczynski

joseff223@yahoo.es pisze:
> name: Jose
> e-mail: joseff223@yahoo.es
> country: Spain
> - - -
> R or L handed : right handed
>
> Scale length : 25.5
> Scale length other :
>
> Body shape : other
> Body shape other : Ibanez S body
>
> Construction : all access neck joint (bolt-on)
> Construction other :
>
> Body material : mahogany
> Body material other :
>
> Top wood options : no
> Top wood options other :
>
> Body binding : none
>
> Binding material : N/A
> Binding material other :
>
> Pickup configuration : H-H
> Pickup configuration other :
>
> Finish : solid
> Finish other : Alpine White
>
> Custom finish : none
> Custom finish other :
>
> Headstock shape : other
> Headstock shape other : ESP \"pointed\" headstock (Horizon II series)
>
> Neck material : maple 3P
> Neck material other :
>
> Headstock : regular
>
> Truss rod cover : plastic (b/w/b)
> Truss rod cover other :
>
> Headstock finish : match body finish
> Headstock finish other :
>
> Neck finish : clear satin
> Neck finish other :
>
> Fingerboard material : indian rosewood
> Fingerboard material other :
>
> Number of frets : 22
> Number of frets other :
>
> Fret size : Dunlop 6105
>
> Fingerboard inlays (MOP) : none
> Fingerboard inlays (MOP) other :
>
> Custom inlays : no
> Custom inlays other :
>
> Inlay at 12th fret (MOP) : none
> Inlay at 12th fret (MOP) other :
>
> Fingerboard side inlays : aluminium dots
> Fingerboard side inlays other :
>
> Fingerboard binding : white plastic
> Fingerboard binding other :
>
> Headstock binding : none
> Headstock binding other :
>
> Nut : graphite
> Nut other :
>
> Width : 1 11/16(43mm)
>
> Hardware color : black
>
> Bridge system : Schaller T-O-M/String Thru Body
> Bridge system other :
>
> Tuning machines : Sperzel locking
> Tuning machines other :
>
> Straplocks : Schaller
>
> Pickups : Seymour Duncan
> Neck : Neck Jazz Model SH-2
> Middle : Middle
> Bridge : Bridge SH 6 Distortion
>
> Pickup rings : plastic (black)
>
> Control knobs : volume, tone
> Control knobs other :
>
> Other controls : none
> Other controls other :
>
> Pickup selector : 3-way toggle
> Pickup selector other :
>
> Flight case : yes

Has anyone ordered a ran with Ibanez S body?

... it seems RAN has increased its prices a bit ? This quote doesn't ask a
fully customized guitar with complexe inlays, painting or something like this...

Nevertheless, it's still a very good price for a custom axe (with RAN quality)...

Yes, I was a bit surprised when I saw the price. Simple finish, no complexe inlays... Maybe it´s because of the S body... Do you know if the price includes shipping cost? I´m also considering a Jackson SLSMG Soloist (thin body as the ibanez S, neck through, 24 frets, fixed bridge). I can sell the EMGs and put the pickups I want. Cons: the color (not white finish) but I´ve read very good reviews about the SLSMG. How much does it cost to paint a guitar?

I disagree, I had 2 rans and now I have sold them for better (and cheaper guitars) RAN are living off hype it seems to me.

When I got my guitars they were worth the money, now, not so much.

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I can buy a Jackson SLSMG for 1000 Euros In Spain. The Ran I asked for is 1800 Euros. It´s a big difference. Do you recomend me go for the Jackson and forget the Ran? Anyone else thinks a Ran guitar is not the best option at this moment?

what axes did you get?

yeah, in my opinion, as your quote does not really ask for CUSTOM features, you should go for a mass production guitar, which will probably cost less.
The Jackson SLSMG is quite a good guitar. Try it first if you can to see
if its neck is the way you like it and don't hesitate if you do!

I would also be interested in knowing that.

Same here

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Caparison, they are quite expensive but if you want a guitar that plays like a dream you cant go wrong.

Although those of you that want a custom are lucked out.

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You said they were cheaper than Ran guitars but now everyone is shit out of luck if they want custom work? I don't get it.

What are you are smoking

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ah heard lots of great things about Caparison really! unfortunately I havent even so much as seen one personally
but didnt you say they were cheaper than the RANs? I seem to remember the better Caparisons being at least the same price...

I'd love to check out a Caparison 7 though. too bad they dont make any V-modells hehe (well ok, NOONE does 7-string Vs as production modells these days)

Only question is why?

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I have nooooo idea really! actually the only production modell of a V with 7 strings I know of is from Epiphone (or Gibson? no, Epi I think) and that was a 24.75" scale 22 fret Flying V and is discontinued (as far as I know there werent really that many produced at all) everything else is custom work

most caparisons i see are 2,000 dollars or more. How much are rans usually?

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well infact 1st caparison was roughly $1400 where as my first ran was $2000

from what I hear now rans are around $3000 for something along the lines of my old ones, also the main thing that pissed me pff about ran, I asked for a certain paint job, when I got the guitar it was a printjob......wasnt impressed.

Once I played the cap the RAN's went, simple as.

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well if thats how it went for you then thats just great, congrats!

And we can add the DEAN RAZORBACK 7, but yes, this is not a pure V style...

Also the IBANEZ XIPHOS 7 but, it`s more like a Warrior....

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yea, thats kinda cool, but its not a V to me

Jackson actually made a production 7 sting RR in the 98' and 99'. They were priced at about $500 if I remember right. I know I wanted one but by the time I was really to order they had stopped making them.

Except for that model there hasn't been many production 7 string V's.

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ah right, I remember seeing one, that makes a whole of 2 production modells that I know of.
yea well, I much prefer symetrical Vs to RRs anyways (I DO own a 6-string RR though cause they are still cool. its not a jackson though)

Cool hasn`t heard about this!

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It had a reversed headstock and was fixed bridge if I remember correctly.

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Sounds cool to me

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http://nrkp3.no/konserter/?indeks=136479

Looks like Nergal is playing Ran now....(only at a few songs)

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that site refuses to show me anything lol but I think I know the guitar in question. its actually an ESP (most probably a custom). its a V and looks quite similar to the RAN Invader:

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/...udr/nergal3.jpg

I'd be inclined to agree. Nergal was only playing ESP when I saw them in London a couple of months ago.

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Oh, Ok!

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New pics of mine. Mrs Soulinsane stole it and had pictures take of it with her for my B-day.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e...ne/HPIM1816.jpg

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I take it thats one of the first in a series, a series you presumably will not be sharing with us

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YAY!!! hehe

there are some new pics in the ran gallery... and some of them are frikkin hot

http://ranguitars.com/gal1.php?z=31


Check out the new photos at Ran!
Their pretty cool.....I like that one.

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I just got a quote... 2500 euros. Too steep for my blood. Granted I did want bindings and a few other options but man that's pricey.

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just in case no one else had noticed it looks like they do 8 strings now.

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Cool but the Thing is that no one needs a F# tuned guitar (ohh of course Meshugga do)

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uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuh yeah!


Gomli: well, noone NEEDs a b-tuned guitar either, or a C or D tuned one for that matter...
also noone ever said F# is the only way to tune an 8. I've seen quite a few people use them to extend their range to the high side instead of the low.

ALSO as always in those things thats solely a matter of personal preference. I've given up about the "noone needs [insert feature here]" a loooooong time ago

yeah right.. who the hell would get a high A string ?

its not like I could name a lot of well-known artists that do, but its definitally been done before quite a few times!
also even high A is not the only alternative to a low F#. for example some people tune in 4th or some other tuning they find usefull or just simply fun to experiment with

even for those who do extend their range to the high or low side its not always simple about having more range but also about having new possibilities as to how to play some stuff or whatever.

for example I've read a post of a guy, ages ago, who always played 6-strings and got a 7 to play around with. he actually DID tune it with a high A. he was more of a "classical" metal player who did a lot of his soloing around the middle area of the neck so the 7 gave him more range to play with without leaving his usual habbits. its all about experimentation and fun. if YOU dont find that fun or usefull then just stay away from it! no problem with that! not at all!
now I, for example, have quite a lot of fun with stuff like that. no problem here either *shrugs*

Hi guys. I was interested to buy RAN custom made guitar and found some pictures in gallery on Ran website... I was reading this RAN guitars thread since yesterday, about 50 pages of 213 now, and cant find the person who ordered this one guitar from RAN:

http://ranguitars.com/gal1.php?z=225

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/...MadeGuitar1.jpg

Im very interested is that person comes from this forum? and about all specification for this guitar, how long it took from order until guitar was shipped, and first important thing is about the price for that amazing shape etc...? I hope someone can send me a link to read more about this one, and Im sorry if there was anyone already asking about it but as I said before I was reading 50 pages now and cant find anything exactly about this one so it was nice to read everything about... Thanks!
I love RAN guitars too.
Stay Heavy!

oh yeah, looks like someone modified the Moser Bastard V bodyshape into something not as ridiculously huge haha

sorry, cant tell you more about it

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Hi all Ran owners and future owners!

This forum seems to be less used than before: what happens to the RAN brand?
Are there any guys here who ordered a RAN instrument recently?

STYX

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Well, Ran used to take about 8 weeks when I got mine.

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RANs have just become too expensive and the waiting period is too long..

you got it, indeed...

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I have to agree that the Ran Guitar company has grown. Considering the quality of their work it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone. I would still get another Ran if I needed a new custom guitar.

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Right one is way more cool!

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+1

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indeed the blue one for sure

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Hi Styx,
Received my Custom Ran in October, will put up photos and specs when I can stop playing it. I waited a year - but it was so worth it ! Dariusz @ Ran was perfect to deal with - totaly delivered my dream guitar.

Ran does do great work, but I don't like the fact that I wouldn't be able to see the progress of my axe being built & I don't think I could wait a year either...

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ok. I'm waiting for your pics.

Was the setup of your guitar well done (Fret levelling, good action etc.)?
This was my only 'complaint' about mine, the action was too high when i
received it.

Hi Stealthy,
I know... a year does seem unbearable at times, but for me it gave me time to save up the final balance. Pictures throughout the build would be nice, although I don't think ESP or Jackson offer this service either , especially considering their prices.

Hi Styx,
The setup was great right out of the box , action and frets were gorgeous , no complaints at all - pictures on way asap.

ESP does

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Hi , as promised th spec for my custom invader. The body and neck are maple, neck thru construction. Ebony fretboard with aluminium side markers and initials at 12th fret - Dunlop 6130 frets. Graphtech nut , LSR Tuners on a reverse Jackson style headstock. Seymour Duncan Livewire Heavy Metal Set pickups, 2 volume controls , 3 way selector, Tonepros bridge with Graphtech saddles. Having problems uploading photos , will be on up soon.



Cheers

Hi,
Sorted the photo problem I think, for anyone interseted the link is below.

http://s363.photobucket.com/albums/...n/Custom%20Ran/

It has also just been posted in Ran's gallery along with a host of newly completed guitars.

Thanks for the pics! Great looking axe! don't know these tuners... what are
the advantages?

thanks for emailing me those pics!

your guitar is now up on the ran website! they've updated the gallery

http://www.ranguitars.com/gallery.php

Hi Styx,
Thanks for the compliment. The tuners are LSR Precision Tuners, they are self locking with a 40:1 gear ratio. They were made by a company called Intertune, last I heard they were looking for a new manfacturer in China, however the website link is no longer. They are available in the UK from Bailey Guitars (link below), and possibly www.edroman.com in the USA.

http://www.baileyguitars.co.uk/prod...obs&selection=4

I hate to be a down-er here but Ed Roman truly is known as the biggest rip-off artist in the guitar making industry, I wouldn't trust them in any circumstances...

Ed Roman =

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Cheers mate, never dealt with ed roman, thanks for the warning.

Dude! I love LSR tuners. I used to have a set on my old Jackson. I would have them on all my guitars if they were not so difficult to find and so expensive. Last time I seen them new for sale in the US they were $180 a set!

And yes, as for Mr Ed Roman... Beware.

Nice axe btw.

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You have the best username ever.

Anyway, what's up with this Ed Roman-character? I'm intrigued.

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Thanks buddy, got kinda lucky on e-bay with my tuners, mint condition from some guy who was stripping a Custom Jackson Soloist, $89 including shipping to UK - what could I do ?

http://ranguitars.com/gal1.php?z=2

some of you guys will like that piece

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Why is no one posting here anymore ? Did people stop ordering cuz of the price ?

And why is Jeff Water's signature model discontinued ?

I was wondering the same thing: when i registered to this forum, there was lots of
interesting things each week, but now it seems that the "RAN madness" has
come to an end. Why? For sure because of the prices increase and maybe also
because everything was said about RAN ?!?!

Nevertheless, new models in the gallery.

http://www.ranguitars.com/gallery.php

At last, more IRONBIRD RANs !

Hi Guys,
Was wondering where everyone had gone. Enjoying the new guitars on Ran's gallery.
Cheers, J

rans guitar gallery is epic!!!!

i plan to get one of those guitars in the future

Hi Gacel,
You will not be disappointed, Dariusz the owner, is extremely patient and helpful in making your dream guitar a reality.

Cheers, J

Anyone get a new RAN or got one to sell ? This thread is kinda dead... did everyone go to Shamray ?

I did

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You got a new RAN or switched to Shamray ? ;P

I should post some updated pics of mine though the RR needs new strings and the action lowered probably a truss rod tweak is in order...

I havent ever read that much bad stuff about Ran, one of the silliest complaints was guy posting on Harmony central saying the action was too high or too low... both of my Ran's came with a pretty low action..

I will get another I've started a savings account so when i've fully decided what bridge(hardtail floyd, or wilky) neck joint(bolt or neck through) 22 or 24 frets, and whether to go for normal black or cosmo/black nickle i'll order it...

I still would like to order one for my old guitar teacher, but with a thicker neck...

I think another reason people arent posting here so much is the gallery is updated fairly regularly so people dont need to post their new axes because they've probably allready been seen...

Hi RAN followers,

Ran Guitars website has been updated (and i find it quite good! New look etc.).
You can also find some pictures of the custom shop which is totally new...

Wow..I love what they've done. The shop tour is great as well.

I still love mine very very much.

EDIT: And they are FINALLY making 8 strings?!!!!

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Yo guyzZ!
Just bought that one on eBay. Go me

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Ahh yeah and I sent a price request to Ran for exactly the same guitar. 1490€ and I will pay 666

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SCORE!

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time to ressurect this thread...
some pics of my new Death Rhoads

http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/5295/bild0504.jpg
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sweet man! I've already seen it in the offical gallery of ran. How does it play? Demonstration video probably? I will make one too when mine arrives

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maybe iam blind but i don't see my guitar in the official gallery
she plays and sounds perfect, really warm and clear tone...
i unfortunatly have no camera or something which could judge the sound/quality of the guitar so you have to wait for the album coming out mid/end of the year

Ahhhh I have to apologize! I've mixed up your guitar with one I saw on eBay Germany recently

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That is a fucking niiiicee looking guitar. Gotta treat yourself every once in a while for sure

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I will probably record some stuff. Srsly the sound is killer

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Nice. Any reason you opted for just the one pickup?

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Hmm the first reason is that I bought her from eBay and the price was just killer . I mean I sent a request to Dariusz for exactly the same guitar and that'd be 1490€ and I payed 666€.
Second, for sound versatility I prefer lighter pickups in middle-and neck-position such as normal singlecoils. And also this one should be my metal only guitar
I also have a custom strat staying around here and a strat with a humbucker in the bridge position, that pretty much covers my whole wanted sound spectrum

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Damn, good deal man. I've still yet to play a Ran as I've heard how killer they are in price and quality (and this thread alone attests to that). Some day.

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