Neck Profiles

[TBurst Std]

How about this?

Offer inexpensive plastic necks representing the different profiles?

 

[ByteFrenzy]

1) Shipping cost would probably kill it. At least for those not in mainland US.

2) Neck thickness is just one thing that's hard to get across over the web. How would you sample the feel of a raw Wenge neck vs Gloss finished Maple, or the difference in weight between solid and hollow, or...

3) But if they offered inexpensive plastic bodies as well, people could build their own Guitar Hero axes...

 

[kataar]

people could build their own Guitar Hero axes...

I think Peavey already has that covered...  :-\

http://www.peavey.com/controller/

 

[dbw]

people could build their own Guitar Hero axes...

I think Peavey already has that covered...   :-\

http://www.peavey.com/controller/

Oh my GOD, Kataar, that is the saddest thing I've ever seen.  Here's their ad copy:

Tired of plastic toys? The Peavey® AG RiffMaster™ Guitar Controller is a real Peavey Guitar that’s sure to quench your thirst for the authentic rock star feeling.

LIMITED EDITION! If you want the prestige of owning this piece of gaming history, you better hurry and get your hands on some real wood! With hot designs from legendary bands such as Kiss and Pantera, your Peavey AG RiffMaster™ Guitar Controller will impress all who set foot on your rock stage.

Controllers are currently available for PS2. Controllers will be available for PS3, XBox and Wii Fall 2008

Pre-Order today! Don’t see a band that drives you? Stay tuned for more news, announcements and details from Peavey® and ArtGuitar®!

The options appear to be KISS, Ozzy, Skynyrd, and Pantera.  There's also an ugly relic bullseye and something that looks like lo-mein.

Where's the "SHOOT ME NOW" emoticon??

 

[tfarny]

WOW that's lame!!! Actually I've got a friend who really can't understand why I have no interest in "guitar hero"..........

 

[kataar]

The options appear to be KISS, Ozzy, Skynyrd, and Pantera.  There's also an ugly relic bullseye and something that looks like lo-mein.

oo, and you missed the fake amp!

http://www.peavey.com/controller/controllerbuypg.cfm?num=AG023&name=RiffMaster%20Pro%20Power%20Station

http://www.bananasmusic.com/productdetail.asp/pid_12332/productname_Peavey-RiffMaster-Pro-Power-Station-for-Guitar-Based-Video-Games

[quote author=Bananas at large ^]Make your video games sound like the real thing.[/quote]

 

[ByteFrenzy]

I'm actually waiting for the first Guitar Hero controller to be built from Warmoth parts to be posted here.

Warmoth would save us from that experience if they introduced a line of cheap plastic parts.
Somehow, for me a Guitar Hero controller deserves to be plastic.

 

[thumb55]

I cannot believe just how lame that is.....sellouts all of them!

 

[bpmorton777]

back to the OP's topic.

you cant really tell how the neck is gonna feel till it's on the body and strung up and playable.

Brian

 

[theklanch]

:doh: Are you freakin serious?????  Is Peavy hurting that bad that they resort to this?  Wow, i'm a little disturbed about this.  I bought Guitar Hero for my kid he's 10 and has no interest in playing a 'real' guitar, he doesn't have the patience to learn to play the real insturment, but you should see him shred on that little plastic LP.  He can get 100% on freakin HARD, while me the guitar player cant get 80% on easy.  Go figure.  I really didn't want to get it for him, but he really really wanted it for Chrismas last year.  I had to drive half way across the state to get it for his Wii.  The things we parents do for our kids. But wow, I know one company who won't be getting any of theklanch's hard earned money.  I never had any peavy stuff to begin with, and seeing that seals the deal.

What is next?  DW drums doing a rock band kit?  How about Marshall or Vox making fake amps?

Curious if Warmoth gets inquiries about Guitar Hero controllers and what they say..............

This year my boy wanted this super duper Nerf machine gun.  He doesn't really ever ask us for toys so when he does I try to get them for him.  Had to look around for it a little bit, and I got it for him the other day, he's gonna be stoked.  I just hope that Smith & Wesson doesn't start making foam dart guns, but after seeing this Peavy bullsh*t, I guess they just might...