Hey All -
I keep getting requests for more production pics.
So I an going to try to post more.

Here are some Croc Paint pics.
We are cutting Bird Of Prey bodies today.
Will try to upload soon.

Those pics look yummie!

But what's up with the "crack" in the middle?

A good look at a Venom in production...

Aha!
About time I saw pictures of a Venom, really shows the details I want to know.
I think I'm falling in love with the shape
Damn, just look at that headstock
Just love it!

Definately really want either a Venom or a Cavallo AB with floyd rose

are those routed for schaller floyds?

The Croc Skin's a real masterpiece. ^_^

Gotta love the alder wood body on the venom.

You mean the extra cutout in the lower valley?? If so, that has always been there! It is part of the body design.

As Promised,
Here is a Bird Of Prey being cut.............



The ROUTER



The Back gets cut first. Hard to get you good photos of the cutting cause our router has such a big shroud.



Here is the back - final cut...the router head is parked.


....and the front - final cut.
...

Speechless!

Whoa! Venom looks awesome with the double layer corner cut. I kinda thought it was single. I can't effin' wait any longer!

Really?
Ow, didn't see that earlier.
You think you can mount it on a bar or something?

...WOW...

I keep comming back to look at the venom pics and loking alittle closer is that alder or mahogany? Looks alittle reddish to me, so Mahogany?

We have seen always only maple top version. Where/When can we see some real pictures of the import graphic effect?

The venom's are suppose to be alder I'm pretty sure. But it does look like mahogany as well so possibly a USA Venom? Not sure.

That happens to be a Mahogany Sir...
Imports are going to be Alder.
Dean Z

Thought so!

Awesome, Thought so! Thank you for clearing that up.

yeah, hearing that the USAs were alder had me confused.

Dang dude, after seeing those guitars it makes me wish i had a job ....... definitely buying one as soon as i get the cash though......

Can you Tell Me The Difference In Tone Between The Two?

The Bird Of Prey Is Awesome. If I Could I Think The Only Thing I Would Do to It Would Be Make The Left side Jut Out a Little More.
Im Going to Get Me a Bird Of Prey. Is There A Time For A Custom Shop Cause I Want A Bird Of Prey Like That?

Alder is generally brighter sounding and lighter physically because it is less dense than mahogany. Mahogany is a darker sounding wood and also a physically heavier wood because of how dense the wood is, and usually has a deeper tone although this is usually a matter of opinion.

PS. Welcome to the forum

Thanks Dude I Appreciate the Welcome. I Own A Washburn 333 Snow Camo Its Alder. I've noticed The Difference in Sounds and Crunch too It Than the Cemetary Gates I Got. So The Mahogony's Density Has Better Tone Because of How The Sound Resonates?

I believe the denser wood resonates better ya. Idk if it's really "better" tone, just a different sound. Pretty much depends on preference just like most other things in music although I personally would probably lean towards mahogany if given the choice it doesn't mean I wont play or buy guitars that are alder or basswood. The quality of any given type of wood also effects it alot but I'm pretty sure this won't be something to watch out for with DBZ guitars. Anyways I'll see you around the Forum

Ok Dude I Appreciate It.

My Pleasure

Also Something i think is worth putting here is the fact that some finishes can prevent the wood from resonating like it would want to... i think this is seen more in poly finishes. IT's a trade off though because polly does protect better. Also Some woods have a tenency to absorb some frequencies despite it's density. hope that helps too.

Hm... so looks like it's not just the PU's who do the thing.
Could somebody give me a link to a site where they explain to up/downsides of wood, shapes and finishes?

I Got a Washburn 333 Snow Camo. Its Alder and Its Got a Poly Body. Ive Noticed That My Razorback thats Mahogany, The Sound Rings Out More. Its Like a darker Sound and A Little More Sustain. In My Opinion.
I Have a Basswood Baby Dean From Hell And Its Poly. Thats not a Good Combo Cause The Sustain Blows.

Hah When Ever You Get That Link, Send it To me

Guys google things and you'll most likely find it :P First link for the words "Guitar Tone woods" is http://www.jemsite.com/jem/wood.htm

Wow Dude Thats Alot To Wood haha. I Think After That id Go with A Mahogany Body and A Rosewood Neck and an Ebony Fret Board haha

erm....
Why am I feeling stupid for not googleing (is that even a word?) it?

Haha Me 2 Bro Dont Feel Like you Were The Only One haha

ah well... that's what forums are for, no?

hah Yeah

That Croc Skin's cool up close.

Haha Its Cool Far Away.

looks beautiful, cant wait to get mine! Any chance we could get pics of the imports in production, and maybe a tentative timeline? I go back to iraq in a few months and would like to know if i will get the guitar before then.

It's always cool

I'm a mahogany dude =]

I'm not a "wood" guy, just want a good guitar that looks badass!

Oh damn!
I looked again at the pics of NAMM and Production Pics of Bird of Prey and Venom... Conjunction between body and neck seems so extended in length and height, which i'm not longer sure of my guitar preference: higher keys seems quite inaccessible. Why don't make a better junction?
I am very confused now...

Looking at the BOP in the new ad the conjuction seems ok. The Venom looks hard to reach if you have short fingers. Im sure it is already taken care of. Just curious.

I don't see the conjunction on the new ad... because it's on the back of neck and the guitar is not in perspective. The Access to keys depends not only on body shape but on neck conjunction too. I was talking about it, see below. Is there another picture i've lost? I'm curious too...
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Ok. I understand more with the picture. Yeah your right that is a bit thick.

Lucky me, I shred on the low-medium frets

I really can't wait until I can get my hands on a BOP. I literally drool everytime I see one.