Finally it is here. A stripped down B2. And its working well..an initial run of 10 is planned for completion in May/June. You can place an order now. Also, if you have any comments and suggestions please feel free, they will be taken into account.

See B6 for more photos

See specials for more photos

 

Sorry about the lack of action on the site, I have not been able to attend to it.I will be able to update it myself as soon as I can overcome my techno phobia.

 

As some of you may know, there is a new record coming. Pin's input in the last couple of years has been invaluable here and may lead to a signature model in the future.

 

2nd year for blackmachine. Busier than ever and even more fun than last year.

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I have been on the phone to Tim Mills, guru at Bareknuckle and he has built me some humbuckers. They have been the most popular request in 2005, and with good reason - they are truly outstanding.

Blackmachine is also proud to announce the addition of Lundgren Pickups to its list of options - meaning that the model M 7 and 8 string pickups will be available.

Guitar Show 2005 May 6,7,8 Wembley Exhibition Center. Diezel heads and cab and a few guitars. A chance to try 8 strings and the most intense amps currently made, not the kind of thing most people do everyday. Given a written warning and threat of disconnection for being too loud on Sunday. Rock and roll!

Most have reliability issues at some time or another and you need a toolkit to change the strings but....50% of you have asked for one. Congratulate yourselves for the tide of email has succeeded. It all revolves around a custom made sustain block. Watch this space..

James Leader and myself have become the official distributor for Diezel Amplification in the UK. We will be taking care of new Diezel customers here including basic warranty and servicing. Some of you who might have tried these amps at the London Guitar Show will know they are the real thing, and that against the boogie there is no contest. You will be able to order direct from us, or later through your local retailer.

An impromptu appearance of blackmachine on the Salwender/Diezel stand at NAMM attracted some interested players..an amazing place, indeed there is nothing like it.

This chap is one of the most amazing players I have ever seen - his name is Nick Sterling, and he's 14. Makes you sick.<nick sterling>
Went to the Viper Rooms and saw some bands, including Rob Balducci.

I used two 8mm ebony fillets and the usual super hard Honduras Rosewood. Single truss rod, just like the others. Fears about increased tension proved unfounded. Neck profile has been altered with a reduced shoulder making it feel much smaller, needed with a 55mm nut. 6 small screws instead of 5 large ones. EMG 40CS.

See article. The 8 string project in depth

Guitarist will be publishing a review of a one off snakewood B2, with some nice photos, much nicer than mine. Also watch out for a review of the Diezel VH4.

Pickups custom made in Germany with ebony bobbins.

30" / 762-mm scale.

Tuning half step down: Eflat to Eflat, low B flat, low F. Gauges 9-46, 60, 80.

Swamp Ash Body 10mm up from the normal 30mm at 40mm to help balance and low frequencies. Cutaway moved back 10mm to shorten overall.

7piece laminated birdseye maple neck with two removable, reversible truss rods.

Weighs maybe a bit less than Les Paul despite its size.

I thought this guitar might lack definition on the low strings. I need not have worried. The 30" scale gives far greater definition than any conventional guitar and increased sustain. Open and piano like clarity when clean, like a super tight chainsaw when dirty. Increased scale length leads to more bottom and top end so I will rewind the bridge pickup to punch up the mids slightly. Sonically this instrument has some really surprising, unique characteristics. Summed up I'd say it had the clarity and top end of a single coiled instrument yet the character of the humbuckers installed. Wierd but extremely pleasant. I haven't put it down since it was built but it will need a few months development to unleash the full potential of this instrument.