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Customshop Madness - Zerberus NEMESIS - real 0.2" Black & Gold Marble top NEW
Estimated price for orientation: 3 200 $
Category: Electric Guitars
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Zerberus Guitars Dexterity: Right-Handed Body Type: Solid Body Color: Black & Gold Marble top MPN: Does Not Apply Body Material: Solid Wood Model: Nemesis Model Year: 2016 String Configuration: 6 String Custom shop: Unique UPC: Does not apply
If you need versatility - if you love sustain - if you are into guitars that have character - if you love to play a guitar that you won´t find at every corner - you really should take a closer look :)The gorgonized Nemesis was presented at the NAMM 2016 and it got a lot of interest from the international media.The top of this unique specimen is made of 0.2" genuine Black & Gold Marble - no airbrush or wood - REAL Stone!
Those “gorgonized” guitars have a chambered Mahogany body with a 5 mm top made of real stone like Amethyst, Tiger´s eye, Labradorite, Brazilian Onyx Fantastico, White Italian Carrara marble and many more.
It is hard to believe what the real stone top does for the sound.
All I can say is that those are the best sounding guitars that I ever built.
You hit the strings and you feel how powerful and continuous the whole guitar resonates.
I have done this side by side with "normal" guitars and the gorgonized guitars still keeps ringing when a standard guitar already is quiet.Some details:
Neck scale: 648mm (25.5" scale)
Fretboard radius: 14"
Fretboard made of Rosewood
Tuners: Wilkinson Locking Tuners
Nut: Wilkinson roller nut
Medium fret size 24 frets
Neck material: Hard Maple with Purple Heart stripes
Truss rod: Double action Truss Rod
Chambered Body: Light Pink Mahogany
Pickups: Kammerstein Quadrail
Potiknobs: My own Zerberus Design with Black & Gold Marble caps
Controls: Master Volume / Master Tone
Both potentiometers are push-pull-types.
Each knob can split one humbucker into single coil (sounds increddible and makes the gutar extremely versatile)
Top is made of genuine Black & Gold Marble from Pakistan.
The top is 5mm (0.196") thick and stabilized with a fiberglass backing net.
This Nemesis has a real Black & Gold Marble top and a 2-layer (Black/Chrome) pinstripe.
The Chrome pinstripe has some crazy hologram effect.
The weight of this guitar is 8.8 lb.
The guitar comes inside a luxury hard case that was built explicit for the Nemesis guitars.Thanks to the the coil split, the gorgonized Nemesis is extremely versatile.
You can get everything from fat humbucker sound to crunchy-percussive single-coil sounds.“Gorgonized”?
The term “Gorgonized” originates from the Greek mythology and has the meaning of “petrify”.
With one look, the Medusa (one of the Gorgons) was able to petrify her enemies.
The term “Gorgonized” stands for our guitars with tops of genuine stone and gemstone. First people find it hard to believe that the top really is made of stone and then they ask for the weight.
With only 3,8Kilograms the gorgonized guitars are not heavier that most standard electric guitars.
And as soon as people pay the guitar they are surprised about the fast attack and long and even sustain of the gorgonized guitars.
Most people find it very surprising how strong a top made of stone can resonate. How does such a “gorgonized” Guitar sound?
Is the stone top only an optical gag or does it have any influence on the sound?
Stone and wood have a completely different micro structure.
On a wood top the sound waves move along the wood grain much stronger than to the side.
On a stone top the sound waves spread much more even in all directions making the whole top resonate with a long and even sustain.
This is because stone has a dense molecular crystal grid structure while wood has an open cell structure.
Mounting the bridge directly on the stone top with the strings going thru the Mahogany body allows a very strong attack and continuous and even sustain.
The gorgonized guitars offer distinct acoustic volume, even unplugged.
Played through an amp, they deliver a well balanced sound that stays clear even in high gain.
Even with their chambered bodies and stone tops, they aren’t prone to feedback.
The top at first touch might feel cold, but that changes after a few minutes and they don’t stick with their arm on the top like they use to do on a clear coated wooden top.
Another great benefit of the stone top is the fact that it is much more scratch and damage resistant than a wooden top.
Sustain and sustainability: Often rare and exotic lumber is used for the tops of standard electric guitars.
Those tops have to be dyed and painted to give them nice colors and appeal.
Stone as a material is completely different.
There is a whole universe of colors and structures waiting to become a top on a gorgonized guitar.
No need to cut down exotic forests to make a beautiful top.
No need to apply chemical dye and paint to make the top shine.
There are possibilities that are unimaginable on wood.
Stone can have fossils, crystals, crazy colors and it can be cut in any direction or even illuminated from the backside.
And each top is absolutely unique like a fingerprint.
For most guitar players and builders it might be hard to swallow that bitter pill, but stone as a material simply is superior to wood.
But on the other hand it does not work without using wood for the body and neck material.
It is the combination of both worlds – wood and stone – that breathe life and soul into the gorgonized guitars. The gorgonized Nemesis guitars come inside a luxury Zerberus hardcase and include a certificate.If you want to see more guitars please visit the Zerberus Guitars Website !If you have any questions, please kindly contact me by mail.
I am always glad to receive mails :)
You can find my mail address on the Zerberus-Guitars website. (the German address).People often ask me: what does the stone do for the sound?
Does this guitar sound totally different?
First of all: No, it does not sound totally different.
You don´t want a guitar that sounds like a saxophone, a synthesizer, or a bullfrog, or one that sounds sterile and cold.
And here is the good news: The Chronos still has a lot of soul, character and warmth.
It does not sound totally different.
The stone just ads some extra sustain and harmonic resonances.
It surely is different to a standard guitar, but it is different in a very good way.Regarding the shipment: I will ship by UPS as an insured parcel.
UPS is very fast and reliable.
Regarding the price: That price is for buyers outside the European Union.
Buyers from inside the European Union will have to add the German VAT which is 19%.If you have any questions, please let me know and I will be at your service. Best regards,
Frank
Description
| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Zerberus Guitars |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Body Type: | Solid |
| Body Color: | Black & Gold Marble top | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Body Material: | Solid Wood | Model: | Nemesis |
| Model Year: | 2016 | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Custom shop: | Unique | UPC: | Does not apply |
If you need versatility - if you love sustain - if you are into guitars that have character - if you love to play a guitar that you won´t find at every corner - you really should take a closer look :)The gorgonized Nemesis was presented at the NAMM 2016 and it got a lot of interest from the international media.The top of this unique specimen is made of 0.2" genuine Black & Gold Marble - no airbrush or wood - REAL Stone!
Those “gorgonized” guitars have a chambered Mahogany body with a 5 mm top made of real stone like Amethyst, Tiger´s eye, Labradorite, Brazilian Onyx Fantastico, White Italian Carrara marble and many more.
It is hard to believe what the real stone top does for the sound.
All I can say is that those are the best sounding guitars that I ever built.
You hit the strings and you feel how powerful and continuous the whole guitar resonates.
I have done this side by side with "normal" guitars and the gorgonized guitars still keeps ringing when a standard guitar already is quiet.Some details:
Neck scale: 648mm (25.5" scale)
Fretboard radius: 14"
Fretboard made of Rosewood
Tuners: Wilkinson Locking Tuners
Nut: Wilkinson roller nut
Medium fret size 24 frets
Neck material: Hard Maple with Purple Heart stripes
Truss rod: Double action Truss Rod
Chambered Body: Light Pink Mahogany
Pickups: Kammerstein Quadrail
Potiknobs: My own Zerberus Design with Black & Gold Marble caps
Controls: Master Volume / Master Tone
Both potentiometers are push-pull-types.
Each knob can split one humbucker into single coil (sounds increddible and makes the gutar extremely versatile)
Top is made of genuine Black & Gold Marble from Pakistan.
The top is 5mm (0.196") thick and stabilized with a fiberglass backing net.
This Nemesis has a real Black & Gold Marble top and a 2-layer (Black/Chrome) pinstripe.
The Chrome pinstripe has some crazy hologram effect.
The weight of this guitar is 8.8 lb.
The guitar comes inside a luxury hard case that was built explicit for the Nemesis guitars.Thanks to the the coil split, the gorgonized Nemesis is extremely versatile.
You can get everything from fat humbucker sound to crunchy-percussive single-coil sounds.“Gorgonized”?
The term “Gorgonized” originates from the Greek mythology and has the meaning of “petrify”.
With one look, the Medusa (one of the Gorgons) was able to petrify her enemies.
The term “Gorgonized” stands for our guitars with tops of genuine stone and gemstone. First people find it hard to believe that the top really is made of stone and then they ask for the weight.
With only 3,8Kilograms the gorgonized guitars are not heavier that most standard electric guitars.
And as soon as people pay the guitar they are surprised about the fast attack and long and even sustain of the gorgonized guitars.
Most people find it very surprising how strong a top made of stone can resonate. How does such a “gorgonized” Guitar sound?
Is the stone top only an optical gag or does it have any influence on the sound?
Stone and wood have a completely different micro structure.
On a wood top the sound waves move along the wood grain much stronger than to the side.
On a stone top the sound waves spread much more even in all directions making the whole top resonate with a long and even sustain.
This is because stone has a dense molecular crystal grid structure while wood has an open cell structure.
Mounting the bridge directly on the stone top with the strings going thru the Mahogany body allows a very strong attack and continuous and even sustain.
The gorgonized guitars offer distinct acoustic volume, even unplugged.
Played through an amp, they deliver a well balanced sound that stays clear even in high gain.
Even with their chambered bodies and stone tops, they aren’t prone to feedback.
The top at first touch might feel cold, but that changes after a few minutes and they don’t stick with their arm on the top like they use to do on a clear coated wooden top.
Another great benefit of the stone top is the fact that it is much more scratch and damage resistant than a wooden top.
Sustain and sustainability: Often rare and exotic lumber is used for the tops of standard electric guitars.
Those tops have to be dyed and painted to give them nice colors and appeal.
Stone as a material is completely different.
There is a whole universe of colors and structures waiting to become a top on a gorgonized guitar.
No need to cut down exotic forests to make a beautiful top.
No need to apply chemical dye and paint to make the top shine.
There are possibilities that are unimaginable on wood.
Stone can have fossils, crystals, crazy colors and it can be cut in any direction or even illuminated from the backside.
And each top is absolutely unique like a fingerprint.
For most guitar players and builders it might be hard to swallow that bitter pill, but stone as a material simply is superior to wood.
But on the other hand it does not work without using wood for the body and neck material.
It is the combination of both worlds – wood and stone – that breathe life and soul into the gorgonized guitars. The gorgonized Nemesis guitars come inside a luxury Zerberus hardcase and include a certificate.If you want to see more guitars please visit the Zerberus Guitars Website !If you have any questions, please kindly contact me by mail.
I am always glad to receive mails :)
You can find my mail address on the Zerberus-Guitars website. (the German address).People often ask me: what does the stone do for the sound?
Does this guitar sound totally different?
First of all: No, it does not sound totally different.
You don´t want a guitar that sounds like a saxophone, a synthesizer, or a bullfrog, or one that sounds sterile and cold.
And here is the good news: The Chronos still has a lot of soul, character and warmth.
It does not sound totally different.
The stone just ads some extra sustain and harmonic resonances.
It surely is different to a standard guitar, but it is different in a very good way.Regarding the shipment: I will ship by UPS as an insured parcel.
UPS is very fast and reliable.
Regarding the price: That price is for buyers outside the European Union.
Buyers from inside the European Union will have to add the German VAT which is 19%.If you have any questions, please let me know and I will be at your service. Best regards,
Frank