Just Acquired: Moser Custom Shop Vangerov Custom

[Glenn Brown]

Built by Neal Moser and his staff: slipmatched Cocobolo body (cleared) and two-piece neck (unfinished), cut from same board; African Blackwood fretboard (flat 20" radius) and truss rod plate, stamped with MCS logo; bookmatched carved quilt maple top with matched headplate from same billet, natural finish; custom matched Cocobolo electronics backplate; Sperzels; TonePros bridge; 25" scale; bolt-in neck join design; HighOrder pickups; flame maple pickup rings from www.pickuprings.com; electronics consist of master volume, ToneStyler tone circuit from Stellartone (one of the new "free rotation" notchless models), MCS booster preamp w/ volume control and Cap/Mod circuit (push/pull on master volume), phase switch, series/parallel switching.

Substantial-feeling but not nearly as heavy as one might imagine. And despite what I heard from prognosticators, definitely does NOT sound like a dead, lifeless plank. Full gallery of photos here: http://nealmoser.com/store/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=3852&g2_page=1


Don't be afraid to consider Neal Moser for a build. As this guitar will attest, everything he does is not a pointy death-metal shape. He makes traditionally-shaped guitars and basses as well and, as a full custom shop, the sky is pretty much the limit for what they'll consider. He's an old-school luthier utilizing old-world methods and techniques, and quality is his priority.

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[Ron Thorn]

Wow!!!
That cocobolo is incredible!!! Nice one Glenn, Neal builds a mean guitar. Congrats.:dude

Ron

[big mike]

Very sexy looking wood there.

But that 20" radius...whoooo not me man!! <ouch> LOL

[crosse79]

That Cocobolo looks like it was painted. Very nice indded.

[7String Thing]

That cocobolo is the best looking wood on the planet IMHO, i love it on my alembic!

Must be very heavy!

[amc]

That's some beautiful cocobolo

[Trebor Renkluaf]

Beautius Maximus!!! :drool

[zekmoe]

Looks beautiful. Even without all the great wood, it looks balanced and complete. I usually find issues with many custom builder designs, like the headstocks or lower cutaways seem like aftethoughts and are poorly executed. But this looks like a modern classic. Envy sent from me.

[duckbunny]

That is a truly beautiful guitar, Glenn.
I'll bet it sounds as nice as it looks, too!
Enjoy!




-db

[Drowned Rabbit]

Beautiful guitar from a seriously underrated builder

[The Last Rebel]

That cocobolo is the best looking wood on the planet IMHO, i love it on my alembic!

Must be very heavy!
+1000. I'm convinced that there's nothing more beautiful than cocobolo.

[Kalalau Hiker]

WOW - love everything about it!

beautiful maple top

cocobolo back looks stunning

would love to hear some sound clips.... how do those pups sound compared to EMG or Bartolini actives?

congrats on a really tasteful... and damn sexy build concept!

the only things I would add for me would be a trem and a Buckethead kill button! :AOK

[CJReaper]

AWESOME!! Glad to see Neal getting some much deserved recognition here!! For those of you here that are interested in Neal's "Death Metal" shapes:

http://nealmoser.com/store/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=3778 (http://nealmoser.com/store/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=3778)

I just received this guitar and it's amazing, the neck is flat, wide and FAT, I love it!! That Vangerov is beautiful, congrats!!

Cheers,

CJ