New Lentz

[Zane]

I hear that "~Somethings Happening Here~"

There was a thread going... but ...Scott requested that pix -o-the "New Model" not be linked to other sites for now. If your on the interent you prolly know how to do a search to find his web site.

[Dave Orban]

oops. :eek:

[cocheese]

That thing looks GREAT! I LIKE it!!!!

Go Scott!!!! :D

[Scrutinizer]

I like your sig, Zane. That's exactly what I'm thinkin right now.

:D

[Zane]

No biggie Dave.
Just someone brought one-o-the pix over here....

Now let's get back to talking 'bout how purty they is...:D
So Dave you planning on get one-o-the Atom's. I saw a while back you were interested in the P-90's. That's what I'm contemplating myself.

[Zane]

posted by Scrutinizer:
I like your sig, Zane. That's exactly what I'm thinkin right now
yea,I thought it was appropiate :)
I like 'em both. Wonder what that Hybrid sounds like..I like that toggle switch.

[AJ Love]

I tend to like to buy guitars used these days in order to save $$ and get great deals, but this new Lentz guitar might be an exception for me.... I wonder just how many used ones we might see down the line? Anyone have any idea what the production numbers will be?

[pokey]

Pickguard looks goofy imo. I still don't understand why he couldn't of just changed the headstock design on the "S" & "T" models and kept on rollin'. I'm sure the new guitars play and sound great. :)
Is there a reason, sonically speaking, to have the neck p-90 so far from the end of the fretboard?

[Zane]

Shoot man I don't know what thier production numbers use to be. I know it's just a 3 man shop...so...
They use to have a wait time of about 6 mo's. I waited 5 mo's fer my "2 pup".
This from Ian:
We have a few of each in various finishes from the first batch. These guitars are all nearly finished and ready to go. All are in various stages of finish at this time. We also have a 2nd batch in woodworking, so it is a prefect opprotunity to get a Lentz with a minimal wait.

[FredW]

I am going to go see Scott on Friday or Sat to check these out. I can't wait!! I'll let you guys know how it goes

[Zane]

posted by FredW:
I am going to go see Scott on Friday or Sat to check these out. I can't wait!! I'll let you guys know how it goes
Yea I keep telling myself I'm gonna go out that way one-o-these days.
Let us know all about 'em!

[shallbe]

I bet those are great playing and sounding guitars, but I'm not crazy about the body or headstock shape.

Also, I believe that Tom Anderson debuted a new single cutaway guitar at 2005 NAMM called the Atom. After the Fender copywright issues, you wouldn't want to start off on the wrong foot............

[rjlaero1]

Saw the pics...they look Ok. Nothing earth shattering and there's nothing to hate about them or say they're ugly.

I'm sure they'll play and sound great. Lentz has a great rep.

But they're not Strat and Tele clones, and I'm wondering what the market will bear for these original designs.

People are so traditional right now in the market place that's it's tough to sell relatively plain-looking "original" guitars for $2500.

I'm sure Lentz will have a rush on honeymoon orders that will keep hime busy for quite a long time, though. Good luck to 'em.

[pugsfly]

Originally posted by Zane
No biggie Dave.
Just someone brought one-o-the pix over here....

Now let's get back to talking 'bout how purty they is...:D
So Dave you planning on get one-o-the Atom's. I saw a while back you were interested in the P-90's. That's what I'm contemplating myself.

I'm the one who brought over the pixs. Sorry man!

Apologies to Scott and Zane for any inconveniences caused. Really preety guitar I must say, something new, yet something familiar, ya know what I'm saying? :dude

[Zane]

no biggie pugsfly...I'm just a guy that love's Scotts guitars. I was just letting people know so they could check 'em out. Not tring to speak for them.I think he's just wanting to wait on spreading 'em around till he gets his revamped web site up. They are mighty purty though. I put a couple-o-pix up over yonder of the one Buddy has been test drivin'. It's the model they didn't have pictures of this morning. Check 'em out!!

[John C]

Originally posted by shallbe
I bet those are great playing and sounding guitars, but I'm not crazy about the body or headstock shape.

Also, I believe that Tom Anderson debuted a new single cutaway guitar at 2005 NAMM called the Atom. After the Fender copywright issues, you wouldn't want to start off on the wrong foot............

When I looked at Ian's post earlier today it had the Atom reference, but I wasn't sure if it referred to the guitar or to their custom P-90 pickups.

When I just checked the post a few minutes ago the reference to the name "Atom" has been removed, so I guess an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

[Ericsson]

Would it be safe to say the outlines are an attempt to marry the body shapes of Stratocaster and Telecaster? The upper portion of the headstock has the ball end of the strat, while the lower part has the gentle cup of the tele.

The body shape as well - seems to morph tele and strat into one. Overall I think it misses the mark, going strictly on pictures... the waist is a bit fat and overall the look is not terribly distinctive.

[dirk nixon]

It's not exactly a bold new design. I was expecting more... I guess it will allow him to make Fender styled guitars without the Fender legal team hasseling him though.

[AJ Love]

I think it looks killin'.... the only hope for Fender now is to hope that not many people hear of Lentz. Other than the masterbuilts by John English they can't come close to competing quality wise

[mountain blues]

Having talked with Scott during the design stages of these guitars, I can't say what design ideas inspired him other then a real love for French curves — which I share — and the tremendous subtleties that the French curves give you as a designer.

I don't see a design that is simply a marriage of Tele and Strat. My read is a desire to use shapes he loves which pay homage to two of the greatest designs ever, while coming up with something that transcends them.

Almost like an 'Italian Fender', this design, to me, has a captivating and subtle mixture of Fender, Gibson 335, traditional Bajo Sexto, Wandre, and Rickenbacker. I like it a lot.

[Ericsson]

If this is original then I shudder to think how rehashed a "conservative" design might look.

[Zane]

mountain blues you do have a way with the words. I agree 100% with you brother. I could see how maybe at 1st clance it might take a little getting use to for some folks. I personally liked it right off...and I dig it more every time i see it. I've been around one more than most folks by this point... they are great feeling guitars at least the one I've been exposed to is..great balance,great neck,great tone,smoth flowing lines, great great finish.What's not to like. :)

[mountain blues]

Originally posted by Zane
I could see how maybe at 1st clance it might take a little getting use to for some folks. I personally liked it right off...and I dig it more every time i see it. I've been around one more than most folks by this point... they are great feeling guitars at least the one I've been exposed to is..great balance,great neck,great tone,smoth flowing lines, great great finish.What's not to like. :)


Thing is to me, Scott is a master of understanding how a guitar needs to resonate. Combining that necessity with a great new design... from everything you're saying it sounds like Scott nailed it.

I don't think Scott would ever come up with a design that was simply visual. If that guitar doesn't resonate better than the *amazing* guitars he has already created, I don't see him making it and selling it. I mean, this is Scott Lentz we're talking about.

I think this design is going to catch on bigtime because it is a design that WORKS on every level.

[FredW]

When I talked to him earlier he said he already sold 6 of them today. Not bad- I look forward to playing one. I don't think I will order without playing it first

[Ian Anderson]

Geoff, You really get it.

Scott designed the guitar as a player, for players. There is no flash in the basic design. It's not intended to be a sign of the times, but somthing that will still be relevant in 10 or 50 years. Scott loves classic Italian design, and lets not forget the man has been in this business for 30 years. These guitars are inspired by the great California guitar builders of the past. Rickenbacker, Semie Mosley, and Fender to name a few. We are very proud of the fact we are right here at the birthplace of the electric guitar and like to carry on that tradition.
The designing started on a blank piece of paper using a few basic dimensions, french curves and elipses. Then it was refined tested and refined some more. The strat is done and gone, there is no intended reference to that guitar despite what the 2 horns may suggest.

Proportionately the guitar shares alot with the tele. Thats it, the upper horn is a bit further forward to balance the guitar a bit better and it has a symmetrical waist.

It's a tight and compact rock and roll guitar built for playing. No pretentiousness here this is a guitar to grab and go. They are also comfortable to sit on the edge of the bet or in front of the TV and noodle as well.

If you are a fan of or previous tones and ideals, these guitars are a continuation along those lines. As before they are voiced for the stage.


We have some options down the line to add a bit of flair (Office space reference here) Some of which should shock Lentz devotees! It will be alot of fun.

[wichita]

Im so excited! I get to check one out this week....wooohooo!
I have been waiting for this guitar for a while.

[Chuck Snider]

That blonde with the P90s.is a very cool looking instrument.. Nice work!....

[george4908]

I think the body shape is great -- looks like it could have been a Fender model that was never built, but should have been. Understated, fully functional and if it had been around for a generation, we'd all be saying what a classic it is.

Not so crazy about some of the pickguards, though. I would hug the edges of the treble horn and the body curves leading down to the control plate more closely, rather than take them so far inboard. I respect the fact that Scott is trying to do his own thing here, but I'd play with the lines a little bit more. I know it's not easy. A friend and I were playing with alternate pickguard designs for a Tele and after a number of less than pleasing results, we kept gravitating back to the original shape. Maybe that's because it's so familiar after all these years, or maybe Leo just nailed it the first time out. Just my opinion.

[jayn]

Originally posted by Chuck Snider
That blonde with the P90s.is a very cool looking instrument.. Nice work!....

+1...I dig that one and that's where I'd go for my next sound already having two Teles (well, almost... :) ).

[JoeB63]

Originally posted by wichita
Im so excited! I get to check one out this week....wooohooo!
I have been waiting for this guitar for a while.

Any chance you are inviting people over to check it out at your place? :)

[Dave Orban]

Originally posted by george4908
I think the body shape is great -- looks like it could have been a Fender model that was never built, but should have been. Understated, fully functional and if it had been around for a generation, we'd all be saying what a classic it is.

Not so crazy about some of the pickguards, though. I would hug the edges of the treble horn and the body curves leading down to the control plate more closely, rather than take them so far inboard. I respect the fact that Scott is trying to do his own thing here, but I'd play with the lines a little bit more. I know it's not easy. A friend and I were playing with alternate pickguard designs for a Tele and after a number of less than pleasing results, we kept gravitating back to the original shape. Maybe that's because it's so familiar after all these years, or maybe Leo just nailed it the first time out. Just my opinion.

I like the pickguard he did on the red guitar that Buddy
Whittington is playing... That one works for me.

[A440]

Originally posted by Dave Orban
I like the pickguard he did on the red guitar that Buddy
Whittington is playing... That one works for me.

+1 on that Prof. I like that one better than the other pickguard option.

I'm sure they all play and sound sweet !

[dirk nixon]

Originally posted by Ian Anderson
We have some options down the line to add a bit of flair (Office space reference here) Some of which should shock Lentz devotees! It will be alot of fun.

Is it really going to shock anyone? These are the kinds of comments that made me expect something different. Now when I read these things I can only assume you are talking about perloid pickguards and fancy pearloid PUP covers (not shocking). I don't mean to rattle your cage Ian but Lentz guitars have a stellar reputation and they don't need any extra hype.

[Dave Orban]

Originally posted by dirk nixon
Is it really going to shock anyone? These are the kinds of comments that made me expect something different. Now when I read these things I can only assume you are talking about perloid pickguards and fancy pearloid PUP covers (not shocking). I don't mean to rattle your cage Ian but Lentz guitars have a stellar reputation and they don't need any extra hype. I think Ian's referring to the fretboard lighting system that lights up to show which notes to play...





...but I could be wrong...





LOL!

[mountain blues]

Originally posted by Dave Orban
I think Ian's referring to the fretboard lighting system that lights up to show which notes to play...


Dammit Dave! I just sprayed coffee all over my lap on that one.

[Zane]

That's cool what Scott just posted about the 3 knob variation...

[Dave Orban]

Originally posted by mountain blues
Dammit Dave! I just sprayed coffee all over my lap on that one. LOL!





Sorry, don't know what came over me... ;)

[Ian Anderson]

Originally posted by Dave Orban
I think Ian's referring to the fretboard lighting system that lights up to show which notes to play...





...but I could be wrong...





LOL!

Damn you Professor for letting the cat outta the bag LOL!!!!!

Actually I am talking about finishes. Some stuff in the works Scott said he would never do. We also will be cutting loose with some veneer work on these guitars.

[A440]

Originally posted by Dave Orban
I think Ian's referring to the fretboard lighting system that lights up to show which notes to play...

...but I could be wrong...

LOL!

yeah, cool option ! :rolleyes:

http://www.optekmusic.com/images/421%20guitars/White%20421%20half.jpg

[Dave Orban]

Originally posted by Zane
That's cool what Scott just posted about the 3 knob variation... Yup..! :dude

[mountain blues]

Originally posted by Zane
That's cool what Scott just posted about the 3 knob variation...

Yeah, that is a very smart design — just makes me want one even more!

[JoeS]

Very nice body but it doesn't seem to go with the Tele bridge plate. (It must be all those years of seeing the bridge on the T body) The body goes great with the P-90's. I agree with some of the others about the pick guard. It looks good on the T style. That odd shaped guard is very odd looking.
As someone mentioned earlier, it's nice how the headstock and body seem to be a hybrid of the Tele and Strat.
I also think the veneer that Ian mentioned will look great on those guitars. The vintage colors work on vintage T and S style guitars but SOMETIMES they can look a little drab on other body shapes. This is where I think some flame maples tops will look real nice.

[Dave Orban]

And binding...! :dude

[Glowing Tubes]

It make take a little getting used to but I really like it. No doubt a killer tone machine as well.
Im just dissapointed that he is not doing any trems. thats what I use and that would keep me from ever ordering one.:rolleyes:
Dont think I understand that decision. Hope he adds that as an option later.

Richard

[Nathan Sanford]

I think they're pretty cool....Kinda like a blend of a Tele and a Strat and these oddballs below.


anyone know what these will cost.




http://www.myrareguitars.com/6006.jpg

http://www.edromanguitars.com/guitar/mosrite/images/mos_blueflk.jpg




http://www.fender.com/products/prod_images/guitars/0262300541_md.jpg


http://www.gbase.com/files/store_images/925/817411/Photo1_16404.jpg

http://www.gbase.com/files/store_images/925/817403/thumb_d8de5.jpg

[mouldynudger]

At the risk of appearing dim.

Any clues as to where I can find these pictures?

[Scrutinizer]

Originally posted by mouldynudger
At the risk of appearing dim.

Any clues as to where I can find these pictures?
Lentz Forum (http://www.lentzguitar.com/forum/index.php?)

:D

[floobeedust]

Who would want to be a guitar maker these days...I see an ad In Total Guitar magazine showing a very similar headstock shape to the new Lentz's in a guitar made by Vintage Guitars in the UK ..:confused:

[Ian Anderson]

You had me worried until I did a search and found a picure. Not even close if this is what you are referring to.

Vintage Guitars: http://www.jhs.co.uk/vin_electricnew/v6vg_05.jpg

Lentz Guitar: http://www.lentzguitar.com/forum/image.php?u=3&dateline=1115806959

[mouldynudger]

Thanks Mr Scrutinizer.

I did google Lentz forum. All I got was forum is in maintenance mode.

The link is good however and the guitars are very cool indeed

[jonleecourage]

all the coolest shit is on the west coast. bummer.

[Ian Anderson]

Hey you guys got that bridge!

Got to cross that one off the "Things to see while I'm on the planet" list a few years back. :dude

[artandink]

Originally posted by Ian Anderson
Hey you guys got that bridge!

Got to cross that one off the "Things to see while I'm on the planet" list a few years back. :dude

It's still for sale.

Better yet, I'll trade it for the blue Lentz. :)

[tedwoods]

The guitar looks cool.It has its own vibe and I like that.
I hope I'll be able to order one as soon as funds permit.

Ted

[AJ Love]

I'm hopin' everyone buys a bunch of the Lentz guitars, so that we some some on the market used... I've been all about buying used guitars lately, great deals can be had and there is way less financial risk... brand new Boutique guitars are way expensive (but probably worth it... hopefully someday for me)

[studio8000]

i dont think they'll be much price difference between a new Lentz and a used one. even before he stopped making S and T style guitars, the used price was always fairly close to full price. there is the occasional smoking deal, but those usually go fast.

looking forward to getting my new Lentz!!

[JoeB63]

Thanks to Ogre and Wichita, I got to play the new blue Lentz yesterday.

It's a very nice guitar. Flawless workmanship and paint. Super-smooth fat neck. Loud and resonant. Lightweight and balanced. The tone is big and clear on both pickups. Recommended for players with clean playing skills. I don't think you can hide sloppy playing on this guitar -- it seemed to clearly amplify every move I made on it -- moreso than do my own guitars.

[KLB]

Originally posted by JoeB63
(snip...)
Recommended for players with clean playing skills. I don't think you can hide sloppy playing on this guitar -- it seemed to clearly amplify every move I made on it -- moreso than do my own guitars.

Actually, you can't hide sloppy playing on any guitar.

I realize that your comments are meant as a positive attribution to the quality of the Lentz, or comparable guitar. However, I see this sort of comment from time to time, and I don't understand the reasoning.

An accurate, dynamic and articulate guitar/amp combination is desirable for ALL guitarists, regardless of playing level. No need to impose limits on someone if they don't play as cleanly as a pro.

When I was knee high to a turkey, struggling to play barre chords, I would have been MUCH better off learning on a guitar with the quality of a Lentz -- not the cheap Teisco Del Ray my parents could barely afford. I think I would have "got" the difference in quality immediately, and my playing would have improved even faster.

If you want to send the cute little blue Lentz to me, I promise to play some "clean" barre chords on it!

Cheers,
Ken

[JoeB63]

Originally posted by KLB
Actually, you can't hide sloppy playing on any guitar.

I realize that your comments are meant as a positive attribution to the quality of the Lentz, or comparable guitar. However, I see this sort of comment from time to time, and I don't understand the reasoning.

An accurate, dynamic and articulate guitar/amp combination is desirable for ALL guitarists, regardless of playing level. No need to impose limits on someone if they don't play as cleanly as a pro.

When I was knee high to a turkey, struggling to play barre chords, I would have been MUCH better off learning on a guitar with the quality of a Lentz -- not the cheap Teisco Del Ray my parents could barely afford. I think I would have "got" the difference in quality immediately, and my playing would have improved even faster.

If you want to send the cute little blue Lentz to me, I promise to play some "clean" barre chords on it!

Cheers,
Ken

Ken,
I don't think I meant what you think I meant. I wasn't saying that that was a postive quality of the guitar (nor was it necessarily negative). Here's what I meant to say as best as I can describe it:

You know how most single coil pickups are more "clear" than most HB pickups? How HB's tend to smooth things out a bit, perhaps because there are less highs coming through and more compression? Well the response on the Lentz struck me as if it had more of that single coil quality than I am used to. So it seemed more sensitive to playing nuances, and random fret noises -- again, I'm not saying that's a good thing or a bad thing, just something that stood out with this particular guitar.

I agree with you that all players, at every skill level, should play the best guitar they can afford. In that regard, the Lentz would fit the bill -- but no better than the average Anderson or Suhr or any other guitar that comes off the rack with a perfect setup and nice, shiny frets.

[KLB]

JoeB63,
Thanks for clearing that up for me!

It's true that some guitars reveal more harmonics and briteness than others. My new EJ Strat is like that, but in a good way.

I favor single coil pickups and twiddle with the tone controls constantly. Without the tone controls, they would have too much high end sometimes.

I can see how the Lentz Swamp Ash and Rosewood/Maple (Brazillian?) with those single coil pickups could be too much of a good thing with certain amps and/or playing styles. It takes some finesse to get a Tele to sound big, but not shrill.

It is more difficult to play a lively acoustic CLEANLY (without much finger noise), than a relatively muted one.

- Ken

[Sam Evans]

Thanks to Ogre and wichita as well. I played the same guitar that Joe did, and thought it was great. Very clear, balanced, and resonant. It was very cool. It was solid, and the neck was a near perfect blend of fatness and speed. Ogre's Clark didn't hurt its tone either. Thanks again y'all.

Sam

[tedwoods]

Warning!

I got an e-mail with some Budy Whitington pics & clips with a Lentz (presumably) that was infected.
Be careful not to open the attachment!

Ted

[studio8000]

Originally posted by Zane
posted by tedwoods


Jeeez. What a load! I've been sending those pix for over a month now,to folks that have wanted pix/clips of the new one. 1st time I've heard this crap!!!!
I've sent those pix to a bunch of folks, I sent them to folks I thought would enjoy them. OR...folks Scott would tell I had 'em. They are not "infected" I wouldn't know how to "infect" anything. I can barley type on a keyboard! PLUS EVERY email I send goes through "NORTON ANTI VIRUS" on it's way out. I don't know how to turn off 'NORTON". Plus I ain't that kinda guy. You don't have look at 'em. :mad:

i got your email zane, and i'm listening now. no infected files.
buddy sounds amazing, as does the guitar!!

[Zane]

posted by studio 8000 :i got your email zane, and i'm listening now. no infected files.

thanks studio. sorry I got kinda riled there :)
Yep ol Buddy can sure make something good sound gooder :D

[OWENMUSTANG]

Originally posted by studio8000
i got your email zane, and i'm listening now. no infected files.
buddy sounds amazing, as does the guitar!!

2nd that! thanks zane!

[tedwoods]

Nothing personal Zane!

I'd love to see those photos myself!

I'm both a Buddy Whitington fan and a Lentz fan,but I'm not lying.
Why should I?

The attachment in the e-mail was infected and the Zone alarm filter detected it when it performed its routine e-mail scan.

I'm not a computer whiz kid to explain what may have happened but I'm no liar either.

Ted

[studio8000]

the bonus pic is almost as beautiful as the guitar!
zane rocks!

[Zane]

This is my favorite pix of Buddy playing the new one at a fundraiser he played

http://www.lilypix.com/photos/data/2afe4567e1bf64d32a5527244d104cea/3416_p45165.jpg

wait that's not Buddy...now where'd that pix of Buddy go, it was right here...:)

[studio8000]

great pic Zane!

i was able to take the Lentz for a test drive this weekend at my local gig. OH MAN!!! this is the best sounding p90 guitar i've ever played. great balance between the pickups, never muddy, never too bright. fat single string notes, but clear when playing power chords. and the guitar was super light as all his guitars are. resonates. i dont want to name names, but i took another boutique builder's guitar with me to the show, during soundcheck i a/b the lentz with it, well when the actual show started, i didnt pick up the other guitar once. the neck is awesome as always too. anyways, i cant wait for mine. hell, maybe i'll sell some more guitars and get one of each of Scott's new guitars. 2 p90's and p90/broadcaster. Scott is a true master builder.

[Zane]

Yeah,I haven't seen or heard one-o-the P-90 ones yet....but my deposit was sent last week :dude

[studio8000]

too bad you're not in California Zane, i'm sure you'd be over to Scott shop everyweekend playing the new stuff he's cooking up.

[Ian Anderson]

Zane hop in the 'ole bread truck and head on out!! :dude

[Zane]

Maybe I could get Bimbo to transfer me out yonder ;)

[Zane]

Sound clips of the "Blue" ( P-90 neck/T style bridge) are now up on the Lentz site. MY-T-Cool stuff. The guitar sounds great! Can't wait till they get some clips of the one with the P-90 in the bridge!

[Gazza]

Scott is a genius who makes all others look like they are amateurs in junior high shop class. The new designs are wicked sweet!!

[moreeye]

One of the greatest sounding guitars I've ever heard.

[angeldust]

Originally posted by tedwoods
Nothing personal Zane!

I'd love to see those photos myself!

I'm both a Buddy Whitington fan and a Lentz fan,but I'm not lying.
Why should I?

The attachment in the e-mail was infected and the Zone alarm filter detected it when it performed its routine e-mail scan.

I'm not a computer whiz kid to explain what may have happened but I'm no liar either.

Ted

Ted -
It's very possible that this is a false positive result from Zone. Happens all the time.

[Zane]

posted by angeldust:
It's very possible that this is a false positive result from Zone. Happens all the time

yep sometimes those antivirus thangs are a pain in the pooter :)

[moreeye]

Just ordered a LENTZ. I gave my decision right after I listended to the demos... I just talked to Scott, he is such a friendly and nice person.
Lefty Daphne blue B-kaster T (tele bridge P-90 neck) rosewood board, standard neck with 6105 frets. Well, I`m excited...

[tedwoods]

Originally posted by angeldust
Ted -
It's very possible that this is a false positive result from Zone. Happens all the time.

Damn those filters!
Why can't they be like guitars?Plug and play!
Anyway,I can't get this Lentz out of my mind...severe GASitis on this one!

Ted

[Gazza]

Originally posted by moreeye
Just ordered a LENTZ. I gave my decision right after I listended to the demos... I just talked to Scott, he is such a friendly and nice person.
Lefty Daphne blue B-kaster T (tele bridge P-90 neck) rosewood board, standard neck with 6105 frets. Well, I`m excited...

Congrats. I have a Daphne Blue Lentz, gorgeous color and good choice.

[moreeye]

Originally posted by Gazza
Congrats. I have a Daphne Blue Lentz, gorgeous color and good choice.

Thank you, it really is hard to decide on a color when you choose an ash body. Transparent or opaque

[studio8000]

so worth the money and so worth the wait. this is my 3rd week with the guitar and it's still blows my mind everytime i pick it up to play. it's becoming the standard with which i'm comparing all my guitars now... not just the ones with p90's!! put your orders in for any configuration, any color... you wont be dissapointed.
and if you are, i'll buy it from ya! haha.

[e-z]

Hey Studio8000,

You have the new Lentz? Which pick up configuration? How does it sound with the 65 London? I have one of those heads on order and I am really considering the new Lentz. Thanks.

ez

[studio8000]

Originally posted by e-z
Hey Studio8000,

You have the new Lentz? Which pick up configuration? How does it sound with the 65 London? I have one of those heads on order and I am really considering the new Lentz. Thanks.

ez

dual p90's.
oh man.. talk about tone. the Lentz into the 65amp London is like heaven. really nice thick rock tones, but clear and articulate so each note rings out. and click on the ef86 channel's boost and the lead tone is incredible. great amp mixed with a great guitar!

[Zane]

say Studio you lucky devil you. You wouldn't happen to have any"clips"-o-that'n would ya ? I've got me one like that ordered myself. Haven't heard one of the 2 p-90 one yet.
:dude

[Dave Orban]

What's the wait time? Anybody know...?

[Fantom1]

I believe that they are running around 4 months right now.

[Ian Anderson]

The wait depends. We have guitars painted and ready to go that could be a few weeks or less. Then we have quite a few guitars in production in various stages of woodworking and paint.

To get an accurate estimate it would be best to talk with Scott.

Lots of guitars around here, individual results may vary. :)

[studio8000]

Originally posted by Zane
say Studio you lucky devil you. You wouldn't happen to have any"clips"-o-that'n would ya ? I've got me one like that ordered myself. Haven't heard one of the 2 p-90 one yet.
:dude

man, my studio is totally ripped apart right now. some in storage, some ready to be auctioned off, and a lot already sold. i'm biting the bullet and going Pro Tools cuz.... well, thats what everyone else has. so for compatability sake, i'm going that route though i never planned on it before. but, mark my words, it's an incredible guitar!:dude

[Gary F.]

Is Scott making trems an option? Haven't seen one on any of the photos...

Gary

[AJ Love]

there is no such thing as an option on a Lentz guitar... kidding, kind of ;)

[Zane]

I believe trems are a thang-o-the past...

[studio8000]

i dont think he's going to be doing trems anymore. at least for now. you should call him up about it.
as for options, there are more options now than before. but if you want a lot of options, you have a lot of options out there with other builders. if you want a Lentz, it doesnt matter what options (however few they may be) you get, you'll always get a tone monster.

[Gazza]

It's sad how often options overule tone in this industry.

[studio8000]

Originally posted by Gazza
It's sad how often options overule tone in this industry.

very true. the one option you'll always get with a Lentz guitar is Good Tone!

[AJ Love]

Originally posted by studio8000
if you want a Lentz, it doesnt matter what options (however few they may be) you get, you'll always get a tone monster.

I know... I have plenty of respect for Lentz and hope to own a Lentz guitar someday

[Zane]

Well they have the Lentz site back up ,& running! They will be posting some KILLER sounds clip by Buddy Whittington very soon. I got to be there when he recorded them, & have heard the final cuts....THEY KICK BOO-TAY!!

[Ian Anderson]

Word from Scott is the wait is 3 weeks to 2 months for most guitars.

moreeye I can't wait to see your lefty daphne blue guitar!
BTW if there are any Leftys in town we will be needing a test pilot. ;)

[Mark]

Originally posted by Zane
Well they have the Lentz site back up ,& running! They will be posting some KILLER sounds clip by Buddy Whittington very soon. I got to be there when he recorded them, & have heard the final cuts....THEY KICK BOO-TAY!!

The only thing I can find is the forum.

[Dave Orban]

Originally posted by Mark
The only thing I can find is the forum. I believe that that is what he's referring to...

[Zane]

Yeah they sent the clips to Miss Lily ,& she will be posting them ASAP !!

[moreeye]

Originally posted by Ian Anderson
Word from Scott is the wait is 3 weeks to 2 months for most guitars.

moreeye I can't wait to see your lefty daphne blue guitar!
BTW if there are any Leftys in town we will be needing a test pilot. ;)
Same here...The thing I like the most about my guitars is none of my buddies can play my guitars.. Only I get to play them. Bytheway how is the process going with the guitars, any plans to post pics?

[Ian Anderson]

Originally posted by moreeye
Same here...The thing I like the most about my guitars is none of my buddies can play my guitars.. Only I get to play them. Bytheway how is the process going with the guitars, any plans to post pics?

We have the neck 1/2 way done. All the lefty stuff is done at least. :)

[fingerprinz]

One of our good customers came by the shop today to pick up a 4x12 cab, and he happened to actually be on the way back from the Lentz shop where he had just picked up his brand new guitar...

Wish I had my camera...it was a really attractive bound 3-tone burst, P90 neck, traditional T-style bridge & bridge pickup. Nice hefty but oh-so-comfy neck that played like a dream. Overall a REALLY good-looking, extremely well made guitar! (And I find the body shape very appealing...). Thorn (our customer) plugged it into a couple of amps for me (a Germino Masonette, Tone King Meteor, and a Cornford Hurricane combo), and this guitar sounded incredible thru everything; the bridge pickup is wonderful!

Gotta say I am very impressed! Seeing one in person, holding it, hearing it...it's the only way you can really experience this guitar, and what an experience it is! Kudos, Mr. Lentz!