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Post by pcns on Dec 20, 2006 7:34:02 GMT -7
Hey folks, I picked up a European made guitar from Kronodale Guitars about a year ago and really love it. I like it so much that I became a dealer. Much to my surprise they have generated zero interest. Check this link out and let me know what you think of them. procablesnsound.com/items/kronodale-guitars/list.htmlets chat, Todd
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Post by billyguitar on Dec 20, 2006 11:03:02 GMT -7
Well since you asked...... Too nontraditional for me.
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Post by The Fifth Column on Dec 20, 2006 12:53:55 GMT -7
I agree with billyguitar, those are cool, but a little too nontraditional for me to want to play everyday. Sorry guess I've got conservative taste in guitars.
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Post by pcns on Dec 20, 2006 13:19:43 GMT -7
good feedback guys, thanks. I am a parker player so they are not too far out considering what I typically play. The body style is almost a telecaster just with the special cut away. They look really cool on stage. keep posting, this is all feedback that can help shape the future of a new product. Todd
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Post by pcns on Dec 21, 2006 5:58:22 GMT -7
are there any Z forum folks in the Detroit Michigan Area??? I would love to get my guitar into the hands of some players and get some feedback on tone and playability. Plus it would be cool to meet some of you. Todd
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Post by mudskipper on Dec 21, 2006 6:58:07 GMT -7
i believe it is a fairly common knowledge that guitar playing population isn't very receptive to non-traditional style instruments, electric or otherwise. so when you blur the outline of Telecaster, then take out some wood in the middle in an arrow shape, it is no surprise to me that there isn't any interests. this has nothing to do wit how the guitar sounds or its playability and it's all a matter of aesthetics.
on a related note, would anyone want his/her audience to remember what an unusual looking instrument s/he played or how well s/he played at gigs. i would think most would prefer the latter.
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Post by pcns on Dec 21, 2006 9:22:05 GMT -7
good point about the traditionally look guitars. Look how long it took the Gibson explorer and Flying V to catch on. I would supect that Parker is in a simular situation. Great playing and sounding guitars but a bit non traditional. As for what the audience remembers, they can remember me for anything they want, as long as they remember me lololol we all know that the show is more than our playing and sound, if it was just about how good we were most of us would be good enough to be stars. good post, keep it up Todd
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Post by nitehawk55 on Dec 21, 2006 15:05:42 GMT -7
One of my local music stores just got in these guitars (don't recall make ) that are solid through the middle then the body is a snap on type plastic thing . The top end model sells for around $2800 and the lesser models $900 and up . Don't recall the make but I beleive out of CA .
Frankly they remind me of a snow shovel having the plastic body ;D No thanks !!
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Post by pcns on Dec 21, 2006 15:49:24 GMT -7
A snap on plastic body? Really? Never heard of it, see if you can snag a picture of one next time your there. Curious is all. Did you play it? Todd
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Post by nitehawk55 on Dec 21, 2006 19:22:45 GMT -7
A snap on plastic body? Really? Never heard of it, see if you can snag a picture of one next time your there. Curious is all. Did you play it? Todd Hello Todd , I'll make a note of the make next time I'm there and I'm sure they have a web site . I'll also try and catch the store owner and see how interest with them has been so far as he has only had them in stock for 2 months now . He spotted these at the NAMM show and really liked them but like your guitars they are unusual so how they move remains to be seen . I did try a couple of them and they do play very nice and sound good too . Workmanship/fretwork is very good to excellent . I'm not too far from you , I live about 50 miles east of Port Huron here in Ontario and travel over to friends in Dryden quite often as well as do shopping in Lapeer , Oxford and the Imlay City area .
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Post by pcns on Dec 21, 2006 19:43:26 GMT -7
Hi nitehawk55, Thanks for the post. Next time you are state side let me know, my parents live about 10 miles west of Port Huron. One of the owners of Kronodale guitars and I talk alot via email. We are looking at sharing a booth at NAMM in 2008. My companies cables and his guitars. There will be at least two vendors at NAMM in 2007 that will have PCNS cables in the booths, I'm pretty fired up about it. Todd
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Post by nitehawk55 on Dec 22, 2006 13:26:15 GMT -7
Todd , those guitars I mention can be found at www.rksguitars.comI'll have to try a couple of your cables and perhaps introduce them to some stores and bands I know over here . I'll be the CDN importer ;D
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Post by billyguitar on Dec 22, 2006 16:29:45 GMT -7
I've read a lot of good things about the RKS guitars. I like the control layout. The plastic part doesn't bother me much but they could have a more attractive shape. Dave Mason is an endorser I believe.
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Post by pcns on Dec 23, 2006 6:26:25 GMT -7
so, why is the RKS okay but not the Kronodale. Is it the endorsment? Or is it because it has more of a tradional look to it? Todd
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Post by pcns on Dec 23, 2006 6:27:25 GMT -7
Todd , those guitars I mention can be found at www.rksguitars.comI'll have to try a couple of your cables and perhaps introduce them to some stores and bands I know over here . I'll be the CDN importer ;D Samples eh? Your not one of those guys trying to scam free stuff are you? lololol
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Post by nitehawk55 on Dec 23, 2006 7:00:02 GMT -7
so, why is the RKS okay but not the Kronodale. Is it the endorsment? Or is it because it has more of a tradional look to it? Todd That's a tough one , but probably the fact the RKS are made in USA and are endorsed as well as more exposure in North-Am . I don't think they have a traditional look and I really don't care for them myself . The fact they are light is probably attractive to some and thier site seems to be leaning towards the ladies .
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Post by nitehawk55 on Dec 23, 2006 7:01:25 GMT -7
Todd , those guitars I mention can be found at www.rksguitars.comI'll have to try a couple of your cables and perhaps introduce them to some stores and bands I know over here . I'll be the CDN importer ;D Samples eh? Your not one of those guys trying to scam free stuff are you? lololol No scamming here !! Just offering to help crack the CDN market but it may come with a price
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Post by pcns on Dec 23, 2006 11:00:07 GMT -7
Hi Nitehawk55, Hope you didn't take personally, I was kidding! I'll PM you. Merry Christmas, Todd
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Post by mudskipper on Dec 23, 2006 11:17:35 GMT -7
so, why is the RKS okay but not the Kronodale. Is it the endorsment? Or is it because it has more of a tradional look to it? Todd i would imagine, so. i tend to think it's much easier for people to swallow traditional visual aesthetics when non-traditional medium is used for construction (plastic, metal, etc). for example, Danelectro would be an example and Reverend would be another. it's not the endorsement. although it may help a bit at product launch.
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Post by skydog958 on Dec 23, 2006 12:23:08 GMT -7
The arrow cutaway looks cool, but to me all I think about is missing wood which means less sustain.
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Post by pcns on Dec 23, 2006 15:49:31 GMT -7
Hi Skydog958, I thought that too but what you don't see in the pictures very well is how think the body is. There is lots of mass in the guitar. Sustain in nice, the one I have has a mahogany body.
good comment, I see you have a Less Paul in your listing, the body is simular in weight to a Paul, just for reference.
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Post by skydog958 on Dec 23, 2006 18:10:14 GMT -7
True, pics never do the justice. Do they come with anything other than humbuckers? You know, that there is such a guitar as a "Less" Paul, with a slightly smaller body. Made me chuckle.
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Post by billyguitar on Dec 23, 2006 19:11:15 GMT -7
Personally I'd rather have a More Paul. Maybe that would be an L-5S!
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Post by pcns on Dec 23, 2006 20:26:40 GMT -7
True, pics never do the justice. Do they come with anything other than humbuckers? You know, that there is such a guitar as a "Less" Paul, with a slightly smaller body. Made me chuckle. pretty funny, fat fingers at their finest!
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Post by pcns on Dec 30, 2006 21:53:41 GMT -7
so, why is the RKS okay but not the Kronodale. Is it the endorsment? Or is it because it has more of a tradional look to it? Todd i would imagine, so. i tend to think it's much easier for people to swallow traditional visual aesthetics when non-traditional medium is used for construction (plastic, metal, etc). for example, Danelectro would be an example and Reverend would be another. it's not the endorsement. although it may help a bit at product launch. Hi Mudskipper, good point here that I missed earlier. The non traditional materials along with the non traditional shape. I'm going to dig up some more pics from Kronodale and try posting a video soon on my site with guys burning it up on these guitars. Todd
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Post by Ryan (shorty) on Dec 31, 2006 10:26:15 GMT -7
Looks like something Prince would play. Might look good with a puffy shirt and heels. ;D
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Post by billyguitar on Dec 31, 2006 10:45:45 GMT -7
Not The Puffy Shirt! "I don't wanna be a pirate", Seinfeld.
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Post by pcns on Jan 1, 2007 13:16:48 GMT -7
Looks like something Prince would play. Might look good with a puffy shirt and heels. ;D Puffy shirt and heels! Yikes, I'm way too big of a guy for heels and my wife does not like the pirate look. Okay, I need some Michigan Z forum folks to step up and play this thing and see it with their own eyes. These are really great hand built guitars. Todd
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Post by pcns on Jul 18, 2007 9:04:36 GMT -7
I know non of you will admidt to liking the Kronodale guitars but I recieved a note from the owner of the company and I he authorized me to to offer the Recycled G model in natural finish for $1,000! Thats $350 off of the orginal price. Its good through the middle of August. Just an FYI, Todd
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