Badlands '80s shredder - Holoflash

[rsm]

going fast...

https://www.badlandsguitarcompany.com/run-2-gx1-holoflash-hs

 

[Music&Chaos]

going fast...

https://www.badlandsguitarcompany.com/run-2-gx1-holoflash-hs

For good reason! I am not an 80s fan per se but this guitar looks wicked. Would definitely be interested in trying to snatch one if I were in a different place in life.

 

[Devin]

These look dope af

 

[scottosan]

Am I reading this right? $2750? Anyone have info on the builder or builders bio?

 

[rsm]

Am I reading this right? $2750? Anyone have info on the builder or builders bio?

Not sure who's actually building these, but they say it's USA made.

There About page has info on the owners, not much else: https://www.badlandsguitarcompany.com/about

...and FAQ:

• Who builds your guitars? Who winds your pickups?​

  
  Badlands is partnered with some of the best luthiers in Southern California, where all aspects of the guitar are made. Badlands pickups are handwound in Kent County, Michigan, by our pickup guru. Our pickups are not rebranded - they are built from the ground up exclusively for Badlands Guitar Company.

 

[demondestroyer]

If they are really $2750 they can keep it. Looks cool though.

 

[scottosan]

If they are really $2750 they can keep it. Looks cool though.

I'm always a little apprehensive when information regarding the luthiers and sourcing of parts is left completely vague. Light on info and specs like radius, nut width, profile, pickup voicing, magnets, resistance, etc. Thank you card from 4 owners? Really, Is rather have the people that built it, sign it. These may be great, but I question the lack of transparency and and the marketing emphasis on things that are superficial. Just my 2 cents