Just got my new Cobra S!

[akivisuals]

Woo hoo! After a few months of tossing back and forth trade proposals, I finally got this Cobra S from a friend in Canada. It's a NAMM show model, 01-17-05N.

Model - Cobra S
Body Finish - Cajun Red/Dark Red Burst with Binding
Body Wood - Quilted Maple Top on Mahogany
Neck Wood - Mahogany, African Rosewood Fretboard
Neck Finish - Matching Headstock, Satin Back
Nutwidth - 1 11/16 in
Frets - Heavy
Back Shape - T/A Std for Cobra
Hardware - Chrome
Bridge - Vintage Tremolo
Pickguard -
Pickups - M1 M1 H2
Switching - 5 Way, Pull Adds Bridge, MMM, Splitter for Bridge VV on pos5
Strings - .010-.046 Elixir strings
Comments -

BFTS

Awesome looking quilt top. When I first saw the pics, I was a bit hesitant and thought the Cobra S models looked a bit too "metal" for my more traditional tastes, but it grew on me. Now I think it's just a killer looking guitar.

The action is a bit too low so I'll probably get a set up but it really is an amazing guitar. And now for what you've all been waiting for...

A few from the 2005 NAMM show...

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/akivisuals/05namm.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/akivisuals/05namm2.png

And some more pics.... I'll have to shoot my own soon.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/akivisuals/CobraS-2.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/akivisuals/CobraS-1.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/akivisuals/cobraS-7.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/akivisuals/cobraS-11.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c390/akivisuals/cobraS-6.jpg

[tom]

hard to know what adjustments have been made since it was new, but always, always, always check neck adjustment before messing with the bridge.
that's a beauty.

[akivisuals]

Thanks Tom. I'll have a pro do the setup for me.

Funny how things come around. This guitar was made in SoCal, made it's way to Prince Edward Island in Canada and has now come home to SoCal again!

Also, does the "N" in the serial number mean it's a NAMM show guitar? There are tags in the case that state NAMM show on it but I was just curious.

[dannopelli]

WOW! Cool geetar! Congrats!

[tom]

n is fir noon. a for am, p for pm.

[kccheers]

Visually, my Cajun Red to Dark Redburst Cobra S is as stunning of a guitar as they come. It's really, really hard to bring out the beauty of this color in photos.

cheers from KC

[akivisuals]

Visually, my Cajun Red to Dark Redburst Cobra S is as stunning of a guitar as they come. It's really, really hard to bring out the beauty of this color in photos.

cheers from KC

Hey! It looks like our guitars are twins separated at birth!

[mojocaster]

Stunning guitar... I am pumped for you! :)

[akivisuals]

Stunning guitar... I am pumped for you! :)

Thanks! I'm pumped for me too! Can't wait to plug it in to the ol /13 tonight!

[Ecky-Thump]

That's a beauty! What a quilt top!

Lovely stuff! Congrats!

[Suriel Zayas]

i played that one and it's one sweet guitar. cheers.

[guitarzan]

that ones a pure stunner. That last pic is the one for me- it looks like the binding is glowing. Beautiful.

[akivisuals]

that ones a pure stunner. That last pic is the one for me- it looks like the binding is glowing. Beautiful.

Yeah, that pic is probably the most accurate as far as the depth of color. It's on the darker side which I like. Most of the other photos are a bit blown out so the red appears much lighter. The natural binding is really set off nicely from the dark red sides and the edges of the burst.

[csd]

Hey akivisuals, by chance is your buddy in PEIs name Cory?

Sweet gtr, take care of her.

[akivisuals]

Hey akivisuals, by chance is your buddy in PEIs name Cory?

Sweet gtr, take care of her.

Nope, it's John.

[csd]

ah.................

[strat56]

Beautiful guitar, killer top. You must be big time!! :D

[michaelomiya]

"he shoots, he scores!" Beautiful! Congrats

[thefunkyone]

Amazing axe!



I've actually been pondering trading or selling my drop top for a Cobra S. I think the shorter scale might better suit my stubby fat fingers. :D