Say Hello to the Hoffman Scarab

Joined: 30 Apr 2010 Posts: 894

Here is the latest addition

All Korina with 2 piece Korina neck thru body

Custom wound SD pickups.

Joined: 05 Mar 2008 Posts: 3463 Location: North Carolina

Sounds cool that you've founds some guitars that work for you. But man, I've been trying to find info on these Hoffman guitars, if you google Hoffman guitars all you get is a custom acoustic shop, which is way more my speed, but I'd like to find out more about these. Is there a website I'm missing? Whats the story with the company?

Joined: 30 Apr 2010 Posts: 894

shread_bringer wrote:

Sounds cool that you've founds some guitars that work for you. But man, I've been trying to find info on these Hoffman guitars, if you google Hoffman guitars all you get is a custom acoustic shop, which is way more my speed, but I'd like to find out more about these. Is there a website I'm missing? Whats the story with the company?

PM sent

Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 1:35 pm

pcozby wrote:

shread_bringer wrote:

Sounds cool that you've founds some guitars that work for you. But man, I've been trying to find info on these Hoffman guitars, if you google Hoffman guitars all you get is a custom acoustic shop, which is way more my speed, but I'd like to find out more about these. Is there a website I'm missing? Whats the story with the company?

PM sent

Send to me as well Paul. Thanks! Smile

Chris

Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 1:40 pm

Watching the Video I love the Guitars and the Music but gawd I hate those Vocals!!! Laughing

Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 10202 Location: New Jersey USA

pcozby wrote:

shread_bringer wrote:

Sounds cool that you've founds some guitars that work for you. But man, I've been trying to find info on these Hoffman guitars, if you google Hoffman guitars all you get is a custom acoustic shop, which is way more my speed, but I'd like to find out more about these. Is there a website I'm missing? Whats the story with the company?

PM sent

So these are some kind of secret guitars then?

Joined: 30 Apr 2010 Posts: 894

Not so much secret..

But until he has a webpage, all he has is a personal email address..

and to filter out unwarranted emails, I only give it out to people that are interested in buying a guitar.

Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 4:38 pm

How much are these goin for? They look really sweet!

Joined: 28 Jan 2009 Posts: 6297 Location: Jacksonville, TX.

I can't get the vid to load yet. trouble on my end i'm sure. But congrats on getting another one. Can't wait to see pics.
Cool

Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 7:06 pm

So I guess the Bravehost site is gone.

Joined: 30 Apr 2010 Posts: 894

Pics added...

Joined: 19 Dec 2011 Posts: 421 Location: Northern Arizona

That is sick!!!!!!!! Shocked

Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 2:24 am

Hmmmmm.., volute!

Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 3:24 am

Thats looks like a BC Rich times 10! That is soo sick! Could you PM me how much these are costing you, if you dont mind?

Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 13396 Location: Earth

I like that one the most out of the 3 you got.

Joined: 30 Apr 2010 Posts: 894

The neck on this guitar is a beast..

Thicker than hell...

Joined: 09 Jul 2007 Posts: 340 Location: cali.

I was wondering what that thing was , I knew it was custom.
It's got more horns than a Rhino !_! The number of the Beast...

Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 3:17 pm

dafuq?

so is that a fixed kahler/roller bridge with fine tuners and a locking nut? no bar action?

and whats the deal with this hoffman cat? is he in a band? a guitar builder or bother?

Joined: 30 Apr 2010 Posts: 894

lordkronos187 wrote:

dafuq?

so is that a fixed kahler/roller bridge with fine tuners and a locking nut? no bar action?

and whats the deal with this hoffman cat? is he in a band? a guitar builder or bother?

Its missing the Kahler bar (I am looking for one, btw)

Brian Hoffman and his brother Eric were the guitarists for the legendary death metal band Deicide, and they currently play in Amon

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deicide_(band)

He builds guitars on the side, and he designed the BC Rich Beast guitar.

Plus he is a pretty cool dude as well.

Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 4:18 pm

Very Cool Paul! That thing is soooooo Evil it did not need the "666"!!!

Joined: 28 Jan 2009 Posts: 6297 Location: Jacksonville, TX.

That is so cool. I sent a reply email to Mr. Hoffman as he was wanting my specs. I'll keep ya posted.

Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 6:49 pm

Nightrain wrote:

That is so cool. I sent a reply email to Mr. Hoffman as he was wanting my specs. I'll keep ya posted.

Joined: 07 Aug 2007 Posts: 2740 Location: Southeast MI

What's up with that volute?

Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 2045 Location: Wallingford, CT

That is AS METAL as a guitar can be!

Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 11:17 pm

That pretty cool, cool enough that you have my interest. Could you PM me his email also and give me a ballpark what these go for?

Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 271

Damn that volute looks dangerous. Wasn't he working with Neal Moser a time a go?

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Dr bass wrote:

Damn that volute looks dangerous. Wasn't he working with Neal Moser a time a go?

Yes he did.. He traineed with Bill

Joined: 04 May 2005 Posts: 2045 Location: Wallingford, CT

pcozby wrote:

Dr bass wrote:

Damn that volute looks dangerous. Wasn't he working with Neal Moser a time a go?

Yes he did.. He traineed with Bill

Makes sense. When I first saw this guitar, I immediately thought of Mosers.

Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 2:26 am

ScottMexico wrote:

pcozby wrote:

Dr bass wrote:

Damn that volute looks dangerous. Wasn't he working with Neal Moser a time a go?

Yes he did.. He traineed with Bill

Makes sense. When I first saw this guitar, I immediately thought of Mosers.

Me too

Posted: Thu Nov 08, 2012 2:32 am

Northwinds wrote:

ScottMexico wrote:

pcozby wrote:

Dr bass wrote:

Damn that volute looks dangerous. Wasn't he working with Neal Moser a time a go?

Yes he did.. He traineed with Bill

Makes sense. When I first saw this guitar, I immediately thought of Mosers.

Me too

Me three

Joined: 27 Feb 2006 Posts: 10202 Location: New Jersey USA

Me four.

When you have a volute that could kill a baby, they you know the guitar means buisiness.

\m/

Joined: 13 Feb 2004 Posts: 5603 Location: phoenix az.

craftsmanship looks a little shoddy to me.not saying they are bad just looks a little rough to me.

Joined: 29 Nov 2003 Posts: 2131

ScottMexico wrote:

pcozby wrote:

Dr bass wrote:

Damn that volute looks dangerous. Wasn't he working with Neal Moser a time a go?

Yes he did.. He traineed with Bill

Makes sense. When I first saw this guitar, I immediately thought of Mosers.

I just sent specs over to (Neal) Moser yesterday...looking to order my second Moser custom.

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 1:08 am

BLOYD wrote:

ScottMexico wrote:

pcozby wrote:

Dr bass wrote:

Damn that volute looks dangerous. Wasn't he working with Neal Moser a time a go?

Yes he did.. He traineed with Bill

Makes sense. When I first saw this guitar, I immediately thought of Mosers.

I just sent specs over to (Neal) Moser yesterday...looking to order my second Moser custom.

Cool!

Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 5463 Location: White Haven,Pa

RobBouchardDeanml wrote:

craftsmanship looks a little shoddy to me.not saying they are bad just looks a little rough to me.

I agree with you

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 4:35 am

Eternal Scar wrote:

RobBouchardDeanml wrote:

craftsmanship looks a little shoddy to me.not saying they are bad just looks a little rough to me.

I agree with you

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 5:45 am

the only problem with a guitar like that is that you look stupid wearing anything but leather and studs.

when you get a chance, could you post some more pictures?

(just kidding!)

Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2012 5:50 am

Brave Dave wrote:

the only problem with a guitar like that is that you look stupid wearing anything but leather and studs.

when you get a chance, could you post some more pictures?

(just kidding!)

I dunno man. White tux and black tie looks good with every guitar I've ever seen Smile

Joined: 01 Oct 2009 Posts: 474 Location: Michigan, USA

RobBouchardDeanml wrote:

craftsmanship looks a little shoddy to me.not saying they are bad just looks a little rough to me.

I noticed the same thing. Could be roughness in the fit and finish - or it could be that the guitar just needs a good cleaning. Hard to tell in the pics.

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eschoendorff wrote:

RobBouchardDeanml wrote:

craftsmanship looks a little shoddy to me.not saying they are bad just looks a little rough to me.

I noticed the same thing. Could be roughness in the fit and finish - or it could be that the guitar just needs a good cleaning. Hard to tell in the pics.

Needs a GREAT cleaning.. it had strings on it that must have been at least a year old, I dont think they were ever changed...

I have it in for a complete dressing, setup, and polish... more pics (just because Bravedave asked..lol) as soon as I get it back.. maybe even some outdoor pics...

Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 5463 Location: White Haven,Pa

lordkronos187 wrote:

Eternal Scar wrote:

RobBouchardDeanml wrote:

craftsmanship looks a little shoddy to me.not saying they are bad just looks a little rough to me.

I agree with you

No one is hating I think it's a cool guitar.I guess we will see what the new pics look like when it's all cleaned up.