Hello all, I am very new here, so hopefully I do this right! I just recently recieved my first order from US, and I must say it is the finest I have ever created (haha Lama Su reference). I happened to have a large chunk o' change I had been saving for several months, and decided to take my US order to the fullest extent possible. This manifested in me ordering an RGB Bane with Obsidian sound, Li-ion setup, illuminated AV switch, Ultraedge blade, and- BLADE RETENTION WRENCH INCLUDED!! haha, sorry I'm a bit silly sometimes. Anyway, sorry in advance for no pics or vid, I don't own any cameras, but perhaps I can add some if I could borrow a friend's or something. But I will be as visually descriptive as possible. I will start with the pommel and work my way to the blade.
So let's get started. The pommel is very nice, it compliments the rest of the hilt well. It also serves a secondary purpose, by acting as a very effective resonance chamber. It's about an inch deep, which is perfect for sabers- less than that and it sounds tinny, any more and it gets quieter. Next, the black grips. Again, very nice, not much to add to the description in Deep's vid. Now, the AV switch, I'm very happy I added. It adds a little flair to an otherwise very... utilitarian hilt! The only gripe I have is that the way it is mounted, it can be a bit wobbly, the way it's push fitted in the hole. Now, this could just be mine, I don't know, but it's very minor. Next, the RGB switches. One thing I was wondering about, and was very pleased with, was that the ignition sound does NOT play every time you switch the colors around. I forget why the thought ever popped in my head that it might be the case, but nevertheless, my worries were assuaged! Finally for the hilt, the emitter. I really like the flanged style, it provides a really good position to rest your top hand when swinging it around. And, the retentions screws are nice and effective- one holds the blade in the holder, one holds the holder in the hilt. Lastly, what we've all been waiting for- the blade! Despite what I've read some places, I think the Ultraedge compliments the RGB very well, but of course, this is very personal. I've had the thing for 6 days now, and I
still don't know which color is my favorite! I think it's a 3 way tie between the cyan (Arctic Blue), purple (Violet Amethyst), and red.
Anyway, All colors are complimented very well by the Ultraedge (which btw is a mid grade) and extremely even and bright.
Now, the sound. I can't say enough about the Obsidian SB, it is just fantastic. One thing I think people tend to overlook is the fact that this baby has digital sensors. This might not mean much when read on a screen, but trust me, when it's actually in your hands, it actually feels like a real lightsaber! (Not that I would know how that would feel haha). Plus, the fact that the ignition is a Luke ROTJ ignition, and that a Darth Maul swing sound(s) are featured, it's like it was tailormade for me!
Having just royally screwed up a DIY saber project recently ( short circuiting unprotected Li-ion cells AND alkaline cells= not fun), I was a bit nervous to take out the batteries and charge them. However, I should have never felt this way because the process is a breeze. Just literally unscrew the pommel, pop out batteries, pop in charger, wait for green light, pop in saber and enjoy!
In short, I am very, very pleased with my recent transaction with US for making my dream come true! Of course, anything I haven't covered, please feel free to ask about and I will try to answer!
MTFBWY, Valon
*Pictures! And Vid!*
Green is much richer in person, not so...minty
Amber is really a true yellow in person, like the yellow in this smiley face
Aaaaaaand... Video! Sorry for the shakiness!