Let me start off first with saying that this is the most incredible saber I've ever felt. I've had multiple LGT character replica hilts and this is my first 89sabers hilt, so the change is insane. Dooku's lightsaber has been a dream of mine for having since I was a small kid watching the Clone Wars. I tried to make his saber out of the plastic pieces at the old Disneyland as kid, which is obviously not accurate at all. This however, is very different. To help make things easier, I will break this down into a few categories so you can teel if the saber suits you. (By the way, since the proffie board can be tricky to program, feel free to email me at: [****] , as I'm majoring in computer engineering and can help you out;)
1. Quality- OUT OF THIS WORLD. The most comfortable lightsaber ever, as the rubber grips and curve of the saber make it feel like it is a part of your body. The weight is amazing and is light with a quality feel of heft. There is a counterweight at the bottom of the saber, as the pommel has the board and speaker inside of it, which can aid with swinging as the wight transfers into momentum very smoothly.
2. Saber Features- Since it is a Proffieboard, the customization is endless and this can be seen in the blade and speaker. The blade is a 7/8 inch blade that is very light, and I mean very. I've had multiple 7/8 inch blades from LGT hilts and this one is about half the weight, and even brighter. The natural curve of the hilt allows you to swing very comfortably and preserve stamina, just as Dooku designed it.
3. Accessories- As seen in some of the photos, the saber comes with an amazing suede carrying bag with the separatist insignia on it, signifying Dooku's allegiance. The included custom stand is also very unique and super high quality, as it is very hefty for a stand. There is also a very nice blade plug that looks amazing when the blade isn't in, for display. Lastly, aside from the hardware and manual, the case it comes in is a very high quality plastic and metal box with the companies logo on it.
Company- Amazing company. Really. The owner, Carl is very helpful and responded to my questions very fast (asked at about 9:30 AM and got an email back around 10:45-11:00). The response time and ability to work with me really stood out, and I'm very appreciative of that. The next time I want a saber, I will be back for all of these reasons.
All in all, if you are a huge fan of Dooku like I have been since I was a kid growing up with the Clone Wars, do not hesitate. The quality is out of this world and I can guarantee you will not regret it. Big thanks to Carl (the owner of ccsabers) for making a childhood dream come true!
