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Âðåìÿ: 14.11.2004 19:07 



Congratulations Kota, on the birth of your new Shamray Custom Shop guitar (serial number CS 0055)!

We will post pictures of it's construction-in-progress from time to time here in this thread

For the curious, here are the specs on CS 0055:

Detailed specification of Guitar: CS-0055 ‘KKustom24”
model - PRS custom 24 replica, Mahogany body & neck (NECK-THRU-BODY design). 25 inch scale.
colour - violin amber burst with matching head stock (matched to the back and neck colour) –
(exact color to be decided before finishing)
top - Instrument grade curly maple (flame/quilt) Top budget $350, actual top to be approved from photos
bridge - Tune-o-matic bridge (gotoh, nickle)
pickups - Chernishev humbuckers, nickle covers (pickup details to be specified)
neck - heel-less neck (neck thru), rosewood fingerboard with 10 inch radius
fretboard inlays - custom MOP inlays (new style, like 513s)
headstock - custom MOP logo on head stock (new style, like modern eagle)
tuners - sperzel locking, (brushed chrome)
wiring - toggle switch pickup selector, master volume control, tone control with push pull
coil tap for bridge pickup
strings – 010 – 046 roundwound
case – molded flight case
Notes: Neck profile and nut width ‘to be specified’. Shamray Custom Shop logo on back of
headstock.
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Âðåìÿ: 17.11.2004 23:36 
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UPDATE!!

Kota has chosen his top wood... and the winner is: this beautiful "Wild Curl" maple!! (it is on the way here right now -  from Pennsylvania, USA)
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Âðåìÿ: 04.12.2004 09:36 



Building of this guitar will be started in January.

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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 16.12.2004 08:49 



We got your top wood.

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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 30.01.2005 12:55 
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small update: Bashmakov is slated to start building in early February

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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 08.02.2005 00:04 
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Correction! Dimitri SUSHKOV has started construction today  :)

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Âðåìÿ: 08.02.2005 01:23 
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Kota.. i just sent you an email with todays photos... please let me know that you recieved it ( i've had some bouncebacks from your mail before...)

thanks:)
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 23.02.2005 23:39 



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Âðåìÿ: 23.02.2005 23:39 



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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 23.02.2005 23:40 



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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 23.02.2005 23:41 



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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 23.02.2005 23:41 



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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 12.03.2005 18:11 



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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 06.04.2005 00:55 
Kota



It's looking nice, Cant wait!
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 11.04.2005 21:47 
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Today's pics.
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Âðåìÿ: 13.04.2005 02:40 
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Truss road and fingerboard placement.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 14.04.2005 00:20 
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Cutaway edges and heel-less neck.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 15.04.2005 13:56 



Lucky Kota. I have to get a new bucket for the dribble soon. Can't wait to order something similar myself :)
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 17.04.2005 17:45 
Kota



Thanks Lars. Im looking forward to dribbling on it:)
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Âðåìÿ: 17.04.2005 21:25 
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I think it's time to decide colors of top/back.
Please, contact with Michael or post here your preferenses.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 17.04.2005 22:10 
Kota Kojima



Hi Sushkov, I have been talking to Michael about the colours already.

Could I have a last look at the guitar top before I make the final decision. It is the hardest thing to decide! I think I will go with the Violin Amber Burst but Whale Blue is always in the back of my mind....
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 18.04.2005 00:08 
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Top now looks as fiew days ago.



We must talk about knobs and p/u selector placement too. It's all work before painting. For more accuracy pickups holes I'll route after first layer of laquer.

Post here your comments, I read this board every day. And now will post pics from my own camera.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 18.04.2005 02:01 
Kota Kojima



Hi, I have already sent pictures of the type of colour I like and I dont like to Michael so that you get a good idea of what i am looking for :). I think he will be forwarding them to you soon, I have just emailed him again.

I would like the knob/selector positioning to remain the same as PRSs provided the T-O-M bridge doesnt get in the way. If it does, I will need to ask for your advise.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 20.04.2005 22:03 



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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 23.04.2005 21:43 
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Fingerboard and headstock inlay.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 23.04.2005 22:19 



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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 24.04.2005 00:36 
Kota Kojima



Hi. thanks for the update, it's looking more and more like a guitar everyday :)
The headstock inlay look beautiful.... BUT...I thought we landed on abalone modern eagle style inlays on rosewood.

have you received the pictures i sent to michael yet? i think there was about 3 guitars/colours i liked, i was hoping you will get an idea of what i am looking for.

thanks
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Âðåìÿ: 24.04.2005 02:32 
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Yes I know about fretboard inlays. Like picture below, isn't it?
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Âðåìÿ: 24.04.2005 02:41 
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But I not fully understand specs about headstock. On current neck version I can see only non transparent black painted front of headstock. If you want a cool looking headstok, he must be black painted or maple (or any dark wood) laminated. Like on picture below.
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Âðåìÿ: 24.04.2005 03:00 
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About body colors: yes, I like pictures that you recieved. Its a great violin amber painting. But I can not see any bindings on that pics. It's not real binding on all PRS guitars. It's a simply not painted natural side of maple top. What do you like? Guitar whith light flamed maple binding or whith toned corners?

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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 24.04.2005 05:42 
Kota Kojima



Hi Sushkov, thanks for the reply. Yes the picture shows the fingerboard inlays I want (it is from the PRS 513). For the headstock i was looking for the Modern Eagle, which is something like this. I do think the private stock type headstock inlay is fantastic but i thought the Modern Eagle ones matched the 513 ingerboard inlays better.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 24.04.2005 05:48 
Kota Kojima



As for the "colour" of the headstock, something like this will be great.

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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 24.04.2005 05:55 
Kota Kojima



As for the body colour, i would like something inbetween these 2 guitars (I think you have already seen the pictures).
About the binding, it looks like they both use the "Guitar with light flamed maple binding" (or maybe the binding is slightly coloured too) ?? I dont think i want bright white bindings very much.

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Âðåìÿ: 24.04.2005 05:56 
Kota Kojima



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Âðåìÿ: 24.04.2005 06:00 
Kota Kojima



Please let me know if any of these are unclear.
By the way, i was wondering if you had any ideas for the 24th fret marker because the 513s only go to 22.
Thank you very much
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Âðåìÿ: 24.04.2005 11:16 
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the top in question (2nd above) looks like it does have faux bindings, but but they are either shaded like the burst edge ( just a shade or two lighter) or else the entire guitar has a fairly dark tinted clearcoat
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Âðåìÿ: 24.04.2005 22:56 
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I'll make a new eagle tomorrow.

And headstock will be darkwood laminated. May be rosewood if I'll found, may be venge. Tomorrow I'll post here anything about.

Colors you posted I'd like the upper guitar - a reach amber and wonderfull deep burst. And binding like at this guitar will looks great.

24 fret - for your choice. It can be empty, or a little pearl line with serial number or any other thing like your initials or Shamray Custom Shop logo.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 25.04.2005 00:49 
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I found a better quality image of the modern-style eagle.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 25.04.2005 05:56 
Kota Kojima



sorry if i have caused any trouble, is it still possible to make the headstock inlay out of abalone?

I will leave you with the colour decisions:) you know best

I think the shamray logo might be a good idea on the 24th fret. do you think you can base it on something like this please?

thank you very much
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 25.04.2005 06:00 
Kota Kojima



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Âðåìÿ: 25.04.2005 21:03 
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Its to late... I make a new eagle from abalone. If you don't like it, tell me.

Today's pics: head eagle and starting of fingerboard inlays.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 25.04.2005 21:36 
Kota Kojima



I wanted abalone, i love it :) its perfect! thank you very much.
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Âðåìÿ: 25.04.2005 23:15 



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Âðåìÿ: 27.04.2005 04:38 
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Today's pics. Laminated headstock.
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Âðåìÿ: 28.04.2005 23:32 



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Âðåìÿ: 29.04.2005 22:48 
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 29.04.2005 23:35 
Kota Kojima



wow intricate work! it looks beautiful, thanks Sushkov, good job!
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 03.05.2005 15:48 
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Here the WORK: http://robinsoninlays.com/Martin/1000000/index.html

But I make just inlay...
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Âðåìÿ: 03.05.2005 21:04 
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 04.05.2005 01:31 
Kota Kojima



hehe that thing is tiny!  the martin millionth design is quite impressive, but that thing probably costs a million dollars!!

I am impressed by your work Sushkov :) you guys need more recognition!!
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 04.05.2005 01:58 
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Awesome little 24th fret inlay, indeed! 

BTW, that Martin retails for a cool $100,000
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 04.05.2005 02:43 



I think u need to add 3 zeros behind that number michael.
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Âðåìÿ: 04.05.2005 10:09 
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100000 costs this guitar: http://www.martinguitar.com/guitars/choosing/pImages/detail.php?m=D-100%20Deluxe

With laser-made inlays.

But Larry Robinson's handwork I think costs match more. ;-)
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Âðåìÿ: 04.05.2005 12:34 
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ah yes, i was thinking of the one Sushkov posted!

The millionth one isnt for sale at all, if i recall correctly its destined to stay in the Martin Museum for all eternity...
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 04.05.2005 19:21 
kota kojima



hehe what an expensive guitar! so much that you wont be able to play it! not what you want is it!
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 05.05.2005 22:47 
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Next fretboard inlays.
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Âðåìÿ: 05.05.2005 22:51 
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Âðåìÿ: 05.05.2005 23:07 
Kota Kojima



perfect :) looks lovely, thanks very much! i cant wait to see all of them flying on my fretboard! i love how abalone glows blue/green :)
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Âðåìÿ: 06.05.2005 00:52 
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Tomorrow inlays will be finished. After Victory Holidays I'll start painting. And after next 2 weeks guitar must be ready to go.
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Âðåìÿ: 06.05.2005 02:25 
Kota Kojima



great :) thanks very much. i look forward to the pics tomorrow then :)

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Âðåìÿ: 07.05.2005 03:54 
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Inlay is finished. Tomorrow I'll work with frets.
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Âðåìÿ: 07.05.2005 06:32 
Kota Kojima



stunning:) Love the 24th fret idea too. thanks again Sushkov
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Âðåìÿ: 08.05.2005 16:38 
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Complete inlays and knobs edges.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 09.05.2005 04:41 
Kota Kojima



nice :) nice nice nice :) Im a little worried the inlays will drop out when Im playing....I dont mind if they are fender dots... but these inlays are too nice to lose!

Not that i've ever seen guitars with the inlays missing
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Âðåìÿ: 09.05.2005 05:03 
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Don't worry. Abalone pieces are glued inside. If you want I can install frets 2.8 mm - it's higher than standart gibson or fender frets. What fret size do you you prefer? In custom order is not noticed fret size.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 09.05.2005 16:56 
Kota Kojima



hmm good question.. what fret size...hadnt really thought about it, but Im used to playing on my '64 fender jaguar (not sure what they used...). what are the fret size for PRS, Gibsons and Fenders? I can make a decision on that... thanks
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Âðåìÿ: 09.05.2005 17:59 
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PRS uses "medium jumbo", as do most modern Gibson and Fender guitars. OLD fenders (like your 64 jaguar) used a thinner "vintage" fretwire.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 09.05.2005 19:36 
Kota Kojima



hi michael.

I think i will go with the medium jumbo then... i quite like the modern frets, slightly easier to bend the strings
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Âðåìÿ: 10.05.2005 09:23 



wow. it's beautiful!!!

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Âðåìÿ: 10.05.2005 16:12 



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Âðåìÿ: 12.05.2005 04:58 
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Routing for electronics.
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Âðåìÿ: 12.05.2005 05:02 
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Fretwork.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 13.05.2005 06:23 
Kota Kojima



almost there :)

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Âðåìÿ: 14.05.2005 02:41 
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First layer of water based toner. Yellow, then light brown.
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Âðåìÿ: 14.05.2005 02:45 
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Clearing.
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Âðåìÿ: 14.05.2005 02:51 
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And yello again. Result - amber.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 14.05.2005 15:03 
kota kojima



flames are a lot more noticeable now :)
is there a difference between "violin amber" and "amber"?? or is it just the way prs named it?

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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 14.05.2005 19:24 



i thought you wanted a burst as a finish, or am i mistaken?

perhaps a violinburst is a bit darker? (just a wild guess)
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Âðåìÿ: 15.05.2005 00:21 
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And final step of base color making. Do you like flames now?
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Âðåìÿ: 15.05.2005 01:40 
Kota Kojima



Hi Sushkov, yes the flames are looking nicer. please update me with pictures of every step :)

Hi Alevtina, i agree :) these guys are good.

Hi Orpheo, yes i think the final colour will be Violin Amber Burst....presumably this is a base colour so there are couple more steps before the final colour. Im leaving Sushkov with the small details about colour as he knows best, and he knows what i want.
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Âðåìÿ: 17.05.2005 09:48 
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First layer of laquer
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Âðåìÿ: 17.05.2005 09:52 
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Side dots and "binding"
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Âðåìÿ: 18.05.2005 02:56 
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Some pre-burst operations.
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Âðåìÿ: 18.05.2005 21:21 



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Âðåìÿ: 19.05.2005 01:59 
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Âðåìÿ: 19.05.2005 02:01 
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Âðåìÿ: 19.05.2005 02:17 
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Tomorrow you will see your guitar ready for polishing. After week-end I'll polish the beauty and my part of work wil be finished. Next step - parts plasement and wiring/screwing.
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Âðåìÿ: 19.05.2005 03:17 
Kota Kojima



absolutely stunning! so nice..... you're a legend Sushkov.
Dont forget to sign your name inside the guitar! It's your daughter :)
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Âðåìÿ: 19.05.2005 03:34 
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I can place my logo aniwhere on the back of headstock. Anything like this:

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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 19.05.2005 05:32 
Kota Kojima



Sure, which ever method you like to mark your baby:) signature, logo, fingerprints...on the headstock, inside the electronics cavity...you chose:) 

The DS logo looks quite nice. If you can find a good place on the back of the headstock, go for it.

I have a clip-on tuner which clips on to the headstock... i might have to stop using it because i dont want the logo to rub off....:sweat:
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Âðåìÿ: 19.05.2005 10:50 
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Suskov's personal monogram can go on the back of the headstock, along with the Shamray Custom Shop logo, and the serial number. All of that artwork is protected by clearcoat lacquer, so it will never rub off!

Sushkov was a little premature in saying the guitar is ready for polishing - since you can see by the photos that the shop logo and serial number havnt been painted on the back of the headstock yet!

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Âðåìÿ: 20.05.2005 23:52 
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Logos and serial.
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Âðåìÿ: 20.05.2005 23:58 
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Pickups and electronics routing.
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Âðåìÿ: 21.05.2005 00:10 
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Finish layer of laquer.
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Âðåìÿ: 21.05.2005 00:42 
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And small video of finishing process ;-)

link
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Âðåìÿ: 21.05.2005 01:31 
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What do you think about this idea?
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 21.05.2005 05:09 
Kota Kojima



amazing! soooo happy! I love the truss rod cover too! the video is a good idea :)  very interesting

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Âðåìÿ: 24.05.2005 01:08 
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Start polishing.
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Âðåìÿ: 24.05.2005 01:31 



SWEEEEEEEEEEEET guitar!!!!!


damn, that paintjob is better than I initially thought!!!! great job!
and I bet the photo's dont do the guitar justice at ALL!
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 24.05.2005 14:57 
Kota Kojima



great job :) thanks Sushkov!
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Âðåìÿ: 28.05.2005 01:37 
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Polishing and trussrod cover inlay.
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Âðåìÿ: 28.05.2005 03:36 



first of all: the burst is really stunning!!

but: Do I see on the second picture a little paint drip? that white
spot? or what is that? (btw: very original trussrod cover!)
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Âðåìÿ: 28.05.2005 04:36 
fix



I guess that "paint drip" is in fact a polishing paste..;)
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Âðåìÿ: 28.05.2005 10:27 
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Yes, thats just a little polishing compound residue (Sushkov was polishing the top just before pictures were taken).

Remember, what you are seeing is still "work-in-progress"... :)
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Âðåìÿ: 28.05.2005 14:16 



yeah, i know. but still....oh well, no way of talking me out of this
stupid action this time:D:D
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 01.06.2005 02:42 
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Final fine polishing.
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Âðåìÿ: 01.06.2005 02:46 
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Frets leveling and polishing.
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Âðåìÿ: 01.06.2005 02:49 
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Oil protection of fingerboard.
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Âðåìÿ: 01.06.2005 02:53 
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Before screwing and wiring.
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Âðåìÿ: 01.06.2005 02:57 
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Alexander V. Shamray with legendary soviet Bobruysk guitar for $20 ;-)
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Âðåìÿ: 01.06.2005 08:57 
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If it need I can write a CD with all pics in original quality and put him in case when guitar will go home.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 01.06.2005 18:22 
Kota Kojima



perfect! bravo! That is my dream guitar :) CD with the pics would be great! thank you so much! Hi Mr.Shamray :)
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 01.06.2005 19:07 
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Good thing that Mr. Shamray showed up on that photo. Judging from the lack of activity on the forum, I was beginning to believe that Mr Sushkov was all alone in the factory these days. ;-)

(Yeah, yeah. I know they're probably WORKING instead of posting.) ;-)
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Âðåìÿ: 08.06.2005 01:35 
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Simply from all crafters only I have internet access. But Shamray, Michael and Creation Series are buisy with organisation works.
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Âðåìÿ: 12.06.2005 00:47 
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Âðåìÿ: 23.06.2005 02:34 
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Âðåìÿ: 23.06.2005 10:36 
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That looks absolutely fantastic! Sushkov, you have some skills!!! I bet you're brimming with anticipation, Kota!
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Âðåìÿ: 24.06.2005 01:14 



Nice tuners :)
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Âðåìÿ: 24.06.2005 02:36 
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Guitar is ready to go home! Remains only knobs and back cover for electronics. And Michael's Quality Control of course. Next week beauty can be shipped.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 24.06.2005 20:56 
Kota Kojima



yup i can't wait!
We had to change to Gotoh 510s instead of the sperzels because of the headstock thickness. Not a problem what so ever.
It looks beautiful Sushkov :) Let me see you play it!

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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 24.06.2005 22:25 
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Knobs and control cavity cover arent installed yet, but I did the play testing and preliminary inspection today... it passed with FLYING COLORS!
What a great guitar, you are gonna love it. :) Super nice feel, easy to play (like all of our guitars!) and really excellent tones.

I'll give Sushkov 5 stars on this one, its another masterpiece!
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Âðåìÿ: 24.06.2005 22:28 



Congrats, Kota. A really beautiful guitar!
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Âðåìÿ: 25.06.2005 01:48 
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Below are short videos links. Sorry for some digital crackles of my camera microphone.

video 1

video 2

video 3
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 28.06.2005 01:10 
Kota Kojima



Great! :) I really cant wait to try it my self! Im waiting!
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Âðåìÿ: 28.06.2005 14:49 



sushkov>

sorry, but i cant open those files....dont know why..
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Âðåìÿ: 28.06.2005 15:09 



You need some xvid/divx codec etc. Download a divx player from somewhere :)
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Âðåìÿ: 29.06.2005 01:05 
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I compress video with XviD codec. To view any media without problems download anywhere the K-Lite codec pack. It contains all audio/video codecs and the best video players - BS Player and Media Player classic - all in one installer.
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Âðåìÿ: 29.06.2005 01:17 



oh....


i use mac, so i cant listen to it....too bad... i really was looking
forward to it, but ok..thnx anyway.
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Âðåìÿ: 29.06.2005 01:24 



Get mplayer for mac. Shouldn't be a problem to watch xvid on a mac... have a look at:
http://www.mplayerhq.hu/homepage/design7/dload.html

Look for the Mac OS X link. I'm sure there are tens of other apps too. Have a look at http://www.versiontracker.com
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Âðåìÿ: 29.06.2005 02:12 
Erik



The best videoplayer IMO is VideoLAN (VLC).
Check it out at www.download.com
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 21.07.2005 22:23 
Kota Kojima



:( still not here
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 21.07.2005 23:20 
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Unfortunately, thats because your projected shipping date isnt until August 5th :sweat:

(As of today - its now third in line, in our shipping queue...)
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Âðåìÿ: 17.08.2005 12:12 
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CS-0055 has (finally) SHIPPED
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Âðåìÿ: 17.08.2005 13:55 



damn, thats good news! kota, i wish you a lot of joy with this
axe (can it be any other way? :D )
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Òåìà: Re: CS 0055 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KKustom24” for Kota Kojima (England)
Âðåìÿ: 18.08.2005 03:49 
kota kojima



that is good news :) I cant wait to check it out!
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