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Òåìà: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (Alaska, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 14.07.2005 01:45 |
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Congratulations Bill, on the birth of your new Shamray Custom Shop instrument (serial number CS 1989)! For the curious, here are the specs on CS 1989: Detailed specification of Guitar: CS-1989 ‘BIRD OF PREY” for Bill Nyfeler
Basic Design of Guitar: “Singlecut”-style body, bolt-on neck + carved topMaterial for neck: Maple – neck mounted with individual bezels (no plate)Neck features: 1960 slim-taper neck profile - ‘all-access’ heel contour. 'PRS' headstock shape.Material for fretboard: ROSEWOOD, 24 FRETS, 12 inch fretboard radius. 24.75” Scale LengthFrets: Sintoms "6100" (medium tall, AKA "Jumbo")Nut: 43 mm nut width, Petrified Wooley Mammoth ivoryFret markers: Abalone "birds" Fretboard binding: fretboard only (black plastic)Truss rod cover: black plastic, PRS style Side markers: plastic dotsLogo: Shamray logo painted in black PRS-style scriptBody wood: AlderTop wood: AlderBody binding: no body bindingOutput jack mounting: Standard: on jack plate Finish: entire guitar Gloss white “as white as possible” – including back of neck & headstockHeadstock Overlay: matching top finish (white)Strings: 010 - 046 Machine heads: Grover auto-locking (black) 3+3Bridge: Gotoh tune-o-matic set (black)Strap buttons: black (set of 2) Jack plate: rectangular black (side of body)Body shielding: 100% ShieldedNeck pickup: EMG 85 (direct mounted, no bezels) Bridge pickup: EMG 81 (direct mounted, no bezels)Selector switch: Dimarzio 3-way toggle (upper bout)Output jack: EMGPots: EMG (master vol + master tone)EXTRAS: EMG PA-2 booster preamp with mini-switchKnobs: black metallic (2 pieces)Batteries: DUAL 9V alkaline, installed inside control cavityCase: standard molded flight case ** CLIENT WILL SUPPLY THE PICKUPS ONLY |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 14.07.2005 02:02 |
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ah. this should be an interesting one! lookin forward to see the construction |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 15.07.2005 01:22 |
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Yeah, nice specs, but again this boring birds ... what about some butterflyes? 
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 15.07.2005 07:36 |
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Sorry, no butterflies. But I think this guitar will be able to fly when it's done! | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 24.07.2005 08:26 |
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SPEC UPDATE: name inlay @12th fret DROPPED - Abalone bird inlays only! | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 24.07.2005 10:49 |
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Yes, your exquisite abalone birds, like those on CS-0055, are just what this guitar needs. I can't wait to see that inlay work on this guitar. | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 26.07.2005 21:44 |
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Status update: we expect that work will get underway the first week of August (next week!) |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 27.07.2005 23:20 |
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Extremely cool. I can't wait! | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 30.07.2005 08:58 |
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The EMG 85/81 pickup set just arrived here. I'm sending them tomorrow (July 30) to Michael. I wonder how long it will take them to cross the pond... 
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 30.07.2005 15:42 |
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have you considered the 18 volt hookup for the EMG's?? ive heard nothing but positive stuff about it! | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 30.07.2005 19:57 |
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I've been tossing that exact idea around for the past week. Thanks for the input lennart - I'll ask Michael about the possibility. | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 31.07.2005 07:13 |
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ive heard that it only makes a worth while difference with basses, 'specially 5 string ones. | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 01.08.2005 01:25 |
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The difference is noticeable going from 9v to 18v, even on guitar. But it's even more remarkable on bass pickups. However, even EMG says the jump from 18v to 27v (the maximum) is negligible. | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 01.08.2005 14:24 |
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what kind of difference in sound would you get when you go from 9v to 18v? |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 01.08.2005 16:43 |
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from what i noticed when i went from 9v to 18v in my ibanez it became a sharper more attacking sound on my EMG 81 and the 85 never seemed to change to much but i never used it that much before the mod anyway, im not great at describing tone but im going with a 9v setup on my custom to have a change in tone and also the mahogany should make a smoother guitar as a whole. sorry if this makes no sence but im not the most descriptive of people |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 08.08.2005 09:35 |
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Nice description, Gary. Thanks for the insight. I am dropping the separate battery boxes (batteries will be in the control cavity), so that I won't lose so much body wood to the router. With the 18v EMG setup, the batteries should last a long time, so there is no real need for a quick access battery box. Work should commence this week, as I understand. I've got my fingers crossed! |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 15.08.2005 11:54 |
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Some modifications made to the neck profile. Thanks to Michael for making the process smooth and educational (as always)! | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 18.08.2005 10:01 |
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BOOM! Here comes the Bird of Prey, virtually out of nowhere... Last week, we weren't quite sure when construction would start. This week, the guitar's almost done! Wow! |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 18.08.2005 10:04 |
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...and here's the neck. Just got those spec changes made in time... | |||
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 18.08.2005 10:09 |
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Who needs a nasty Gibson or PRS neck heel when you can have the bliss of a contoured neck like this? Nice work, Kazantcev. I'll need that extra room to reach the 24th fret on this beast. |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 18.08.2005 10:12 |
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It's taking shape nicely here. I can't wait to see the inlay work. | ||||||
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 18.08.2005 17:56 |
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do you want a fixed bridge or a trem? imo, this guitar is SCREAMING for a floyd rose... :P |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 18.08.2005 19:49 |
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Tune-O-Matic bridge for this bird. I didn't want the additional routing required for a Floyd Rose done to this guitar. Besides, I've already got a FR on my RR flying V. |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 18.08.2005 19:56 |
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Volgens mij Nimrod, de Floyd Rose zit er niet goed uit op en Les Paul of Singlecut guitar. Aleen mijn opinie (het spijt me - lange tijd sinds dat ik Nederlands gesprecht hep!) |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 18.08.2005 20:24 |
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And here's a close-up of the fingerboard. Very nice... | |||
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 18.08.2005 23:15 |
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did you think of a wraparound bridge more PReSque which would require even less holes.... and [my opinion only] looks better |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 19.08.2005 03:52 |
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nice fingerboard aswell... @ Bill: dude; did you say that in dutch?? i am reading that at 2 am, and quite stunned! ok, i understand what you mean...sometimes its indeed ugly, sometimes very cool. on a PRS singlecut it looks cool. oh, by the way; its " gesproken" not" gesprecht". the latter is german. but two thumbs up on your dutch! (bit offtopic; how did you get to learn it?) |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 19.08.2005 05:53 |
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Gary, I agree that the PRS wraparound bridge is more clean looking, but you can't intonate the guitar accurately enough with their static design, in my opinion. It's pretty close, but I notice the difference. I know they are also now making wraparound tune-o-matics, but I don't think they stay in tune as well as a 2 piece bridge/tailpiece does. |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 19.08.2005 06:09 |
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Nimrod, Daar hebt u veel gelijk in - het was veel te laat als it dat geschreven hep ook. Ik hep de verkeerde tense ook gemerkt (gesproken). Bedankt voor de opmerking! Ik wonde in Nederland voor en paar jaaren (maar dat was 13 jaar geleden!). Ik leerde Nederlands voor 6 maanden vordat ik naar Nederland ging. Ik kan het een beetje spreken, maar om 't te schriven is veel moelijker, vind ik. Ik heb niet de gelegenheid om 't veel te spreken, maar ik heb u naam gezien, en proberde 't nog to spreken. Maakelijker om te spreken, dan om to schriven! Ook, weet ik wat "Bill/Bil" in Nederlands betekend. Toen ik in Nederland was, roept eidereen mij "Willem" (ha ha) Ik heb in Nunspeet gewonden. Waar komt u vandaan? Translation: my Dutch is pretty rusty. |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 19.08.2005 14:46 |
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ah, no, its quite nice actually. better than most people here actually. well, bill comes from william, and the dutch version of william is....willem :P I am from the hague...(in dutch: den haag) and just for fun: hep=heb gewonden=gewoond (gewonden is something like, the woonded, or past tense of winden, which means: winding). but thats just nitpicking, your dutch is overall quite good may I ask why you were in holland? |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 20.08.2005 10:36 |
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Michael, I am wondering about the knots on the top piece of the body. I know this will be an opaque finish, but how does the crafter smooth out a wood knot to prep it for such a fine finish? | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 20.08.2005 12:35 |
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the 'knots' in our russian alder are 'pigmentation' only, they are integral to the wood and dont present any difficulties in finishing... | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 21.08.2005 03:52 |
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Ok Michael, thanks for clarifying. I couldn't really tell from the pictures how extensive the knots were. I was just wondering how you would go about filling in a knot so it would be smooth before finishing. Looks like you don't have to worry about that! One technical question: for an opaque-colored guitar, why do you bother putting a top on it? Wouldn't it be easier to just start with a thicker piece of wood, and then carve and finish it? |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 21.08.2005 18:13 |
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if you're looking for better tuning stability, how about TonePros Locking Bridge and Locking Tuners... | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 21.08.2005 21:33 |
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a separate top is frequently used when a thicker piece of wood is not readily available! About tuning stability: Locking tuners can 'help', but if you arent lazy, you can achieve the exact same effect with 'normal' tuners, just by using the "inside-outside-pinch-lock" method of stringing ( which locks the string before there is one full wrap around the post). BTW, Tonepros hardware actually does not do ANYTHING 'to improve tuning stability'... the only thing i can recommend it for is that your bridge and tailpiece wont fall off when you change all the strings. Everything else that is 'claimed for it' is SHEER HYPE - Tonepros is nothing more than regular Gotoh hardware that has a couple holes drilled in it! We have installed lots of it here ( in fact, i even have a Tonepros locking bridge and tailpiece on one of my OWN guitars) and the truth is - it doesnt do anything 'magical'...  |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 21.08.2005 23:18 |
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i have locking tuners on a strat, and normal tuners on the les paul. i can say; the normal tuners work MUCH easier than locking ones. you have to unlock it first, fiddle out the last piece of the string, then fiddle the string IN the tunerpeg...damn. with normal tuners i change strings in 3 minutes, with locking tuners, i have to schedule it; " 15:00 pm til 15:30; string changing" it really is les easy. IMO that is. |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 22.08.2005 01:10 |
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Michael, I had heard the same thing, that TonePros was just a marketing gimmick. Gimmick = $100 more! Nimrod, I agree - locking tuners can be more difficult when stringing. I do A LOT of bends when I play, so I'm hoping the locking tuners will assist me, at least a little, in the area of tuning. |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 22.08.2005 01:32 |
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hm. okayy.... well, may I post my "experiences" here concerning locking tuners and regular? as far as i know, my locking tuners didn't help sh*t with tuning stability! my strat is less tuning-stable then my les paul, who has normal tuners. perhaps i need a new bridge, but as far as i know, it is just a gimmick, and it didnt do a thing for me.... well, thats just me. dont know what you already know ofcourse. |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 22.08.2005 01:44 |
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Nimrod, I always appreciate others' opinions and experience. Thanks for posting, and please feel free to continue. There are so many differences in the way each of us plays, and nuances between things we often think are identical. I've found that listening to everyone else's experiences helps me to re-evaluate guitar playing questions I think are already settled. So thanks for your comments - they help us all! |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 22.08.2005 04:58 |
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Michael, I saw the Tanswell Custom headstock, and it looks great. I was wondering if I could have "Bird of Prey Custom" printed similarly under the Shamray cursive logo on this headstock? |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 22.08.2005 08:42 |
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yes, a logo update is certainly possible! here is how it would look: |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 22.08.2005 08:46 |
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but ( as you can see...) there is NOT much room there for the lettering... Perhaps you might consider dropping the word "custom" - so i can make the other letters a bit bolder? (I think its more or less OBVIOUS that the guitar is "Custom"...) here is another possibility ( a bit more dramatic) : |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 22.08.2005 10:47 |
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Michael, as usual, your suggestion is better than my idea I really like your second version. Let's go with that, ok? Thanks. |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 22.08.2005 14:04 |
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Ok, second one it is...
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 23.08.2005 11:29 |
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I heard from Michael that the EMG 85/81 pair has arrived at the shop. They will be direct mounted to the neck/body wood, so no "pickup rings" will be used. Just the black EMGs in a white body. I can almost see it now... |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 23.08.2005 19:31 |
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Michael, any progress lately? | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 24.08.2005 00:35 |
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today, your guitar was out in the PAINT SHOP.. i hope to have some new pics on FRIDAY
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 24.08.2005 01:24 |
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Wow, moving right along! I thought the inlay work on the neck was always done before the body and neck were painted. Does it make a difference what order they are done in? |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 25.08.2005 19:51 |
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Uh, you didn't forget the inlays, did you  Just kidding. I can't wait to see the updated photos. |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 25.08.2005 20:32 |
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Ah yes bill, direct mounting pickups is a lovely choice  . Im getting it done on my 'scanlan custom' 3 emg's direct mounted, but im getting shamray to ship the metallica bezels in the guitar case, in case i change my mind or whatever. Cant wait to see some newer pics. Take it easy.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 25.08.2005 21:48 |
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phil, do you have emg's in other guitars of yours? where i live, there are almost no guitars with emg's to check out.... so i am curious how they sound. those overproduced records of zakk wylde are a louzy comparison. thats why.... |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 26.08.2005 00:55 |
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Nimrod - goed om u te zien (of horen)! I have EMGs in my PRS singlecut. They have many great characteristics, but one of the advantages is they are very QUIET. At the same time, when overdriven, they can create some really great, controllable feedback. I play a mix of blues rock and metallica/creed sounds (no nu metal) and they work great for me. And you are right. ZW is a rather one dimensional example of the range of a pair of 85/81s. |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 26.08.2005 01:11 |
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@ Bill: this topic is one of the few i very frequently visit. i like the idea of this guitar. perhaps i am gonna use it for a project of my own. back to pickups: for bluesrock I have a VERY nice strat, and on my amp that thing is very much like the brian may sound. but my les paul...it has a lack of so many things. the overall feel is great, but the sound of the pickups sucks. i want the pickups to have this: they MUST pick up pinch harmonics PERFECTLY. i know i can play them well, cause on other guitars, including the strat, i get great results. i want them to have a really meaty sound, with a lot of balls. they have to be mindblowing and yeah, sometimes they have to have a nice clean sound for some songs. but thats not priority number one... are those pickups EMG's? |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 26.08.2005 01:13 |
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Phil, I won't buy another guitar unless it has direct mounted pickups. I don't know why they aren't all made that way. The difference to me is noticeable. I checked out your Scanlan Custom thread again - that guitar is looking GOOD! I can't wait to see it once it has the lacquer finish on it. Congrats, man. |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 26.08.2005 07:37 |
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Nimrod, i have EMGs in every other guitar i have. I have a Dean ML Phantom setneck, 81/60 combo, the 60 is great for clean tones obviously, and the 81 for me produces the right amount of bite, balls and clean distortion. Like its an articulate pickup. People will comment on its lack of dynamics, however i believe all high output pickups have a lack of dynamics in relation to your picking style. But this is only noticable when using your crunch channel. When you switch to your clean and start picking really lightly it has all the dynamics you need, incredible. EMG's arent for all, but for me in my current area of playing (hard rock, metal etc) they work. Even when i roll my gain down considerably on my crunch channel and up the volume, switch to the 60, its such a smooth bluesy sound, most people who use emg's only really use them for their high output characteristics. My other guitars, two dimebag darrell washburn signatures have the 89/81 combo, the different woods certainly present a different tone (contrary to popular belief that emg's kill all wood tones) Emgs do sound alike, but your woods do make the difference. My Dean has mahogany everything, set neck, rosewood board. Where my washburns are alder bodies, maple tops, maple necks and rosewood board. The washburns have a sorta girthier, smooth, round distortion, where my mahogany dean has a sharp but dark crunch. Its a cool comparison. Bill thanks for the kind words, i truly cant wait for my guitar, as im sure you cant either. |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 26.08.2005 13:24 |
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phil, thanks for the review. i will have to think hard on which pickup i will use.... afterall, my les paul is quite old.....and to open and close it once a year to change the battery wont do much good to the wood i guess.... |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 27.08.2005 05:31 |
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Update photos are in. After a quick bath in the sealer shed, this bird is moving right along. | |||||||||
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 27.08.2005 06:05 |
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Nimrod I had EMG 81's in my Navigator Japan Custom Les Paul and I loved them. They could crank out really great distortion, and awesome clean tones. I put Lindy Fralins in the guitar and didn't like them so I put back the EMG's. Talk about long Tennon Bill. Bigger than Long John Silver and John Holmes. A little porn humor. Guitar will be interesting with all alder Bill. |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 27.08.2005 16:33 |
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A little misunderstanding with the knob locations, but Mr. Shamray is making it right. You couldn't ask for better customer service than this! Way to go Shamray is the best! That includes Michael, too
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 28.08.2005 01:52 |
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1: i really like this guitar!! its becoming very interesing and looking great. what are the specs for the neck? 2; i have decided on my pickups for my own les paul guys....they're gonna be evolution pickups. anyway, thanks for all the input guys! but i played on the zakk wylde sig, and emg's aren't quite for me... |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 28.08.2005 06:13 |
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Nimrod, here are the specs: Neck Measurement: 1st fret - 22 mm; 12th - 24.4 mm; D-shaped - like modern Fender, modern (post-60) Gibsons. Regarding the EMGs, you have given them the only real test that matters, and that is your ears. I just hope you were playing them through a good amp to get a really good feel for them. Oh well, different strokes for different folks
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 30.09.2005 09:13 |
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Any updates? | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 06.10.2005 01:34 |
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STATUS REPORT: it will be under lacquer next week, and should be ready for completing in about 2 weeks... | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 06.10.2005 10:31 |
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Welcome back, Michael. I hope you enjoyed some well-deserved time off! | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 06.10.2005 18:21 |
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The Bird of Prey is again in flight! Here are the new body photos. I am told the inlay work is near completion, so I am very excited to see those photos as well! | ||||||||||||
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 15.10.2005 13:19 |
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The photo says it all... That's right, it says piezo
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 16.10.2005 19:50 |
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Well, maybe a little more explanation is needed I have a sudden need for a piezo pickup on this guitar, and Michael has helped me order a Graphtech GHOST piezo pickup and preamp (I'm glad we caught it in time). After a little more routing, the guitar should be back on schedule! |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 10.11.2005 22:54 |
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Good news: your piezo system arrived today - i shall deliver it to the shop tomorrow morning! | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 11.11.2005 20:27 |
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Great! I can't wait for the piezo on this awesome guitar. fwiw, I'll post the GHOST: |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 17.11.2005 17:06 |
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Work is proceeding... it will be in the finishing room by middle of next week, so expect some NEW PICS by the end of next week! | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 17.11.2005 18:04 |
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Good to hear! I can't wait to see some more pictures
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 22.11.2005 01:14 |
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STATUS UPDATE: "Strange Days, Indeed"... your crafter abruptly RESIGNED his position, and has gone off to live in an Ashram in India. Work will resume in a day or two while we pass the guitar along to your NEW crafter Vadim (who has a couple of other projects he needs to get off his bench) Estimated Shipping date is January 14th (the entire country is CLOSED for holidays from Dec 31st to January 9th!) |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 22.11.2005 07:22 |
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Wow, Michael, that's weird. Any photos available? |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 29.11.2005 18:32 |
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Michael, With all the discussion about cases (or lack thereof), I wanted to ask: is the case for CS-1989 in the shop already? |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 30.11.2005 00:00 |
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I don't know... Stepanov hasnt given me any information on that. I will ask about that when i visit the shop tommorrow! | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 15.12.2005 07:27 |
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Any updates? | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 15.12.2005 15:44 |
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No news... hopefully i will see some progress on FRIDAY | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 31.01.2006 21:13 |
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The Bird of Prey is back in production! A few photos of its current status... | ||||||
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 31.01.2006 21:17 |
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And here's my crude drawing for the 1st fret inlay. Let's hope the actual inlay turns out nicer than my bad artwork! | |||
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 01.02.2006 01:10 |
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good news ! And artwork aint half bad either
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 01.02.2006 10:16 |
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Thanks, Patrick. I can't wait to see the abalone inlays on this guitar. | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 13.02.2006 23:48 |
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The inlays have begun! Abalone PRS 513 style, with a custom 1st fret and a special Shamray logo for the 24th fret. | |||
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 13.02.2006 23:54 |
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Michael was nice enough to include a picture of the actual shells they are obtaining the abalone from! I know they had to look long and hard to find this quality material, so the wait was definitely worth it! Very cool
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 14.02.2006 01:51 |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 14.02.2006 19:26 |
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Beautiful work, Sushkov! These inlays are really coming along great. They will look even better in the fretboard! | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
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Âðåìÿ: 16.02.2006 22:57 |
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WOW, Sushkov! Very creative with the abalone! I have one question for you... What do you use to fill in the gaps in the fretboard, if your inlay cutout is slightly larger than the inlay? Thanks. |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 16.02.2006 23:25 |
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Epoxy with rosewood dust. | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 17.02.2006 08:03 |
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Ah, I should have guessed I can't wait to see them finished! It's going to look incredible. |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 18.02.2006 06:15 |
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Well, I was right. It looks absolutely stunning! Really nice work, Sushkov. Here's a picture Michael took of the inlays setting up with epoxy. |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 22.02.2006 23:05 |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 22.02.2006 23:10 |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 01.03.2006 00:06 |
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Status Update: Lacquer curing... polishing later this week! |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 07.03.2006 20:06 |
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Any updates? | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 07.03.2006 23:06 |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 08.03.2006 00:28 |
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Checked and received! Thanks Michael. Here is a sample: | ||||||||||||
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 17.03.2006 21:55 |
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STATUS REPORT: final polishing was in progress today (check yer email a bit later for a pic) |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 21.03.2006 22:35 |
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Polished up and ready for assembly! | ||||||
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 21.03.2006 23:50 |
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Haha I think you are right Bill, where ARE those sunglasses? The guitar is looking good by the way. | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 22.03.2006 05:40 |
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Thanks, Matt. I can't wait for the hardware go in, and to see it really take shape as a completed instrument. | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 22.03.2006 16:52 |
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Stepanov says "completing tommorrow"... | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
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It's coming together now... | ||||||
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
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Another couple of inlay shots (I can't get enough of these) | ||||||
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
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She's got a hot body... | ||||||
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 03.04.2006 20:12 |
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update: CS-1989 is currently #4 on the shipping list, and the tenative ship date is APRIL 11th |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 05.04.2006 00:06 |
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Woohoo! Shipping in a week! | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
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Shamray estimates it will be on the completing bench no later than Friday
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
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Guitar is already there. If we will be lucky - it will be ready tonight. | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 05.04.2006 13:13 |
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that looks good to me! The neck-body joint already has a 'vaccum-seal' fit (you can pick up the guitar and wave it around - it doesnt budge!) but that screw layout looks ideal for optimal neck stability
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 06.04.2006 15:27 |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
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ive only seen six on a bass before, that is different! beautiful guitar... | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 07.04.2006 11:15 |
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Thanks, Alex. I must say that I agree with you
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 08.04.2006 08:25 |
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A couple more pics. These show the LED for the pickup boost switch. | ||||||
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 11.04.2006 21:18 |
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Shipping estimate: 04-15 | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 12.04.2006 01:21 |
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Woohoo! Four days away! Here's the boost switch installed. Michael is currently designing a high-tech boost receiver involving parabolic mirrors and a squirrel cage fan. It's complicated, but it should be de-classified within a few days.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 12.04.2006 04:32 |
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A VERY beautiful guitar Bill, make sure to let us know how she plays! | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 12.04.2006 07:01 |
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Thanks, Matt. Will do! | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 19.04.2006 17:48 |
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Finally completed today. After Michael will test your guitar, tomorrow I shall visit EMS post office. | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 20.04.2006 02:25 |
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Great News! I can't wait to see it! | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 21.04.2006 18:58 |
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*Somewhat Off Topic* - If you like the looks of this guitar, have a look at its "EVIL TWIN"! http://www.musicforums.ru/sh_int/browse_thread.php?bn=musicforums_main&thread=1145631296&replies=0 |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 24.04.2006 06:29 |
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Some pictures of the Bird of Prey in its final stages. It should ship soon! | |||||||||||||||
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 26.04.2006 16:12 |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 27.04.2006 05:17 |
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Here's the package. I'll post photos when it gets here and I unwrap it! | |||
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 25.06.2006 09:04 |
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Sorry to take so long to report  The Bird of Prey arrived about a month ago. It plays beautifully. The neck is smooth and fast. and the 18v EMG setup is very nice. It's amazing how much more flexibility the EMGs give me using my PODxt Pro. These two were definitely made for each other. And the 20dB boost switch works just like it should. The white finish with the all black hardware is definitely cool. The inlays look even better than in the pictures. They are really incredible. I'll post a few pics when I get a minute. The only problem was an issue with the paint (white does tend to show everything), but after talking with Michael, Mr. Shamray is going to make that right. I'll keep you all posted on it as it progresses. |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 17.09.2006 14:10 |
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Here's the newly stripped and lacquered body of the Bird. It's getting a fresh coat of paint before it comes back home.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 17.09.2006 18:11 |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 19.09.2006 09:27 |
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Hi Matt, it was just a little overspray. It would probably not even have been noticeable on anything but an all-white guitar. | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 19.09.2006 13:39 |
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Ah I see, well it certainly was good of Shamray to take it back; not that there was any other option, that is what SHOULD have been done, but I doubt Jackson or Gibson would have done the same. So it is good to see that Shamray stands beside its customers. | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 20.09.2006 02:08 |
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I agree completely, Matt. I've heard some real horror stories about the Gibson Custom Shop. It's great to see Shamray stand by their guitars.
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 23.09.2006 23:45 |
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The first coat of paint... | |||
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 17.10.2006 10:02 |
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Here's the Bird of Prey after getting an anti-gravity unit installed. Actually, it's just gotten the last coat of paint. Next stop is the nitro finish. I'm getting psyched all over again! |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 23.10.2006 10:50 |
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My mistake - the previous picture is actually the clear coat. It should be ready for shipping in a week or so. Woohoo! | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 28.11.2006 10:14 |
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Michael says the refinished Bird of Prey should soon be on its way back to Alaska!
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (OR, USA)
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (Alaska, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 28.11.2006 11:20 |
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Bill "did" live in Oregon (back when the guitar was first ordered) but during the construction process, he moved to ALASKA... | |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (Alaska, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 08.12.2006 04:49 |
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Well, I've heard for sure that the Bird of Prey body has definitely shipped. I'll upload photos as soon as it's back here and I get it assembled. Until then, please enjoy this one of a recent Alaskan sunrise. |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (Alaska, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 08.12.2006 10:09 |
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Pretty, very pretty! Photoshop? 8-) I'm just jokin'. Yeaaah!!!
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (Alaska, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 08.12.2006 12:30 |
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Must be the "COOLEST" guitar in ALASKA.... As white as possible...ARTIC white....? Hope it'll arive soon & love to see pics of it "assembled"! |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (Alaska, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 09.12.2006 23:18 |
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The post office contacted me yesterday about the guitar body in transit from Russia. Customs wanted to know the package contents, and every single country of origin for each part. It is one step closer to being back home! |
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Òåìà: Re: CS 1989 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘BIRD OF PREY ” for Bill Nyfeler (Alaska, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 09.12.2006 23:44 |
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