Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Congratulations Alex, on the birth of your new Shamray Custom Shop instrument (serial number CS 0727)!
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 0727:
Detailed specification of Guitar: CS-0727 ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM” for Alex Kaminsky
25.5 inch scale length, 7-string, 27-fret design based on the ESP M with a
Custom reverse headstockcutaway by the lower horn to be extended for easier access, standard forearm cut and the tummy cut
Basic Design of Guitar
: Body with variable thickness, bolt-on neckMaterial for neck
: Maple ( with clear lacquer)Neck features
: Standard (“thin-U” profile)Material for fretboard
: Maple, 16 inch radiusFrets
: Sintoms "6000" (Super Jumbo)Nut
: Locking (Schaller) 7-string (black)Fret markers
: No fret markersFretboard binding
: unbound fretboardTruss rod cover
: triangular plasticSide markers
: plastic dotsLogo
: Pearl “AK” logo (custom-supplied artwork)(shamray custom shop logo & serial number on back of headstock)
Body wood
: Linden (basswood)Top wood
: PLAIN MAPLE 6mm thicknessBody binding
: NO BODY BINDINGOutput jack mounting
: directly on body, top or sideFinish
: Pearl BLUEHeadstock Overlay: MATCHING BODY COLOR
Tone Chambers
: no tone chambers (solidbody)Strings
: 10-13-17-26-36-46-56Machine heads
: Gotoh 7 in line (black)String-tree
: Barre (cross-beam to all 7 strings, black)Neck attachment
: Individual bushings (black)Bridge/Tremelo
: 7-string Schaller Floyd Rose (black)Tremelo rear cover
: Single-layer blackStrap buttons
: standard (set of 2, black)Pickguard
: No plastic pickguardChrome panel
: No chrome panelJack plate
: No jack plateBody shielding
: 100% ShieldedNeck pickup
: Dimarzio Blaze NeckMiddle pickup
: No middle pickupBridge pickup
: Dimarzio Evolution - 7Pickup bezels
: no bezels - pickups direct mountedToggle switch
: 3-way toggle (gibson-style, black tip)Output jack
: Switchcraft mono jackPotentiometers
: Partsland (large) 1 pcPull-pots
: no pull-potsKnobs
: Black Metallic, 1 pc (master volume)Tone Capacitors
: No Tone CapsCase
: Molded flight caseSpecial
: * recessed trem if possible (for extra pull-up)Last 7 Frets scalloped
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Is this the first Shamray order from Pennsylvania? Thats a nice claim.
Автор: Bassplayer13
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
what part of Pa you from?
Автор: HACK
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Well, I may be the first one to get a shamray from Maryland.
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Well, I am around the Philadelphia area... Skippack in Montgomery county to be more exact. Are you from PA?
Автор: HACK
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
I'm from Maryland. I know there is a Montgomery County in Maryland too.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Yes, this is the first order to Pennsylvania!
When i was living in NYC, i drove down to Philly once. (and yes, i made sure to have a Cheesesteak while i was there)
When i was living in NYC, i drove down to Philly once. (and yes, i made sure to have a Cheesesteak while i was there)
Автор: Bassplayer13
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
im form pa near the allentown area
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Do we know who the crafter will be yet?
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
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Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
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Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
status update: Sataev selected the body wood today!
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Awesome! I can't wait to see how this all comes along...this is so exciting. Will the color of the faux binding be close to that of the neck and fretboard?
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
SPEC UPDATE!
body and matching headstock now will be "pearl BLUE"
no body binding!
body and matching headstock now will be "pearl BLUE"
no body binding!
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Any updates...?
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Sataev was on holiday last week, i think he gets back on Monday...
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Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Did that one crafter manage to get back in the country after the passport problem?
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Ah, can't blame anyone for taking a vacation!
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Any updates or pics?
Автор: CreationSeries
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
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Автор: CreationSeries
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
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Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
This is looking great! I'm so excited!
Автор: Bram Van Cauter
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Wow man talking about extreme scalloping!
What effect do you have in mind with this scalloped neck?
Haven't played one but will have the upper frets scalloped
mildly.
Not a fan of this headstock though, looks like a giant sock
and/or cock
What effect do you have in mind with this scalloped neck?
Haven't played one but will have the upper frets scalloped
mildly.
Not a fan of this headstock though, looks like a giant sock
and/or cock
Автор: Lucian Moynihan
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
hahahahaha. mabye thats why some people go for them.
still, nothing can be more cock like than an explorer headstock..... ecept mabye the wangcaster
still, nothing can be more cock like than an explorer headstock..... ecept mabye the wangcaster
Автор: CreationSeries
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
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Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
a cock...i dont think so...unless you have some seriously problem down there lol...
Автор: Lucian Moynihan
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
yeh- that point is a little sharp isnt it?
Автор: Luke
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Dude... I think you might want to go get that checked out!
And also, you might not want to talk like that about someone elses guitar. I'm sure there are people that don't like your guitar's design, they might think it looks like crap, but they don't post about it. Just a suggestion, bit of common courtesy wouldn't go amiss.
And also, you might not want to talk like that about someone elses guitar. I'm sure there are people that don't like your guitar's design, they might think it looks like crap, but they don't post about it. Just a suggestion, bit of common courtesy wouldn't go amiss.
Автор: phil scanlan
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
I think the comments here are pretty light hearted, I for one like the headstock, Im more of a fan of the blackmachine one, but still, its cool.
But you have to realise that the internet is a ridiculous place of repocusionless opinion, people could be alot ruder than what these guys have been, i think theyre just joking around and theres no harm meant. Like, if somebody doesnt like hearing someones opinion, the internet is going to be a pretty horrifying place for them.
To get a custom made in the first place means that you should be completely comfortable in your choices and to back them up at all costs. So i believe the owner of this unique guitar (alex) isnt going to be too phased about these little jokes, he is getting what he wants and thats the main thing.
But you have to realise that the internet is a ridiculous place of repocusionless opinion, people could be alot ruder than what these guys have been, i think theyre just joking around and theres no harm meant. Like, if somebody doesnt like hearing someones opinion, the internet is going to be a pretty horrifying place for them.
To get a custom made in the first place means that you should be completely comfortable in your choices and to back them up at all costs. So i believe the owner of this unique guitar (alex) isnt going to be too phased about these little jokes, he is getting what he wants and thats the main thing.
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
damned straight phil : ) I am getting exactly what I want!
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
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Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
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Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
actually i see some nice figuring on the neck...pretty lol
Автор: goran
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
i like the headstock...
where did you find that design?
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
I liked the look of the Blackmachine heastock, so Michael used his awesome skills and came up with this variation...I love it.
Автор: lennart
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
looks a bit parkerish too
Автор: HACK
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
and the body looks like a Jackson Soloist/Dinky. Hey, it can be a Parker Jackson. Sounds like somebody's name. lol
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
yeah, the body is an ESP M body, but it is shortened up a good bit to adjust the balance since the bridge was moved towards the neck to create easier access to all the frets.
Автор: Dmitry Sushkov
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
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Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
That looks great! Thanks for the pictures Sushkov, and thanks for the awesome work Sataev, I am soooo excited now.
Автор: goran
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
system of a down rules ;O)
so does this guitar
so does this guitar
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
STATUS REPORT: CS-0727 will be ready for completing early next week!
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
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Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
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Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
STATUS UPDATE: Completing work has been STALLED while we wait for Shamray to bring us one of the pickups (Hopefully, we will see it tommorrow...)
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
STATUS UPDATE: for reasons not comprehensible to me, Shamray has still not brought us your bridge pickup! Hopefully it will show up before the end of the week...
Estimated Shipping date is January 22nd
Estimated Shipping date is January 22nd
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
update:
Yes, Shamray has STILL not purchased the one remaining pickup, despite the fact the dealer had it in stock over a month ago, and he was given the cash to buy it weeks earlier. My guess: Shamray embezelled your pickup money and spent it on beer
Stepanov says "Shamray is supposed to bring the pickup TODAY" (we shall see...)
Yes, Shamray has STILL not purchased the one remaining pickup, despite the fact the dealer had it in stock over a month ago, and he was given the cash to buy it weeks earlier. My guess: Shamray embezelled your pickup money and spent it on beer
Stepanov says "Shamray is supposed to bring the pickup TODAY" (we shall see...)
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Ouch... thanks for the update though!
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
STATUS UPDATE:
Stepanov sez - still no pickup in town, he's hopeful one might be rustled up by Wednesday. (the one Shamray was supposed to have 'reserved' for you at the distributor is actually long-gone)
Stepanov has been going store-to-store looking for it, but if it cant be found by Wednesday, we have to order one in from USA (more delays)
Stepanov sez - still no pickup in town, he's hopeful one might be rustled up by Wednesday. (the one Shamray was supposed to have 'reserved' for you at the distributor is actually long-gone)
Stepanov has been going store-to-store looking for it, but if it cant be found by Wednesday, we have to order one in from USA (more delays)
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
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Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
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Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
any pictures of the guitar completed that could be posted?
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
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Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Status Update:
"almost-but-not-quite-completed"... it should be ready for final inspection FRIDAY, i hope!
"almost-but-not-quite-completed"... it should be ready for final inspection FRIDAY, i hope!
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
what does the shipping order look like?
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Going by 'due date' - yours is currently on the TOP of the list, with 0067 and 0084 very close behind. Neither of them are 100% ready to ship yet either, so its a bit of a race... whichever is ready first will be the next to ship out!
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
STATUS REPORT:
Its still in line for completing, and I am unhappy to report that there has been absolutely no progress on ANYTHING in the completing room since LAST friday. All the same guitars are sitting there in exactly the same position, and nothing has changed except an extra layer of shop dust!
Granted, our shop manager Stepanov has been at home deathly ill for the past week - but you would have thought that maybe Mr. Shamray would have stepped up and covered for him! Sadly, it appears that this was NOT the case.
All we await for YOUR GUITAR are the strap buttons and its single chrome knob. Stepanov told me he ordered them from Shamray LAST WEEK. I called it to Shamray's attention today, but he pleads ignorance.
So, there is no possibility that your guitar will be completed before TUESDAY. All because the alleged 'management' neglected to buy all the parts six months ago, like they were supposed to.
(If there is a worse-managed guitar shop ANYWHERE on the planet, I'd like to know about it...)
Its still in line for completing, and I am unhappy to report that there has been absolutely no progress on ANYTHING in the completing room since LAST friday. All the same guitars are sitting there in exactly the same position, and nothing has changed except an extra layer of shop dust!
Granted, our shop manager Stepanov has been at home deathly ill for the past week - but you would have thought that maybe Mr. Shamray would have stepped up and covered for him! Sadly, it appears that this was NOT the case.
All we await for YOUR GUITAR are the strap buttons and its single chrome knob. Stepanov told me he ordered them from Shamray LAST WEEK. I called it to Shamray's attention today, but he pleads ignorance.
So, there is no possibility that your guitar will be completed before TUESDAY. All because the alleged 'management' neglected to buy all the parts six months ago, like they were supposed to.
(If there is a worse-managed guitar shop ANYWHERE on the planet, I'd like to know about it...)
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Ah, thats rough...I think the knob is supposed to be black...or you probably meant black chrome or whatnot
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
yes, black chrome...
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
STATUS REPORT:
still waiting for Mr. Shamray to bring the strap buttons. it should be completed this week...
still waiting for Mr. Shamray to bring the strap buttons. it should be completed this week...
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
can't wait...
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
did Mr. Shamray bring the strap buttons?
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Apparently, he DID NOT
I don't usually go to the shop on saturdays, but I was there today, and your poor guitar is still sitting there in the completing room, looking totally neglected...
I don't usually go to the shop on saturdays, but I was there today, and your poor guitar is still sitting there in the completing room, looking totally neglected...
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
kinda sad tht something so simple would hold the guitar up for so long...
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Its VERY sad! I showed it to Shamray today - i pointed out your guitar (covered in its weeks-old layer of shop dust) and told him... Look: this guitar has been sitting here for WEEKS, and its waiting for nothing but strap buttons, and one black metal knob!!
I told him in no uncertain terms that 'this sort of stuff' simply CANNOT keep happening in the future. We will see what he plans to do about it on MONDAY...
I told him in no uncertain terms that 'this sort of stuff' simply CANNOT keep happening in the future. We will see what he plans to do about it on MONDAY...
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
it seems one must order three guitars to get the proper attention, and even then its a stretch...
Автор: Jon Pinson
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Its nothing to do with how many you order, or how much you spend. Beyond Michael, the system sucks whoever you are.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Its not "the system".. its the total LACK of the system!
For the past THREE YEARS, I have been giving Shamray consulting, advice, business rules, and ALL the management tools he needs to make this shop run "like clockwork". He just outright refuses to implement ANYTHING i have recommended.
Its "not rocket science" - and i have laid this out time and time again!
Mr.Shamray simply needs to do the following:
1) BUY A FILING CABINET, and USE IT!!
2) purchase ALL THE PARTS as soon as i give him the order. ALL OF THEM! And do some follow up at regular intervals, to make sure that they are all present and accounted for - well in advance of completing (see #3 "timeline" below)
3) Make a WORK-FLOW TIMELINE, with a few simple "Milestones" to track for each order.
And yes - spend the whole TWO MINUTES per day, per guitar - to simply CHECK the friggin timeline, and make sure that things are on track!
4) Implement ISO.9002-style Quality Control protocols!!!! In our case, its a VERY SIMPLE two or three "stop checks" along the build process, points where the crafter needs to go to the manager - and have him double-check and CONFIRM the measurements, and "sign off". Then the work (cutting wood, etc) may CONTINUE to the next quality 'stop check'.
*** Its NOT ROCKET SCIENCE, Mr.Shamray!! This one simple management tool alone will prevent 99% of all the possible screw-ups. (such as the disasters that happened in the past year to CS-0059, CS-1976, and CS-0057/CS-0063...) And how many times have i advised, recommended, even pleaded with you to implement it? Ten times? TWENTY times?
5) make COMPLETEING OF EXPORT GUITARS "THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY". (we can all relate to that, can't we?) I get practically HOMICIDAL when i come in the shop and see "my" orders languishing around collecting dust - while the completing guy is busy working on domestic repair job after domestic repair job. (because they provide Mr. Shamray's repair department with a quick buck!)
Its really looking to me like Mr. Shamray doesnt VALUE his international clients (many of which have completely PAID FOR their guitars IN ADVANCE, IN FULL - by the time they are ready for completing...)
6) make SHIPPING of Export guitars the OTHER NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. When they are ready to ship - SHIP THEM!
NOW!!!!!!
Dont be such a LAZY USELESS PATHETIC IRRESPONSIBLE SCOUNDREL - GET IT TOGETHER and DO THE RIGHT THING!!!! (DO you CARE about our clients, or NOT?????!!!!! Ship 'em their damn guitars already!!!!)
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As it happens, my personal three year 'consulting agreement' with Mr. Shamray EXPIRES at midnight tonight.
I will be sitting down with Mr. Shamray on MONDAY.
If Mr. Shamray doesnt agree to IMMEDIATELY IMPLEMENT points #1 through #6 above, and furthermore, if he cannot give me some kind of REAL ASSURANCES that he will will follow through on his promises (because my nick-name for him - based on past experiences - is "the king of broken promises")...
Then, I will NOT be renewing it.
Current customers: no need to panic! Because I believe that personal integrity is an IMPORTANT VALUE, and I actually CARE about all of you nice people who have ordered guitars from us - I WILL PERSONALLY keep an eye on all the current orders - and the couple of new ones that are already written up (there are two or three new orders just pending payment next week) - and I WILL personally make sure they get built RIGHT, and personally inspect each and every one of them! But once they have all been shipped out, then that will be the END of my association with 'The Shamray Shop'.
If Mr. Shamray just wants to keep on with his same old style of underperforming horribly as a manager, and just plain NEGLECTING all of the excellent customers who put their faith in him - then I WON'T be writing up any NEW orders.
Life is just TOO SHORT for me to go on keep on working with Shamray and his "NON-SYSTEM". Its just WAY TOO FRUSTRATING!
This place has the potential to be "The Best Custom Shop In The WORLD". But ONLY if the man in CHARGE is actually willing to MANAGE IT PROPERLY! (No-one can do it FOR him, if he's not willing)
The past couple of months I have been lobbying hard to convince Mr. Shamray to SELL the shop to somebody who "ACTUALLY GIVES A DAMN" - and would manage it in the way that our clients deserve!
There are now three different interested parties, but Shamray has thus far been unwilling to sell... Maybe that will change next week?
Or maybe Shamray really does care enough about 'the shop' to actually heed my instructions, and improve his management performance 1000%?
It would be a shame if this place just 'fades away'... especially disappointing for me, since i have personally devoted three years of my life to building up a world-class international custom shop business out of "thin air" for Mr. Shamray.
For the past THREE YEARS, I have been giving Shamray consulting, advice, business rules, and ALL the management tools he needs to make this shop run "like clockwork". He just outright refuses to implement ANYTHING i have recommended.
Its "not rocket science" - and i have laid this out time and time again!
Mr.Shamray simply needs to do the following:
1) BUY A FILING CABINET, and USE IT!!
2) purchase ALL THE PARTS as soon as i give him the order. ALL OF THEM! And do some follow up at regular intervals, to make sure that they are all present and accounted for - well in advance of completing (see #3 "timeline" below)
3) Make a WORK-FLOW TIMELINE, with a few simple "Milestones" to track for each order.
And yes - spend the whole TWO MINUTES per day, per guitar - to simply CHECK the friggin timeline, and make sure that things are on track!
4) Implement ISO.9002-style Quality Control protocols!!!! In our case, its a VERY SIMPLE two or three "stop checks" along the build process, points where the crafter needs to go to the manager - and have him double-check and CONFIRM the measurements, and "sign off". Then the work (cutting wood, etc) may CONTINUE to the next quality 'stop check'.
*** Its NOT ROCKET SCIENCE, Mr.Shamray!! This one simple management tool alone will prevent 99% of all the possible screw-ups. (such as the disasters that happened in the past year to CS-0059, CS-1976, and CS-0057/CS-0063...) And how many times have i advised, recommended, even pleaded with you to implement it? Ten times? TWENTY times?
5) make COMPLETEING OF EXPORT GUITARS "THE NUMBER ONE PRIORITY". (we can all relate to that, can't we?) I get practically HOMICIDAL when i come in the shop and see "my" orders languishing around collecting dust - while the completing guy is busy working on domestic repair job after domestic repair job. (because they provide Mr. Shamray's repair department with a quick buck!)
Its really looking to me like Mr. Shamray doesnt VALUE his international clients (many of which have completely PAID FOR their guitars IN ADVANCE, IN FULL - by the time they are ready for completing...)
6) make SHIPPING of Export guitars the OTHER NUMBER ONE PRIORITY. When they are ready to ship - SHIP THEM!
NOW!!!!!!
Dont be such a LAZY USELESS PATHETIC IRRESPONSIBLE SCOUNDREL - GET IT TOGETHER and DO THE RIGHT THING!!!! (DO you CARE about our clients, or NOT?????!!!!! Ship 'em their damn guitars already!!!!)
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As it happens, my personal three year 'consulting agreement' with Mr. Shamray EXPIRES at midnight tonight.
I will be sitting down with Mr. Shamray on MONDAY.
If Mr. Shamray doesnt agree to IMMEDIATELY IMPLEMENT points #1 through #6 above, and furthermore, if he cannot give me some kind of REAL ASSURANCES that he will will follow through on his promises (because my nick-name for him - based on past experiences - is "the king of broken promises")...
Then, I will NOT be renewing it.
Current customers: no need to panic! Because I believe that personal integrity is an IMPORTANT VALUE, and I actually CARE about all of you nice people who have ordered guitars from us - I WILL PERSONALLY keep an eye on all the current orders - and the couple of new ones that are already written up (there are two or three new orders just pending payment next week) - and I WILL personally make sure they get built RIGHT, and personally inspect each and every one of them! But once they have all been shipped out, then that will be the END of my association with 'The Shamray Shop'.
If Mr. Shamray just wants to keep on with his same old style of underperforming horribly as a manager, and just plain NEGLECTING all of the excellent customers who put their faith in him - then I WON'T be writing up any NEW orders.
Life is just TOO SHORT for me to go on keep on working with Shamray and his "NON-SYSTEM". Its just WAY TOO FRUSTRATING!
This place has the potential to be "The Best Custom Shop In The WORLD". But ONLY if the man in CHARGE is actually willing to MANAGE IT PROPERLY! (No-one can do it FOR him, if he's not willing)
The past couple of months I have been lobbying hard to convince Mr. Shamray to SELL the shop to somebody who "ACTUALLY GIVES A DAMN" - and would manage it in the way that our clients deserve!
There are now three different interested parties, but Shamray has thus far been unwilling to sell... Maybe that will change next week?
Or maybe Shamray really does care enough about 'the shop' to actually heed my instructions, and improve his management performance 1000%?
It would be a shame if this place just 'fades away'... especially disappointing for me, since i have personally devoted three years of my life to building up a world-class international custom shop business out of "thin air" for Mr. Shamray.
Автор: Jonas Dalmayne
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
You'd wish this was all an april fools joke, but of course we all know it's not.
In the event you'll read this, mr Shamray:
There's no way in hell I'll ever order a guitar from your shop again if Michael's not there, and I can garantie that goes for 99% of all the other foreign customers.
It's obvious you don't really care that much about the reputation of the shop or about us customers, or have any real pride in your work, so I can only assume your're really only in it for the money.
Well, you're certainly not going to be making more of that in the future without international orders, so do us all a favour, yourself included:
SELL THE SHOP TO SOMEONE WHO DOES CARE.
It's that simple.
Or perhaps you'll realise that you do care enough to get things together, but honestly, there's not much chance of that, now is there?...
In the event you'll read this, mr Shamray:
There's no way in hell I'll ever order a guitar from your shop again if Michael's not there, and I can garantie that goes for 99% of all the other foreign customers.
It's obvious you don't really care that much about the reputation of the shop or about us customers, or have any real pride in your work, so I can only assume your're really only in it for the money.
Well, you're certainly not going to be making more of that in the future without international orders, so do us all a favour, yourself included:
SELL THE SHOP TO SOMEONE WHO DOES CARE.
It's that simple.
Or perhaps you'll realise that you do care enough to get things together, but honestly, there's not much chance of that, now is there?...
Автор: Lars Erik Kolden
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
I want to thank you, Michael Walker ,for keeping up all this time. Thanks to you and great crafter(s) I got the guitar of my life without even being rich or a guitar pro. I definitely hope this shop will continue with a new and/or improved management in which you are a part. No Michael, no new deals here. Again, I'd like to thank you personally for your services! It's a real shame that you haven't gotten anything material out of this. Keep up.
Автор: Lars Erik Kolden
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Sorry that I invaded your thread, Alex. Forgot that this isn't the international forum...
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
the thread-hijacking was MY fault, sorry
Автор: Paulo Mendes
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
oh my... i am really sorry to read this words and complains from customers. And i ask also sorry for "hi-jacking" your guitar thread Alex.But i wanted to say and thank Michael, and to master Sushkov and Stepanov for all the work they have done and still doing on my guitar. THANK U. Sorry to ear that Michael
please dont go away i want to build more Shamrays Hope everything goes ok, and thanks for your profissionalism way of seeing things, you are right.
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
don't worry about that hijacking as long as it gets read! : ) Whatever it takes to get this shop going strong...I would suggest Shamray to EVERYONE if some of these rather simple things would be put in place. I was in the process of getting my cousins Shamray order in shape when I decided that I wouldn't advise my cousin to go this route until things have shaped up a bit. That being said, good luck Michael and know that everyone on here is behind you. Hmm, maybe a Walker custom guitars shop? Steal some of the crafters and show Shamray how to run a guitar shop.
Автор: Jon Pinson
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Thats it, I'm out of here. Best of luck to everyone trying to get a guitar built.
Автор: Wolfe Macleod
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Michael, as you know, I was also wanting a Shamray-built LP. The one single guitar, the Sadler burst, that I held in my hands was enough to make me want one. Badly.
If this doesn't get thier asses in gear, it's not gunna happen.
If you plan on going back to Canada, there'll be a position here for you when I'm ready to take on regular assistance.
You know my email address.
If this doesn't get thier asses in gear, it's not gunna happen.
If you plan on going back to Canada, there'll be a position here for you when I'm ready to take on regular assistance.
You know my email address.
Автор: Mats W
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
I have been supervising 4 Shamray Custom projects.
Got Marcus Ericsson to take the step to build a custom bass.
Michael has always been great help and definately a must for a foreign customer.
I know I have mailed a couple of "hard" mails to him about a lot of issues that has come up (always something).
Those mails have never been aimed at Michael himself though but adressed to the "shopowner".
Have mailed to Alexandr too, but he doesn´t answer properly or just forward the mails to Michael.
When I ordered my first guitar I had a hard time
to get my ideas of my guitar understood.
(Michael wasn´t helping Shamray then).
I mailed Michael and asked him to help me to get what I want and he was willing to look after the project.
So, thanks to Michael my MRW-001 was possible.
With all problems with almost every project here at Shamray, I would say that I am surprised that Michael had been on the ship that long.
"The Captain is the last man leaving a sinking ship"
So mr.Alexandr Shamray, sharpen your ears and really start listen to what Michael has to say to you on monday.
Afterall, Shamray Custom Shop builds some of the best guitars in the world I would say.
Don´t let it end like this.
Got Marcus Ericsson to take the step to build a custom bass.
Michael has always been great help and definately a must for a foreign customer.
I know I have mailed a couple of "hard" mails to him about a lot of issues that has come up (always something).
Those mails have never been aimed at Michael himself though but adressed to the "shopowner".
Have mailed to Alexandr too, but he doesn´t answer properly or just forward the mails to Michael.
When I ordered my first guitar I had a hard time
to get my ideas of my guitar understood.
(Michael wasn´t helping Shamray then).
I mailed Michael and asked him to help me to get what I want and he was willing to look after the project.
So, thanks to Michael my MRW-001 was possible.
With all problems with almost every project here at Shamray, I would say that I am surprised that Michael had been on the ship that long.
"The Captain is the last man leaving a sinking ship"
So mr.Alexandr Shamray, sharpen your ears and really start listen to what Michael has to say to you on monday.
Afterall, Shamray Custom Shop builds some of the best guitars in the world I would say.
Don´t let it end like this.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
GOOD news... Mr. Shamray has agreed to ALL of my demands, and has restructured his other business so that he will stay in the guitar shop all day, every day - to manage things PROPERLY.
Just to keep him honest, I am writing up a new contract right now that DIRECTLY links his profit on each guitar - to his performance as
a manager. (It will be good incentive for him...)
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just to steer this thread back on track a little: the strap buttons and knob were FINALLY located today, and CS-0727 will be packed and shipped very soon.
Its number ONE on the shipping list - estimated shipping date: TOMMORROW (April 4th)
Just to keep him honest, I am writing up a new contract right now that DIRECTLY links his profit on each guitar - to his performance as
a manager. (It will be good incentive for him...)
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just to steer this thread back on track a little: the strap buttons and knob were FINALLY located today, and CS-0727 will be packed and shipped very soon.
Its number ONE on the shipping list - estimated shipping date: TOMMORROW (April 4th)
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Awesome, glad to hear things at the shop are on the way up!
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Did the shipping occur yet?
Автор: Alex Shamray
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Yes! I shipped your guitar myself a few hours ago. Michael will send you the tracking numbers later. I hope that you shall get this guitar very soon, enjoy it and forgive us that fullish delay.
Автор: Alexander
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Good to see you are back Mr.Shamray and that one guitar was ship today.
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Thanks Mr. Shamray!
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
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Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
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Автор: goran
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
congrats! i am glad that your guitar is on the way home 
it looks VEEEEEEEEEEEEERY GOOOOOOOOOD!
it looks VEEEEEEEEEEEEERY GOOOOOOOOOD!
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Thanks goran : )and yes, it looks amazing, can't wait to get my hands on it!
Автор: Bill Nyfeler
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
That guitar is a little intimidating, Alex! 7 strings and 27 frets - that's more than most of us can handle
Congrats - it's a beauty!
Congrats - it's a beauty!
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Thanks Bill! I'm sure most people could handle it, its just a matter of who would WANT to handle it : )
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
CS-0727 arrived today and I am ecstatic! It plays like a dream and I just can't pull myself away from it. I will post a more in depth review when I manage to stop playing for more than a minute. Thanks Sataev, Michael and everybody at Shamray for such an incredible instrument.
Автор: Alex Shamray
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Congratulations!!!
Sorry for delay
Sorry for delay
Автор: Alex Kaminsky
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
After getting this thing in my hands the wait was well worth it : )
Автор: Jonas Dalmayne
Тема: Re: CS 0727 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘KAMINSKY CUSTOM ” for Alex Kaminsky (PA, USA)
Congratz!
Very good site.