Congratulations Jon, on the birth of your second Shamray Custom Shop instrument (serial number CS 0336)!
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 0336:
Detailed specification of Guitar: CS-0336 ‘LEFTY 336”
LEFTY
CS-336 chambered solidbody - mahogany body and neck, instrument grade maple top.Two unbound f-holes, Heritage Cherry finish overall.
Single-ply cream binding around top, back and fretboard.
Three-layer custom pickguard. Rear control cavity cover made of MAHOGANY (lacquered to match body...)
Brazilian
Rosewood fretboard with pearl dot inlays and black plastic side dots1957 (big and fat) neck with a “V” profile, 12 inch fretboard radius
Client will supply pickups, all hardware and the fretboard
010-046 roundwound strings
*notes: M.O.P. Shamray 'script' logo on front of headstock.
Serial number to be painted ‘ CS-336 ’
Автор: HACK
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cool. another lefty. Welcome to the club.
Автор: Jon
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Can't wait!
Автор: Jon Pinson
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Can't wait, if the experience is half as enjoyable as last time it will be worth it.
Автор: Jon Pinson
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******* B*****D Stupid postal service.
That is all
That is all
Автор: CreationSeries
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Автор: Michael Walker
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Status Update: Looks like this guitar will be getting underway about the first week of AUGUST
Автор: Jon Pinson
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Thats not too bad...its nearly August.
Gives me some time to get the parts together, just waiting on rings and pickups from Wolfe.
Gives me some time to get the parts together, just waiting on rings and pickups from Wolfe.
Автор: Jon Pinson
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Just waiting on the pickups, should get it all sent out this weekend.
Автор: Jon Pinson
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Its August!?!
Any news?
Any news?
Автор: Michael Walker
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no news today - your crafter is still finishing up with the previous job... maybe he started selecting wood today, but it would have been after i left the shop this afternoon. Perhaps i will have some news tommorrow! 
Автор: Jon Pinson
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Am I going to have to bribe him? haha.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Jon have you picked out your pickups yet. I would try Jim Rolph from cinternet. He makes really good PAF's. TI use them in other guitars. The only reason I did not use his because Peter Florence lives close to where I grew up in upstate N.Y. Just wanted to try something different. I really want to see how your 336 comes out
Автор: Michael Walker
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Bribes are ALWAYS welcome here in Russia
(don't forget to add 5.5%, if bribing via Paypal...)
"JUST KIDDING...."
(don't forget to add 5.5%, if bribing via Paypal...)
"JUST KIDDING...."
Автор: Jon Pinson
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I'm putting Wolfetones in this one. Wolfes work IMO is better than the Voodoo stuff, and at least equal to Rolph, but more than likely slightly better. If that makes any sense. I had some Rolphs for a while, they are excellent pickups, but I bought them second hand. I hear Mr Rolph asks one too many questions when you order from him...I don't like the idea of having to justify giving him my money. Wolfe is an allround good person and a true craftsman.
Specifically I am going to try out the first pair of limited edition 'Legend' pickups from him. They differ very slightly from the standard Legends that you can see on his site...it should be good to hear them.
Specifically I am going to try out the first pair of limited edition 'Legend' pickups from him. They differ very slightly from the standard Legends that you can see on his site...it should be good to hear them.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
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It's really funny you bring up the Attitude thing with Jim. I left a conversation today with him, and I am not going to call again. I will leave it at that. I hope the Wolftones work really well for semi.
Автор: CreationSeries
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Автор: Jon Pinson
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Fingers crossed...
Автор: Michael Walker
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well, some news.. but not good news! Small delay in the previous project means no progress on yours today.
i think it might be thursday or friday before we see any fun stuff happening.
or maybe sooner - i will check back later
i think it might be thursday or friday before we see any fun stuff happening.
or maybe sooner - i will check back later
Автор: Jon Pinson
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Thanks Michael. Nothing can be done about it.
Автор: Nimrod Roemersma
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i think i missed the name of the crafter. who will make this one??
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Well to partly answer your question, I'm going to give it a week, then fly to moscow with a chisel 
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Автор: Michael Walker
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*edit by michael - you dont need the /img tags!
....to link in remote pics 'inline', use the 'enlarge editor' icon (on right with arrow)... the 'expanded' editor has an "insert picture" button
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*edit by michael - you dont need the /img tags!
....to link in remote pics 'inline', use the 'enlarge editor' icon (on right with arrow)... the 'expanded' editor has an "insert picture" button
Автор: Nimrod Roemersma
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ah, construction has started! great!
but: who is the crafter.....??
but: who is the crafter.....??
Автор: Michael Walker
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its a SECRET!
(but paypal me $5.28, and i shall reveal it to you in an email)
you have to SWEAR not to tell anyone, though...
(but paypal me $5.28, and i shall reveal it to you in an email)
you have to SWEAR not to tell anyone, though...
Автор: Luke
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A secret? That's just not fair!
Автор: Michael Walker
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OK, if you MUST know, then I will announce it at 3PM (GMT) sunday.
"be there, or be square"...
"be there, or be square"...
Автор: CreationSeries
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Автор: Jon Pinson
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Damn bloody foreign software....ahem. Anyway. I will leave the pictures to those in the know from now on. If it needs more than an IMG tag and a copy and paste from photobucket I consider it too much like hard work .
The reason why we have not named the crafter...well its all a bit complicated. See, this wont be a normal guitar. It has taken months of research and millions of dollars, but...and I hope Michael doesnt mind me saying...deep in the ice fields of siberia (this sounds good doesnt it?) a group of scientists have resurected none other than Leo Fender himself to build my guitar. Amazing isnt it?
And totally untrue.
The crafter remains a secret.
. The reason why we have not named the crafter...well its all a bit complicated. See, this wont be a normal guitar. It has taken months of research and millions of dollars, but...and I hope Michael doesnt mind me saying...deep in the ice fields of siberia (this sounds good doesnt it?) a group of scientists have resurected none other than Leo Fender himself to build my guitar. Amazing isnt it?
And totally untrue.
The crafter remains a secret.
Автор: Jon Pinson
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Think our email systems don't like each other at the moment. I tried to send you a list of the hardware I sent as requested. Not sure if you got it or not.
Автор: Michael Walker
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i got it now, thanks! ( i was across town this evening checking out a jazz club...)
Автор: CreationSeries
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Amazing how the crafter matched the grains on the headstock. Will hardly tell the separate pieces when finished. This guitar will be interesting to watch.
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A lovely thought, however it is a piece of rosewood veneer
Автор: Nimrod Roemersma
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and i still like that stuff, rosewood veneer.... 
Автор: Jon Pinson
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Michael do we know if the neck carve has been done yet? I may have a slight change...
Jon
Jon
Автор: Michael Walker
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as of yesterday afternoon... no!
but you had better let me know yer plans RIGHT AWAY
but you had better let me know yer plans RIGHT AWAY
Автор: Jon Pinson
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Well if it is still possible, I'd like to change the neck carve to something mid way between the big neck on the Jr and the standard Gibson '60's neck found on production 335s today.
Jon
Jon
Автор: Michael Walker
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i will check on it in an hour ( leaving for the shop shortly...)
when you say "mid-way" - do you want us to split the difference on thickness, or neck shape? (or both?)
when you say "mid-way" - do you want us to split the difference on thickness, or neck shape? (or both?)
Автор: Steven C. Hill
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I meant behind the headstock and the fretboard area.
Автор: Jon Pinson
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Meh...it was a moment of weakness. I can't pretend my hands are nimble enough to warrant a thinner neck...go with the original plan.
Автор: Jon Pinson
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Steven - Yes I see what you mean now. Although the 3 piece neck is more for functionality over aesthetics, the way they made the neck for my Jr was a thing of beauty in itself. It looks as if the grain runs in one direction for the two outer pieces and the opposite direction for the centre piece. The neck has a lot of 'movement' in the wood.
Автор: Michael Walker
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Jon: okay, i'm glad we got that sorted out!
BTW, in your lefty Junior (as in all of our 3-piece necks) the grain does indeed run in opposite directions (which adds strength, stiffness, stability and SUSTAIN...)
BTW, in your lefty Junior (as in all of our 3-piece necks) the grain does indeed run in opposite directions (which adds strength, stiffness, stability and SUSTAIN...)
Автор: Nimrod Roemersma
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strange that a 3piece neck has more sustain than a 1piece.
Автор: Michael Walker
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Its got something to do with "focusing" the vibrations...
In tests with our spectrum analyzer , we noticed that the sustain on a 3-piece was one full second longer, than the sustain on a 1-piece neck (on two otherwise identical guitars...)
We couldnt attribute it to anything else except the neck construction!
In tests with our spectrum analyzer , we noticed that the sustain on a 3-piece was one full second longer, than the sustain on a 1-piece neck (on two otherwise identical guitars...)
We couldnt attribute it to anything else except the neck construction!
Автор: Stein Andersen
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Did you swap the necks around to see if the longer sustain followed the laminated neck?
Автор: Michael Walker
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not easy to do ( they were set-neck guitars...)
Автор: Michael Walker
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** We now return you to your regularly scheduled thread.... **
Автор: Jon Pinson
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Pic withdrawal syndrome
Автор: Michael Walker
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PIC WITHDRAWL SYMPTOMS???
here are some SUSIK pics for you!!
here are some SUSIK pics for you!!
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Автор: Michael Walker
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In a pensive mood: ( dreaming about guitar strings to chew on...)
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Автор: Michael Walker
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"DEMON REX"
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Автор: phil scanlan
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i am freaked by those pictures of the cat standing up, no doubt taken in split second photography when teasing the cat, but goddamn, STRANGE!
Автор: Jon Pinson
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I understand the 'Demon Cat' tag now. As much as I love cats, that is just freaky 
Автор: Michael Walker
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well, Susik's breed is actually "Devon Rex", but after the first weekend he spent visiting my wife's parents, my father-in-law dubbed him the "Demon Rex" Susik's idea of fun is to leap six feet in the air and bring down a bird to devour...
Susik's idea of fun is to leap six feet in the air and bring down a bird to devour...
Автор: Jon Pinson
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Anything today?
Автор: Steven C. Hill
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OH no it's Dr. Evil's Cat. Where is Austin Powers when you need him!!!
Автор: Michael Walker
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i didnt get to the shop today.. but i shall be visiting there tommorrow for sure!
Автор: Jon Pinson
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Cool thanks
Автор: Michael Walker
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Found out today that we are WAITING on Mr. Shamray to bring us MAHOGANY for the body! Everything else is roughed out, but your guitar (among others) is ON HOLD till we get the mahogany we need.
I've been waiting to make a trip to the wood distributor with him since last wednesday (i want to go look at some ebony and 'other nice stuff' they have recently obtained) but he has been putting me off every day. Its a LONG DRIVE (about 4 hours!) so understandably its not easy for him to fit it into his schedule.
Rigt now I'm on standby for a trip out there tommorrow morning - actually he said he would call me tonight about that - so its somewhat doubtful now (since its after midnite). I will have to call HIM in the morning and see if he forgot about me...
I've been waiting to make a trip to the wood distributor with him since last wednesday (i want to go look at some ebony and 'other nice stuff' they have recently obtained) but he has been putting me off every day. Its a LONG DRIVE (about 4 hours!) so understandably its not easy for him to fit it into his schedule.
Rigt now I'm on standby for a trip out there tommorrow morning - actually he said he would call me tonight about that - so its somewhat doubtful now (since its after midnite). I will have to call HIM in the morning and see if he forgot about me...
Автор: Jon Pinson
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To laugh or to cry, such a decision.
Автор: Michael Walker
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no need to decide, we went and got mahogany today - EXTREMELY NICE mahogany!
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Good good.
Автор: CreationSeries
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Wow All I can Say
Автор: Jon Pinson
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That last pics says it all really, doesn't it? I really have to start thinking about what finish to have on it. I think I said cherry, but cherry it terrible for hiding flame...well it is on my gibson 335...maybe a natural finish, or see through tobacco burst? Input from anyone is very welcome. The power drill worries me . I think the crafter must have several projects cos its moving quite slowly. But its all good.
. I think the crafter must have several projects cos its moving quite slowly. But its all good.
Автор: Lucian Moynihan
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trans-black. you know black with grey flames!
Автор: Steven C. Hill
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tobacco burst all the way Jon
Автор: Florian Wombacher
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I'm mostly with lucian, but I'd add some color, dark red (like the dark blue on the Tanswell).
Автор: phil scanlan
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transblack
Автор: Luke
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How bout a faded burst? That would show more figure.
Автор: Michael Walker
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Yes, i would second Luke's suggestion... remember how CS-0074 looked BEFORE the purple went on? Something like that would be nice...
(check out this - base coat of "faded burst" custom hollowbody 335 bass that Suvorov is just wrapping up right now):
(check out this - base coat of "faded burst" custom hollowbody 335 bass that Suvorov is just wrapping up right now):
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Автор: Michael Walker
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UPDATE: your parts arrived today (Wolfetone pups, RS-kit, rings, knobs)
Автор: Jon Pinson
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Thanks all for your ideas. I will have to do some serious thinking in the next few weeks.
Автор: Ben Pook
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Tobacco-burst, without a doubt.
Автор: Nimrod Roemersma
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tobacco burst without the black. thats what i think......
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Автор: Michael Walker
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SPEC UPDATE: CS-0336 now to have the rear cavity cover made of MAHOGANY (lacquered to match body...)
Автор: phil scanlan
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sounds cool...and strangely familiar cool stuff.
cool stuff.
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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I have always wanted to see the structural differences in a semi hollow body. Top wood is going to be Killer. Have you definitely figured out your finish color. I really want sound bites from this guitar when your done. The flame is very similar to my Hurricane.
Автор: Jon Pinson
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Remember this is nothing like the way a 335 is built. 335s are laminated non solid maple. No mahogany except the neck. In fact the 336 has more in common with a chambered LP than a 335. I think the similar external characteristics confuse alot of people.
No firm choice of finish yet, I have a long long time to make the decision before they need to know.
No firm choice of finish yet, I have a long long time to make the decision before they need to know.
Автор: CreationSeries
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Автор: phil scanlan
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wow, loookin cool.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
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does this have a curve carve on it's top. I can't tell by the pictures. I mean does it taper.
Автор: Jon Pinson
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Yeh the carve has been done, but they say its difficult to photograph.
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Автор: Michael Walker
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Yes, the top carve is done, it ranges in thickness from about 1/2 inch at the center, to about 1/4 inch at the edges. I tried to show it in some pics, but its just very difficult to pick up on camera, when the wood isnt lacquered...
Автор: Jon Pinson
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Thats my 335 by the way. Pretty, isn't she?
Michael perhaps it is just the perspective of the pics but the 336 looks very deep from front to back...
Michael perhaps it is just the perspective of the pics but the 336 looks very deep from front to back...
Автор: Michael Walker
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its partly optical illusion (lack of binding/perspective) but partly the fact the body has not been final-thicknessed yet
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Автор: Jon Pinson
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All finished. (Not)
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Автор: Michael Walker
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STATUS REPORT: today i saw that its almost ready for the neck set! Stepanov estimates it will be under lacquer sometime next week
Автор: Jon Pinson
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
I better decide what colour I want then
Автор: Jon Pinson
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
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Автор: Jon Pinson
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
This should be a busy week
Автор: Ben Pook
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
I certainly hope so
Автор: Jon Pinson
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
How is it going?
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
Neck Carving was underway today.. the pics should be in your email box by now!
Автор: Jon Pinson
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
I think my hotmail isn't working, please send them to jonpinson at gmail dot com
Thanks
Thanks
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
NOBODYS hotmail is working.. i've noticed lately that hotmail SUCKS ( and yahoo mail isnt much better....)
will re-send to yer gmail!
will re-send to yer gmail!
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
things are a bit slow on this forum huh!
Автор: lennart spit
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
hotmail isn't working??
i dont know if you tried to send me emails, but another address you could use instead of my normal hotmail address is s0113255@student.utwente.nl that's my school email.
i dont know if you tried to send me emails, but another address you could use instead of my normal hotmail address is s0113255@student.utwente.nl that's my school email.
Автор: Jon Pinson
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
I got one email to my gmail, 2 to my hotmail, but the one you sent later arrived 12 hours earlier...hotmail sucks. Please send all future correspondence to my gmail address. Delete the hotmail one, I'm done with it...well ok after I sent you an email tonight lol.
Автор: Jon Pinson
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
Wow. Simply...wow.
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Автор: Jon Pinson
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
edit...click on the little pic
Автор: Jonas Dalmayne
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
Veeeery Nice...
Автор: Jon Pinson
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
From dictionary.com:
stall1 Audio pronunciation of "stall" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (stôl)
n.
1. A compartment for one domestic animal in a barn or shed.
2.
1. A booth, cubicle, or stand used by a vendor, as at a market.
2. A small compartment: a shower stall.
3.
1. An enclosed seat in the chancel of a church.
2. A pew in a church.
4. Chiefly British. A seat in the front part of a theater.
5. A space marked off, as in a garage, for parking a motor vehicle.
6. A protective sheath for a finger or toe.
7. The sudden, unintended loss of power or effectiveness in an engine.
8. A condition in which an aircraft or airfoil experiences an interruption of airflow resulting in loss of lift and a tendency to drop.
v. stalled, stall·ing, stalls
v. tr.
1. To put or lodge in a stall.
2. To maintain in a stall for fattening: to stall cattle.
3. To halt the motion or progress of; bring to a standstill.
4. To cause (a motor or motor vehicle) accidentally to stop running.
5. To cause (an aircraft) to go into a stall.
v. intr.
1. To live or be lodged in a stall. Used of an animal.
2. To stick fast in mud or snow.
3. To come to a standstill: Negotiations stalled.
4. To stop running as a result of mechanical failure: The car stalled on the freeway.
5. To lose forward flying speed, causing a stall. Used of an aircraft
stall1 Audio pronunciation of "stall" ( P ) Pronunciation Key (stôl)
n.
1. A compartment for one domestic animal in a barn or shed.
2.
1. A booth, cubicle, or stand used by a vendor, as at a market.
2. A small compartment: a shower stall.
3.
1. An enclosed seat in the chancel of a church.
2. A pew in a church.
4. Chiefly British. A seat in the front part of a theater.
5. A space marked off, as in a garage, for parking a motor vehicle.
6. A protective sheath for a finger or toe.
7. The sudden, unintended loss of power or effectiveness in an engine.
8. A condition in which an aircraft or airfoil experiences an interruption of airflow resulting in loss of lift and a tendency to drop.
v. stalled, stall·ing, stalls
v. tr.
1. To put or lodge in a stall.
2. To maintain in a stall for fattening: to stall cattle.
3. To halt the motion or progress of; bring to a standstill.
4. To cause (a motor or motor vehicle) accidentally to stop running.
5. To cause (an aircraft) to go into a stall.
v. intr.
1. To live or be lodged in a stall. Used of an animal.
2. To stick fast in mud or snow.
3. To come to a standstill: Negotiations stalled.
4. To stop running as a result of mechanical failure: The car stalled on the freeway.
5. To lose forward flying speed, causing a stall. Used of an aircraft
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
STATUS UPDATE: Its ready for completing now... Im hopeful that Steelknuckle will be giving it the 'Lefty Playtest'by Monday!
Автор: Jon Pinson
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
Sweet, thanks. Don't take my posts too seriously, it is all in good humour.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
Completing in Progress! Estimated shipping date is January 18th...
Автор: Jon Pinson
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
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Автор: Erico
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
Jon, that guitar is seriously beautiful.
Take good care of it!
Take good care of it!
Автор: lennart
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
extremely nice guitar Jon!
question for micheal: i always wonder how the electronics in (semi) hollow bodies are done??
question for micheal: i always wonder how the electronics in (semi) hollow bodies are done??
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
USUALLY - the "wiring harness" is soldered together, and you tie fishing line to each of the pots and switches - fishing line that has PREVIOUSLY been threaded in the pot and switch holes - and pulled out again through a pickup cavity.
Then you FEED the whole harness into the guitar through the pickup holes, and 'FISH' the pots, jack, and switch out their holes with the fishing line, and then remove the line and attach them with the nuts.
but, IN THIS CASE, the wiring is simply done through a normal access panel in the back (a CS-336 innovation, which was also used for the ES-333, and many years earlier in the semi-hollow BluesHawk.. IIRC, even prior to that it was done in the LP signature hollowbody, too)
Then you FEED the whole harness into the guitar through the pickup holes, and 'FISH' the pots, jack, and switch out their holes with the fishing line, and then remove the line and attach them with the nuts.
but, IN THIS CASE, the wiring is simply done through a normal access panel in the back (a CS-336 innovation, which was also used for the ES-333, and many years earlier in the semi-hollow BluesHawk.. IIRC, even prior to that it was done in the LP signature hollowbody, too)
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
update:
completing work is ALMOST finished, but the upgrade to mahogany control cavity cover hasnt been started yet.
Stepanov says it wont be ready for inspection until Jan 7th at earliest
completing work is ALMOST finished, but the upgrade to mahogany control cavity cover hasnt been started yet.
Stepanov says it wont be ready for inspection until Jan 7th at earliest
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 0336 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘LEFTY-336 ” for Jon Pinson (England)
Mahogany control cavity cover is made, we are just waiting for lacquer on it to cure (final layer went on today). Check your mail a bit later for a pic....