Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Congratulations Steve, on the birth of your second Shamray Custom Shop instrument (serial number CS 1954)!
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 1954:
Detailed specification of Guitar: CS-1954 “DARKBURST”
“1954 LP” dimensions - DARKBURST top finish as per client photos
(Body Back, Side Of Body, Back of Neck & Headstock to aged dark brown (no red pore filler) / clear lacquer.)
Body & neck: Lightweight Honduras mahogany. 1-piece body and 1-piece neck.
Exact Neck profile TO BE DECIDED.
Long neck tenon.Top wood: Instrument-grade “3-piece” flame maple top (from Customer-supplied top billets)
Fretboard: 1950s BRAZILIAN rosewood with “vintage-style” MOP trapezoid inlays, TORTOISE side dots
Binding: cream binding-single layer “NIBS” (vintage-style) on fretboard, single-layer on front of body.
Hardware: Vintage style hardware (customer-supplied)
Mammoth Ivory Nut.
Electronics: usual LP standard wiring; toggle switch, 2 volume, 2 tone. US pots, US toggle, US jack, Oil-in-paper caps,
NO CAVITY SHIELDING, but vintage style braided wiring throughout.
Knobs: 4 "hat knobs" (plastic, amber color) with nickle “pointers”
Pickups: Vintage-replica P90s, (customer-supplied)
Case: Deluxe LP case.
Strings: TO BE DECIDED
Special:
headstock "Hillson" logo will be pearl inlay in Gibson-style script.Gold painted “My Paul” script on headstock (Customer will proof artwork for inlay and ‘signature’)
Shamray Custom Shop logo on back of headstock, “Shamray” truss rod cover
~~PICKUPS, HARDWARE, ‘VINTAGE PLASTIC’, TOP WOOD & FRETBOARD TO BE SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMER !~~
Note: Client to supply ‘color sample’ photos...
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Thanks Michael for the changes. Looks great. I really would like to have a LP with a wraparound. The three piece top should look interesting.
Автор: Nimrod Roemersma
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
why 3 piece top if i may ask...
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
If you have seen old refin 54's they had three piece tops. That's the way they did it back then, because they were goldtopped. I have the original bookmatched wood for the CS1959 that was warped that wasn't used, and the sister piece of the wood on the CS1959. I will take the bookmatch of the first pieces for the outsides seeing that they weren't thick enough for the middle of the CS1959 and then one of the sister pieces for the middle. The other half of the sister piece can go to anyone who wants a great looking top for a PRS or Tele. I will take a breath now!!!
Автор: Lucian Moynihan
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
sorry, i missed that, can you repeat it.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Nooooooo don't make me, please I can't say another word AhhhhhhIIIIIEEEEE
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
I am rounding up the parts Michael. I am definitely going to get Dave's inlays again. I think I will get Jason Lollar P 90's. I will order Pigtail music wraparound tail piece. Plastic parts humb, not Lazyparts.
Автор: Jon Pinson
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
On P-90s, make your decision carefully. Whilst the Lollars are supposed to be really good, consider that they are constructed in a totally different manner to 'regular p-90s'. So if you are after full blown vintage p-90 tone, you may have to look elsewhere. I honestly can't see any reason why anyone would not order a set from Wolfe. I think he is absolutely at the top of his game, plus he is alot cheaper than many others...
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Jason is actually a friend of mine, he has fixed and wound about 6 sets of pickups for me. His strat pickups are unbelievable. I will look into Wolfes. Thanks for the suggestion Jon. All types I will consider.
Автор: Jon Pinson
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
I don't want you to think I was being negative about Lollar. Him and Wolfe are good friends and any friend of Wolfe's is a friend of mine.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Not at all, any pickup that you have tried compared to others is great input. I don't mind at all. Thanks Jon
Автор: CreationSeries
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Thank you Michael I was just trying to get that picture over to this post. Big piece of wood next to those three piece master craft necks. Should be interesting to see the old piece of maple with it's figuring on the outside.
Should be interesting to see the old piece of maple with it's figuring on the outside.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
This is a 54 conversion a gentleman is selling on Ebay and has a three piece top. I like it but would want it a darker burst. But is cool.
Автор: Jon Pinson
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
I was going to say, they can move quick when they want lol. Steven have you checked out the RS guitarworks site for pics of their Duane burst? Its mind blowing.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Here is a picture of the Brazillian fretboard that should be arriving to Michael this week. I hope
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Автор: CreationSeries
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Michael, has Maxim played around with the configuration of the top woods yet. Should be really interesting with the original two Maple pieces.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Nimrod Roemersma
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
hmm, i never knew the controlcavity was completely through the
mahogony-part of the les paul.... ah well, shamray always
presents us with surprises :-P
mahogony-part of the les paul.... ah well, shamray always
presents us with surprises :-P
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Yeah all the control cavities are through the Mahogony. In some cases the control cavity is carved out after the maple top is put on. The earlier Les Pauls were done this way. If you go on the LPF and look on some post you will see some examples. It's a really good learning experience on the LPF.
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
wow that grain in the neck looks awesome
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Quartersawn mahogany looks VERY pretty - and that board has a lot of (subtle) flame in it, too
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Michael I did not even see that, thank you for bringing that to my attention. I like it so muchly
Автор: Nimrod Roemersma
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
yeah,you can see it quite vaguely, but you can see it though.
about the LPF; i STILL can't log on to the LPF!!
offtopic: the LPF is also a policital party in the netherlands, lol.
very liberal actually, but the party is falling apart (well, for the
last 3 years or so, but ok).
about the LPF; i STILL can't log on to the LPF!!
offtopic: the LPF is also a policital party in the netherlands, lol.
very liberal actually, but the party is falling apart (well, for the
last 3 years or so, but ok).
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Is that where your from Nimrod
Автор: Nimrod Roemersma
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
yeah :-P that party was supposed to be the political promised
land, but everything they start doing, fails hopelessly.
oh, and I am from the netherlands, in case you didn't know that.
:-D
land, but everything they start doing, fails hopelessly.
oh, and I am from the netherlands, in case you didn't know that.
:-D
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
I heard the country side is so beautiful over there. I have got to take my other half over there to see some countries. Do you live in the country or the City part.
Автор: lennart
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
the netherlands is like an extremely small country, around 234523 times smaller than texas 
and it only has 16 million citizens, so according to american standards, the country side is very close to the city part.
Im from the country part btw. very close to Germany.
Автор: lennart
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
and the LPF is not liberal in the way the US would describe liberal...
Автор: Nimrod Roemersma
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
ah, thnx lennart, i forgot that americans have another definition
of 'liberal'. and indeed, the netherlands is SO small, there is
almost no difference in countryside or sity. for example. NYC is
almost the same size as our country, with almost the same
amount of inhabitants.
of 'liberal'. and indeed, the netherlands is SO small, there is
almost no difference in countryside or sity. for example. NYC is
almost the same size as our country, with almost the same
amount of inhabitants.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
I feel like I just had a Geography-Goverment class. Shamray Website not only great for hooking us up with guitars but learning different countries backgrounds. I think it's great that you have an opinion on what you think your country should be doing. I don't mind learning from others at all. It amazes me that even though we have the Atlantic Ocean and a vast amount of land between us but we still have very similar issues with Government-Political agenda's.
Автор: lennart
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
hmm i think the political/govermental issues are like completely different... but i think i know more about US politics than you know about the dutch 
Автор: Nimrod Roemersma
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
well, the issues are still the same, but the way each governement
deals with that is different.
and steven, yeah, i agree with you, this place is very good for
getting to know other people who play guitar, and who are most
of the time foreigners for you (btw: i dont know if anyone thinks
the word "foreigner" has a negative charge to it. if so, I'm sorry,
cause here, our translation of foreigner is considered very
offensive...thats why :-P )
deals with that is different.
and steven, yeah, i agree with you, this place is very good for
getting to know other people who play guitar, and who are most
of the time foreigners for you (btw: i dont know if anyone thinks
the word "foreigner" has a negative charge to it. if so, I'm sorry,
cause here, our translation of foreigner is considered very
offensive...thats why :-P )
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Foreigner is a Band as far as I'm concerned. We have the same red Blood. And by the Way Lennart, both sets of my Grand Parents were from Denmark. I don't even preach that I know American government that well, so if you want to think that way no big Deal. I am a professional trainer, I train Highschool, College, and pro athletes to get ready for their upcoming seasons. I don't even have time to read the paper sometimes. By the way LPF stands for Les Paul Forum here Aheight.
Автор: Nimrod Roemersma
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
@ steven: yeah, that we knew, but i am sure that you can
imagine our, at least MY, initial confusion when I saw " LPF" :-D
but uhm..lets cut politics; is there any news about your new les
paul??
imagine our, at least MY, initial confusion when I saw " LPF" :-D
but uhm..lets cut politics; is there any news about your new les
paul??
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Other than the pictures that are posted I don't think there is anything new. Hey I just bought a 52 les Paul Gold Top from ebay. It will probably make it's way to ShamRay for some repairs. Minor one's but need to be done. Thanks for the understanding. I am going to use real 54 tuners for this guitar. Using pigtail wraparound for the bridge. Haven't figured out the pickup thing.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
I heard of clamps at surgery but this is rediculous I always wanted to see how the maple was attached to the Mahogony. Under pressure.
I always wanted to see how the maple was attached to the Mahogony. Under pressure.
Автор: Stein Andersen
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Hey there, back up the wagon! A REAL 52 goldtop? Must have cost a fortune. Care to tell us more about it?
Url?
Url?
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Sure, supposedly it belonged to a farmer in New York State in the town of Binghamton. After he died the family had an estate auction to settle the money between families. The grandson wanted to sell it for 200.00 yes 200.00. The mom which is the farmers daughter told the son no we should get at least 1500.00. I wish I was at that auction. Well a man that cleans out auctions buy buying most of their stuff for a lower price bought the guitar. Well I did not pay that little. The strings have not been changed since the 60's. A few mod's have been done back then. A B3 bigsby was added which does not get screwed in the top of the body, and the trapeze bridge part was reversed and screwed to the existing holes. The neck has a bow form the string tension over 40 years. The headstock had a crack but is not in an area that affects the upper neck. Frets are perfect as well as the fret board. I will post a pic. Thanks for the interest Stein.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Stein Andersen
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
That's a real beauty, that. Not to mention a real collector's item. I hope you got a good deal, cause I've understood that vintage LP's fetch astronomical prices. Wil you be playing it or just "collecting" it?
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
I will play the fret board off her. I will call her "Golden Girl". I need to get a pickguard and a toggle tip. The pickguard is 1600.00 and the tip ouch!!! I will get a repro tip.
Автор: CreationSeries
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Автор: Michael Walker
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STATUS UPDATE: neck is made, body is made... we are just awaiting the inlays (coming in the mail from USA...)
After inlay work is done, the neck will be set, and finishing work begins!
After inlay work is done, the neck will be set, and finishing work begins!
Автор: Jon Pinson
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
There is fast, there is very fast, then there is this guitar. Bribes? lol
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Michael that Mahogony looks like it's 50 years old. All the new cut stuff looks reall white color. Hey I definitely want that grainy look to the back and the neck. Did they put fullerplast on the wood before they did the 58-60 Burst. I think it would look reall cool with the dark grain lines on the mahogony.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
"grainy" look you see on the body is just the first sealer coat of lacquer, not fully sanded off yet. The neck hasnt yet been fine sanded, nor received a sealer coat...
Old bursts didnt get sealed with fullerplast, they just got a liberal smearing with "gibson red pore filler"...
If you want pore filler on this one, please let me know ASAP!
Old bursts didnt get sealed with fullerplast, they just got a liberal smearing with "gibson red pore filler"...
If you want pore filler on this one, please let me know ASAP!
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
thats not what I meant, I know the wood of the neck and body is not finished yet. I am saying that I want a grainy look as opposed to a shiny epoxy look. What ever you think is correct go with it. Some of the Tokai and greco's I have, have that epoxy look. That's all not trying to make it difficult. Thanks Michael
Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
I can't believe how nice this Darkburst came out. Great job Luthiers from God. You amaze me more every time with your work Maxim and crew.
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Автор: Ben Pook
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Steve, this darkburst looks SUPERB! And seeing how conversions are all the rage now, this guitar is tres cool. Congrats on another beautiful LP
Now, if we could get a pic of ALL THREE of our LPs, we'd really be cookin'
Автор: Steven C. Hill
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that would be most awesome. the latest pics of yours is great.-
Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
All I need is the tuners I guess. Hopefully Dave Johnson's inlays will be in soon.
Автор: Jon Pinson
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Can I ask where you source your maple? I see one useful piece on ebay every 6 months. Just missed out on one this weekend, 2 x 8.5 x 24. Beautiful, sold for $50.
Автор: Jonas Dalmayne
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Jon, have a look at Maple Leaf Hardwoods (www.curlymaple.com), there's usually a few pieces of nice flame maple available from them. If you want quilts I've seen some very nice ones from Buzzsaw International Hardwoods on e-bay. I know Shamray's bought pieces from both companies on occasions. It was actually Michael who suggested them to me when I was looking for wood for CS-0057.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
we get figured maple from all over the place, but one of my favorite sources for "eastern flame maple" is Paul at MAPLELEAF HARDWOODS ( http://www.curlymaple.com/ )
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Michael the color on the back is perfect. On the in side cutaway that is the color I want. Don't change that at all.
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Jonas and Michael are correct, Curly Maple is a really great place to get top wood Billets.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
STATUS UPDATE: Inlay work gets underway tommorrow, and i hope to have some nice new pics early next week!
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
That would be most awesome. If it plays anywhere as nice as CS1959, I will be more than happy.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
STATUS UPDATE: Maxim was working on inlays today, but he had the 'do not disturb' sign up, so i didint get any pics. Stepanov figures it will be about another 2 weeks before CS-1954 is ready for completing.
Estimated Shipping date: February 3rd
Estimated Shipping date: February 3rd
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
STATUS REPORT:
Today, the neck was being set!
tomorrow it will go for logo work, and by early next week, it should be ready for the final coat of lacquer
Today, the neck was being set!
tomorrow it will go for logo work, and by early next week, it should be ready for the final coat of lacquer
Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: patrick
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
great top but the colourdifference kinda kills the effect for me tbh. Dont know if you wanted that on purpose but i dont think it looks nice.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
These are the real deal Gibsons from the fifties so if my color is off then you have no Knoledge of real Gibson 50's LP's
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Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
update:
hardware should be on its way here any day now... but what with the holidays, probably it will be 3-4 weeks before any parcels arrive. Mail has been very slow the last week or two!
hardware should be on its way here any day now... but what with the holidays, probably it will be 3-4 weeks before any parcels arrive. Mail has been very slow the last week or two!
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Michael, have you gotten the parts yets. They should have been there last week. I am worried because all the other stuff got there faster.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
parts arrived TODAY! I expect your guitar will be ready for inspection FRIDAY
I expect your guitar will be ready for inspection FRIDAY
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Hey I haven't sent the tuner Bushings yet.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
ah, OK! (i didnt get a chance to look at the parts and see whats actually arrived)
Completing will be 'on hold' then...
Completing will be 'on hold' then...
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Michael, if you guys have the correct size bushings just use them and I will install the ones I have when it gets here. I don't want to slow you guys up.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Michael is that some mild flame in the Mahogony. The back of the guitar has some nice grain lines.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
yes, the neck has some VERY nice, very fine flame all the way through it. The figure moves a bit if you tilt the neck!
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Michael, Does Maxim know the right position of the wraptail tailpiece. Also when do you think it will be completed.
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Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
"1954" position, you mean? We have that on file now. Completing should be next week 'sometime', i wont have a timeline until Monday...
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Thank you Michael!
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
I love the flame and color Michael
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
I can't wait to play the CS1954 on this GA15 early 50's amp. It's beat up but sounds incredible.
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Автор: Matt Gillis
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Yeah, I have played through a few old gibson amps. One of them was really old, maybe the 60's or early 70's. Not quite that old though!I find even teh "beat up" appearance of the amp gives it character, so if the tone is incredable as well, I would say you have a pretty nice amp there.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Thanks Matt, If I knew how to post sound clips I would after the guitar arrives.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Status Update:
I am told that completing should be done Thursday... Friday at latest!
I am told that completing should be done Thursday... Friday at latest!
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
that would be most awesome Michael.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Michael what's the deal on the CS1954. Slow as always huh. Losing interest I am.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
The problem right now is that there is no-one here to COMPLETE the guitars 
Our completing guy (who was badly injured in a fall last month) is back at home nursing his sore back again, and Stepanov (who usually covers for him) has been off sick himself the past couple of days.
I'm hoping at least one of them will be back at work THURSDAY ( after the holiday)...
Our completing guy (who was badly injured in a fall last month) is back at home nursing his sore back again, and Stepanov (who usually covers for him) has been off sick himself the past couple of days.
I'm hoping at least one of them will be back at work THURSDAY ( after the holiday)...
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
getting close
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
This is what I'm talking about. Absulutely Awesome Maxim and crew!!!
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Автор: Ben Pook
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Looks great Steven
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Michael what are we looking at for finishing and shipping of this girl.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
I dont know... Stepanov has been ill for several days.. so i havent been able to get an "crafter timeline" updates. It should be ready to test this week.. An updated shipping schedule is up in the air until Stepanov gets back to work.. but tentatively its 4th or 5th on the shipping list right now. I hope to get an update of status for ALL PROJECTS before friday
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
STATUS REPORT:
No news, and no visible progress in the last two weeks. Stepanov is still at home ill (very ill) so i cant get any real information on completing status. EVERYTHING that was in the completing room LAST friday is still sitting there... it seems that unless Stepanov our shop manager is physically in the building whipping the crafters, that little or nothing important gets done.
If Stepanov is well enough to come to work next MONDAY, then we should be able to get all projects back on track by the middle of next week. It looks like Mr. Shamray just doesnt care enough about his shop to keep things "going" while Stepanov was at home ill.
No news, and no visible progress in the last two weeks. Stepanov is still at home ill (very ill) so i cant get any real information on completing status. EVERYTHING that was in the completing room LAST friday is still sitting there... it seems that unless Stepanov our shop manager is physically in the building whipping the crafters, that little or nothing important gets done.
If Stepanov is well enough to come to work next MONDAY, then we should be able to get all projects back on track by the middle of next week. It looks like Mr. Shamray just doesnt care enough about his shop to keep things "going" while Stepanov was at home ill.
Автор: Jon Pinson
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
What does the guy do all day long?
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Michael I am sorry you have to put out all the fires. Must be frustrating! Thanks for your Patience and help.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
I'm told today that its ALMOST ready... they are just waiting for strings to arrive! Hopefully it will be ready for preliminary inspection tommorrow
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Thanks Michael, I can't wait to play her.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
STATUS REPORT:
no luck! Still waiting for Mr. Shamray to show up with the strings...
no luck! Still waiting for Mr. Shamray to show up with the strings...
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Michael could you test play this on your own amp before it's packed. Please!!! Also I never got the Russian caps for the CS1959 they used the RSGuitarworks caps and they suck. Thanks for the update. Also how are you doing by the way. Mom and Dad OK!! Cats OK, and of course your very patient Other Half.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
ALL is well, thanks! I will test it, yes - and also send you a couple more russian caps in the 1954 case
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Hey isn't there one piece of maple left from the 4 pieces from the original billet. Also we need to go over the balance. Predicted ship date.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Michael, any news on the strings and shipping date. I am getting anxious to play a wrap Paul Standard.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
no news! maybe tommorrow, with any luck
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
after much hell-raising on my part, the story is that they shall string it up this evening (I left the shop at 5 PM).. so conceivably there's at least a small chance it will be ready to inspect on MONDAY
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
coool thanks I just got done jamming with CS1959 on my 55 GA15 damb that guitar playes good
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Shamray tells me it is now STRUNG... I will be definitely inspecting it on MONDAY
Автор: michael@TheShop
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Well, i got to play it today, and WOW is it ever NICE. I think it sounds even BETTER than CS-1959! Maybe its just the P90s talking, but it simply sounds 'unbeatable' to my ears. And it feels great too! I think Maxim has really outdone himself this time.
As of today, all it lacks are strap buttons, and the SKB case isnt in the shop yet.
But it should be ready to pack just as soon as the case arrives (its maybe 5 minutes work installing the strap buttons...)
I sat down with Shamray for the past hour or so, and we ran down the list of all 14 (!!!) overdue guitars, and right now CS-1954 sits at #6 on the shipping list (tenative ship date: April 17th)
But depending on how things go with a couple of the other guitars that are higher up the list (Shamray hasnt constructed a full timeline yet) its possible it could "bump" up a place or two, and ship out a week earlier. I expect the details will become clear over the next week....
As of today, all it lacks are strap buttons, and the SKB case isnt in the shop yet.
But it should be ready to pack just as soon as the case arrives (its maybe 5 minutes work installing the strap buttons...)
I sat down with Shamray for the past hour or so, and we ran down the list of all 14 (!!!) overdue guitars, and right now CS-1954 sits at #6 on the shipping list (tenative ship date: April 17th)
But depending on how things go with a couple of the other guitars that are higher up the list (Shamray hasnt constructed a full timeline yet) its possible it could "bump" up a place or two, and ship out a week earlier. I expect the details will become clear over the next week....
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
That makes me happy you like it. The fact you like p90's is why I wanted your opinion of this guitar. I sure Maxim has outdone him self. Thank you for the great update. I about to start restoring another 52 LP. I stripped it two weeks ago, it had a terrible Dark burst Nitro that was so thick it was sticky. So I stripped dried and put back to play, man what a difference in tone and sustain.
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Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
update:
CS-1954 is currently #6 on the shipping list, and the tenative ship date is APRIL 17th
CS-1954 is currently #6 on the shipping list, and the tenative ship date is APRIL 17th
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
That sounds great to me. Let me know what the balance is Michael. Can't wait to play her.
Steve
Steve
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Finally completion Yeahhhhh!!! Maxim and Michael you are the Shit!!!
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Ben Pook
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Oh great. Now you've got me itchin' for a wraptail 'paul as well.
Thanks Steve...
Thanks Steve...
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Michael has just notified me that the guitar will ship any Day now!! WooHew!!! Making it that it might arrive next week or so. I never played a Wraptail Les Paul Standard before. If it sounds anywhere as good as my Gibson 57 Les Paul Special I would be more than Happy!!!
Автор: Alex Shamray
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
My friend asked me to make him such bridge three years ago.
It is true - your guitar is ready and I shall ship it tomorrow in the morning. Next - CS-0081 on Monday, then CS-0063, CS-1989 and on the next week - CS-0084, CS-0150 and CS-2005. Let's cross the fingers
It is true - your guitar is ready and I shall ship it tomorrow in the morning. Next - CS-0081 on Monday, then CS-0063, CS-1989 and on the next week - CS-0084, CS-0150 and CS-2005. Let's cross the fingers
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Alex ShamRay the Bridge is a Pigtail. Steve is also making exact replica's of the ABR-1 Bridge with the ABR-1 and Stamp pretty cool. Thank you that is awesome that it is going out Tomorrow.
Автор: Alex Shamray
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Actually we just replaced stopbar on that guitar three years ago.
Автор: Alex Shamray
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Shipped!
Check your e-mail soon.
Check your e-mail soon.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Alex, thank you for the speedy shipment process, I have really enjoyed the building process of both CS1959, and CS1954. The CS1959 is a hell of a player and sounds even better, I actually played out three times this week with her, very dependable. Please I beg you, The Company Shamray and employees, Luthiers etc... are an incredible thing you have going on, make sure that all your customers are happy and taken care of. My point you have probably the best guitar making Shop in the world and you can't afford any mistakes, or slow progress. Your employees are of the most gifted builders I have ever seen. With your and Michaels hard work you can have the best company going. It was a pleasure to do business with you and your Company. And Michael "You!" "You!" "You!" "You are Deh Man" Thanks for keeping me patient and happy.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Also I would love to have an accoustic made from you all. An exact copy of a pre war D28 Martin I have the best Brazillian Back and side wood you have ever seen.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Hey just want to say the guitar came today at about 12:30 - 1:00 eastern time. Wow absulutely beautiful and plays even better than the CS1959. I will post pictures later. Thank you Maxim and all at the shop and Art Division. And of course the big Daddy Michael. Thanks go out to Alex for speedy shipping.
Автор: Lars Erik Kolden
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Hoho! Congrats! Looking forward to pics!
Автор: Alex Shamray
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Congratulations!
Your guitar really has a soul.
Your guitar really has a soul.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Little late with the pics,sorry!
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Such a beauty! thanks for the pics
Автор: Erico
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Beautiful guitar, although the wraparound bridge looks a little awkward to me.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
thats just how they were done - "in the good old days"...
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
I have been playing her the last few days and can'y put her down. I can't believe how light the guiar is. My 1955 GA15 and this guitar is a match in heaven. When I roll off on the volume on the bridge pickup man doe it get the Duane tone. Use the Bridge pickup and get the Clapton Bluesbreaker tone. I brought the guitar to my friend who is an accoustic builder and guitar repair guy and he couldn't believe how ell made the guitar is and how the top carve is dead on. He didn't even want to play it because he just wanted to hear her. Sweat sounding guitar. Maxim you really are the man. Michael thanks again.
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
The girls are together at last CS1959 and CS1954. They make a great couple
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Two heads are better than one
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Top carve marvelous
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
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Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
This will knock off doubters on ShamRays ability to do the proper top carve.
Автор: Paulo Mendes
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Excelent and beautiful guitars u have there Steve
5 Stars Congratulations on them
5 Stars
Congratulations on them
Автор: Steven C. Hill
Тема: Re: CS 1954 - Shamray Custom Shop 'DARKBURST” for Steven Hill (Virginia, USA)
Thanks Paulo. They really work well for me playing out.