Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Congratulations Alex, on the birth of your new Shamray Custom Shop instrument (serial number CS 1988)!
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 1988:
Construction Method: Complex body shape set neck - "old ESP explorer" shape for body & headstock
Material for neck: Mahogany, profile to be ESP Thin "U" (but not too thin!)
Neck features: Standard (with straight or angled headstock)
Material for fretboard: Rosewood (darkest available) .. 320mm radius
Frets: Sintoms "6100" (medium tall, AKA "Jumbo")
Nut: DELRIN
Fret markers: mother-of-pearl "middle Finger" (see pictures)
Fretboard binding: unbound fretboard
Truss rod cover: modified 2-screw 'bell" ( see pictures)
Side markers: plastic dots
Logo: ALEX - see pics (plus Shamray logo & serial on back of headstock)
Body wood: Mahogany (medium weight)
Body binding: Without binding
Finish: OLYMPIC WHITE
Headstock Overlay: matching body - with missing paint in areas
Scale Length: 24.75 inches
Strings: Ernie Ball 010- 046
Machine heads: Sperzel (locking) satin black
String-tree: No string trees
Neck Attachment: Not Applicable! (SET-NECK)
Bridge: Gotoh tune-o-matic set (black)
Strap buttons: standard (set of 2) black
Neck pickup: EMG 60
Bridge pickup: EMG 81
Pickup Bezels: Plastic bezel 2 pcs (black)
Toggle switch: DiMarzio (switchcraft) 3-pos. (gibson-style)
Output jack: EMG jack (included with pickup)
Potentiometers: Potentiometers for EMG ( included with pickups)
Knobs: black Metallic, 2 pcs
Tone Capacitors: included with EMG
Battery box: No battery box
9V battery: 9V alkaline 1 pc
Blueprinting: minimal (one custom feature)
Case: Custom-made lightweight case (x-large for explorer, etc)
Controls Layout: 1 Volume, 1 Tone (black knobs), 1 Toggleswitch (see pictures); layout varies from standard
Output Jack Mounting: Oval, black, carved into body (set flush)
Special: headstock to have large area of missing paint! (see pictures)
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 1988:
Construction Method: Complex body shape set neck - "old ESP explorer" shape for body & headstock
Material for neck: Mahogany, profile to be ESP Thin "U" (but not too thin!)
Neck features: Standard (with straight or angled headstock)
Material for fretboard: Rosewood (darkest available) .. 320mm radius
Frets: Sintoms "6100" (medium tall, AKA "Jumbo")
Nut: DELRIN
Fret markers: mother-of-pearl "middle Finger" (see pictures)
Fretboard binding: unbound fretboard
Truss rod cover: modified 2-screw 'bell" ( see pictures)
Side markers: plastic dots
Logo: ALEX - see pics (plus Shamray logo & serial on back of headstock)
Body wood: Mahogany (medium weight)
Body binding: Without binding
Finish: OLYMPIC WHITE
Headstock Overlay: matching body - with missing paint in areas
Scale Length: 24.75 inches
Strings: Ernie Ball 010- 046
Machine heads: Sperzel (locking) satin black
String-tree: No string trees
Neck Attachment: Not Applicable! (SET-NECK)
Bridge: Gotoh tune-o-matic set (black)
Strap buttons: standard (set of 2) black
Neck pickup: EMG 60
Bridge pickup: EMG 81
Pickup Bezels: Plastic bezel 2 pcs (black)
Toggle switch: DiMarzio (switchcraft) 3-pos. (gibson-style)
Output jack: EMG jack (included with pickup)
Potentiometers: Potentiometers for EMG ( included with pickups)
Knobs: black Metallic, 2 pcs
Tone Capacitors: included with EMG
Battery box: No battery box
9V battery: 9V alkaline 1 pc
Blueprinting: minimal (one custom feature)
Case: Custom-made lightweight case (x-large for explorer, etc)
Controls Layout: 1 Volume, 1 Tone (black knobs), 1 Toggleswitch (see pictures); layout varies from standard
Output Jack Mounting: Oval, black, carved into body (set flush)
Special: headstock to have large area of missing paint! (see pictures)
Автор: phil scanlan
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
hahaha excellent!
Автор: phil scanlan
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
seeming we cant edit our posts, ill just add this, why is the headstock black? I got the impression that this was a complete replica of hets eetfuk explorer, i mean especially with the headstock having paint missing etc,
i have many pics of this guitar, if you were after a complete replica it would be interesting to see how the finished product matched up with the original.
i have many pics of this guitar, if you were after a complete replica it would be interesting to see how the finished product matched up with the original.
Автор: Alexander
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Yes, the Headstock will be white as well! It will have a large area of missing paint on the headstock (like the real EETFUK later had).
Автор: HACK
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
So u will have a relic EET FUK explorer?
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Just a typo! i had accidentally posted the preliminary version of the workorder (not the final one).
The front and back of the headstock will look like the pic attached here!
(BTW - we wont actually BREAK the headstock, but we will be simulating the two "splices" on the back...)
The front and back of the headstock will look like the pic attached here!
(BTW - we wont actually BREAK the headstock, but we will be simulating the two "splices" on the back...)
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Автор: phil scanlan
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
very cool
Автор: lennart
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
hey, extremely nice, but i have some questions and comments about the specs!
Material for neck: Mahogany, profile to be ESP Thin "U" (but not too thin!)
how many pieces?
Material for fretboard: Rosewood (darkest available) .. 320mm radius
320mm radius?? how much is that in inches?
Nut: DELRIN
What is delrin??
Strap buttons: standard (set of 2) black
why no strap locks while you're at it?
Neck pickup: EMG 60
Bridge pickup: EMG 81
9V battery: 9V alkaline 1 pc
have you considered the 18 V method for EMGs, 100% pof the comments about it that i have heard were positive, ive never heard anyone saying they didnt like it, and ive also never heard people switching back to 9V...
Material for neck: Mahogany, profile to be ESP Thin "U" (but not too thin!)
how many pieces?
Material for fretboard: Rosewood (darkest available) .. 320mm radius
320mm radius?? how much is that in inches?
Nut: DELRIN
What is delrin??
Strap buttons: standard (set of 2) black
why no strap locks while you're at it?
Neck pickup: EMG 60
Bridge pickup: EMG 81
9V battery: 9V alkaline 1 pc
have you considered the 18 V method for EMGs, 100% pof the comments about it that i have heard were positive, ive never heard anyone saying they didnt like it, and ive also never heard people switching back to 9V...
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
I can answer a couple of those questions...
The neck is 3 pieces (its our proprietary neck construction)
320mm is about 12.6 inches (or about the same as a typical Les Paul)
Delrin is a kind of polymer that is SELF LUBRICATING. Its basically equivalent to a GRAPHTECH nut, except that it is WHITE in color. Highly recommended for any instrument that doesnt have a "straight-string-pull" design, when you want to retain the appearance of a traditional white nut.
The neck is 3 pieces (its our proprietary neck construction)
320mm is about 12.6 inches (or about the same as a typical Les Paul)
Delrin is a kind of polymer that is SELF LUBRICATING. Its basically equivalent to a GRAPHTECH nut, except that it is WHITE in color. Highly recommended for any instrument that doesnt have a "straight-string-pull" design, when you want to retain the appearance of a traditional white nut.
Автор: Alexander
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
I dont need Strap buttons. Keep it simple!
18V method? What's that? I dont think I need this either. Moreover I wont hava a batterybox so it would be quite difficult to get another battery in the control cavity....
18V method? What's that? I dont think I need this either. Moreover I wont hava a batterybox so it would be quite difficult to get another battery in the control cavity....
Автор: lennart
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
imo strap locks are simpler than regular strap buttons, but whatever.
if you've never heard of the 18 volt stuff for EMGs i think it's definately worth checking it out.
if you've never heard of the 18 volt stuff for EMGs i think it's definately worth checking it out.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
We have wired a number of EMG-equipped instruments with 18V, and - as the EMG site implies - it really makes very little difference in performance.
The "headroom" is most noticable on BASSES, because those BIG strings make generate a little more 'oomph' inside the pickups.
But we've never had any complaints about the EMG system running 9 volts (which is indeed what it was designed for)
The "headroom" is most noticable on BASSES, because those BIG strings make generate a little more 'oomph' inside the pickups.
But we've never had any complaints about the EMG system running 9 volts (which is indeed what it was designed for)
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
STATUS REPORT:
today i saw the body was cut out.. its REALLY beautiful wood, its a pity it will be painted white!
today i saw the body was cut out.. its REALLY beautiful wood, its a pity it will be painted white!
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
update:
first color coat is done... next: a clear-coat, and a long period of lacquer curing before headstock lacquer gets "distressed". (chipped away in places) Then... artwork, final clearcoats and polishing.
Stepanov estimates completing will take place about January 20th.
first color coat is done... next: a clear-coat, and a long period of lacquer curing before headstock lacquer gets "distressed". (chipped away in places) Then... artwork, final clearcoats and polishing.
Stepanov estimates completing will take place about January 20th.
Автор: phil scanlan
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
looking really good man!
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
UPDATE: check your mailbox a bit later this evening, for today's pics...
The "special" finishing work resumes this week, hopefully i will have some interesting NEW pics for you in a couple of days
The "special" finishing work resumes this week, hopefully i will have some interesting NEW pics for you in a couple of days
Автор: Alexander
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Let's get to the real interesting point 
Amazing work IMO.
Amazing work IMO.
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Автор: Ben Pook
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Is that a form of 'distressing' the finish, or are they in the process of removing it?
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Yes, its 'distressing"! Only "bits" of the finish are being removed, to simulate the original 'EETFUK' guitar (which had a roughly repaired broken headstock...)
Only "bits" of the finish are being removed, to simulate the original 'EETFUK' guitar (which had a roughly repaired broken headstock...)
Автор: MJ
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Looks pretty cool so far I'm totally wanting to get a new explorer right now.
MJ
I'm totally wanting to get a new explorer right now.MJ
Автор: phil scanlan
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
ahhh monty, nice to see you on these boards? Considering a shamray are we?
Автор: Paulo Mendes
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Really impressive work on the neck 
very awesome. Congratulations.
very awesome. Congratulations.
Автор: Alexander
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Hey Monty,
good to meet you here. Thanks for collecting all that information about Metallica's Gear. That helped me quite a few times. Especially with this guitar!
best regards
Alex
good to meet you here. Thanks for collecting all that information about Metallica's Gear. That helped me quite a few times. Especially with this guitar!
best regards
Alex
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
STATUS UPDATE:
Stepanov sez - logo artwork should be underway tommorrow or wednesday
(check yer email for pics later)
Stepanov sez - logo artwork should be underway tommorrow or wednesday
(check yer email for pics later)
Автор: Alexander
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Are there any pics of the Logo yet?
Автор: phil scanlan
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
please post the pics of the progress alex, im eager to see whats happened
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
its getting its logo art THIS WEEKEND, i believe...
Автор: Alexander
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Here are the results of the logo artwork. Great job IMO.
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Автор: Praveen Indrakumar
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
are u gonna have the eet fuk sticker on it?
Автор: Alexander
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Yes.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Status Update:
Polishing should be underway by Friday, and completing shortly thereafter...
Polishing should be underway by Friday, and completing shortly thereafter...
Автор: Andrew Googe
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
I have to see pics of this one!!! I want to see how it turns out.
Автор: Alexander
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Yeah, thx... me too! But if there's no one to complete the guitars right now it might take some more time. I'd also like to see some up to date pics of yours as well
best regards
Alex
best regards
Alex
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
STATUS REPORT:
Not much to report here, either. Its either still waiting for final polishing, or just hanging in Dudnik's cubicle because there is no room for it in the completing room.
It looks very nice, but until Stepanov gets back to work (or Mr. Shamray takes over the day-to-day shop management) I cannot say with any certainty what the actual completing - inspecting - packing - shipping timeline will look like
Not much to report here, either. Its either still waiting for final polishing, or just hanging in Dudnik's cubicle because there is no room for it in the completing room.
It looks very nice, but until Stepanov gets back to work (or Mr. Shamray takes over the day-to-day shop management) I cannot say with any certainty what the actual completing - inspecting - packing - shipping timeline will look like
Автор: Alexander
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
At least one more pic:
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Автор: Jonas Dalmayne
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Very nice, gorgeous curves, slim sexy neck and a great looking head.
The guitar ain't bad either...
The guitar ain't bad either...
Автор: Alexander
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
yeah, lol
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
STATUS REPORT:
final polishing was underway today
final polishing was underway today
Автор: Alexander
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Sounds very good thank you very much. Any idea of a shipping date right now?
thank you very much. Any idea of a shipping date right now?
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
I'm hoping we get A BUNCH of guitars out in april. Right now i am still awaiting a formal shipping schedule from Shamray & Stepanov...
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Like so many other guitars in out shop right now, STILL no idea when they will complete this.
Shamray is supposed to give me a timeline MONDAY...
Shamray is supposed to give me a timeline MONDAY...
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Автор: Alexander
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
We had that pic before ..and as we all know patience is virtue. Just tell me if you got something new.
..and as we all know patience is virtue. Just tell me if you got something new.
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
update:
CS-1988 is currently #9 on the shipping list, and the tenative ship date is APRIL 26th
CS-1988 is currently #9 on the shipping list, and the tenative ship date is APRIL 26th
Автор: Alexander
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Sounds real nice. If there are any questions about completing, let me know. Thanks Micheal for your encouragement!
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Revised shipping estimate: 04-24
Автор: Alexander
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Did it ship today?
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
no. Its still not completed! I'm not sure what the hold-up is, will find out tommorrow
Автор: ads
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
make sure you post pics before you send it 
Автор: Alex Shamray
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
We are completing it right now. Tomorrow (as I hope) your guitar will be ready and Michael will check it. He will send you the pics before I'll send the guitar.
Автор: Alexander
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Here are some first pics of the completed guitar. Only TRC and strap buttons left. IMO it looks really really awesome. Can't wait to play it myself!!!
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Автор: fsdfdsf
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
i thought it was going to have the eet fuk sticker on it, just like james...
Автор: fsdfdsf
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
awesome guitar bro, i love the inlay work
looks wicked!
but i dont think you should have laquered the rough "paint sanded" bits, it takes away from the character
still, other than that, its a perfect guitar
it just needs the eet-fuk sticker to complete it
looks wicked!
but i dont think you should have laquered the rough "paint sanded" bits, it takes away from the character
still, other than that, its a perfect guitar
it just needs the eet-fuk sticker to complete it
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
The client will provide his own custom-made replica paper stickers!
He can also remove the gloss from the 'bare wood' lacquer if he wishes (using 800 grit sandpaper)...
He can also remove the gloss from the 'bare wood' lacquer if he wishes (using 800 grit sandpaper)...
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Estimated shipping date: APRIL 29th (today!)
Автор: Michael Walker
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
UPDATE: EETFUK is on its way home
Автор: Alexander
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Haha, awesome!
Автор: Alexander
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Sry for the lack of updates. First things first:
The guitar arrived friday evening. It felt so familiar in my hand that I decided to play the gig we had yesterday with it. It really sounds and plays awesome!!! Maybe I'll have to do some adjustments to the neck. It's way to early to give a full review but my first impression is very good. Thanks to everyone at Shamray, to Mr.Shamray and Michael! Thank you very much.
best regards
Alex
PS: some photos of the gig yesterday attached! More pics here:
http://www.will-profiseller.de/kunden/frantic/index.php?option=com_zoom&Itemid=34&catid=5
Some close shots will follow as well. With "EET FUK" and "Scary Guy" stickers
The guitar arrived friday evening. It felt so familiar in my hand that I decided to play the gig we had yesterday with it. It really sounds and plays awesome!!! Maybe I'll have to do some adjustments to the neck. It's way to early to give a full review but my first impression is very good. Thanks to everyone at Shamray, to Mr.Shamray and Michael! Thank you very much.
best regards
Alex
PS: some photos of the gig yesterday attached! More pics here:
http://www.will-profiseller.de/kunden/frantic/index.php?option=com_zoom&Itemid=34&catid=5
Some close shots will follow as well. With "EET FUK" and "Scary Guy" stickers
Автор: Alexander
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
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Автор: Alex Shamray
Тема: Re: CS 1988 - Shamray Custom Shop "EETFUK" for Alex Stocker (Germany)
Congratulations!