RSS
Âû íå çàðåãèñòðèðîâàíû Ðåãèñòðàöèÿ | Ïîèñê | Âîéòè

SHAMRAY GUITARS GALLERY

Àâòîð
Òåìà: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 06.04.2004 00:08 
Ìîñêâà


Congratulations Stephane, on the birth of your new Shamray Custom Shop guitar (serial number CS 0030)!
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 0030:


Detailed specification of Guitar:  CS-0030 ‘SKULL-P’


LP Custom style body with carved walnut top and a very light oil finish for a raw feel.


 


Body: mahogany medium weight with natural dark brown color to match natural color of walnut top. Oil finish.


 


Top Wood: deep dark brown walnut arched-top like on Zakk Wylde’s signature model, oil finish, elaborate hand-carving: see drawing.


 


Neck: set neck to body, maple, shaved with “U” style headstock/neck heel (see drawing), ’54 Gibson Les Paul profile a.k.a. “baseball bat”.


 


Fretboard: maple with WHITE mother-of-pearl block inlays, “fretless wonder” (6130-size) frets.


 


Headstock: same size as Shamray’s Ace Frehley”, maple with a walnut facing including a skull carved between the first 2 sets of machine heads, initials S R in pearl inlays on the upper part of the head (see drawing), Gold bell-shaped truss rod cover, bone nut.


 


Binding: cream color -single layer on fretboard, but multi-layer on headstock(7), front(7) and back of body(5).


 


Hardware: gold tune-o-matic bridge and tailpiece, gold “kidney beans” machine heads, gold strap locks, gold pickup covers with gold pickup rings, gold jackplate cover, no “rhythm/treble” ring but gold ring around the selector, no pickguard, strings Ernie Ball, 10-50 would be perfect.


 


Electronics: US-made pots, switch and jack, usual LP Custom wiring, 2 volume, 2 tone.


 


Knobs: 4 amber top hat.


 


Pickups: Chernishev’s custom hand-wound pickups made to Duncan EVH specs for the bridge position, Alnico II magnet and impedence of 9.1k.,  good mids and bass, soft top-end response. Duncan Seth Lover for the neck position with a little bit more bass and output (for added growl when distorted). Zebra (cream/black) colored coils for both pickups.


 


Case: molded plastic flight case Pro-El.


 


Note: Shamray Custom Shop logo on back of the headstock (nothing on the front apart for the initials and the skull carved as specified above). SR 171078 carved on the back of the headstock in the same dimension as Gibson’s serials and Shamray’s serials just under in smaller letters. Crafter’s signature should be carved on the back of the headstock between the serials and Shamray’s logo.

skull-lp400.jpg
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 06.04.2004 01:22 
Stephane



As usual: thanx Michael.:)
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 08.04.2004 04:09 



Looks cool!
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 09.04.2004 00:12 



CS-0030_8376 copy.jpg
CS-0030_8375 copy.jpg
CS-0030_8374 copy.jpg
CS-0030_8372 copy.jpg
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 09.04.2004 00:13 



0408_201224 copy.jpg
0408_201213 copy.jpg
0408_201153 copy.jpg
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 09.04.2004 03:22 
Stephane



That is really fast! Looks ok so far yet the top seems real rough, is it normal? Will it be "refined" later? What does the 5th pic represent?
Thanx.

Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 09.04.2004 12:11 
Ìîñêâà


:) 'rough' is completely normal, much of that wood will be carved away to make the traditonal "violin-shaped" LP top. The fifth picture (Shamray took it, not me) looks like just an indication of the location of the walnut headstock laminate. I dont think it is the actual one, as it looks too thin...
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 09.04.2004 22:40 



0409_190902.jpg
CS-0030_8395 copy.jpg
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 10.04.2004 21:37 



0410_174317.jpg
0410_173532.jpg
0410_161559.jpg
0410_155856.jpg
0410_155826.jpg
0410_155810.jpg
0410_132121.jpg
0410_131601.jpg
0410_131553.jpg
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 11.04.2004 00:30 
Stephane



That's a really fast and efficient work! It looks really great!
I suppose the big black plate is part of the binding isn't it?
Keep up the good work.:)

Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 11.04.2004 15:24 



This is the celluloid 0.8mm for binding.
I need more detailed description of skulls - we can start the artwork on next week.

Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 11.04.2004 18:02 
Stephane



Is the top already arched? I can't quite see it on the pics.
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 11.04.2004 19:50 



Yes, top is allready arched.
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 11.04.2004 20:55 
Stephane



Aleksander I sent you an email about the skulls description, hope all is fine!:)
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 11.04.2004 21:40 



I got your e-mail. Tomorrow I shall print it in colour and show to the crafter.

Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 13.04.2004 04:32 
Stephane



Hi, is the crafter (Andre) supposed to do the skull carvings or a woodcarver?
BTW, anymore progress?
Thanx! :)
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 13.04.2004 08:31 



No, he will pepare the guitar and another crafter will do the woodcarving.

Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 14.04.2004 09:08 



0413_183902.jpg
0413_181851.jpg
0413_180004.jpg
0413_175859.jpg
0413_162512.jpg
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 14.04.2004 18:36 
Stephane



Great! The walnut top looks really good. Can't wait to see the neck now...Will the maple fretboard be a little figured?
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 15.04.2004 22:00 



0415_174348.jpg
0415_174316.jpg
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 16.04.2004 15:50 
Stephane



Sorry again but I can't tell from the pics: is the binding really cream-colored?

Oh and again everything looks great so far.
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 16.04.2004 19:58 



0416_163955.jpg
0416_163829.jpg
0416_152331.jpg
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 20.04.2004 08:52 



0419_185728.jpg
CS-0030_8760 copy.jpg
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 20.04.2004 21:17 



0420_174342.jpg
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 24.04.2004 08:43 



0423_170500.jpg
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 24.04.2004 14:43 
Stephane



Looks great! What is it in the center??
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 24.04.2004 21:07 



Skull will be there.

Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 06.05.2004 16:07 
Stephane



Hi, no updates? Especially of the neck, fretboard or artwork...
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 12.05.2004 10:18 



Crafter works on carving at home.

Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 13.05.2004 19:58 



CS-0030_9506 copy.jpg
CS-0030_9504 copy.jpg
CS-0030_9503 copy.jpg
CS-0030_9502 copy.jpg
CS-0030_9501 copy.jpg
CS-0030_9500 copy.jpg
CS-0030_9498 copy.jpg
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 13.05.2004 20:46 
Stephane



That's an amazing job, it's absolutely perfect, it's far far better than my original idea and everything is magnified.
The artist did a gorgeous job and I thank him greatly. You got my absolute approval.

Thanx a lot!

 

Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 14.05.2004 04:43 
BAKUNiN



man this guitar HAS style!!
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 14.05.2004 15:54 
koen



these are just drawings... will it actually be carved into the top?
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 14.05.2004 16:44 
Stephane



Yeah, these drawings are meant to be carved...

Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 15.05.2004 17:18 



How much does that guitar cost?
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 15.05.2004 19:24 
Patrick



I agree very nice work and great design to start from:)
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 18.05.2004 23:49 



0518_124615.jpg
0518_124557.jpg
0518_123338.jpg
0518_123326.jpg
0518_123310.jpg
0518_123258.jpg
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 19.05.2004 01:58 
koen



Damn that looks great!
Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 19.05.2004 02:32 
Stephane



Hehe you can trust the Sharmay guys, they're the best. :)

It looks so good I can't wait for the next pics.

BTW, Michael I sent you several emails, I have some problems with my mailbox, did you get any of them?

Àâòîð
Òåìà: Re: CS 0030 - Shamray Custom Shop ‘SKULL-P’ for Stephane Rudkiewicz (France)
Âðåìÿ: 19.05.2004 23:54 



0519_120412.jpg
0519_120401.jpg
 ýòîò ôîðóì ìîãóò ïèñàòü òîëüêî çàðåãèñòðèðîâàííûå ïîëüçîâàòåëè!