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Àâòîð Òåìà: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 04.03.2006 15:15 



Congratulations Patrick on the birth of your new Shamray Custom Shop instrument (serial number CS 0065)!

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 0065:

Construction Method: LP-style, set neck + top, “1959” body template
Material for neck: Mahogany
Neck features: Standard (3-piece laminate) LONG NECK TENON
Neck profile 1959 rounded profile
12 inch fretboard radius
Material for fretboard: Brazilian Rosewood (pre-ban, 50 years old!)
Frets: Sintoms "6100" (medium tall, AKA "Jumbo")
Nut: Bone (from petrified Siberian woolly mammoth)
Fret markers: Perloid Trapezoids ( same as CS-0015)
Fretboard binding: Single-layer cream binding around fretboard only
Truss rod cover: LP-style ("bell")
Side markers: BLACK Mother of Pearl side dots
Logo: Text logo “Stokes” in gibson style script - inlaid MOP, with gold painted “Trinity model” in usual style
(shamray custom shop logo on back, CS-0065 in tiny print near heel)
Back of headstock: 122505 (large ink-stamp serial style)
Body wood: African Mahogany (light weight)
Top wood: Instrument grade maple
Body binding: 1- layer cream on top
Finish: Sunburst (color like CS-0015)
Headstock Overlay: Standard (black)
Tone Chambers: no tone chambers (solidbody)
Scale Length: 24.75 inches
Strings: Ernie Ball
Machine heads: Customer-supplied
String-tree: No string trees
Neck Attachment: Not Applicable! (SET-NECK)
Bridge: Customer-supplied
Strap buttons: straplocks (2 pieces) nickel Dunlop
Pickguard: No pickguard
Chrome panel: No chrome panel
Neck pickup: Customer-supplied
Bridge pickup: Customer-supplied
Pickup Bezels: Cream Plastic bezel 2 pcs
Toggle switch: Customer-supplied
Output jack: Customer-supplied
Potentiometers: Custome r-supplied
Shielding: 100% cavity shielding
Knobs: Amber HAT knobs, 4 pcs, with nickel pointers
Tone Capacitors: customer supplied
Blueprinting: none (entire guitar from standard templates)
Case: Custom-made lightweight case (black interior)
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 04.03.2006 16:36 



Michael
this is great news, any ideas on a start date and who the luither will be?
Pat
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 06.03.2006 00:40 
Ìîñêâà


I should have some news about that TOMMORROW EVENING :-)
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 08.03.2006 23:49 



VERY cool to see references to CS-0015!
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 09.03.2006 05:07 



Tim
the Sadler burst was what first got me interested in Shamray, I talked to Wolf McCloud about it and his comment was that is was the best LP he ever played, after a year what is your oppinion of it now?
Pat
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 11.03.2006 19:05 



Michael
so were you able to get the top wood?
Pat
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 11.03.2006 19:11 
Ìîñêâà


Yes! your selected top wood is ON THE WAY... :-)
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 11.03.2006 19:22 
Jonas Dalmayne



Pics please! :)
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 11.03.2006 20:28 
Ìîñêâà


I will post some pics as soon as the wood arrives (Its clear that the sample pic we got from the supplier doesnt really do the wood justice...)
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 11.03.2006 21:03 



Hey Michael I see Pat has gone for the braz rosewood board...will that be the same stock that the board on my LP Jr came from?
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 11.03.2006 21:49 
Tim Sadler



I think after a year the only thing I would change would be to "lighten up" the neck pickup a bit, it's a bit deep for my taste, but it's made me reconsider how I'd always used the neck position so that's good. I had .013's put on & the sound just floors me - very expressive instrument, capable of real range, with a lot of bite when called for. I couldn't be happier with it. It's funny, most people think that because it's not Gibson and not American or Japanese that the top must be fake - not the case, obviously. As an interesting comparison, I have a premium Tokai Love Rock from the '80's (DiMarzio PAF's and flame maple top) which I had set up identically, and it can't compete with the Shamray, not on workmanship, stability or sound quality - it's like apples and oranges. Haven't played anything like a R8 or R9 Gibson to compare it to, that would be interesting as well.
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 11.03.2006 22:59 
Ìîñêâà


Jon: the same stock, or something very similar... i havent seen it yet, but Stepanov has, and he says that its identical to yours
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 17.03.2006 23:35 



Michael
have they started cuting wood yet ?
Pat
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 17.03.2006 23:59 
Ìîñêâà


I can't say FOR SURE.. but i dont think so! I wont be able get a real status report for you until MONDAY... "please stand by"!
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 22.03.2006 13:50 



Michael
on the knobs they will be gold hats correct?
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 22.03.2006 16:51 
Ìîñêâà


actually, we would normally use the (more-vintage-looking) "amber" hats on a guitar like this, but if you want the slightly lighter color 'gold' hats, we will use those instead...
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 22.03.2006 23:14 



Hey Michael
the amber would be great, I was asking mainly because the work order said, speed or hat for knobs and I wanted to be sure they were hat,
thanks
Pat
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 23.03.2006 02:50 
Ìîñêâà


whoops, will tighten that up on the shop copy. Actually the day before yesterday I spec'd amber hats for you on 'the big parts order check-list'
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 05.04.2006 04:45 



and the process begins, chips have been flying
first cut 2
first cut
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 05.04.2006 11:43 



IMG_0714.jpg
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 05.04.2006 20:37 



Who is making Pat's guitar?
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 05.04.2006 21:51 



Sergei Sataev.
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 05.04.2006 22:00 



Thankyou
Good to see you back Mr S.
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 06.04.2006 00:15 
Ìîñêâà


CS-0065 pics coming SOON! (just downloading from the camera now - yesterday was a long day)
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 06.04.2006 15:22 



IMG_0734.jpg
IMG_0733.jpg
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 07.04.2006 05:09 



here is the top
top 2.jpg
top.jpg
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 07.04.2006 05:18 



trying to get it right
top 3.jpg
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 11.04.2006 06:01 



All right Pat!! That's too cool. Whish the pictures were a little larger but it's looking great. What a friend to buy me such a guitar! Take care my brother.
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 11.04.2006 21:43 
Ìîñêâà


Revised shipping date: 05-16
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 11.04.2006 21:53 



Thats 5 weeks away...
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 12.04.2006 06:38 



more pics
body route.jpg
back.jpg
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 12.04.2006 13:55 



BTW, I saw it with top :)
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 12.04.2006 14:33 



thanks for the post Mr Shamray, I'm looking forward to seeing it
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 15.04.2006 04:52 



here are the top pics
top b.JPG
top a.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 15.04.2006 04:54 



here is the fretboard, I cant get over the wood
fretboard2.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 15.04.2006 15:12 



I can't get over the shipping date...congrats Pat on timing your order perfectly to take advantage of the new system
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 18.04.2006 05:34 



Looking great my brother! Too cool!
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 21.04.2006 17:44 



work continues
neck and fret board
neck and fret (2a).JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 27.04.2006 10:12 



Today I got a shipment from you: tunamatic, tuners, pots and switch.
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 27.04.2006 11:29 



great news, I sent a second package at the same time that had pickups in it, please keep a eye out for them.
thanks
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 27.04.2006 11:35 



the box you recieved today should have all hardware and electroics except for pickups
(tail piece, studs and bushings, input jack)
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 27.04.2006 11:41 



îê
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 28.04.2006 04:39 



top done and pup and neck routing
CS-0065_7653.JPG a.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 28.04.2006 04:43 



top shot
CS-0065_7653.JPG a.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 28.04.2006 04:48 



double post
here is the top
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 28.04.2006 04:49 



CS-0065_7652a.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 02.05.2006 17:19 



CS-0065_7675.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 06.05.2006 21:29 
Ìîñêâà


some news: Shamray told me today that your pickups are here :-)
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 06.05.2006 23:01 



Wow Pat I can't get over how quickly it is coming on!
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 07.05.2006 10:37 



thanks Michael
CS-0065_7760.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 07.05.2006 10:40 



Jon
i'm in awe
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 12.05.2006 02:23 



work continues, color is on, still need polished and binding scraped, but I'm trilled!!!
CS-0065_7848 sham.JPG
CS-0065_7850 sham.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 12.05.2006 02:40 
Moscow
RGA Prestige

Very nice, Patrick.
Having the maple top flatsawn in the middle and running out to quartersawn at the edge looks pretty cool.
You must be "stoked" :)
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 12.05.2006 08:26 



Maple very similar to 336...you will be amazed when you get it home!
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 12.05.2006 12:41 



thanks for the comments
Ben I've been watching your build and it looks great so did you first one
Jon I'vr got a bunch of photos and depending on the angle it taken it looks totally different so I know I will not be able to really appreciate it untill I have it in my hands
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 16.05.2006 16:33 



neck with first coat of lacquer
CS-0065_7887sham.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 20.05.2006 11:01 



IMG_0940.jpg
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 25.05.2006 02:35 
Ìîñêâà


Estimated shipping date: JUNE 4th
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 25.05.2006 15:10 



Good News
Pictures?
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 26.05.2006 02:00 
Ìîñêâà


i've emailed these THREE times (with no bouncebacks) but for some reason they keep getting lost in the ETHER :-S

so here they are 'posted'
CS-0065_7992.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 26.05.2006 02:01 
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CS-0065_7993.JPG
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Âðåìÿ: 26.05.2006 02:02 
Ìîñêâà


CS-0065_7994.JPG
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Âðåìÿ: 26.05.2006 02:02 
Ìîñêâà


CS-0065_7995.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 26.05.2006 02:03 
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CS-0065_7996.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 31.05.2006 00:24 



front and back polished
CS-0065_8075 sham.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 31.05.2006 00:25 



CS-0065_8077 sham.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 31.05.2006 00:57 



just found out from Michael that the polishing has not happened yet, the lacquer has not cured
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 01.06.2006 02:31 



headstock shots
CS-0065_0021 sham.JPG
CS-0065_0016 sham.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 02.06.2006 13:20 



Guitar will be ready on next week.
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 02.06.2006 19:11 



Thanks for the update
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 07.06.2006 04:46 



Michael
I don't know if you have seen this and how it will affect the international patent.
(STEVENSVILLE, MD) June 5, 2006 — Paul Reed Smith Guitars is very pleased to announce that the United States Supreme Court today denied Gibson Guitar's final appeal of a Court of Appeals decision upholding PRS' right to make a single cutaway-style guitar. When first introduced more than six years ago at the NAMM show, the PRS Singlecut® quickly captured the attention of artists and critics, winning awards for its design and quality. Seeking to stop competition to its Les Paul brand single cutaway-style guitar, Gibson moved aggressively, filing a suit in Nashville that asserted trademark infringement. After several years of expensive and drawn-out litigation, the local federal district court judge initially sided with Gibson. That court ordered PRS to stop sales of its Singlecut®. Several companies joined PRS in urging the appellate court--the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit--to reverse the decision. Last year, the Sixth Circuit ruled that an injunction should never have been issued by the lower court. The court observed that Gibson conceded that only "an idiot" would ever confuse a PRS Singlecut® and a Gibson Les Paul. Based on that concession and the overwhelming evidence, the Sixth Circuit found that Gibson's trademark case had no merit and summarily dismissed the suit. The Supreme Court's decision today leaves the Sixth Circuit opinion in place and ends Gibson's multi-year effort to thwart legitimate competition under the guise of intellectual property law.

Paul Reed Smith, the company founder, stated: "I am delighted for our employees, our dealers, our customers and the industry. Everyone was extremely supportive of our cause and our company over the last six years, fully embracing our decision to fight back against Gibson's charges." Smith added: "My thanks especially go to those in the industry who helped educate the court: the media, our industry peers, guitar craftsmen and industry scholars. Their help was invaluable.”
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 07.06.2006 04:48 



I belive this sets a precedent
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 07.06.2006 11:33 
Ìîñêâà


Well, it just means that the 'PRS singlecut body does not infringe on Gibson's trademark for the 'LP body' (something which anyone with EYES could have seen right from the beginning - since they are clearly distinct and different body shapes!)

But it has no real bearing on the stuff that we do here - making EXACT replicas of Gibson body shapes (and others!) that are currently only under the jurisdiction of AMERICAN trademark law. When those shapes become protected by International trademarks, then we will be required by law to 'cease and desist'!

Sure, at that time we will be able to make "similar but different" bodies, but thats not what many of our clients ask for (for example, yourself...)
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 08.06.2006 19:18 



Update? Pics?
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 17.06.2006 01:50 



polishing is done, ready for final assembley
CS-0065_0470 sham.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 17.06.2006 01:59 



this number has a special meaning to me, it is the date that my Father passed away, it was to be done with a ink stamp, Michael decided to suprise me, and this is how it ended up
all I can say is thank you Michael, you took a great guitar to the next level
thank you
Pat
CS-0065_0459 sham.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 17.06.2006 03:51 



Great and touching way to honour your dad!
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 30.06.2006 20:58 



almost done, the pic is dark so it makes it look more like a tobacco burst and dark back, it is a tea burst with standard red pore filler back, it won't be long now
CS-0065_0633 sham.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 06.07.2006 23:53 



a shot of the inlays
and a better shot of the true color
CS-0065_0667 sham.JPG
CS-0065_0672 sham.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 18.07.2006 05:06 



first thank you Mr. Shamray for continuing to work thru the holidays to try to get this finished,
almost done just need some plastic pieces to finish
also check out the flame thru the tranparent burst
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 25.07.2006 20:43 



any news?
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 25.07.2006 22:13 
Ìîñêâà


i havent received a tracking number yet, but the fact this thread doesnt have a "light-bulb" anymore indicates that your guitar has SHIPPED! (Shamray always changes the icon when he ships them...)

Will enquire about that when i visit the shop tommorrow...
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 13.08.2006 02:57 
Ìîñêâà


Your guitar shipped out WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, in fact

check your email for the tracking number...
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 13.08.2006 03:57 
Moscow
RGA Prestige

Congrats Patrick!
I'm looking forward to an indepth tone report...
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 13.08.2006 05:34 



I guess I'll be camping on my porch for the next few days, all I can say is "hell yes" i'm excited
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 13.08.2006 15:14 



You are going to love it.
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 15.08.2006 22:32 



Yes, I remember the waiting. It would be cool to get this guitar and CS-0015 together.
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 16.08.2006 00:00 



Come on Pat, report time...
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 16.08.2006 04:32 



I wouldn't bother Jon; I think he is off in his own world with his Shamray! (Not such a bad fate in my opinion)
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 16.08.2006 22:51 



I hope he hasn't replied for positive reasons.
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 20.08.2006 03:06 
Moscow
RGA Prestige

Patrick, those of us that are patiently (or rather IMPATIENTLY!) waiting for our guitars to ship have to vicariously live through those that have received theirs :)
So, what's the scoop?
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 20.08.2006 19:36 



Nice paul love the top fade
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 27.08.2006 02:01 



OK, I recieved the guitar on 8/14/06, I had worked 12hrs the night befor and had 4 hrs sleep, I was like a kid at Christmas, opened the package and all I can say is INCREDIBLE, took some time to just check out fit, finish and overall construction, I had to look very hard to find any thing wrong and all was minor, wrong strap buttons, after talking to Michael I found allparts had sent a partial strap lock kit and a replacement is on the way, neck pickup pole pieces did not line up with strings, just needed to tweak the pickup legs, (also talked to Michael about this and it has been added to the final check list), and the nut was tight on the B string after using some nut sauce that is fine,
The case left a little to be desired, pretty much a hard gig bag, I have a hard shell case on order (something this nice deservers the best) that is pretty much all I could find wrong, now the good stuff, neck profile, I originally spec the neck to be between a 59 and 60 during the build I asked to have it done to 59 spec I could not be happier it just feels great when you have your hand wrapped around it, neck angle, the bridge and tail piece are on the deck, which tells me it could not get any better, tone and sustain, I really don't think you could get any better, all I can say is incredible (I did supply all electronics and pickups, RS historic wiring and switches and WCR pickups) on a 10/10 scale I would give this an 11, we set our expectations and hopes high but to have the exceeded is not very common,
I want to thank Michael for puttig up with me during the build.
Mr. Sergei Sataev for putting his hart and soul into this guitar, I asked Michael at the begining if Sataev could build a Les Paul, I can now say that I don't think anyone could do better
Mr Shamray
Thank you for providing a sorce of such fine musical instruments, and working thru the holidays to get mine finished,
am I happy? you better know it
thank everyone at the Shamray Custom Shop for making my dream guitar
Pat
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 27.08.2006 02:03 



for those who have not recieved one this is what it will look like when you get it
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 27.08.2006 02:08 



here is a top shot, on my table
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 27.08.2006 02:09 



working it out
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 27.08.2006 02:11 



laying around in the grass
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 27.08.2006 02:12 



feel free to e-mail any questions
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 27.08.2006 02:15 



oh I forgot to mention that it weighed in at 8 LB 9 oz on a digital scale at work (perfect)
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 27.08.2006 04:21 



Looks awsome Patrick! Glad to hear you like the guitar. Again i have to say it looks so much better then the pics taken in the shop !! On those pics i thought the flame only looked so so.... but now ... !!! damn !! lol
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 27.08.2006 20:10 
Moscow
RGA Prestige

Congratulations, Patrick :)
That table-top-burst pic is phenomenal. Truly, a gorgeous guitar!
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Òåìà: Re: CS-0065 - Shamray Custom Shop "STOKES CUSTOM" for Patrick Stokes (North Carolina, USA)
Âðåìÿ: 28.08.2006 01:14 



Indeed it is :) It is also good to hear that it came out better than you expected. Have fun playing!
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