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Àâòîð Òåìà: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 29.05.2006 13:04 



Congratulations Paul on the birth of your FOURTH Shamray Custom Shop instrument (serial number CS 1958)!

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 1958:

“JAZZ MASTER 58 STYLE” Sunburst Alder Body, Flame maple neck, Rosewood board

Construction: Traditional body shape, bolt-on neck, straight headstock (large headstock)
Neck Material  Maple figured "AAA"
Neck features: NO SKUNK STRIPE, ROLLED EDGES on Fretboard AND HEADSTOCK
Neck Profile: 22MM @ Nut, 24 MM @12th Fret
Fretboard width: 52mm @13th fret, 55 mm @end of fretboard
Truss Rod: VINTAGE STYLE nut, adjustable at HEEL
Fretboard:  Rosewood (extra dark) - 9.5 inch radius
Frets:  Sintoms "6155" (medium jumbo) – TWENTY-ONE (21) frets
Nut:  Brass – 43MM Nut Width
Fret markers:  Customer-Supplied - “CLAY DOT REPRODUCTION”
F/B binding:  unbound fretboard
Side markers:  WHITE plastic dots
Logo:  Customer’s own logo. - SCS 'stamp” logo on back of headstock
Body wood:  American Alder
Body binding:  Without binding
Finish:  Sunburst, 1958 Style, thin Nitro – very slight tint (almost clear) on neck
H/S Overlay: Natural (no headstock overlay)
Tone Chambers:  no tone chambers (solidbody)
Scale Length:  25.50 inches
Strings:  Ernie Ball 011 Roundwound
Machine heads: Original Kluson brand vintage style (SD9105MN Nickel with Oval Metal Button)
String-tree:  Fender-style ('round') 1 pcs, CHROME
Neck joint:  Bolt on, CHROME neck-plate
Bridge:  TREM: “Jazzmaster” tremolo + bridge set ( with vibrato arm )
Strap buttons:  standard (set of 2)
Pickguard: customer supplied gold anodized aluminium 58 style 9-hole
Neck pickup: Chernyshev Jazzmaster 58 specs
Bridge pickup: Chernyshev Jazzmaster 58 specs
(pole pieces “staggered /protruding” at bottom side !) Set wound RWRP
White covers & screws (will be customer supplied )
(Rubber cushion-material for height adjustment supplied by customer.)
Toggle switch:  DiMarzio (switchcraft) 3-pos. (gibson-style)
Toggle Tip: “orange” (aged look) amber plastic
Output jack:  Switchcraft mono jack
Potentiometers: SOLID SHAFT (250K) 2 pcs CUSTOMER SUPPLIED
SPECIAL:  Roller pots (for display only, not connected) – set of two –
Knobs:  Metallic FLAT TOP TELE, 2 pcs
Tone Capacitors:  Ceramic, 1 pc
Extra switches: Slide Switch for JM tone preset circuit
Shielding:  none
SPECIAL: All cloth-covered wiring
Blueprinting:  none (entire guitar from standard templates)
Case:  Custom-made lightweight case (blue interior)

Your crafter will be MAXIM USHKALOV
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 29.05.2006 15:43 



Looking out for # 4....in the meantime I'll be playing these 3 !
3 x shamray 2.JPG
3 x shamray 1.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 29.05.2006 17:57 



Welcome to the #4 club!
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 31.05.2006 11:19 



58 style aluminium gold anodized pickguard...
THE looks...
pickguard and covers.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 31.05.2006 20:40 



May I ask where you got that guard from? I'm looking for one for a tele.
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 01.06.2006 11:42 



First in progess pics , this is a very swift start ! Thanks Master Maxim for the fast work !
Its more than I hoped for knowing you are about to leave the shop for your holiday....
pic 01-06 c.JPG
pic 01-06 b.JPG
pic 01-06 a.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 01.06.2006 11:44 



pic 01-06 d.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 02.06.2006 13:19 



I hope we shall get all parts soon.
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 03.06.2006 12:37 



more pics...the work is really going well now...
pic 03-06 e.JPG
pic 03-06 d.JPG
pic 03-06 c.JPG
pic 03-06 b.JPG
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pic 01-06 b.JPG

25,87 Kb
  
pic 03-06 a.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 03.06.2006 20:12 
Moscow
RGA Prestige

Wow. Guitar building at the speed of light :)
Looks great, Paul. I've always wanted a nice Jazzmaster or Jaguar, but I've yet to find one that is in good condition AND plays nice. Perhaps you've got the right idea going the custom route. Hmmm...
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 05.06.2006 20:52 



Ben ,
Stop searching , I'm 100% sure that a custom-made Shamray will beat anything on the market...
I have 3 now & they only keep getting better -so I have high hopes for this #4 "Twangmaster"...
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 06.06.2006 11:55 



Neck under construction...nice flame and dark fingerboard...
pic o6-o6 b.JPG
pic 06-06 a.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 08.06.2006 21:08 



Nice nice nice! I always picture these in candy apple red :) havnt seen a sunburst one in real life though should look sweet.
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 09.06.2006 11:29 



Neck being shaped...
pic 09-06 b.JPG
pic 09-06 c.JPG
pic 09-06 a.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 10.06.2006 14:13 



IMG_1018.jpg
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 10.06.2006 16:35 



My goodness...I cant believe my eyes...!
This guitar is crafted so fast I'd better start walking to the mailbox in case its been delivered allready :-)
Thats a beautifull Sunburst I see here...just the way I like it...thin black outer-line..it looks a bit "reddish" but could be optical...

Mr. Shamray : allready any sign of the parts I have send to you ?
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 10.06.2006 17:15 



I shall check it at post office soon. It comes to my parents adress... Actually I donot live in Moscow last few months.
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 10.06.2006 17:33 



O.K. & thanks !
Hope all goes well , wouldnt like to loose the anodized pickguard etc. in the mail....
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 10.06.2006 17:48 



We can build the guitars wery fast. Usually we are loosing time with finishing, with artwork and with logistics.
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 14.06.2006 11:33 



Some more shots of a beautifull "burst"....
pic 14-06 d.JPG
pic 14-06 c.JPG
pic 14-06 b.JPG
pic 14-06 a.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 14.06.2006 14:12 



niiiice paul
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 17.06.2006 10:19 



Today I visited a post office and got something from you in square box.
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 17.06.2006 12:06 



That makes me very happy !
Especialy that it was still square... :-)
So now Chernyshev can work on the pickups....
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 17.06.2006 12:12 



Yes, he will start on Monday.
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 28.06.2006 13:02 



body being polished...
pic 28-06.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 29.06.2006 15:45 



Artwork in progress....
logo twangmaster sketch.jpg
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 29.06.2006 20:29 



nice i love the way theyre able to capture the Fender style font
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 06.07.2006 11:20 



It has a name...and it has a logo...
Fantastic job Anya...again !
logo back 6-7-06.JPG
logo 6-7-06.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 06.07.2006 11:28 



Neck with clearcoat - frets & clay dots...
Very nice flame , now showing nicely...
back neck 6-7-06.JPG
bottom headstock 6-7-06.JPG
claydots 6-7-06.JPG
heel 6-7-06.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 06.07.2006 11:37 



Love the flame on the back of that neck! Best AAA neck i have seen so far, leans towards instrument grade id say. :)
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 11.07.2006 20:44 



looking at the depth its probably instrument grade, but instrument grade flame is (or should be) more consistent thoughout the wood.
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 12.07.2006 14:37 



I'm not complaining...its even better than I hoped for ! :-)
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 20.07.2006 14:56 



Any completing - news / pics???
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 21.07.2006 01:04 
Ìîñêâà


no new progress as of today (i was visiting the shop, and theres not much going on there due to the holidays)
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 27.07.2006 17:23 



Twangmaster has arived on the completing-bench !
completing 27 july 06 c.JPG
completing 27 july 06 b.JPG
completing 27 july 06 a.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 31.07.2006 11:19 



Not much action on the bench....here's a few closeups of the "clay dots"....Mr. Walker sez there very good...so I'm happy...
clay dots 2.JPG
clay dots 1.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 03.08.2006 17:56 



Almost ready....here are some completing-pics from today...note the shiny "brass nut" ...
on the bench 3.JPG
on the bench 2.JPG
on the bench 1.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 03.08.2006 19:34 
Moscow
RGA Prestige

Looks fantastic! The figuring in the maple is ridiculous :)
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 08.08.2006 19:31 



Completing on hold....but shouldnt be long now before its "ready to test-drive"
on hold 2.JPG
on hold 1.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 19.08.2006 11:28 



No test-drive yet...but its got strings...
The brass nut is not cut yet...I guess thats quitte a job comparing to a "bone" nut.
Just a little work and its playable !
completing 19 aug-3.JPG
completing 19 aug -2.JPG
completing 19 aug -1.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 20.08.2006 17:11 
blackbuzz



hmmmm.... people, why do you like such shapes? as for me it is toooo strange for me, so strange and unnatural, that it can be called (in russian manner) "BLEVOTINA"
IMHO
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 20.08.2006 19:03 



what is so strange about the jazzmaster shape???
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 20.08.2006 19:25 



Paul beautiful Jazzer. Craft quality is perfection
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 21.08.2006 10:26 
blackbuzz



lennart - some curves in its shape are out of natural proportion, IMHO. Of course, some kind of style in guitarmaking is based on unnaturality(for ex. Jazzmaster, Ibanez NDM.... etc ), but they don`t look so pleasant as, for ex. classical Les Paul or Explorer.
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 21.08.2006 19:17 



Although a Strat has been my "main axe" for 32 years now , I must admit that a Jazzmaster is the more comfortable feeling guitar , especialy when played seated...cant say that of a Les Paul...
Having played hundreds of guitars I cant think of another guitar feeling more "natural",balanced & well proportioned....Uncle Leo got it right with his offset contour body style !!
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 21.08.2006 23:15 
Ìîñêâà


Thats for sure! IMHO, the LP is really just trading on its "feminine" curves - its FAR from an ergonomic design, as far as i am concerned (and i've really tried HARD to like it over the past 30 years or so - since i do enjoy the sound of them!)
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 21.08.2006 23:44 
Moscow
RGA Prestige

But those feminine curves are so nice :)
I will admit that the strat design is more ergonomic, but they're not nearly as appealing to me as the Jazzmaster. Your guitar looks beautiful, Paul!
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 22.08.2006 00:21 



i completely agree with paul, when playing seated the jazzmaster turns me on, the shape is soo smooth and round and hmmmm...
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 28.08.2006 00:13 



I agree completely with Michael and Paul. Everytime I play an LP I find it really uncomfortable to play sitting down, and I find I am always trying to adjust my knee so the guitar is closer to my chest instead of sitting so low down on my upperbody. It isn't so bad playing classical style, but it still isn't the best shape for that. Though then again, I like RR's, so I am not sure how much my opinion counts!
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 05.09.2006 11:55 



Latest pics...waiting for a setup & shipment...
completing 4 sept 3.JPG
completing 4 sept 2.JPG
completing 4 sept 1.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 13.09.2006 11:43 



IF there's a case.....
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 15.09.2006 10:38 



There's a case..... & its ready for packing and shipping now !
readyforpacking 1.JPG
readyforpacking 2.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 22.09.2006 17:37 



Packed....& its ready for shipping (any day now..)
packed 22 sept 06.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 29.09.2006 19:18 



ANY day now...???????????????????????????????
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 08.10.2006 15:54 
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Its ON ITS WAY, shipped out today...
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 11.10.2006 11:35 



finally :D
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 12.10.2006 15:16 



Its here !
First impression :very smooth action & nice case...
at home 12-10-2006.JPG
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Òåìà: Re: CS-1958 - Shamray Custom Shop "VENTURA TWANGMASTER." for Paul Selier (Netherlands)
Âðåìÿ: 14.10.2006 13:11 



Some small visual modifacations....engraved tremolo & neckplate , solid shaft pots...
solid shaft pots.JPG
trem engraved.JPG
neckplate engraved.JPG
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