diablo175 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Awright, I have one last 🙄 custom build in mind and I don't wanna wait the 2+ years for J/C CS build. Looking for a builder that knows 80's style shredders. Fairly straight forward bolt-on DK build BUT it has to have a Strat head, not some variation on it to avoid trademark infringement. And a Warmoth or a MightyMite parts-o-caster isn't an option. Who ya got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Can’t the Burrito guy make one without a logo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadroller Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I'll do it. Might make a few mistakes and a few false starts, but I've got a band saw now (it's for one of my boys, but it's in MY garage), so let's go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 2 hours ago, RobB said: Can’t the Burrito guy make one without a logo? Yeah, but he's not keen on doing maple boarded necks with involved inlays.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 2 hours ago, diablo175 said: Yeah, but he's not keen on doing maple boarded necks with involved inlays. Â What are you doing on this board, "Selections From The Kama Sutra"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 3 hours ago, diablo175 said: Yeah, but he's not keen on doing maple boarded necks with involved inlays. Then have him make the neck and sub-contract it out to an inlay artist. Jeez, do I have to think of everything around here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff R Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 8 hours ago, cmatthes said: What are you doing on this board, "Selections From The Kama Sutra"? That graphic has already been done, on a body at least. Original ESP NYC/48th Street graphic on this Mirage ...  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorch Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Probably the only one guitar wifes approve. Btw. Did you check if the graphics is complete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 8 hours ago, RobB said: Then have him make the neck and sub-contract it out to an inlay artist. Jeez, do I have to think of everything around here? I'd prefer that you didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 8 hours ago, cmatthes said: What are you doing on this board, "Selections From The Kama Sutra"? Suffice it to say: more than just dots. Beyond that, he's not real enthused about tackling anything more sophisticated than dots at this time. I respect his honesty. And despite RobB's kind attempt at trying to second guess my preferences re: building, I'm trying to minimize sub-contracting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrettyMcgee Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 I have zero experience with this builder, but I've been eyeing up Sully Guitars. http://www.sullyguitars.com/ His 624 model guitar makes me feel tingly. http://www.sullyguitars.com/624/ It seems they are a small outfit, so they might be flexible in doing custom work...?  OR maybe Texas Toast?? https://www.texastoastguitars.com/about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 21 minutes ago, FrettyMcgee said: OR maybe Texas Toast?? https://www.texastoastguitars.com/about Holy CRAP!!! This dude's blog is totally manic, I am effing LMAO ovah heah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaVO Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 23 minutes ago, RobB said: Holy CRAP!!! This dude's blog is totally manic, I am effing LMAO ovah heah! "I don't just build guitars, I build a lifestyle."   I've heard something like that before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrettyMcgee Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 18 minutes ago, BubbaVO said: "I don't just build guitars, I build a lifestyle."   I've heard something like that before... *shudder* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 1 hour ago, FrettyMcgee said: I have zero experience with this builder, but I've been eyeing up Sully Guitars. http://www.sullyguitars.com/ His 624 model guitar makes me feel tingly. http://www.sullyguitars.com/624/ It seems they are a small outfit, so they might be flexible in doing custom work...?  OR maybe Texas Toast?? https://www.texastoastguitars.com/about Pretty sure that Sully is only doing HIS headstocks. He's got a brand that's doing well, and gaining steam - he's not going to do a Fender headstock or anything like that. Stike has done some finish work for him, and he's got some cool stuff cooking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 5 hours ago, cmatthes said: Pretty sure that Sully is only doing HIS headstocks. He's got a brand that's doing well, and gaining steam - he's not going to do a Fender headstock or anything like that. Stike has done some finish work for him, and he's got some cool stuff cooking... This. /\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynic Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Reach out to Nathan. Maybe he can work a deal with Kammerer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 I'm just curious: are places these days going to flat out copy Fender's headstock? Didn't they sue a couple places for that?  Maybe get something from Charvel or Jackson and have the inlay work done elsewhere?  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, scottcald said: I'm just curious: are places these days going to flat out copy Fender's headstock? Didn't they sue a couple places for that?  Maybe get something from Charvel or Jackson and have the inlay work done elsewhere?  Apparently, based on the volume of responses to my soliciting a Strat head Dinky build, the fear of lawsuits doesn't seem to be a concern. I did contact a J/C dealer and while build times for custom orders are WAY down, neither will do exactly what I want. Fuqqum. For the moment Shane looks to be the man and I definitely know and marvel at his skillz.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from my fingers Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 If you have the $ Scott Lentz can make what ever you want, he is a master builder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 4 hours ago, from my fingers said: If you have the $ Scott Lentz can make what ever you want, he is a master builder. I've already had someone submit an estimate/quote for an obscene amount of money. So, just curious- what does $ constitute? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 8 hours ago, diablo175 said: Apparently, based on the volume of responses to my soliciting a Strat head Dinky build, the fear of lawsuits doesn't seem to be a concern. I did contact a J/C dealer and while build times for custom orders are WAY down, neither will do exactly what I want. Fuqqum. For the moment Shane looks to be the man and I definitely know and marvel at his skillz.... Since Fender owns Jackson and they already have the Phil Collen model with the Fender headstock, I wouldn't think that'd be a big issue for them.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 2 hours ago, scottcald said: Since Fender owns Jackson and they already have the Phil Collen model with the Fender headstock, I wouldn't think that'd be a big issue for them.  Yeah, go figure. There's no accounting for the logic or reason that guises that policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from my fingers Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 north of 5k  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo175 Posted May 21, 2018 Author Share Posted May 21, 2018 On 5/10/2018 at 10:44 AM, from my fingers said: north of 5k  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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