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  1. HSB0531
    "Sometimes you have to just sit back and admire what nature creates." Yes indeed, but only a few now how to elevate that into something quite Ultimate.
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    I love the inlays too, but that trademark hand carved top and neck joint are Mike's signature skills that really sets his works of art apart. Ok well that and the binding and the finish and the book matched AAAAA tops and..............👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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    With luminlay side and fret markers you'd be ready for any situation.
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    Yesterday while setting up projectors and two 10 ft. screens, I played the Hamer DVD and there was Mike carving a guitar body while Joel narrated. So this is a nice thing to see as I drink my morning coffee.
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    Gobson, that's funny. Gobson
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    I never thought about the ASAT reference before. Very good and true. PRS I met in early 1987 when he was inking a deal with Sam Ash Music. Very humble unassuming guy (he was wearing jeans & plaid shirt) and I thought the guy in the suit next to him was PRS. I still don't care for his stuff.
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    Nah, it's all finesse and patience
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    I know, I know., you all think Mike is using all this to build your CO's. The truth is, he uses a hammer & chisel, some wire cutters and a pocket knife. Thats it. All these fancy power tools are for show.
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    Butcher turns up everywhere with stylin' Yellow footwear and killer chops Fixed it
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    No, I heard light sabers burn the wood. I was going to say a Freud blade but I don't think they make bandsaw blades.
  11. HSB0531

    The amp chassis is the Electro-luminescent one from around 1967.

    The speaker is a mid-late 1960's JBL D-140.

    The dolly and the grille appear to be original.

    The cabinet is a non-flip top with no Tolex on it.

    I don't know if the cabinet is an original ampeg or if he had someone make it.

    It needs power supply caps and pretty much every electrolytic cap changed.

    I'm debating on whether to change those or leave it.

    Not sure if changing the caps will affect the value.

    1. velorush

      velorush

      I suppose it would come down to where the greater market exists: 1. collectors, 2. players.  The collector might prefer everything original; the player would much prefer a working (and reliable) amp.

    2. velorush

      velorush

      Really though, wouldn't cap replacement be viewed by either as "maintenance?"  Who could expect the original caps to last in perpetuity?

    3. HSB0531

      HSB0531

      True, caps have a date code stamped on them. They last only a certain amount of years before they dry up.

      I replaced all the caps in a vintage piece of gear once, and it made all the difference.

      This thing pops, sizzles and crackles and hums, which is exactly what happens when both the P/S caps go bad (hum) and the tone circuit goes (circuit crackles and sizzles)  

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    That was just WTF out there on Pluto sh#t

  13. HSB0531
    Great, that gives me plenty of time to save up.
  14. HSB0531

    Steve:

    What's your speculation on what my 77 Inca Silver Stingray might be worth?

    A ballpark estimate would be fine.

    Thanks:

    Jim

    1. Steve Haynie

      Steve Haynie

      I have no idea, but those basses were getting over $2000 at the beginning of the 2000's.  $2500 to $3000 maybe?  I really do not know. 

    2. HSB0531

      HSB0531

      You're probably real close on that estimate.

      I'm curious to see if the one on eBay sells for the $5995.00 price they want.

      I think I'm going to send pictures to Gruhn guitars in TN.

      They do appraisals online.

      Thanks Steve.

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    Pure Class
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    Is that Blue or Purple? The first shot looks almost purple on my screen.
  17. HSB0531
    This ^ This ^ This ^ & This ^ x1000 + 1 :wub: :wub:
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    I love flame tops and quilted tops, and single plank no tops. I love flame and quilt for the look, and I like the snap it gives Mahogany. But then there's the resonance and sustain of one single piece of great wood, like Mahogany, Ash, or African Limba. I love them all.
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    Greatest Wah player of all time was Jimi. One of the best wah solos was Eric Clapton in White room, even though it was only him wah'ing to the beat. Ever notice that about Clapton? Jimi got so many expressions out of a wah.
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    Is it getting harder to accept average build quality after experiencing the work of Mr. Shishkov, or is it just me?
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    Ahhhhh.....but a quick look on EBAY would contradict you. It would appear there are many "TOOLS" trying to make guitars Most just suck at it. And tools wrapping a brand new Dodge Hellcat around a tree just after buying it. Which just goes to show, in every field, there's a human tool attempting what they should leave to an expert.
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    Mike or anyone, What is that spaced wood rasp in the fourth photo called and why is it configured that way? This heel shaping process is unbelievably cool. It exemplifies the extreme talent level and attention to detail required to make it into these circles. All smiles here - just incredible work. Mike has also used a grinder to do a German carve on many guitars. It's in the 2004 video. I have no idea how he was able to consistently get the same finished look on so many guitars.
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    What, does everyone but me understand what's going on in this photo? As a side note, Mike, buddy, luthier to luthier - that fretboard binding is a little too tall. It's quite simple really: Mike is filing down the rubber mat.
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    If anyone here has the Hamer DVD from around 2004, it shows Mike doing Abalone inlays around the edged of the guitar body. Each one is inlayed like pieces of a puzzle. It takes a lot of skill and patience to do that. It also shows him carving/sculpting the maple tops. Really amazing work.
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