Shishkov Appreciation Thread

I didn't read all 23 or so pages of the other thread, but is Mike Shishkov related to the fender Custom Shop Yuri Shishkov? the guy who brought us this Strat?

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Yes, he's Mikes older brother.

And that there's a BlingCaster

 
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Yuri is the older brother of Mike? That's funny, because I work with a guy named Liu-Wah who has a younger brother named Charlie /emoticons/default_smile.png

 
I've heard Yuri is good; I've seen Mike's work and he's no slouch lol. My deposit was mailed in and I know that something very nice will be delivered when it is ready. I am glad to support "the little guy" who has standards (pun intended) and a plan. Already the wheels are churning in terms of the future custom builds. Maybe something that combines korina and triple-coils...

 
stonge said:
I've heard Yuri is good; I've seen Mike's work and he's no slouch lol. My deposit was mailed in and I know that something very nice will be delivered when it is ready. I am glad to support "the little guy" who has standards (pun intended) and a plan. Already the wheels are churning in terms of the future custom builds. Maybe something that combines korina and triple-coils...
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Not being able to put down a deposit at the moment only gives me more time to iron out the details of wait I really want.

All I know for sure is, it won't be in clownburst /emoticons/default_laugh.png

 
I'm in no run yet in spite of getting in very early, as my quote was for a CO instead of for The Ultimate. No problem though. I've had time to think about what I exactly want and in addition it will be doable. /emoticons/default_smile.png

 
jim777 said:
I didn't read all 23 or so pages of the other thread, but is Mike Shishkov related to the fender Custom Shop Yuri Shishkov? the guy who brought us this Strat?

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That's pretty nice.... /emoticons/default_smile.png

Now all it needs is gold strings. /emoticons/default_laugh.png

 
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If Shiskov TRULY wants to follow in the footsteps of Hamer, he should tell ALL you guys to FUCK OFF.....and

make his FIRST BUILD A STANDARD BASS...for ME /emoticons/default_smile.png SN001 Just like Martin Turner's.

 
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stonge said:
I've heard Yuri is good; I've seen Mike's work and he's no slouch lol. My deposit was mailed in and I know that something very nice will be delivered when it is ready. I am glad to support "the little guy" who has standards (pun intended) and a plan. Already the wheels are churning in terms of the future custom builds. Maybe something that combines korina and triple-coils...
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I think I know what you are thinking and I LIKE IT!

 
Get in line MC2! /emoticons/default_wink.png/emoticons/default_ohmy.png/emoticons/default_huh.png/emoticons/default_happy.png/emoticons/default_cool.png

 
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Seriously! My 16 year old son has already put aside his money for a down-payment for a bass when Mike opens that door...

 
Sounds like Shishkov should have a good first year or so huh?

Perhaps by then I might be ready for my 55th birthday guitar to be ordered.

 
mc2 said:
If Shiskov TRULY wants to follow in the footsteps of Hamer, he should tell ALL you guys to FUCK OFF.....and

make his FIRST BUILD A STANDARD BASS...for ME /emoticons/default_smile.png SN001 Just like Martin Turner's.
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I already tried that!

I figured you already had Martins and was just not letting us see it yet. I heard he sold it. /emoticons/default_smile.png

I got in a quote for something before he shut it down, I figure it will be awhile before I hear back.

 
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Anyone know anything about the pickups Mike's planning to use for the Ultimates?
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Mike is still working out the details on that, but they will be cool. Stuff to be revealed after he gets it all finalized.

 
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Bump cause Iwanna...... /emoticons/default_cool.png

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First posting of production beginnings. OH YEAH!!!!!!!

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Very exciting week at the Shishkov Shop. Electrician was here and powered everything up. My wife is going to kill me when she sees the next electric bill. Curly maple tops are on the way. will post some pics when they come in. Logos came in from a very good friend of ours who has been making logos for my brother for a long time. Holy crap does it take a long time to get a hold of some suppliers.

I really miss my scmi pin router, but this is my new friend that I am going to get to know very well.



a mahogany block from my special stash, but a whole lot more is on the way.



Spindle sander is ready to go!



Oh yeah, and the logos

More updates to come shortly. Have a great 4th of July weekend and thanks for your support!
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sixesandsevens said:
Anyone know anything about the pickups Mike's planning to use for the Ultimates?
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I do. The Ultimates will come with a custom set of the legendary Shlabotnik Pickups wound exclusively for Shishkov Guitars by Josh Gravelin.

The exact design is still being prototyped so that they are a perfect match for the Ultimate special run. They will be available separately so anyone can be drop them into their existing guitar but not until prototyping and build for all Ultimates is complete. The descriptions should tip you off as to what sounds are being targeted.

Meet Grace (Ultimate neck) and Enola (Ultimate Bridge) Shlabotnik.

Grace is the full bodied older sister with a sweet but clear singing voice that sounds amazing whether in the swamps of Mississippi or on the streets of Statesboro. If this pickup were a candy bar she'd be very similar to an "Almond Joy". Reversed zebra bobbins as sported by similar early classics with short serial numbers.


Enola is a sassy younger sister with the strong, smokey and rebellious voice. She is based upon and similar to a classic 50's PAF and will built with components that are true to her heritage. She will have a bit more grunt than here vintage cousins but will clean up and chime nicely when you roll back the volume knob. She will want you to want her and when you finally surrender you'll find heaven tonight. Double cream-like bobbins.

While both both pickups have a classic feel and vintage vibe, They are strong modern products of today and every string rings clear thru the bridge pickup due to the proper spacing.

Plans are also on the table for two additional single coil and a humbucker model

Hazel Shlabotnik has a throaty hippy single coil vibe that belies her time traveling to upstate New York during the late 60s where free love was all the rage. As such she is happy in any position, neck middle or bridge.

Peggy Sue Shlabotnik - A single coil with the classic vibe right down to the poodle skirt.

Charlotte Shlabotnik - A denizen of Acacia Avenue area in London after leaving her classic upbringing, Charlotte has issues and they can be expressed in both whimper and scream.

Humbucker Details: PLEASE NOTE: These may change during the prototyping process in order to ensure a perfect fit in the Ultimates.

- Neck PU: 49.2mm spacing, initial prototype built around an Alnico 2.

- Bridge PU: 50mm spacing, initial prototype built around an Alnico 5.

The classic PAFs used 49.2mm on both HB sets for the sake of ease, but the strings never line up correctly with the pole pieces on the bridge pickup and as such Shlabotnik bridge pickups will feature a 50mm spacing.

- 42 AWG coil wire

- Nickel Silver HB pickup frames

- Handmade Minnesota Maple wood spacers

- Steel 10 hole keeper bar

- Steel Slug poles

- Steel Screw poles

- Lightly wax potted.

Edited to correct the spelling of Shlabotnik. Sorry for any confusion.

 
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