WTB: Where'd they all go (M3, MM, NewPro)? Robin Savoy?

[cmatthes]

This one has the ebony board, but that awful gold hardware!  😂  I'm still wondering where the satin black M-3 with black plastics/metal and ebony board ended up? Or the trans black Monaco with DuoTone bridge/electronics (and Ebony) landed...

 

[Feynman]

12 minutes ago, cmatthes said:

This one has the ebony board, but that awful gold hardware!  😂  I'm still wondering where the satin black M-3 with black plastics/metal and ebony board ended up? Or the black Monaco with DuoTone bridge/electronics (and Ebony) landed...

 

Oh, I could replace the gold hardware on my own. Just send me an invoice and I’ll worry about the gold later. 
 

Thanks in advance. 

[belgian]

10 hours ago, Feynman said:

I understand.  Even I once succumbed to the allure.  Mine was cooler though.

I think you refinishing yours in black is a swell idea.  Don't you know a guy?

 

I think that one resides in France now.

[burningyen]

4 hours ago, cmatthes said:

black Monaco with DuoTone bridge/electronics (and Ebony)

 

Gotta pic? I recall seeing a natural Monaco DuoTone, but not a black one.

[cmatthes]

4 hours ago, burningyen said:

Gotta pic? I recall seeing a natural Monaco DuoTone, but not a black one.

I'll have to dig through the archives or see if I can Wayback Machine the now-defunct Rocketeria website.

[JGale]

I have a bright RED Hamer 25th that has had the shit modded out of it. Full CorsaUSA bridge replacement, custom Carondelet A2 pups, local fret guru kissing and fondling…

Did I mention it’s RED!

Ha Ha It’s RED!

[stedge]

Just for fun

 

[kizanski]

4 minutes ago, stedge said:

Just for fun

 

That's a beauty!

What is that top?

[stedge]

Wood!

 

i will get some better pics but that’s all i got on the phone. 

[JGale]

Here’s an olde thread somewhat on topic.

 

[ArnieZ]

On 3/20/2025 at 9:35 AM, Feynman said:

 

No, not at all.  I wouldn't want that one.  I'm surprised you kept it.  It's easily the worst of the bunch, and someone jacked with the pickups.

Which is why I could never feel comfortable selling that POS

arniez

[cmatthes]

1 hour ago, kizanski said:

That's a beauty!

What is that top?

Spruce?

[HSB0531]

1 hour ago, stedge said:

Just for fun

 

That is Perfecto!

[Feynman]

You're all killing me.

[django49]

Well, it is not a Hamer or as Robin, but......

I really like the work that Barry is doing at Grez Guitars. (Sorta my backup plan when a second or third from Mike Shishkov became unrealistic). His Mendocino or the newer Grand Tour are easily customizable and his production schedule translates that into several weeks vs many months or even years.

What I like is his way of "combining the art and science" so as to make the guitars sound much bigger acoustically than their size would suggest. So, if you are looking for ability to play jazz, unplugged or just good old rock with an amp, he is a good choice. IMHO. Very lightweight. F holes or not, as you determine. Mahogany with ebony board the standard. Substitutions (like korina) if you prefer. Specify your favorite pickups and any fancier adornments. Upscale version of a Duo-Tone(ish) if desired.

Okay, def NOT going to be in the $1200+ range that we used to trade such as Artists, Newports and Monacos at. 🤧 But, IMO, nice value.....But limited supplies pop up used, so best for someone looking for their ideal keeper, built to their specs.

[kizanski]

2 hours ago, cmatthes said:

Spruce?

Doesn’t look like spruce grain in the photo.

[seeker]

I've got the 00 Black NP Sprucetop Gregles ordered and sold to LA studio musician HFCer.  Tone something. Gold HW though, and a baseball bat neck. Has that Luciile vibe. 

[cmatthes]

19 hours ago, burningyen said:

Gotta pic? I recall seeing a natural Monaco DuoTone, but not a black one.

I'll try to find better resolution shots - I took all of these either on my 35mm or digital Nikons.

[django49]

Once upon a time I had a Monaco SuperPro with the acoustic pickup. All original, bought new from Willcutts. Piezo in the bridge.

 

[burningyen]

4 hours ago, cmatthes said:

I'll try to find better resolution shots - I took all of these either on my 35mm or digital Nikons.

Wow. Wish I had the imagination to order a Newport DuoTone back in the day.

[kizanski]

2 hours ago, burningyen said:

 

@cmatthes THAT's spruce.

[Camstone]

[currypowder]

There's a Robin Savoy over at TGP. 
 

https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/robin-savoy-semi-hollow-guitar-with-upgrades-1750.2604904/

[JGale]

[specialk]

Redwood, maybe?