#0004 Amazing me again!

[The Shark]

I, patiently, waited for #0004 for years.  After about seven or eight offers, the original owner decided to sell it.  Played it at practice tonight after tuning it up with some lemon oil and DR Blues .010 to .046.  

This is just a fantastic guitar.  One of the best I've ever owned.  

[Jakeboy]

I feel the same about 0006 each and every time I play it. 

[cmatthes]

I've played that one more than any Shishkov I don't already own and shared a few stages with it as well.  It's nearly identical to my #0001 and is from the same batch. Killer guitar!!

This is from the night I drove 3 of the first 4 Ultimates from CT to MD.

[soli'd]

I agree.  My Ultimate (0033) remains my first pick, every time.  It sounds better than any other 2xHB guitar I've ever had, effortless controllable feedback, glorious sustain yet lightweight.  I think I play better on that guitar than others, for whatever reason.

[Jakeboy]

10 hours ago, soli'd said:

I agree.  My Ultimate (0033) remains my first pick, every time.  It sounds better than any other 2xHB guitar I've ever had, effortless controllable feedback, glorious sustain yet lightweight.  I think I play better on that guitar than others, for whatever reason.

This.

[Jakeboy]

Didn’t 0004 belong to @elduave originally?

[cmatthes]

1 hour ago, Jakeboy said:

Didn’t 0004 belong to @elduave originally?

Yes.  He sold it last year.

[BubbaVO]

That top is out of this world.  

[The Shark]

On 10/23/2025 at 12:08 AM, cmatthes said:

Yes.  He sold it last year.

I contacted him about three times over a few years and he was gracious enough to sell it to me.  

[Travis]

17 hours ago, The Shark said:

I contacted him about three times over a few years and he was gracious enough to sell it to me.  

Killer score! Glad you finally got it. 🤘🏼

Now, don’t forget who has contacted you about a certain Koa Ranger…. 😉😂

[BTMN]

What a beautiful machine. Enjoy it well. 😎👍❤️🏁

[The Shark]

On 12/11/2025 at 6:59 PM, BTMN said:

What a beautiful machine. Enjoy it well. 😎👍❤️🏁

Thanks.  You coming to the Orlando show in January?

[BTMN]

I want to. Love to see all the ones you have posted. That Vector smacked me when I looked at it. Hate think what it would do in person. 🫣😎👍❤️🏁

[The Shark]

5 hours ago, BTMN said:

I want to. Love to see all the ones you have posted. That Vector smacked me when I looked at it. Hate think what it would do in person. 🫣😎👍❤️🏁

The Vector has sparked some interest.  It's killer.  I just don't play it.  DR

[BTMN]

It would make a great 65th birthday present . 💝 

Edited December 13, 2025 by BTMN