cmatthes Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 My wife asked me what I wanted for a landmark birthday, and despite the tempting offers of trips and other cool stuff, I jumped at her suggestion to order another Shishkov. I knew it wouldn't get started until after the Ultimate run and a number of other custom orders had wrapped, but I got the deposit together, secured my place in line and have been really enjoying the progress thus far. Since Photobucket is going to be crapping out on me shortly (I won't be paying their $400 annual fee for the privilege of posting pics), I'll be uploading gradually and directly in the hopes these images stick around. Hopefully, by the time I'm finished, I'll be able to post shots of the finished guitar! First, after coming up with the specs and some back and forth with Mike, we looked at some tops that fit my description of what I was looking for. That was one of the toughest parts so far, since they were all simply amazing. I also picked out another bit of maple for Mike to work with... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBraz Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 What can I say? The materials look like absolutely the finest you could ever hope to see, let alone have on your own build. How many A's qualify that sort of quality? Mike showed me "your wood" (🙄) when I picked mine up and to say I was impressed was an understatement. I simply cannot wait to see this one completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Landmark birthday? Trying to shave a couple of years off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Speaking of ultimates, here comes the ultimate tease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 40 minutes ago, kizanski said: Landmark birthday? Trying to shave a couple of years off? Not at all - I just ordered it on my birthday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 1 hour ago, cmatthes said: Not at all - I just ordered it on my birthday. Then I guess I did too! I can suddenly defend this purchase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted November 22, 2017 Author Share Posted November 22, 2017 I'm all about helping my fellow HFC'ers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
django49 Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Everybody deserves a special guitar for their 40th birthday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Uh huh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veatch Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Or 29th. Yeah, *that's* the ticket.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeboy Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Dude, That quilt is stupid. I so want to order another...l, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB0531 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 That top I’d call a bubble quilt because it looks like it’s bubbling over. That one shot with the penciled in body outline. its an insanely over the top slab-O-quilt. A 10A top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 7 hours ago, cmatthes said: I also picked out another bit of maple for Mike to work with... Did that come from Mike at Curly Maple dot com? I have a few boards from there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 I believe so, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 That top needs the designation of "Matthes grade" when someone makes future orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Ebony board, lightweight Korina body, flame maple neck too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBraz Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 ...with 27 fret slots. In-ter-est-ing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fast Eddie Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 My guitar has 27 frets, that last time I played that high, only my neighbors dog could hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 My board is in that pic...it just may not be the one in the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialk Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 It's gonna be a killer, Chris! Can't wait to see more… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaVO Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamerhead Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 You are sooo spoiled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 The neck blank... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnieZ Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 So....... So far we have a gorgeous Korina body, incredible quilt top, and unbelievable maple neck, possibly ebony, or rosewood fingerboard and Mike building. Not much chance it'll be any good........... A certainty!!!!!! arniez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBraz Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 It gets better and better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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