currypowder Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 I was asleep at the wheel when Mike started his own brand and completely missed out on the run of Ultimates. While I am now in the queue for a Shishkov, I've coveted the Ultimates since I started seeing them. That I got to see and hold @bubs_42's when I met him in Nashville a couple of years ago didn't help much. I've seen a small handful come up for sale in the past (this one included), but always hesitated. This time I didn't. I'm now a member of the Shishkov Owners Club a few months earlier than expected. No need to pour on the accolades, it's an incredible guitar top to bottom. I've had very little time with it, so perhaps I'll elaborate as I get more of a chance to play it. But, no surprise, it's gorgeous to look at and hold. From what I understand, it's the only Ultimate with multi-ply binding. I will say the neck is as big as any I've played. It's a full 1" from the nut to the 12th fret with full shoulders and a slight flatness at the nut that rounds out as you move up. I absolutely love it. I can't say that this is exactly what I would have ordered had I had the chance, but it's certainly close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeboy Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 I love that orange burst! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSII x 2 Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Some pretty righteous lumber went into that one! Thanks for posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 The chairs are cool. Are you a Kinks fan or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
currypowder Posted September 13, 2019 Author Share Posted September 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, Steve Haynie said: The chairs are cool. Are you a Kinks fan or something? Thanks. More of a Who fan than Kinks. I just like the Union Jack pattern and ran across these chairs at the local Marshall's. I do have a Union Jack guitar refinish in the works and will share it when I get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 DIBS!!! killer guitar you got there. Love the finish. Love big necks. Love everything about it. I, too, missed the boat the first time around. I, too, have a Shishkov in the queue. Congrats on minimizing the wait on your end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicwash Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 I like your chairs. Congrats on the cool pointy guitar (!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorch Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 You'da man having scored such an incredible item of musical gear! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoogieMKIIA Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 Rare as hen’s teeth. What a score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
it's me HHB Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 The necks are insanely playable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.bandini Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Congratulations! That's a gorgeous guitar. You inspired me to get mine out (0029) and play it tonight. It had been too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Never give anyone "dibs". If you get sick of that one, let everyone know. Fantastic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakeboy Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 3 hours ago, it's me HHB said: The necks are insanely playable! This is so true. My Artist has always been my fave neck, but the big Shishkov neck is somehow more playable, faster, smoother, and...just better. I have one in the queue and will likely ask Mike to make it just like the one on 0006. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Wonderful Guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 14 hours ago, The Shark said: Never give anyone "dibs". If you get sick of that one, let everyone know. Fantastic... But let some know first. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Steve Haynie said: But let some know first. 😉 Exactly. The guy who called “dibs” gets to know first, then the notification can go about like a phone tree of sorts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 Congrats! They’re fantastic guitars, and mine rendered my #1 Standard almost obsolete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 1 hour ago, cmatthes said: Congrats! They’re fantastic guitars, and mine rendered my #1 Standard almost obsolete. Almost...? When it crosses over to absolutely obsolete, let me know. In other words, dibs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 2 minutes ago, Travis said: Almost...? When it crosses over to absolutely obsolete, let me know. In other words, dibs... The only reason I didn't sell it in the last two years is because it's my son's favorite guitar. That may change... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 6 hours ago, Travis said: Exactly. The guy who called “dibs” gets to know first, then the notification can go about like a phone tree of sorts... I never signed any agreement to "dibs". And the owner is under no such constraint. 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 56 minutes ago, The Shark said: I never signed any agreement to "dibs". And the owner is under no such constraint. 😄 Maybe we need to have a sticky post on dibs and the proper etiquette... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scepter Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 27 minutes ago, Travis said: dibs and the proper etiquette... HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!... Now that's funny! 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 10 hours ago, Travis said: Maybe we need to have a sticky post on dibs and the proper etiquette... There's no controlling legal authority (who said that?)!!! Curry is the only one concerned with "dibs" in this situation. He knows how to contact me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
currypowder Posted September 15, 2019 Author Share Posted September 15, 2019 You guys are funny. I've had it for 3 days and already the line is forming. I guess my reputation for rotating gear has preceded itself. Methinks it's going to be a long wait, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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