jco5055 0 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Hi guys! I was curious, is anyone in the Chicago area and has a Shishkov? With the wait list being somewhere around 1.5-2 years I in general would consider that a dealbreaker, UNLESS I got the chance to play one and was in love. No worries if not, or people don't feel comfortable meeting up even with masks, just thought I'd ask and otherwise hope to see a used one at a Guitar Center etc. Thanks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kizanski 15,853 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 I'm assuming you're a Hamer fan, so envision the best Hamer you ever played, custom-built exactly the way you wanted it by a man who painstakingly attends to literally every detail, and you'd have an idea of how great his guitars are. The miniscule possibility that you would be disappointed will quickly be offset by your ability to flip it right here for a profit with such speed that it would make your head spin. 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dana_V 1,236 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Everything @kizanski said, plus... I think everyone here will agree that it's well worth the wait. And if you describe what you're looking for in a pickup, @JGravelin can custom build it for you. 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Toadroller 3,605 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 59 minutes ago, kizanski said: envision the best Hamer you ever played, custom-built exactly the way you wanted it by a man who painstakingly attends to literally every detail ...and considering the fact that he was with Hamer in both Arlington Heights and New Hartford and, yeah. Add a year to your time frame expectations, though. It takes a while to grow these masterpieces. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
veatch 3,575 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Completely worth the wait. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 4,682 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Not yet, but I’m on the wait list... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jco5055 0 Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 24 minutes ago, Travis said: Not yet, but I’m on the wait list... What you getting? I’m interested in the Super C....who knows you may get yours before I’d have a chance to try, did you get an estimated time? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bubs_42 8,788 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 I’m in Peoria, but no Super C here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cmatthes 20,648 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Those guitars are not going to turn up used in any GC, that’s for sure. When they do pop up for sale, which you can probably count on the fingers of one hand, they’re usually snatched up and have a “dibs” list several deep within minutes. 😉 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hamerhead 19,210 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 If you find one at GC it's because somebody died and the family didn't know what it was. 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jco5055 0 Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 I have no doubt that I wouldn't find them at Guitar Center (since no one wants to sell), it's just I don't know where else I'd try one if no one is around the area 🤷♂️ I will be in Philly/NYC/Boston for a week total or so around Memorial Day, and also SF/LA in June but that's a bit far away to be trying to make plans haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kizanski 15,853 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Order now. You're wasting valuable time. He who hesitates is lost. -Abe Lincoln 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travis 4,682 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 13 minutes ago, kizanski said: Order now. You're wasting valuable time. He who hesitates is lost. -Abe Lincoln 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
0054 2,961 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 5 hours ago, jco5055 said: I have no doubt that I wouldn't find them at Guitar Center (since no one wants to sell), it's just I don't know where else I'd try one if no one is around the area 🤷♂️ I will be in Philly/NYC/Boston for a week total or so around Memorial Day, and also SF/LA in June but that's a bit far away to be trying to make plans haha. You don't need your specific model to check you the quality of the guitars. Mike is located between NYC and Boston, give him a shout, I'm sure he won't sic daisy (Shishkov security golden retriever) on you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Toadroller 3,605 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 4 hours ago, kizanski said: Order now. You're wasting valuable time. Operators are standing by. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jco5055 0 Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 35 minutes ago, 0054 said: You don't need your specific model to check you the quality of the guitars. Mike is located between NYC and Boston, give him a shout, I'm sure he won't sic daisy (Shishkov security golden retriever) on you. Oh damn yeah I guess I would maybe be able to stop by the shop! Except I am taking the Amtrak through the cities so no car Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BubbaVO 3,525 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 My first Shishkov was an Ultimate. Bought it without really knowing Mike or what exactly was going to happen. It took a while - patience is a virtue. I was rewarded with a killer guitar. Simply one of the best instruments I’ve laid my mitts on. Worth the wait ? Yup. Any build flaws - nope and I really looked. A great chunk of neck like I asked for. The gravelin pups are stellar. I’m on my second. Waiting again. I explained my beastly inspiration and I know Mike will come through. He put up with my dumb questions. Was very patient. He’s genuinely a nice human - call him. He’ll tell you what’s what. After this one , maybe 2 more. You will be rewarded for your leap of faith. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
0054 2,961 Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 (edited) On 1/26/2021 at 11:06 PM, BubbaVO said: My first Shishkov was an Ultimate. Bought it without really knowing Mike or what exactly was going to happen. It took a while - patience is a virtue. I was rewarded with a killer guitar. Simply one of the best instruments I’ve laid my mitts on. Worth the wait ? Yup. Any build flaws - nope and I really looked. A great chunk of neck like I asked for. The gravelin pups are stellar. I’m on my second. Waiting again. I explained my beastly inspiration and I know Mike will come through. He put up with my dumb questions. Was very patient. He’s genuinely a nice human - call him. He’ll tell you what’s what. After this one , maybe 2 more. You will be rewarded for your leap of faith. Spot on! I had never ordered a custom guitar before my Shishkov. I was used to off the shelf. Lots of stupid/not experienced questions. I'd say Mike took the crux and beat the crap out of it. There were a lot of questions, and I just said I trust you. Originally it was going to be all purple. Trish emailed and said "Mike thinks it should be purple front only as the back has agreat grain." I said ok, but in my mind I hated that. I was so wrong and now I love that it is natural, it is stunning. Lol, a couple decisions I made (my responsibility) I would have changed, but it was experience. Still the best guitar I have played, and they did not lessen the guitar. The next one I think I had a better grasp, and there is a lot of waiting. The reward for the wait is a guitar that fits you and is excellent in every way. Edited January 30 by 0054 Typo 4 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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