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Stunning, and simply perfect! I am happy for you that Jackson stepped up, made things the way they were supposed to be, and made it awesome! Enjoy"I have so much gayness at times. My wife walks in my music room, and there I am, in my undies, listening to "Sister Christian" while lighting fireworks..doin' blow." - Bill Z
"I leave off the back plate and pinch my forskin between the tension springs. That may not work for everyone. But I find that the people love it. Half the tone is in the pud." - Bill ZComment
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That's awesome, Mike! Just a few days ago, I was actually wondering how this turned out.
I feel my soul go cold... only the dead are smiling.Comment
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That is truly an heirloom class guitar brother. Kudos for getting the corrections done as well! Enjoy!Comment
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Thanks guys! Yeah, it's really been an ordeal getting it done and sending me the neck blank logo'd and signed was just awesome. I had wanted to get the blank before but Kurt didn't want to let go of it and gave me every excuse not to give it to me... but I guess in the end he actually found the best use for it and that was really wonderful.
The logo is on straight where I wanted it and to me it looks so much better. Worth the wait, but I dunno if I'd do that wait again. lolThe 2nd Amendment: America's Original Homeland Defense.Comment
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I just weighed things.
The neck blank 2.5 lbs.
The guitar?
9lbs 10oz. lolThe 2nd Amendment: America's Original Homeland Defense.Comment
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that's totally classy - they owed you for sure - 39 months???? dayamn......i would love to order a custom one, but i don't think i would have the patience....Comment
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It's gotta be one of the more special guitars they've made in several years..? Congrats on finally getting it the way it was meant Mike!Comment
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Well... actually it was longer than that. About a total of 45 months to get everything sorted. And I did get quite upset at least once. But the tribute neck blank was pretty freaking cool of them to do. I don't think many people have ever received a piece of custom scrap wood before.Originally posted by roccotanto View Post
One of my friends did get a shop signed Jackson CS banner that's really cool though.
Yeah, it's definitely a Holy Grail to me. It came out excellent, thanks!Originally posted by Anders View PostThe 2nd Amendment: America's Original Homeland Defense.Comment
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Now that's awesome.Comment
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I've never been much into stratheads (other than Stratocasters), but this one is really cool. And awesome customer service by the Custom Shop to send you the blank with the autographs!Comment
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That is such an amazing guitar. So clean looking.Comment
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Congratz!Comment
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Originally posted by xenophobe View PostNew Holy Grail Day!
Did you ever want to see a neck-thru Strathead?
It's a bit bittersweet because they messed up a couple of things, it took 39 months to get and it's still not here. Fender contacted... we'll see what happens.
Specs: Mahogany 80's spec Dinky body with non-recessed Gotoh Floyd Rose, EMG 85 and 1 volume, 22 fret ebony fretboard with outline inlays and binding over fret ends, reverse Strathead maple and ebony 5 piece neck with outline inlays. No trem cavity cover, SD route and battery holder.
What they messed up? The maple was supposed to be birdseye (upcharge), the logo was supposed to be parallel to the strings, and it wasn't supposed to get Made in USA or the CS logo.
But, it is what it is.
I need to thank Matt at Matt's Music for facilitating the deal, Robert @ Fender for working with me and Fender Legal for approving an open order to get whatever I want.
Pictures courtesy of Matt!
Enjoy!
Oh, I forgot to mention one of the best features... Football jack plate with recessed input jack!
simply badass build!Comment
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Awesome!!
Gives me hope about ordering one soon, and actually getting close (enough) to a truly custom spec guitar....
What kind and size of frets did you get, and why Gotoh vs Orig Floyd?
So your design ideas and approval of them - everything went back and forth through Matts?
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