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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: octavio_amzer on October 22, 2009, 10:09:16 AM

Title: Shamray Custom Shop V (Build Thread)
Post by: octavio_amzer on October 22, 2009, 10:09:16 AM: Hi guys, long time since my last post!

I wanted to share with you the construction of my new Custom Shop instrument.

The guitar company is called Shamray and this will be the second guitar I order from them. (The first one turned out great!)

Serial number is CSV-0001

I made the guitar concept and I also received help from members of the Shamray community. The idea is to make a fully original concept for the company and for my own playing pleasure.

Here is the official thread at the Shamray international custom shop forum: http://www.theguitarcustomshop.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=682

I'll keep updating the thread with new info and pics :D

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_MOCKUP-V9-front.gif) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_MOCKUP-V9-front.gif)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2097.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2097.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2140.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2140.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2139.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2139.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2163.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2163.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2157.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2157.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2160.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2160.jpg)
Title: Re: Shamray Custom Shop V (Build Thread)
Post by: shobet on October 22, 2009, 12:24:11 PM: Is it for stabbing drummers?
Title: Re: Shamray Custom Shop V (Build Thread)
Post by: sgmypod on October 22, 2009, 03:06:03 PM: Quote from: shobet on October 22, 2009, 12:24:11 PM
Is it for stabbing drummers?
Like this idea
Title: Re: Shamray Custom Shop V (Build Thread)
Post by: dave_mc on October 22, 2009, 04:36:47 PM: that looks great :D
Title: Re: Shamray Custom Shop V (Build Thread)
Post by: Zaned on October 22, 2009, 05:16:20 PM: Cool! An original looking V :)

I was about to ask what wood the wings are but noticed the link to the thread..ash. Out of curiosity, what is the tonal target, considering the wing woods? I don't see heavy ash that often in a neck-through :)

-Zaned
Title: Re: Shamray Custom Shop V (Build Thread)
Post by: octavio_amzer on October 22, 2009, 06:20:35 PM: Quote from: Zaned on October 22, 2009, 05:16:20 PM
Cool! An original looking V :)

I was about to ask what wood the wings are but noticed the link to the thread..ash. Out of curiosity, what is the tonal target, considering the wing woods? I don't see heavy ash that often in a neck-through :)

-Zaned

Shamray recommended White Ash as body wings because it is a very hard, heavy and dense wood. Its density adds to a bright and clear tone with long sustain. It is also not very expensive compared to other extremely dense woods.

Thanks for the positive feedback guys!

(I'm aware that this guitar could instantly kill any member of my band if I'm not careful :lol:)
Title: Re: Shamray Custom Shop V (Build Thread)
Post by: Zaned on October 22, 2009, 07:30:03 PM: Quote from: Octavio Sherbakov on October 22, 2009, 06:20:35 PM

Shamray recommended White Ash as body wings because it is a very hard, heavy and dense wood. Its density adds to a bright and clear tone with long sustain. It is also not very expensive compared to other extremely dense woods.

Thanks for the positive feedback guys!

(I'm aware that this guitar could instantly kill any member of my band if I'm not careful :lol:)

Yeah, it won't get muddy! The maple+ebony tone will probably be pretty dominant, the guitar being a neck-through.

It's still not as lethal shapewise as some of the B.C. Rich designs ;) Some of them look like they could kill YOU when you're playing it!

-Zaned
Title: Re: Shamray Custom Shop V (Build Thread)
Post by: octavio_amzer on October 23, 2009, 10:57:46 PM: The guitar will also feature the following:

Bare Knuckle Pickups "Nailbomb" calibrated set (matte black covers with no pole pieces exposed)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_bkp_blacks.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=bkp_blacks.jpg)
Title: Re: Shamray Custom Shop V (Build Thread)
Post by: DimeZakk on October 24, 2009, 07:33:06 PM: Wow those covers look awesome!!

I didn't know you could get covers with no screws exposed from bareknuckle!!
Title: Re: Shamray Custom Shop V (Build Thread)
Post by: CaptainDesslock on October 24, 2009, 07:54:45 PM: man,

that guitar looks like its set to take off into the stratosphere, good choice!
Title: Re: Shamray Custom Shop V (Build Thread)
Post by: octavio_amzer on October 26, 2009, 09:26:13 AM: Side markers and stainless steel frets are now installed.

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2186.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2186.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2189.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2189.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2185.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2185.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2188.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2188.jpg)
Title: Re: Shamray Custom Shop V (Build Thread)
Post by: Zaned on October 27, 2009, 06:55:51 AM: Nice rack in the 2nd pic!

Oh and those are some mighty big frets :)

-Zaned
Title: Re: Shamray Custom Shop V (Build Thread)
Post by: HTH AMPS on October 27, 2009, 07:59:51 PM: cool guitar - looks like something Nile (the band) would use.
Title: Re: Shamray Custom Shop V (Build Thread)
Post by: octavio_amzer on October 31, 2009, 10:58:23 PM: More progress!

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2291.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2291.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2294.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2294.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2296.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2296.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2298.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2298.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2300.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2300.jpg)

I’m very satisfied with the results so far :D
Title: Re: Shamray Custom Shop V (Build Thread)
Post by: Lew on October 31, 2009, 11:18:34 PM: It needs a fairy on top of the headstock and maybe some lights and tinsel.
Title: Re: Shamray Custom Shop V (Build Thread)
Post by: octavio_amzer on November 01, 2009, 12:12:28 AM: Quote from: Lew!! on October 31, 2009, 11:18:34 PM
It needs a fairy on top of the headstock and maybe some lights and tinsel.

In a way it does resemble a christmas tree :lol:
Title: Re: Shamray Custom Shop V (Build Thread)
Post by: octavio_amzer on November 14, 2009, 08:18:08 AM: It's snowing!

1 month progress :o

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2551.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2551.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2550.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2550.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2549.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2549.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2548.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2548.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2547.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2547.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2546.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2546.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2545.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2545.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2544.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2544.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2543.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2543.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2542.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2542.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2541.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2541.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2540.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2540.jpg)

(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/th_CSV-0001_2539.jpg) (http://s639.photobucket.com/albums/uu118/Octavio_Sherbakov/?action=view&current=CSV-0001_2539.jpg)
Title: Re: Shamray Custom Shop V (Build Thread)
Post by: choucas09 on November 14, 2009, 04:03:05 PM: It's coming along very nicely. Build quality looks excellent. Looking forward to the final pics and hopefully a soundclip or two.
Title: Re: Shamray Custom Shop V (Build Thread)
Post by: Lew on November 14, 2009, 05:29:50 PM: Excellent finish choice, cool lookin' neck joint too 8)