Author Topic: SIMS CUSTOM GUITARS (Read 2489 times)

SamR · « **on:** November 04, 2007, 11:00:11 PM »

Anyone heard anything about them? Theres a beautiful looking Zebrawood one going on ebay at the moment, but ive never seen one in the flesh let alone played one, anyone have any knowlege of them? cheers.

Heres a link to the Zebrawood... http://cgi.ebay.com/SIMS-Custom-Zebrawood-Carved-Guitar-w-Floyd-Rose-ESP_W0QQitemZ270182852015QQihZ017QQcategoryZ2384QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

FELINEGUITARS · « **Reply #1 on:** November 04, 2007, 11:17:03 PM »

As far as i know - these are not the same operation as Sims Custom inthe UK, who do the LEDs in necks etc

apmaman · « **Reply #2 on:** November 04, 2007, 11:30:02 PM »

He's a good custom guitar maker in the States. He makes Custom Jem's and the like for alot of the Jemsite users and is highly respected with his work. Some of his customs are spectacular but now I sound like im advertising... He's another great custom maker like a few on this very board 8)

FELINEGUITARS · « **Reply #3 on:** November 04, 2007, 11:52:41 PM »

Yes - have seen his work and it looks good
Was confusing over the name at first as Sims in the UK were doing a few Jem related things - esp doing stuff for Vai himself

SamR · « **Reply #4 on:** November 05, 2007, 12:17:24 AM »

thanks for the replys guys, Im always a bit curious of these slightly obscure and lesser known luthiers and companies, but judging from his pics the guitar looks flawless, also loving the carved top! Origionally i was thinking of getting a carvin shipped from the US, i guess ill just see what happens because i really cant decide.

unfortunately the bidding isnt working at the moment so i cant do anything until the bidding ends!

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #5 on:** November 05, 2007, 12:32:29 AM »

Save yourself some money and get a Conklin.

Mr Ed · « **Reply #6 on:** November 05, 2007, 10:30:18 AM »

Dayumn, them's lookin' fiiiiiiine.

WezV · « **Reply #7 on:** November 05, 2007, 10:40:38 AM »

I didnt realise straight grained zebrano could be classifed on the AAAA scale. not that the scale actually officially exists - but its usually used to describe figure, and this guitar has none!!

looks nice and all - but they could have at least finished it before taking photos!!

CUBE · « **Reply #8 on:** November 05, 2007, 01:27:10 PM »

nice looking guitar.. is the truss rod sticking out?

AngusYoung01 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 05, 2007, 06:15:21 PM »

Quote from: FELINEGUITARS

As far as i know - these are not the same operation as Sims Custom inthe UK, who do the LEDs in necks etc

That what threw me when it said Sims USA!
They are strating to make them though are they not?

Ratrod · « **Reply #10 on:** November 06, 2007, 08:55:44 AM »

I'd never buy a super strat shape guitar but those sure look nice.