My Shamray PRS clone

possumkiller · 02-09-2009, 09:25 AM

EDIT: ALL THE LATEST PICS ARE ON THE LAST PAGE

So yeah I wanted a Private Stock Singlecut but I didnt feel like shelling out 10 grand. This is my first Shamray and since Im hearing a lot of you guys are mixed about them I will let you all know how it turns out

SPECS

6-STRING SET-NECK CUSTOM GUITAR
Construction Method : PRS-SC-style body, set neck + carved top
Material for neck : Instrument grade Curly or Quilt figured maple
Neck features : one piece quartersawn (like PRS)
Neck Shape : OVAL Medium *C*-shape (like most modern Fenders and Gibsons)
Neck Profile : 1960 Slim-Taper (20mm@1st, and 23mm@12th)
Material for fretboard : Macassar Ebony
Fretboard radius : 10 inch (254 mm)
Fretwire : Sintoms 280140 - *6100* (medium tall, AKA *Jumbo*)
Number of Frets : 22
Nut : Buffalo horn (dark color)
Nut Width : 43 mm (standard for 6-string)
Fret markers : pearl *birds*
Fretboard binding : unbound fretboard
Headstock Binding : No headstock binding
Truss rod cover : Instrument grade flame maple (matching top finish)
Side markers : white Mother of Pearl dots
Logo : Custom pearl headstock inlay (PRS eagle) with outline artwork
Body wood : Mahogany (medium weight)
Top wood : Instrument grade flame maple (wide flames) top budget
Back wood : No decorative back
Body binding : 1- layer *faux-binding* on top (dyed maple tops only)
Finish : Dyed color transparent (for figured maple) acrylic lacquer *TIGER EYE*
Headstock Overlay : Instrument grade flame maple (matching top finish, burst edges)
Tone Chambers : no tone chambers (solidbody)
Scale Length : 25.00 inches (*PRS or Martin Scale*)
Strings : Ernie Ball round-wound (.010 - .046)
Machine heads : Customer-supplied (Gold locking w/ ebony buttons)
String-tree : No string trees
Neck Attachment : Not Applicable! (SET-NECK)
Bridge : TonePros PRS-style wraparound with locking studs (Gold)
Strap buttons : straplocks (2 pieces) Gold Schaller
Pickguard : No pickguard
Chrome panel : No chrome panel
Neck pickup : Chernishev - custom wound humbucker w/gold cover
Middle pickup : none
Bridge pickup : Chernishev - custom wound humbucker w/gold cover
Pickup Bezels : Plastic bezel 2 pcs (cream)
Toggle switch : DiMarzio (switchcraft) 3-pos. (gibson-style) — cream switch tip
Output jack : Switchcraft mono jack
Jack-plate : Customer-supplied gold anodized aluminum
Potentiometers : CTS ( 500K) 4 pcs
Pull-pots : no pull-pots
Knobs : Customer-supplied (PRS 'Lampshade')
Tone Capacitors : Ceramic, 2 pcs
Control Cavity cover : flame maple, matching neck
Battery box : No battery box
9V battery : No battery
Extra switches : No extra switches
Active Preamp : none
Active EQ : none
Notes: : All hardware and mounting screws gold
Notes: : See client photos for color example and details
Notes: : Client will approve back-of-headstock artwork
Extras! 3 : One-piece body upcharge (mahogany)
Extras! 4 : *Pashin* special rounded fret ends treatment
Extras! 5 : Back of neck dyed to match top (but with no burst)
Blueprinting : none (entire guitar from standard templates)
Wiring: : Neck V&T, Bridge V&T, 3 way toggle
Tuning: : Tuning — Standard (E A D G B E )
Control layout: : Usual PRS Singlecut placement, check client photo for wiring

Mattmc74 · 02-09-2009, 09:28 AM

Looks great so far! Can't wait to see it finished

Justin Bailey · 02-09-2009, 01:02 PM

lmao I've been thinking about doing the same thing, for the same reason!

darren · 02-09-2009, 02:46 PM

That doesn't look like a very thick top. Is he planning on carving it?

BlindingLight7 · 02-09-2009, 03:28 PM

thats a smexy peice of PRS , hardee har har

technomancer · 02-09-2009, 04:35 PM

Looks cool so far, but as Darren said that top looks to be 1/4" which is definitely not thick enough to do the PRS carves...

possumkiller · 02-10-2009, 05:24 AM

I just noticed that myself actually thanks for pointing that out. I will definitly bring it up to Michael.

Actually nevermind. I looked at my other pics of it and the top was pretty thick when it first went on. I think maybe in these pics it has some initial carving done on the top.

Actually yes it does. Look at the shadow of the ruler.

HighGain510 · 02-10-2009, 08:02 AM

Specs?

Apophis · 02-10-2009, 10:14 AM

looks cool, but as said Darren top is way to thin to make it real archtop

technomancer · 02-10-2009, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apophis

looks cool, but as said Darren top is way to thin to make it real archtop

If you read pk's response it looks like some of the carve is already done in that pic.

Hmmm have to check out some single cut pics, as it occurs to me I was looking at that thinking of the carve on the double cut

darren · 02-10-2009, 10:24 AM

It looks like the top has already been carved, as possumkiller pointed out. I think the other thing that's throwing it off for me is that the mahogany body is VERY thick... like Les Paul thick or more. PRSes are quite thin in comparison.

Randy · 02-10-2009, 10:34 AM

I noticed most Shamrays seem to start out (and usually remain) hella' thick.

budda · 02-10-2009, 12:02 PM

les paul thickiness with PRS styling, good call.

looking forward to finished pics

hairychris · 02-10-2009, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighGain510

Specs?

This.

Beardyman · 02-10-2009, 07:29 PM

I can't wait to see the finished product and hear your thoughts as i'd like to get Shamray to make me a PRS doublecut clone.

possumkiller · 02-11-2009, 05:05 PM

here are some more pics

if you check PRSs specs the hardtail singlecuts are LP thickness and the tremolo ones are PRS doublecut thickness

except the Tremonti model.

also look in the bridge pickup hole to see how thick the top is.

darren · 02-11-2009, 05:12 PM

Very nice! Great piece of wood for the fretboard, too! Is this going to be a six or a seven?

possumkiller · 02-11-2009, 05:16 PM

Just a six. Actually Im going to pretend to be Opeth with it lol. The back of the headstock will be signed by the maker and have the Shamray logo only it will look like the writing on the back of a private stock headstock. And the serial number will be my sons birthday. Yeah I know the headstock isnt EXACTLY shaped like a PRS they could shave some off the top but to be honest I really dont mind at all.

possumkiller · 02-16-2009, 06:14 PM

The body getting ready for dyeing and the inlays being glued in.

Justin Bailey · 02-16-2009, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beardyman

I can't wait to see the finished product and hear your thoughts as i'd like to get Shamray to make me a PRS doublecut clone.

same here man

possumkiller · 02-17-2009, 12:28 PM

yeah im liking the singlecut so much im thinking about picking up this black cherry ten top in the local GC while im waiting on my shamray lol.

possumkiller · 02-17-2009, 04:33 PM

here are some pics of the first stage of dye and all inlays in.

possumkiller · 02-17-2009, 04:35 PM

and more

Randy · 02-17-2009, 04:36 PM

Lookin' great, Chuck.

possumkiller · 02-17-2009, 04:42 PM

and more

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02-09-2009, 09:25 AM	#1
possumkiller SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: no Posts: 2,043 Thanked: 40 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	My Shamray PRS clone EDIT: ALL THE LATEST PICS ARE ON THE LAST PAGE So yeah I wanted a Private Stock Singlecut but I didnt feel like shelling out 10 grand. This is my first Shamray and since Im hearing a lot of you guys are mixed about them I will let you all know how it turns out SPECS 6-STRING SET-NECK CUSTOM GUITAR Construction Method : PRS-SC-style body, set neck + carved top Material for neck : Instrument grade Curly or Quilt figured maple Neck features : one piece quartersawn (like PRS) Neck Shape : OVAL Medium C-shape (like most modern Fenders and Gibsons) Neck Profile : 1960 Slim-Taper (20mm@1st, and 23mm@12th) Material for fretboard : Macassar Ebony Fretboard radius : 10 inch (254 mm) Fretwire : Sintoms 280140 - 6100 (medium tall, AKA Jumbo) Number of Frets : 22 Nut : Buffalo horn (dark color) Nut Width : 43 mm (standard for 6-string) Fret markers : pearl birds Fretboard binding : unbound fretboard Headstock Binding : No headstock binding Truss rod cover : Instrument grade flame maple (matching top finish) Side markers : white Mother of Pearl dots Logo : Custom pearl headstock inlay (PRS eagle) with outline artwork Body wood : Mahogany (medium weight) Top wood : Instrument grade flame maple (wide flames) top budget Back wood : No decorative back Body binding : 1- layer faux-binding on top (dyed maple tops only) Finish : Dyed color transparent (for figured maple) acrylic lacquer TIGER EYE Headstock Overlay : Instrument grade flame maple (matching top finish, burst edges) Tone Chambers : no tone chambers (solidbody) Scale Length : 25.00 inches (PRS or Martin Scale) Strings : Ernie Ball round-wound (.010 - .046) Machine heads : Customer-supplied (Gold locking w/ ebony buttons) String-tree : No string trees Neck Attachment : Not Applicable! (SET-NECK) Bridge : TonePros PRS-style wraparound with locking studs (Gold) Strap buttons : straplocks (2 pieces) Gold Schaller Pickguard : No pickguard Chrome panel : No chrome panel Neck pickup : Chernishev - custom wound humbucker w/gold cover Middle pickup : none Bridge pickup : Chernishev - custom wound humbucker w/gold cover Pickup Bezels : Plastic bezel 2 pcs (cream) Toggle switch : DiMarzio (switchcraft) 3-pos. (gibson-style) — cream switch tip Output jack : Switchcraft mono jack Jack-plate : Customer-supplied gold anodized aluminum Potentiometers : CTS ( 500K) 4 pcs Pull-pots : no pull-pots Knobs : Customer-supplied (PRS 'Lampshade') Tone Capacitors : Ceramic, 2 pcs Control Cavity cover : flame maple, matching neck Battery box : No battery box 9V battery : No battery Extra switches : No extra switches Active Preamp : none Active EQ : none Notes: : All hardware and mounting screws gold Notes: : See client photos for color example and details Notes: : Client will approve back-of-headstock artwork Extras! 3 : One-piece body upcharge (mahogany) Extras! 4 : Pashin special rounded fret ends treatment Extras! 5 : Back of neck dyed to match top (but with no burst) Blueprinting : none (entire guitar from standard templates) Wiring: : Neck V&T, Bridge V&T, 3 way toggle Tuning: : Tuning — Standard (E A D G B E ) Control layout: : Usual PRS Singlecut placement, check client photo for wiring sol niger 333: "I'm guessing a dildo was used. A truth dildo."

02-09-2009, 02:46 PM	#4
darren Decibel Guitars Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 11,493 Thanked: 76 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	That doesn't look like a very thick top. Is he planning on carving it? web \| facebook \| twitter

02-09-2009, 04:35 PM	#6
technomancer Gearus Pimptasticus • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Out there, somewhere Posts: 23,269 Thanked: 175 Feedback Score: 34 reviews	Looks cool so far, but as Darren said that top looks to be 1/4" which is definitely not thick enough to do the PRS carves... Incoming It's a surprise

02-10-2009, 05:24 AM	#7
possumkiller SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: no Posts: 2,043 Thanked: 40 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I just noticed that myself actually thanks for pointing that out. I will definitly bring it up to Michael. Actually nevermind. I looked at my other pics of it and the top was pretty thick when it first went on. I think maybe in these pics it has some initial carving done on the top. Actually yes it does. Look at the shadow of the ruler. sol niger 333: "I'm guessing a dildo was used. A truth dildo."

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02-09-2009, 09:28 AM	#2
Mattmc74 SS Contributor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 13,939 Thanked: 325 Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Looks great so far! Can't wait to see it finished

02-09-2009, 01:02 PM	#3
Justin Bailey SS.org Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: hell Posts: 2,139 Thanked: 22 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	lmao I've been thinking about doing the same thing, for the same reason!

02-09-2009, 03:28 PM	#5
BlindingLight7 Needs moar Gear..... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Indiana-USA Posts: 2,274 Thanked: 52 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thats a smexy peice of PRS , hardee har har

02-10-2009, 08:02 AM	#8
HighGain510 Cold As Ice Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 12,531 Thanked: 228 Feedback Score: 32 reviews	Specs?

02-10-2009, 10:14 AM	#9
Apophis Banned Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 18,279 Thanked: 71 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	looks cool, but as said Darren top is way to thin to make it real archtop

02-10-2009, 10:24 AM	#11
darren Decibel Guitars Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 11,493 Thanked: 76 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	It looks like the top has already been carved, as possumkiller pointed out. I think the other thing that's throwing it off for me is that the mahogany body is VERY thick... like Les Paul thick or more. PRSes are quite thin in comparison. web \| facebook \| twitter

02-10-2009, 10:34 AM	#12
Randy DAN OUDA DAN • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Electric City, NY Posts: 16,007 Thanked: 166 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	I noticed most Shamrays seem to start out (and usually remain) hella' thick. "Can we pull back the veil of static and reach in to the source of all being? Behind this curtain of patterns, this random pattern generator. So clever. Right here in every home, watching us from a one-sided mirror." Argbadh - RHLC©

02-10-2009, 12:02 PM	#13
budda Guiterrorizer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London ONT Posts: 18,912 Thanked: 174 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	les paul thickiness with PRS styling, good call. looking forward to finished pics _______________________ J S Moore pickups: www.tonefordays.com Rock on!

02-10-2009, 07:29 PM	#15
Beardyman Beardaholic. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 604 Thanked: 2 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I can't wait to see the finished product and hear your thoughts as i'd like to get Shamray to make me a PRS doublecut clone.

02-11-2009, 05:05 PM	#16
possumkiller SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: no Posts: 2,043 Thanked: 40 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	here are some more pics if you check PRSs specs the hardtail singlecuts are LP thickness and the tremolo ones are PRS doublecut thickness except the Tremonti model. also look in the bridge pickup hole to see how thick the top is. sol niger 333: "I'm guessing a dildo was used. A truth dildo."

02-11-2009, 05:12 PM	#17
darren Decibel Guitars Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Greater Toronto Area, Canada Posts: 11,493 Thanked: 76 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Very nice! Great piece of wood for the fretboard, too! Is this going to be a six or a seven? web \| facebook \| twitter

02-11-2009, 05:16 PM	#18
possumkiller SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: no Posts: 2,043 Thanked: 40 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Just a six. Actually Im going to pretend to be Opeth with it lol. The back of the headstock will be signed by the maker and have the Shamray logo only it will look like the writing on the back of a private stock headstock. And the serial number will be my sons birthday. Yeah I know the headstock isnt EXACTLY shaped like a PRS they could shave some off the top but to be honest I really dont mind at all. sol niger 333: "I'm guessing a dildo was used. A truth dildo."

02-16-2009, 06:14 PM	#19
possumkiller SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: no Posts: 2,043 Thanked: 40 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	The body getting ready for dyeing and the inlays being glued in. sol niger 333: "I'm guessing a dildo was used. A truth dildo."

02-17-2009, 12:28 PM	#21
possumkiller SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: no Posts: 2,043 Thanked: 40 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	yeah im liking the singlecut so much im thinking about picking up this black cherry ten top in the local GC while im waiting on my shamray lol. sol niger 333: "I'm guessing a dildo was used. A truth dildo."

02-17-2009, 04:33 PM	#22
possumkiller SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: no Posts: 2,043 Thanked: 40 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	here are some pics of the first stage of dye and all inlays in. sol niger 333: "I'm guessing a dildo was used. A truth dildo."

02-17-2009, 04:35 PM	#23
possumkiller SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: no Posts: 2,043 Thanked: 40 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	and more sol niger 333: "I'm guessing a dildo was used. A truth dildo."

02-17-2009, 04:36 PM	#24
Randy DAN OUDA DAN • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Electric City, NY Posts: 16,007 Thanked: 166 Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Lookin' great, Chuck. "Can we pull back the veil of static and reach in to the source of all being? Behind this curtain of patterns, this random pattern generator. So clever. Right here in every home, watching us from a one-sided mirror." Argbadh - RHLC©

02-17-2009, 04:42 PM	#25
possumkiller SS.org Regular Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: no Posts: 2,043 Thanked: 40 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	and more sol niger 333: "I'm guessing a dildo was used. A truth dildo."

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