Hallmark Inquiries

[fishyfish235]

One more question. My son really wants the Sunburst finish. However on the Hallmark Guitars website, the finish is not listed. I can talk to Bob Shade and ask him about it, right?

[jtr654]

Yes call Bob and Sunburst is a standard option.

[Veenture]

Yes call Bob and Sunburst is a standard option.

Not to worry folks, I can also tell you ...I have a Hallmark 60 Custom Sunburst myself; only, Bob Shade calls it a "THREE TONE BURST"

[LOSTVENTURE]

I have to add something here. After spending some time this afternoon over at Sam Ash I came to the general conclusion that confirmed some of my previous thinking over the years. At this particular place in time, you can get some nice guitars for $1000 but nothing really great. This was my thinking a year ago when I ordered my 60 Custom (from Bob Shade, over the phone). I really liked the looks of the guitar, but I didn't expect to get a truly remarkable guitar for $900. I am here now to tell you that "remarkable" is exactly what I got. I have not replaced any part of the guitar, as I usually do. It came complete with every component just as it should be. Mr. Shade has put in a lot of overtime on this guitar and it shows. And the price should be a warning to the "Big" guys that giving the customer more than he expects is just good business.
Don

[GTSP]

I have to add something here. After spending some time this afternoon over at Sam Ash I came to the general conclusion that confirmed some of my previous thinking over the years. At this particular place in time, you can get some nice guitars for $1000 but nothing really great. This was my thinking a year ago when I ordered my 60 Custom (from Bob Shade, over the phone). I really liked the looks of the guitar, but I didn't expect to get a truly remarkable guitar for $900. I am here now to tell you that "remarkable" is exactly what I got. I have not replaced any part of the guitar, as I usually do. It came complete with every component just as it should be. Mr. Shade has put in a lot of overtime on this guitar and it shows. And the price should be a warning to the "Big" guys that giving the customer more than he expects is just good business.
Don

Agree 100%

[jtr654]

Agreed. I played mine last night at the gig and it sounded and played great.

[fishyfish235]

Thanks. However, another question. If I were to order online, like on the Hallmark Guitars Website, would I be missing out on anything rather than ordering over the phone or other methods?

[GattonFan]

No - you'd still need to order online, even if you talk to Bob. If you want custom appointments, other than maybe gold hardware, you might give him a call and talk to him.
Dennis

[LOSTVENTURE]

Hi Fishyfish, I was just wondering if you had ordered you Hallmark yet, and what your thoughts are on the guitar.
Don

[fishyfish235]

Sadly, not yet. Something's going on here at work. More workers are getting laid off soon and money's a little tighter now than was before. I'm going to wait a little while to see what's going to happen. I may get laid off soon so I'll need all the money I can save up for now.