Hallmark II Road to Ruin model

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Re: Hallmark II Road to Ruin model

Postby Bob Shade » Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:07 am

The targe price is apr $800.00 to $850.00 including the case!

By the way, I have never exposed this before, but I guess I will now,I was the guitarist in one of the very first Ramone tribute bands called "The Remains" in the early 80's into the early 90's. We played east coast gigs mostly. We also had Marty Friedman ( my great friend and long time Megadeth lead guitarist) on bass when time permited. The Ramones had heard of us and when they officially broke up, Marky, Dee Dee and CJ borrowed our name as we had broken up by then. I read in a Hit Parade magazine Dee Dee saying they took the (Remains) name from us as they had heard we broke up and they thought the name was perfect for their new band. Unfortunately I don't think they ever recorded but I have seen a picture of them in a Ramones book with " The Remains" on Marky's bass drum head. I was honored to say the least! Hey, we just wanted to have something to do!

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Re: Hallmark II Road to Ruin model

Postby Johnny » Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:20 am

Bob Shade wrote:The targe price is apr $800.00 to $850.00 including the case!

By the way, I have never exposed this before, but I guess I will now,I was the guitarist in one of the very first Ramone tribute bands called "The Remains" in the early 80's into the early 90's. We played east coast gigs mostly. We also had Marty Friedman ( my great friend and long time Megadeth lead guitarist) on bass when time permited. The Ramones had heard of us and when they officially broke up, Marky, Dee Dee and CJ borrowed our name as we had broken up by then. I read in a Hit Parade magazine Dee Dee saying they took the (Remains) name from us as they had heard we broke up and they thought the name was perfect for their new band. Unfortunately I don't think they ever recorded but I have seen a picture of them in a Ramones book with " The Remains" on Marky's bass drum head. I was honored to say the least! Hey, we just wanted to have something to do!

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Good price and an a cool story.

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Re: Hallmark II Road to Ruin model

Postby gplayer » Sat Sep 05, 2009 8:53 am

They should go fast at that price. Cool story, Bob.

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Postby KRamone27 » Sat Sep 05, 2009 9:09 am

looks like I'm going to be selling some stuff. Very reasonable price and a cool story.

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Re: Hallmark II Road to Ruin model

Postby GattonFan » Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:25 am

Dang! That's a super price ... Now if only the 59 Customs are priced right ...
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Re: Hallmark II Road to Ruin model

Postby sleeperNY » Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:32 am

Ya I want to see what the 59 Custom is going to sell for. Just hope it isn't to much.

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Re: Hallmark II Road to Ruin model

Postby 101Volts » Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:36 am

Bob Shade wrote:The targe price is apr $800.00 to $850.00 including the case!

By the way, I have never exposed this before, but I guess I will now,I was the guitarist in one of the very first Ramone tribute bands called "The Remains" in the early 80's into the early 90's. We played east coast gigs mostly. We also had Marty Friedman ( my great friend and long time Megadeth lead guitarist) on bass when time permited. The Ramones had heard of us and when they officially broke up, Marky, Dee Dee and CJ borrowed our name as we had broken up by then. I read in a Hit Parade magazine Dee Dee saying they took the (Remains) name from us as they had heard we broke up and they thought the name was perfect for their new band. Unfortunately I don't think they ever recorded but I have seen a picture of them in a Ramones book with " The Remains" on Marky's bass drum head. I was honored to say the least! Hey, we just wanted to have something to do!

Gabba Gabba Hey! Bob Shade


Good story, It must be quite something to have played with the guitarist from megadeth and have had the Ramones use your name! Oh and good price point too, What about the Sheena though? Same price?
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Re: Hallmark II Road to Ruin model

Postby GTSP » Sat Sep 05, 2009 12:06 pm

Bob Shade wrote:The targe price is apr $800.00 to $850.00 including the case!

By the way, I have never exposed this before, but I guess I will now,I was the guitarist in one of the very first Ramone tribute bands called "The Remains" in the early 80's into the early 90's. We played east coast gigs mostly. We also had Marty Friedman ( my great friend and long time Megadeth lead guitarist) on bass when time permited. The Ramones had heard of us and when they officially broke up, Marky, Dee Dee and CJ borrowed our name as we had broken up by then. I read in a Hit Parade magazine Dee Dee saying they took the (Remains) name from us as they had heard we broke up and they thought the name was perfect for their new band. Unfortunately I don't think they ever recorded but I have seen a picture of them in a Ramones book with " The Remains" on Marky's bass drum head. I was honored to say the least! Hey, we just wanted to have something to do!

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Awesome price. Put me at the top of the list for teh Sheena model.

I've seen a Remainz live album in the store before. I bet if you go to Ebay, amazon or whatever, you'd find it.
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Re: Hallmark II Road to Ruin model

Postby Bob Shade » Sun Sep 06, 2009 10:46 am

Hey friends! I would like to address firstly the 59 Custom pricing: We are going to start these out at $1500.00 including a hardshell case. I am not attempting to be smart here but real. Anyone who thinks this is expensive, I would highly suggest taking the time to try to make one of these tailpieces alone. My guess is you would think after the fact that you spent 3 to 4 days grinding, drilling, filing, polishing, etc. that you were throwing the guitar in just about free. This is skilled and hard work. We are offerring this guitar mostly just because it is a truly unique thing to do. Just like on the Deke Dickerson models, the profit margin is exceedingly low but we feel we need to keep these in this price range or the average guy will not be able to afford one. So we truly believe this guitar is priced at a real dealeo! See more on this guitar in the next week on the Hallmark website.

Thanks for the tip on the live lp!

Best and thanks for listening and your interest! Bob

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Re: Hallmark II Road to Ruin model

Postby GattonFan » Sun Sep 06, 2009 12:52 pm

Looking forward to it, Bob ... that's in line with the DD model pricing, so I don't think you're out of range on it ... IMHO.

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