Re: Hallmark II Sheena model
Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 11:52 am
Holy crap I can't wait until I get this guitar in my hand. This is worse than having tickets for the Dropkick Murphy's 2 months in advance. I just look forward to it.
Bob Shade wrote:Oh, the question about the Road to Ruin and Sheena's being close to an original.
I own myself an original 65 and we spec'd it out. So, we believe this is dead on in regards to looks, feel, tone, however, we believe we improved the performance area as it seriously needed it.
It actually sustains very well now unlike the originals and gets nice harmonics in playing like a quality axe!
This guitar could be played for any type of gig again unlike the original. Don't get me wrong, I love my original for what it is, but the difference is substancially better and higher quality on the Hallmark. Again, the tone on these guitars is amazing. We took the time to get it right. We have been making these style pickups for a long time at Hallmark and this is a KEY to the classic Ramones sound. It really nails the early Johnny sound when cranked through a Marshall and also has a excellent clean warm tone for any type of application.
Try one out!
Thank you for the inquiries! Bob
Bob Shade wrote:Sure Sean, you may put a depo on one. Just give us a call between 9 + 3 eastern and we will get you taken care of. You can also e-mail us directly at hallmarkguitars@verizon.net
Thank you for your interest!
Bob
zarfnober wrote:I believe the Ventures DID play some 'II slab models, which they brought to, and which stayed in Japan, I believe the guy from Fillmore owns serial number 001. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Rocco
KRamone27 wrote:I think the vibrato is attached by the tension of the strings up against to bent tabs in the base plate.