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On Monday I called Bob Shade at Hallmark with a few questions about the 60 Custom and decided to order one.

I placed my order and within two hours FEDEX already had it in their possession, I received it at noon Wednesday.

I quickly unpacked it and was pleased with what I saw, Fire Sparkle in all its glory. I examined the finish carefully
and it was flawless. And, much to my surprise it was in tune.

I began checking things I remembered from other peoples reviews:

Thin neck
Low action
Thin frets
Intonation right on
Smooth Vibrato

Yep, I had the right guitar.

I plugged into my amp which was set up for a Telecaster and had to turn the volume down for the Hallmark.

Hot pickups ? Yes, with a little bit of growl.

I played for the rest of the afternoon and was "Happier than a groundhog in loose dirt" (Jed Clampett)

I also found that if I lighten up with my left hand it sounds much better. I am working on that.

As I said in my introductory post I lurked on this forum for a month trying to decide what to buy,
thanks to all who contribute to this forum. I've read tons of your posts......

Thanks to Bob Shade for answering my questions and making a great guitar.

...and it's STILL in tune !

Congratulations! Sounds like you're a happy camper.

I think I'm going to have to ask Bob Shade to start paying me advertising fees or cut me in on the profits from the sales this forum is generating.

Danny, I think you should get a free Hallmark bass (one of those new kind) and a custom double-neck Hallmark guitar in the Candy Apple Red that you like so much.

I happen to know that Bob Shade is wealthy and could easily afford it. How do I know he is rich? Cause I've never seen him spend any money, so he must be keeping it.

Actually, that isn't true but it will sound good twenty years from now in the Legends of Bob Shade coffee table book someone will be writing. I ain't in marketing for nothing.

--Jim

Congratulations!

Aw cut it out! I'm getting a severe case of Hallmark GAS!!!