The "Real Thing"

[Veenture]

Hello all,

Thought I should chime in to shed some light on what Hallmark Guitars does and is all about...//..Thank you for your time and interest.

Bob Shade/ Hallmark Guitars

I feel very satisfied and am still proud to own a Hallmark 60 Custom. Thank you so much Bob for chiming in and putting my mind (our minds) at ease concerning the 'Korea thing'.
I'm at ease with South Korea

Danny, I feel Bob's 'chime' is of such significance and interest that it deserves to be duplicated in the Hallmark 60 Custom thread, would'n't you agree?

Cheers, Paul

[dubtrub]

Danny, I feel Bob's 'chime' is of such significance and interest that it deserves to be duplicated in the Hallmark 60 Custom thread, would'n't you agree?

Cheers, Paul

Done! Topic title is, Hallmark History. Now back to the 'real thing'.

[raygun85]

Kudos to Hallmark!

[Nokie Van Reinhardt]

If the guitar plays great, sounds great, looks great etc. who cares if it's the "real thing". There's a lot of snob appeal to vintage instruments but realistically most of them aren't superior to what is produced today. There, I've said it. Feel free to flame me.

[Desert Surfer]

I think most of us join this forum because we are fascinated with the histories of the Mosrite guitars and the legendary creator; Semie Moseley. I collect vintage Mosrite guitars because I feel that I am not only getting a nicely made guitar but also a piece of precious history.

I got to know about Mosrite guitars mainly because my love of The Ventures and the 60's instrumentals. I would buy any brands of guitars or amps that can offer me the exact sound.

We all have limited budget so we have to seek for "The Best Value" guitars and amps that fit our pocket book.

So I have both vintage Mosrites and MIJ Mosrites in my collection.....

If someone ask me:"Which Mosrite guitars would you sell first if you have to?" My answer would be simple: "I will sell whichever are replaceable first".

[Dennisthe Menace]

I think most of us join this forum because we are fascinated with the histories of the Mosrite guitars and the legendary creator; Semie Moseley. I collect vintage Mosrite guitars because I feel that I am not only getting a nicely made guitar but also a piece of precious history.

I got to know about Mosrite guitars mainly because my love of The Ventures and the 60's instrumentals. I would buy any brands of guitars or amps that can offer me the exact sound.

We all have limited budget so we have to seek for "The Best Value" guitars and amps that fit our pocket book.

So I have both vintage Mosrites and MIJ Mosrites in my collection.....

If someone ask me:"Which Mosrite guitars would you sell first if you have to?" My answer would be simple: "I will sell whichever are replaceable first".

Very well said Vincent .

[GTSP]

That was really cool, Bob. Thanks. I could care less if my (future) Hallmark was made in Korea. I've read a ton of great stuff on here from people that have more guitar experiance in their thumb than my entire family, so I trust them. THat's why I bought mine w/ out ever have even ever played one.

I can't tell you enough how forward I am looking to getting my hands on that Sheena model.

[jtr654]

Bob thanks for the great Guitars. I like so many others have own Mosrite's only to realize that I could not ajust to the neck even though I really like everything else about the guitar. I for one was over joyed to find Hallmark that had made a Mosrite Clone that was user friendly. John.

[Veenture]

There's a lot of snob appeal to vintage instruments but realistically most of them aren't superior to what is produced today.

I'm not so sure about "snob appeal"...it depends on the person, not the instrument, I think. Some of the vintage instruments are like pieces of art! Give me a real Rembrandt any day instead of a copy painting (however skillfully done)...I just can't afford a Rembrandt...
My good ol' dad often used to say: "You can still get to dance, even if it isn't with the bride..."

[Tronman]

That was really cool, Bob. Thanks. I could care less if my (future) Hallmark was made in Korea. I've read a ton of great stuff on here from people that have more guitar experiance in their thumb than my entire family, so I trust them. THat's why I bought mine w/ out ever have even ever played one.

I can't tell you enough how forward I am looking to getting my hands on that Sheena model.

I think the Koreans have caught up the the Japanese in terms of producing a quality guitar, so I wouldn't be surprised if the Hallmarks are as good as the Fillmore and Excellent Mosrites.

My two Korean-made Agile guitars are equal in quality and sound to the originals they are cloned from, a Gibson ES335 and a Fender Strat, and at a much nicer price.