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Post subject: The Genesis of The Russian Strat
Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 3:21 am
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Once upon a time, a Russian Luthier moved to the USA; his name was Yuriy Shishkov.
Then in 2000 he was hired by Fender to work for the Custom Shop as MasterBuilder.
Because of his talents he promptly turned Senior MasterBuilder.
In 2006 he tought of a special Strat , a very small batch of 10 guitars to be a Dealer Select Limited Edition for A&Ttrade the Russion Importer of Fender. Such guitars could be sold only in Russia.
As soon as they arrived in Russia at the end of 2006 they were sold instantly, save for one.....

Their specs were more than impressive:

Model Name LTD Dealer Select Russian Stratocaster® Master Built by Yuriy Shishkov
Model Number 927-5000-873
Series Custom Shop LTD Dealer Select
Colors 927-5000-873 Aged Cherry Burst
Body Select Lightweight Ash with AAA Maple Top
(Satin Polyurethane Finish)
Neck AAA Flame Maple, Modern "C" Shape,
(Satin Polyurethane Finish)
Fingerboard AAA Flame Maple, 9.5" Radius (241mm)
No. of Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Pickups 3 Handwound Yuriy Shishkov Master Designed Single-Coil "Ivan The Terrible" Pickups with Gold-Plated Covers
Controls Master Volume,
Tone 1. (Neck Pickup),
Tone 2. (Middle Pickup)
Pickup Switching 5-Position Blade and 2-Position Push/Push S-1™:

S-1 Switch Up:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup
Position 2. Bridge and Middle Pickup in Parallel
Position 3. Middle Pickup
Position 4. Middle and Neck Pickup in Parallel
Position 5. Neck Pickup

S-1 Switch Down:
Position 1. Bridge Pickup in Series with Middle Pickup
Position 2. Bridge Pickup in Parallel with Special Capacitor and in Series with Middle Pickup
Position 3. Bridge/Middle/Neck Pickups with Neck and Bridge Pickups in Parallel and in Series with Middle pickup
Position 4. Neck Pickup in Parallel with Special Capacitor and in Series with Middle Pickup
Position 5. Neck Pickup in Series with Middle Pickup
Bridge Fender Deluxe 2-Point Synchronized Tremolo with Pop in Arm
Machine Heads Sperzel Locking Tuning Machines
Hardware Gold
Pickguard AAA Flame Maple Aged Cherry Burst finish
Scale Length 25.5" (648 mm)
Width at Nut 1.6875" (43 mm)
Unique Features Inlaid Abalone Fender Custom Shop Logo at the 12th Fret,
Limited Russian Strat Neckplate with Yuriy Shishkov logo,
Handwound Yuriy Shishkov Master Designed Single-Coil "Ivan The Terrible" Pickups,
Gold Pickup Covers,
Gold Hardware,
AAA Flame Maple Body Top,
AAA Flame Maple Neck and Fretboard,
AAA Flame Maple Pickguard Aged Cherry Burst finish,
LSR Roller Nut,
Abalone Dot Position Inlays,
Highly Detailed Fret Work,
Aged Knobs and Switch Tip

Available only at:
A&T Trade Russia
WWW.ATTRADE.RU
guitars@attrade.ru
Strings Fender Super 250R, Nickel Plated Steel,
Gauges: (.010, .013, .017, .026, .036, .046),
Accessories Deluxe Black Hardshell Case (Black Interior), Strap, Straplocks, Cable, Polishing Cloth, Limited Edition Certificate
Case Deluxe Black Hardshell Case with Black Crushed Velvet Interior, P/N 0068102000
Introduced 10/2006
Notice Product Prices, Features And Specifications Are Subject To Change Without Notice

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And the final product (#10, mine is #3)
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All photos courtesy of Yuriy Shishkov archives


Last edited by alainlafrance on Wed May 27, 2009 7:46 am, edited 1 time in total.

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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 3:41 am
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Simply stunning. Words cant describe my feelings on how that guitar looks.

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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 3:46 am
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Congratulations Alain!! It is a beautiful guitar. I knew that would be the case though. A wonderful find,acquisition, and addition to your already impressive collection. Very cool my friend! 8)


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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 4:17 am
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One word, exquisite....... what a stunning piece of craftsmanship. Thank you for sharing this with us Alain, I wish you good health to enjoy her.


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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 6:21 am
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you can not beat beautiful woods. super nice, alain!

cheers, harald


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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 6:23 am
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This is number 11, mine, which is number 3 is in the other thread :wink:
PS there is no YS2106


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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 7:08 am
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Magnificent, Alain. Congratulations.

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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 8:00 am
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alain, i would say # 3 AND #11 are more than gorgeous. :-)


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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 8:16 am
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Harald ,
I'll send you a mail later

Alain


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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 8:33 am
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Congrats! Those are amazing guitars!

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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 8:42 am
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Mike Eldred - Fender wrote:
Congrats! Those are amazing guitars!

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Thanks Mike

Most probably the only one outside Russia from what I was told. It's a finder's keeper.
And they play as great as they look.
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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 1:32 pm
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Thanks to you all my friends for sharing my sheer pleasure of having such a wonderful instrument.It was a hard work and money was not sufficient.
I know that for many people it's something in another galaxy in many terms, but I do wish to let as much friends as possible see what the Fender Custom Shop with its outstanding Masterbuilers and Senior Masterbuiders is able to deliver to guitars enthusiasts.
Just like in Art, artists need someone to have interest in their Mastercraft.
We are a small potatoe businesswise,, but keeping the thing going on, for the sheer pleasure of most people is also what we are looking for.
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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 2:20 pm
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Dang. We should hire that guy.

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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 2:44 pm
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Mike Eldred - Fender wrote:
Dang. We should hire that guy.

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Mike i suggest you get Alain doing your ad campaigns. I thought my senses were going to explode in anticipation of seeing the mystery guitar.

Just imagine a full center page spread across guitar world every issue for 6 months.

SOON in silver with a little F in the bottom corner.


Then finaly the unveiling of some lovely new customshop creations.

Man sales would be through the roof. You'd have to have the builders working 20 hour days to keep ontop of demand.


Alain if you get a job out of this then please try and sort me something out with employees discount :P .
On a serious note. That guitar is an absolute galaxy away from my purchasing power. I'm not at all fussed or jealous, i dont think anyone has the right to feel that way about a guitar or two :wink: . Infact im quite happy that someone i interact with, albeit a minor amount on a internet forum has such nice guitars as you. Your a hell of a collector mate, its a priveledge to see so much classy gear in one place.

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Posted: Wed May 27, 2009 7:48 pm
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Alain, that was one heck of a ride! Congratulations on your newest acquisition.


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