New Old Stock Guitar Day!

One piece flamed Koa body. Koa neck with flame and a little birdseye at the headstock.

Yes, I have a GAS problem.

I've been drooling over this thing for like... a decade. Every time I went to Guitar Showcase, I'd go into the Vintage Room and drool. Back when it had a NOT FOR SALE sign on it, for the longest time. Seeing how I had money set aside for an ESP and Jackson custom order, both of which looks like will never happen, I finally gave in to my urges. It came with everything in the original package, the Custom Shop package with guitar cord, tremolo arm, cleaning cloth hasn't even been opened yet, and I probably won't open it. It even came with the original shipping box!

This was part of a two piece set. The owner of Guitar Showcase didn't want to break apart the set, but Larry Ellison kept throwing money at him until he gave in. This one was supposed to go to Kirk Hammet, twice... but he flaked on it both times. The last time they had it packed up and were going to drive it up to him, but his guitar tech said he had to take an early flight... and never came back for it. I dunno the validity of the stories, but this is one amazing looking guitar. I didn't even bother to plug it in because whatever it sounds like at the showroom isn't going to represent how it will sound with my amp. It's so dark and brooding. I loved mahogany, but this is like so much more guttural and dark. Not very much in the high frequency, but that's fine with me. The lower midrange is amazing. This guitar has the best voicing of any that I've ever played. It's seriously got some mojo.

It does have a neck issue. There is some moderate string buzz on the neck. But, this is a new guitar and it's a Custom Shop piece, so Fender will pay shipping both ways. All it needs is to be Plek'd and it should be amazing.

It has this deep guttural growl... kinda like mahogany, but but much more organic sounding. It's the most evil sounding guitar I've ever owned, even with the relatively mild vintage humbucker, I did not need to adjust a single setting on my Orange. I just plugged it in and it sounded like god. Most of the fret buzz isn't noticeable when plugged in, so that's good. But after sitting in a museum for the past 13 years in the Guitar Showcase's owners collection, it's finally found a home.

Without further delay:

1999 Jason Davis Masterbuilt Fender Showmaster Calender guitar!

I hate you

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X...that is one beautiful "hunk of wood" you got there! Enjoy.

T2

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What time is it? It's Fender Time.

Wow Wow - missing words I don´t know what to say.
It´s looking like the tone machine Kirk is missing so badly
I really don´t like him and if the story is true, well you know what I want to say
I really would like to hear that guitar.
HNGD and enjoy that beauty.

Cheers,
Robin

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Thanks guys!

I don't mind being hated!

And I'm not really a fan of Kirk's either. Used to point and laugh at him back in the day. When everyone was sneaking off to get erm.... altered, he would sneak off to play with action figures and japanese toy ray-guns. To each their own though. I love toys too, so I understood, but still pointed and laughed. lol

I miss my 2007 Showmaster. I should never had let it slip away. It was nice for playing heavy leads. 24 frets very accessible. Seymour Duncans have a nice bite. One piece design is impressive. And most of all, drop-dead gorgeous Tobacco colored Babinga top. No pickguard in the way.

... ... You Really Know How To Hurt A Guy ...

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"C'est parti mon Kiki "

Xenophobe...You should contact AlainLafrance in the Custom Shop section of the Forum and see if it can be featured in Guitar Motel......

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"C'est parti mon Kiki "

All I can say is wow!!! That's a really cool Showmaster; nice find!

Thanks guys. This is definitely the most exotic guitar I've ever owned. I can't wait till it gets back from service. At least I know the neck has already settled, so it should never be a problem again. lol



Wow, I love bubinga and tobacco is my favorite color for a burst. That sounds sweet.



Ok. Against my better judgement, I'll crosspost in the Custom sub-forum.

Nice and beautiful geetar!!!

Stunner. Just beautiful, thanks for sharing!

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I've never been a fan of gold plated hardware but it works with that wood. Nice score. Would love to hear a sound clip.

Single slab body, set neck, natural finished, holy moly you suck! Oh and that is one of the most beautiful guitars I have seen. You suck! Did I mention you suck!

I am green man... green with envy.

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...I for one, sure would appreciate the return of intelligent conversation, spirit of assistance and the simple yet effective ignoring of those who can't seem to hang with that...
Best regards,
rob

Oh... I forgot... You suck!

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...I for one, sure would appreciate the return of intelligent conversation, spirit of assistance and the simple yet effective ignoring of those who can't seem to hang with that...
Best regards,
rob