Deke's Guitar Geek Festival

[KRamone27]

Here's another photo from the Hallmark display.

Did you guys get to talk to Bob Shade any and if so did he say when the hallmark II is being released? I've been lusting after that since I heard they were making them.

[Dennisthe Menace]

This one threw me. Obviously new, but I can't quite make out
what it says on the Headstock (who's model?).
And what's up with the different hardware and signatures??

And this one too!! Titled: The MYSTERY DOUBLENECK. Not trying
to get everyone excited, but the wheels are turning upstairs, and
I'm wandering if this might possibly be the first Doubleneck Mosrite?
Reasons:
1) The pickguard is VERY MUCH shaped like on a Mosrite, with the
pick-up selector switch in the correct position for a Mo.'
2) Could that big "S" on the Headstock actually stand for Semie?
There were some similar models that were floating around of a
Ventures Model with an "S" on it, or maybe it actually said
'Semie' on it instead of 'Mosrite'? Adam (dorkrockrecords)
would know......or I could just be TOTALLY off base....... .

[M.G.]

Great pics, guys. Thanks for sharing!

[dubtrub]

Maybe Mel or someone else knows the story on that one Dennis, I don't recall seeing it. However, I was mesmerized with all the stuff to see and over looked several guitars.

Below is a photo of a sun burst '63 Vibramute that was built by the lead guitar player of The Ghastly Ones. From what I understand he casts all the hardware and made the pickups and covers too. Deke handed it to me and I examined this guitar from every angle. It is one of the best built replicas I've ever seen bar none. I doubt if Semie could tell the difference. I had seen one other last year at Arties Front Porch and was told the same thing but I found it hard to believe at the time. There was also a candy apple sparkle red Ventures model with white logo that he built. I believe it's the one in the front. They are perfect in every way. Spoken from a guy who builds guitars, this guys quality is OUTSTANDING. I'm wondering if this is who Dana maybe partnering up with. Maybe I can find out something now that the NAMM show is over.

[Dennisthe Menace]

Thanks Mel for this PIC!! I just won a $100 bet with someone!
He swore up and down that Semie did not do matching Headstocks in 1965,
even though my '65-66 Combo has one......

....... and I wander who "sniffed" this one out......

[Veenture]

This one threw me. Obviously new, but I can't quite make out
what it says on the Headstock (who's model?).
And what's up with the different hardware and signatures??

And this one too!! Titled: The MYSTERY DOUBLENECK. Not trying
to get everyone excited, but the wheels are turning upstairs, and
I'm wandering if this might possibly be the first Doubleneck Mosrite?
Reasons:
1) The pickguard is VERY MUCH shaped like on a Mosrite, with the
pick-up selector switch in the correct position for a Mo.'
2) Could that big "S" on the Headstock actually stand for Semie?
There were some similar models that were floating around of a
Ventures Model with an "S" on it, or maybe it actually said
'Semie' on it instead of 'Mosrite'? Adam (dorkrockrecords)
would know......or I could just be TOTALLY off base....... .

Just a sudden thought: the top of the headstock shape of the MYSTERY DOUBLE NECK could be (meant to be?) a stylised letter "R" (for Rickenbacker?) and the big "S" indeed perhaps for Semie who possibly 'farthered' the guitar while working there? Bear in mind that Semie also later designed his own Mosrite headstock with a stylised letter ("M")
Boy oh boy, I'm probably way off track...

[MWaldorf]

This one threw me. Obviously new, but I can't quite make out
what it says on the Headstock (who's model?).
And what's up with the different hardware and signatures??

This is a parts-rite that Bill Gruggett put together for Steve Soest of the Torquays - hence "The Torquays" model. Since Steve usually plays Jazzmasters, it's got a JM bridge and vibrato (under a custom plate). I forgot to ask about the signatures.

[MWaldorf]

Thanks Mel for this PIC!! I just won a $100 bet with someone!
He swore up and down that Semie did not do matching Headstocks in 1965,
even though my '65-66 Combo has one......

....... and I wander who "sniffed" this one out......

Yes, that three pickup model caught my eye - it apparently belongs to Brian Lonbeck. I should have asked him the story behind it, and how the switching works.

I'm glad I helped you land $100 bet - when should I expect my commission?

[Dennisthe Menace]

This one threw me. Obviously new, but I can't quite make out
what it says on the Headstock (who's model?).
And what's up with the different hardware and signatures??

This is a parts-rite that Bill Gruggett put together for Steve Soest of the Torquays - hence "The Torquays" model. Since Steve usually plays Jazzmasters, it's got a JM bridge and vibrato (under a custom plate). I forgot to ask about the signatures.

Thanks Mel, wander if Steve ever played it on stage......

[brutus]

Wow... love all the Mosrites and the Mosrite amps...but i am really feeling the "poon tang" that thing is so soul city sweet!! plus the Standels.. the green one in particular
and finally.. Link Wrays long horn? any additional info on that?
How was Dekes Gillagins island go go set? waiting to see what the deal is with usa Mosrite. thanks for the photos guys. I should skip Sturgis and go there next year instead...