onewilyfool Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Just wondering if anyone on the forum, has actually had one built for themselves and would you be willing to share the experience, the final product, and the cost of what you did???? Thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lee Walker Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 No, but I came close to it. Had it all spec-ed out, ready to go. I wanted a Western Classic pre war with a customized LR Baggs system and front-mounted controls, some added bling to the 12th fret and bridge, and the estimate was $7500, and they said that was a 'rough' estimate. Then I sat down with a SJ200 Modern Classic and I was sold when I played one, so I decided to have it customized myself. I used Jeff Russell, at Weedpatch Music, in Nashville. The big thing was the custom LR Baggs electronics and the front-mounted controls. Added the Colosi 4mm abalone bone pins, a gold strap button at the neck joint, a vintage 'custom' truss rod cover. Really pleased with the final product. Only thing missing - I would have liked to replace the wheatstone pickguard with a '37 Ray Whitley bound pickguard. But, I can live with this:) That customized pre war WC 200 is still on my GAS list tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Always_Black Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Still waiting for mine to arrive......All Black J-45 with ebony fretboard and bridge, AJ inlays...... Should be here soon. I'll let you know if its everything I expect it to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Rondack Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 My Western Classic is from the custom shop... changes I made were adirondack spruce top/braces and mahogany neck instead of the maple. I worked with Lance at E.M. Shorts and it was a good experience. Came to just under $5K for the final tab... they really do great prices at E.M. Shorts compared to most anywhere else. I think the cost has gone up, though, this was back in early '07. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 Black....let us know how it goes.......pics pics pics....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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