fbounds - Posted - 11/19/2009:  13:21:22

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Just a curiosity question. There are a lot of new builders cropping up. I have a maple Fishook (#65) and I really like it.

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Edited by - fbounds on 11/23/2009 10:36:34

Square Neck - Posted - 11/19/2009:  15:26:48

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I will have my Hook in a couple weeks or so!!! I can't wait!!

Did you see the latest pictures yet?
resohangout.com/forum/topic.as...ichpage=2

Man, the wait....I'm gonna go crazy soon LOL

I wonder also how many Hooks are here at the Hangout?

SlimPickins - Posted - 11/19/2009:  16:01:07

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I own Fishook #58 - a large-body old growth black walnut. You can see two pictures in my album. My Fishook is, without a doubt, the best guitar I've ever played, let alone owned. I've had the distinct pleasure of having both Rob Ickes and Tim Graves play my Fishook at the Gettysburg BG Festival in 2007. Videos are on YouTube if you'd care to look. JD's guitars are highly recommended!

Your koa Hook is gonna be a killer Jim! Keep us posted.

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Edited by - SlimPickins on 11/19/2009 16:05:39

fbounds - Posted - 11/20/2009:  04:54:26

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Very nice Square Neck! I am excited for you. That is some great looking walnut on your 'Hook Slim.

I really like my 'Hook. It inspires me to play more. I just love the tone. And it has plenty of volume if needed and I don't feel like I have to force it. I spend more time playing the guitar rather than fightin' it for tone and volume.

Mine is the "older style" too. If I ever had the money I would probably get one of his new designs for the contrast.

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Edited by - fbounds on 11/20/2009 04:55:52

Square Neck - Posted - 11/20/2009:  17:08:45

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Hey thanks for all the compliments on my Koa, it should be ready on the 12th of next month!! Fbounds did you buy yours on here used? If so, I almost bought it but could not get the money together at the time. Man, JD sure can dig up some killer woods.

If anyone else is looking to join our "club"........now you can!!
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...26otn%3D2

I watched those youtube vids before I ordered mine, great stuff!!
youtube.com/watch?v=rtTYs0FV-z...e=related

Arrowsmit - Posted - 11/20/2009:  19:40:46

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I've only played one 'Hook. It was one of JD's newer designs & it was a CANNON!

Vic

fbounds - Posted - 11/22/2009:  10:01:41

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Square Neck, I bought it from the classified section on reso-nation. It is maple #65. Blonde, highly flamed maple. There are some pictures in my photo section. JD builds a really fine Reso.

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Edited by - fbounds on 11/22/2009 10:02:39

Square Neck - Posted - 11/22/2009:  20:10:47

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Originally posted by Square Neck
If anyone else is looking to join our "club"........now you can!!
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...26otn%3D2

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1hr 15min to go!!!!!!!

Someone will be one if us soon

Another well armed banjo killer!! LOL!!

fbounds - Posted - 12/18/2009:  05:00:57

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Guess not many Fishook owners out there. SquareNeck, you are going to have one fine Reso.

SlimPickins - Posted - 12/18/2009:  13:01:50

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I know of a couple more that aren't members here and didn't post, but that only accounts for a few of the many out there.


-Brent

Square Neck - Posted - 12/18/2009:  14:36:17

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Man o man...21hrs 28min 37sec....yee haw!!

There are a couple more that are members and have yet to post.

I cant think of who they are right now but there are a couple more here.

<*)))>{

therake - Posted - 12/19/2009:  11:49:01

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In 6-7 months,I will be the owner of a new Brazilian-Red Spruce Fishook.I`m so excited!It`s an awful long wait,but this is the guitar I want.For now,i`ll chuck along on what I have.Man I wish I could have that hook sooner!

Square Neck - Posted - 12/20/2009:  10:39:27

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Therake,

Welcome to the club!!

You did the right thing, you have no idea how your gonna smile when you first hear it.

So now I can say..... I got my Hook, and now I gotta go fishin!!....

Arrowsmit - Posted - 12/20/2009:  11:48:32

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Looks like you 'Hooked' a biggun there Jim! **GORGEOUS!!**

Vic

therake - Posted - 12/26/2009:  06:13:13

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What a stunning guitar!I hope it sounds as good as it looks!Your a lucky guy! How long was your wait and what # guitar do you have?Hey JD,what # am I?

Square Neck - Posted - 12/26/2009:  13:07:04

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Rake,

Mine is #77..took around 9 months....but mine was more or less a full custom job. I also was in no hurry and told JD, if he wished, he only needed to work on mine on his very best days LOL....

Man, did he build a monster!!

Did you see all of the "home coming" pics...
resohangout.com/topic/9106/2

So Therake.....we want specs!!!..wood? binding? purfling?

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easterwest - Posted - 02/03/2010:  19:40:45

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Here are a couple of pics of my #66. JD took these.......you may recognize them from last year. Great guitar! Deep, rich and powerful.

Grizz - Posted - 02/03/2010:  21:05:38

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Phil, that is a beauty. JD is a master craftsman with beautiful creations. I know it sounds as good as it looks. Mike

Square Neck - Posted - 02/04/2010:  16:28:59

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Originally posted by easterwest

Here are a couple of pics of my #66. JD took these.......you may recognize them from last year. Great guitar! Deep, rich and powerful.

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Recognize?? Hell yes! That is the one that inspired me to order my Koa from JD! Thanks for posting them. Actually your Koa and mine are more or less brothers (same block of Koa). Mine is scary loud, banjo killing is not even sporting anymore LOL.

supercub - Posted - 02/05/2010:  16:45:16

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Hi Guys,
I have just became the proud owner of Fishook #72, Old American Chestnut. It should arrive the end of next week, I can hardly wait! :-)

Square Neck - Posted - 02/05/2010:  20:13:19

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WOW!! Congrats!!!

Is it this one.....
reso-nation.org/forums/sponsor...ut?page=2

I saw that one in person while it was still in progress. Those inlays look so cool in person. JD sure has a wide range of visual touches. I like that Chestnut, my Koa has chestnut bindings. Some good old classic American wood.

"End of the week" that aint any kind of wait LOL!! I had 9 months!! I'll bet it is still killing ya

The people want some pictures when you get it!!

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Grizz - Posted - 02/05/2010:  20:32:54

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I didn't see it in person, just pictures as the build progressed. My impression was understated elegance. A beautiful res to get started with to say the least. I have no doubt you will be extremely happy with it. I waited 2 months for my first one and it sucked, the worst was the last day, I am in a very rural area and the last on the list for delivery.
Mike

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Edited by - Grizz on 02/05/2010 20:36:04

supercub - Posted - 02/05/2010:  23:36:29

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Originally posted by Square Neck

WOW!! Congrats!!!

Is it this one.....
reso-nation.org/forums/sponsor...ut?page=2

I saw that one in person while it was still in progress. Those inlays look so cool in person. JD sure has a wide range of visual touches. I like that Chestnut, my Koa has chestnut bindings. Some good old classic American wood.

"End of the week" that aint any kind of wait LOL!! I had 9 months!! I'll bet it is still killing ya

The people want some pictures when you get it!!

<*)))>{

That's the one, now I am one of the happy hookers Nine months WOW! I can't hardly stand it for nine days.

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supercub - Posted - 02/06/2010:  00:13:46

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Originally posted by Grizz

I didn't see it in person, just pictures as the build progressed. My impression was understated elegance. A beautiful res to get started with to say the least. I have no doubt you will be extremely happy with it. I waited 2 months for my first one and it sucked, the worst was the last day, I am in a very rural area and the last on the list for delivery.
Mike

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This is my second res, I have a gibson phil leadbetter that I bought before I knew about RH & RN. Now that I have been introduced to the world of custom built resos and all of the accesories ( picks,slides,straps,ect.) Not to mention all the wonderful people. For the first time in 36 years my marrige is in trouble LOL! Well maby not the first time, because I too belive that you can't have too many Friends, fishing rods,guns and Resos
Bobby

Grizz - Posted - 02/06/2010:  07:59:51

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I have been married 32 years and here is a little trick I learned. Get the wife involved in it. Mine is getting a reso too. Now, when she get the GAS I will be the benefactor. I got her involved in Hunting and Fishing as well and it worked!!
Mike

gladgrover - Posted - 02/06/2010:  08:05:30

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Hey, Mike! Have you thought about writing a book on the subject? We could all use some conversion advice!

Grizz - Posted - 02/06/2010:  10:15:59

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It could be in the offing. You never know. I only hope she don't read this. Mike

Square Neck - Posted - 02/14/2010:  12:32:51

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Originally posted by supercub

Hi Guys,
I have just became the proud owner of Fishook #72, Old American Chestnut. It should arrive the end of next week, I can hardly wait! :-)

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