Deke's Guitar Geek Festival

[gplayer]

Boy, there's some serious history setting there.

[GattonFan]

Dang! I think I just drooled in my keyboard ...

[GattonFan]

.... Was there any special revelations coming out of the Hallmark contingency in regard to new releases, or what was special about the first run 60 Customs?

Dennis

[dubtrub]

.... Was there any special revelations coming out of the Hallmark contingency in regard to new releases, or what was special about the first run 60 Customs?

Dennis

I am not at liberty to say, but maybe Johnny will chime in when he gets home on Monday evening or Tuesday. I think they want to wait until they get a few bugs worked out. The secret lies in the headstock on the first 60's Customs.

Here's an early one to examine.

[GattonFan]

The string guide? I know they went to metal ones later ...

[dubtrub]

The string guide? I know they went to metal ones later ...

Wrong answer. Think color.

BTW, the three tone red, silver and blue looks great in person. It looks almost white. It is a beautiful guitar. For the money I think the Deke Dickerson custom signature model is one fine guitar. I think they are around $1400. Very reminiscent of Semie's early work.

After being able to examine all the Hallmarks, I'd have to say they are the best bang for the buck bar none.

[GattonFan]

I love a good mystery ... Did they go to a coordinated body/headstock color on later models? The overlay on mine is black ...

[dubtrub]

Bingo!

[dubtrub]

Here's a couple of shots I know Mel didn't get so I'll go ahead and post a couple more.

For you Buddy Holly and the Crickets fans, here's the original group.


Here's a photo of the Crickets drummer. Notice the old Standel amp setting next to him. I think that's Deke's amp.

[sleeperNY]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!! words just can't express what you all were just a part of. I can see that I will have to come up with some way to be there next year.
Jim