bluestormz
Joined: Jun 21, 2013
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Posted on Mar 09 2014 06:54 PM
I don't work for the Hallmark guitar company, nor do most people even know they exist. That's sad in itself, but I got tired of everyone telling me that strats or jags were the only guitars that I could play on. They're ripping people off in some cases on prices. Hallmark are top notch and you can't beat the trem on them.
I have a Hallmark II and I'm planning on getting another one with a set neck soon. I truly have yet to find another brand out there using top notch components and US wood for as cheap as they are.
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WetBandit
Joined: Feb 01, 2010
Posts: 106
MA
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Posted on Mar 09 2014 07:20 PM
I love my Hallmark C60! I still mostly use my AVRI Jag, but whenever I re-string the C60 with a fresh set of Chrome 11s it roars and I don't put it down for days.
I agree the price is terrific for a guitar that is more playable and better constructed than the original Mosrites
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Rob_J
Joined: Sep 29, 2007
Posts: 500
Sacto, CA
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Posted on Mar 10 2014 01:26 PM
Another happy Hallmark C60 owner here. Lately I too have been mostly playing a Jag but my Hallmark is still a favorite. Besides being very playable and having the best trem I've experienced on any guitar, it just looks "cool" and always draws attention from other guitar players.
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Mar 10 2014 02:23 PM
Is the trem still super buttery? I liked it initially, but prefer a less springy spring. Like old Jag/Jazz springs. Allows for that super quick flutter.
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SanchoPansen
Joined: Jan 04, 2011
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Berlin L-Berg
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Posted on Mar 11 2014 09:12 AM
@Jake: Don't know what they came with when you tested one, but they come with 2 springs now. Heavy and light, so you can pick the one you prefer (and according to your gauge). I agree, the light spring is too soft when you play strings >=.011.
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WetBandit
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MA
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Posted on Mar 11 2014 10:19 AM
When I first bought mine a few years ago I had a hell of a time finding what strings are best fit for it. Most people prefer lighter rounds on their C60s but I've found 11 chromes flats suit it best
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SanchoPansen
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Berlin L-Berg
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Posted on Mar 11 2014 10:34 AM
WetBandit wrote:
When I first bought mine a few years ago I had a hell of a time finding what strings are best fit for it. Most people prefer lighter rounds on their C60s but I've found 11 chromes flats suit it best
Yup, I started with .010 rounds and currently play .011 flats. Sounds good so far!
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Hammond101
Joined: Feb 22, 2013
Posts: 342
SoCal USA
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Posted on Mar 11 2014 02:43 PM
Has anyone had issues with the barrel end of the high E string "Unwinding" on a Hallmark? A friend showed me his over the weekend saying it was the third string in a row to do this.
Something to do with the vibrato action? He says he is going to try some solder.
The guitars I have played have been stellar IMO. Every bit as nice as the original Ventures model I had in the 70s. Lighter in weight too.
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eddiekatcher
Joined: Mar 14, 2006
Posts: 2775
Atlanta, GA
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Posted on Mar 11 2014 02:54 PM
Chamfer (de-burr) the holes where the strings pass through on both sides of the anchor block. I use a drill bit 2 to 3 times the diameter of the existing hole (s).
That will put a stop to it and how. Having to soldering a string only means that the bridge/vibrato unit has an issue and it needs a little attention
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SanchoPansen
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Berlin L-Berg
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Posted on Mar 11 2014 03:06 PM
Never had that issue with mine, but Eddie is spot on!
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killbabykill34
Joined: Apr 03, 2010
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Jacksonville, AL
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Posted on Mar 11 2014 04:38 PM
Hammond101 wrote:
Has anyone had issues with the barrel end of the high E string "Unwinding" on a Hallmark? A friend showed me his over the weekend saying it was the third string in a row to do this.
Something to do with the vibrato action? He says he is going to try some solder.
The guitars I have played have been stellar IMO. Every bit as nice as the original Ventures model I had in the 70s. Lighter in weight too.
I had this problem. I tried deburing, but it didn't fix things. I spoke with a few Mosrite owners and discovered this isn't uncommon with a Mosrite style vibrato. So now I just solder the twist on my unwound strings before installing.
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Squid
Joined: Aug 22, 2010
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Portland, Oregon with Insanitizers
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Posted on Mar 11 2014 05:26 PM
Hammond101 wrote:
Has anyone had issues with the barrel end of the high E string "Unwinding" on a Hallmark? A friend showed me his over the weekend saying it was the third string in a row to do this.
I had this this problem with a DiPinto guitar. It has a floating trem like a jag/JM. The problem occurred only with D'Addario strings.
Chamfering the string hole on the vibrato block did not stop the problem. I applied a bit of superglue to the winding near the string end. That stopped the problem. I did this to a bunch of high E strings at the same time, preparing for the future.
Applying lead solder to a part that flexes and is subjected to abrasion (the string end) can expose you to lead dust, which has health risks of course.
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Hammond101
Joined: Feb 22, 2013
Posts: 342
SoCal USA
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Posted on Mar 11 2014 05:58 PM
It is a strange problem. The string is not cut a by burr or sharp edge. The twisted end simply unwinds from the main string length that continues the length of the neck. the first sign of it is a loss of tune on the high E.
I'll look at it again on my next visit and take the above advice into consideration.
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Ben
Joined: Feb 11, 2007
Posts: 591
Encinitas, Ca
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Posted on Mar 11 2014 07:35 PM
I've had the same problem (several times) with the high E string unwinding on my Jag using D'Addario XL Chrome 12-52. At first it seemed like a tuning problem but I kept re-tuning and it would immediately go flat again.
But enough about strings.....The Hallmark's are definitely cool guitars. If I remember correctly it was Eddie K. posting a pic years ago of his new sunburst one....with the alligator case and everything. I've wanted one ever since!!!
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ConcreteSurfer
Joined: Dec 14, 2006
Posts: 117
Covina, CA.
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Posted on Mar 11 2014 09:37 PM
I had this problem with both my Jag and Jazzmaster. D'Addario flats tend to do this. I solder my plain strings just where the wrap terminates. In terms of being exposed to lead, I highly doubt it. You risk more exposure breathing the fumes when soldering.
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Big_Ryan
Joined: May 01, 2011
Posts: 578
San Diego
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Posted on Mar 11 2014 10:01 PM
i ordered a swept wing back in july, im still waiting for it :-(, pre orders were supposed to start shipping yesterday but i haven't heard anything
im super looking forward to getting my hands on it, thats for sure
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6000chickenfajitas
Joined: Feb 07, 2014
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Posted on Mar 11 2014 11:01 PM
Is that the typical wait? I just ordered a c60.
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Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
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Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Mar 11 2014 11:19 PM
I played original Mosrites years ago and didn't like them at all. The bridge sat way too high and I didn't like the vibrato. I've yet to try a Hallmark version of the Ventures model, but I'm tempted by what people have said here. Trey had a Swept-Wing model for a bit in the SSIV, and I found it about the same as the early Mosrites I tried and didn't like it. I've yet to see someone with a Ventures' model here out in AZ, but I'm curious to try one.
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Big_Ryan
Joined: May 01, 2011
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San Diego
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Posted on Mar 11 2014 11:34 PM
They were out of the color I wanted so I decided to wait, bob has been very nice over email and answers questions quickly
6000chickenfajitas wrote:
Is that the typical wait? I just ordered a c60.
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SanchoPansen
Joined: Jan 04, 2011
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Berlin L-Berg
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Posted on Mar 12 2014 02:36 AM
Big_Ryan wrote:
i ordered a swept wing back in july, im still waiting for it :-(, pre orders were supposed to start shipping yesterday but i haven't heard anything
im super looking forward to getting my hands on it, thats for sure
Same here, but in 2012. Ordered my 60 Custom in June/July 2012 and it arrived March 2013. BUT Bob told me from the very beginning and offered a different color he had in stock. He kept me informed and answered all of my questions promptly. In the end it was worth every minute of waiting.
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