big bob Posted August 7, 2017 Posted August 7, 2017 I picked up a stellar custom shop korina 137 from Pete Farmer at p.s.p. It is all that and a bag of potato chips. But... I have been traveling for over a month and my job just stared up again today, so..... Please be patient, tone report and pics coming soon.
Polo Posted August 7, 2017 Posted August 7, 2017 In the meantime, we'll kick things off with a pic that I like to call "pure joy".
Kuz Posted August 7, 2017 Posted August 7, 2017 Great to see Lance break a smile. You know, you don't get a personalized custom guitar everyday and it's refreshing to see a grown man giggle, cut loose and show that boyish grin!!!!
tulk1 Posted August 7, 2017 Posted August 7, 2017 In the meantime, we'll kick things off with a pic that I like to call "pure joy". Or "Get off my lawn!!"
notbillgelder Posted August 8, 2017 Posted August 8, 2017 The board that started the dream. The Ticket that stared the build. The man who made it happen. All the pieces are gathered. The man again
pressure Posted August 8, 2017 Posted August 8, 2017 It's Fab when a plan comes together. Congratulations.
MisterG Posted August 8, 2017 Posted August 8, 2017 Awesome looking 137's! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Gitfiddler Posted August 8, 2017 Posted August 8, 2017 Excellent time-lapse of your build. They both turned out great.
kidsmoke Posted August 8, 2017 Posted August 8, 2017 Now tell me that headstock logo doesn't look badass in that context, with the TRC as it is. Really, REALLY well appointed. Perfect manifestation of what a 137 should be. Who gets credit for spec'ing these beauties?
tulk1 Posted August 8, 2017 Posted August 8, 2017 Now tell me that headstock logo doesn't look badass in that context, with the TRC as it is. The pics don't do justice to the Circle H brand on the headstock.
kidsmoke Posted August 8, 2017 Posted August 8, 2017 I'll tell you what. Hate to take anything away from what Lance and Bill have here, but Pete and the Parson Posse outta think long and hard about this design. From a materials and cost standpoint, it's fairly rudimentary, but cosmetically and functionally it's spectacular, and I think this would really stand out in a room full of "me too's". If any of ya'll are motorcycle fans, it's similar to what Triumph is doing with their Bobber right now. Classic, but modern. Old ethos, new application. And it delivers the goods.
big bob Posted August 8, 2017 Author Posted August 8, 2017 Now tell me that headstock logo doesn't look badass in that context, with the TRC as it is. Really, REALLY well appointed. Perfect manifestation of what a 137 should be. Who gets credit for spec'ing these beauties? Pete Farmer gets the credit. He was asked for 2, 137's Chunky necks Korina P-90's He was told to build a guitar he would want to play.
kidsmoke Posted August 8, 2017 Posted August 8, 2017 Pete Farmer gets the credit. Well, you and Bill get credit for having the wisdom to plunk down a deposit, and put your faith in Pete. Rewarded all around, I'd say.
Polo Posted August 9, 2017 Posted August 9, 2017 Well, you and Bill get credit for having the wisdom to plunk down a deposit, and put your faith in Pete. Rewarded all around, I'd say. It's been really cool to see Pete's "master builder" role at Heritage develop as it has under the new ownership!!! Once the dust settles on these two masterpieces, I plan on putting together a few additional "time lapse" experiences that I've been lucky enough to observe over the last 3 or 4 years surrounding a few of Pete's other "Unicorns". If anyone here is planning on doing a custom order anytime soon they should STRONGLY consider reaching out to Heritage and or their dealer about getting Pete involved in the build as his builds are next level on every level.
ElNumero Posted August 9, 2017 Posted August 9, 2017 I'll tell you what. Hate to take anything away from what Lance and Bill have here, but Pete and the Parson Posse outta think long and hard about this design. From a materials and cost standpoint, it's fairly rudimentary, but cosmetically and functionally it's spectacular, and I think this would really stand out in a room full of "me too's". If any of ya'll are motorcycle fans, it's similar to what Triumph is doing with their Bobber right now. Classic, but modern. Old ethos, new application. And it delivers the goods. Speaking of Motorcycles, I was patiently sitting in the parking lot in the rain awaiting your arrival on a nice Moto Guzzi but it never happened.
kidsmoke Posted August 9, 2017 Posted August 9, 2017 Speaking of Motorcycles, I was patiently sitting in the parking lot in the rain awaiting your arrival on a nice Moto Guzzi but it never happened. Thanks for thinking of me Will. Things have gotten pretty crazy with the job in Indy, and I've had to put the kabosch on any plans for the next few weeks. Very disappointed to have missed the festivities. My Guzzi is getting as much attention as I can muster. LOVE that machine. One of these days hope you can hear her sweet Italian purr.
ElNumero Posted August 9, 2017 Posted August 9, 2017 Thanks for thinking of me Will. Things have gotten pretty crazy with the job in Indy, and I've had to put the kabosch on any plans for the next few weeks. Very disappointed to have missed the festivities. My Guzzi is getting as much attention as I can muster. LOVE that machine. One of these days hope you can hear her sweet Italian purr.
hinesarchtop Posted August 9, 2017 Posted August 9, 2017 I love the simple, but high end vibe that Pete pulled off with these 137's. It's not easy to reinvent the wheel and pull it off with conviction. Glad the Bill and lance are happy campers. Beautiful!
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