Jim, you and Chihoe should be so proud of this accomplishment. Y'all did so very well.
I'm going to make a video demo, but man, like when I shoot photos with a Leica, I know I need to really step up my game! Your fans know what genuinely great playing sounds like!
Maggie- Again, Chihoe and I were concerned with your opinion on the guitar and we felt if you liked it, we had, in a way, climbed Mount Everest. EVERYBODY MATTERS but If you were happy, we could feel confident that all the others we respect and love would be satisfied with their Model C too. We know we are proud of it, but you never know until the guitars go out into the world-forever. We didn't take this lightly. As far as the demo goes - I'm sure your good spirit will shine, along with your good playing- and that's all that matters! Have a great day - Jim
I'd like to mention that if you can't spring for a HAHN guitar right now...you CAN grab a little bit of HAHN-ness by buying one of his bridges! I put one on my regular Fender Tele and made it a top loader. The compensated bridge pieces improved the intonation on this guitar...and I love the top-loader string feel! And I put on a HAHN neck-plate too...because it's really good looking!
So, you know how they say that a Tele is "unforgiving" and "the most honest guitar?"
HOLY SHIT. This one has that in spades. I feel like I'm a beginner all over again. There are more clams in my den than at a 1970's Howard Johnson's on a holiday weekend.
I got it top-loaded and it doesn't feel, play, or sound quite like any of my other string-through Teles. Is that the big difference with which I'm dealing?
Hi all - Ethan here from the tiny town of Bolinas Ca. Just introducing myself and letting it be known that I just ordered a Model C, holy cow I'm frothing! Spoke to Chihoe at length earlier and it really solidified my decision. Both he and JC are such authentic, humble, down to earth and extremely talented guys. Stoked!
Greetings everyone. I'm new here as well, and like many of you above I'm eagerly awaiting a Model C ordered in March. Tasteful design, superior reviews from everyone on construction and playability (beginning with Jim of course), excellent website and forum-member photos: yes, I'm very much looking forward to the guitar. My first "real" guitar was a pawn shop rosewood necked blondish Tele I got for $70 in White Plains NY in 1968. Long gone, I'm afraid, and I've been a Gibson player since. But this guitar seemed the right re-introduction, if not a foray into something newer and refined.
Can anyone who has received their Model C tell me a bit more about the neck thickness? The Hahn website lists the neck as having "medium depth (approx .85")." Can anyone tell me if that's the neck thickness at the 1st fret? And if so, what's the approximate thickness at the 12th fret? I'm wondering if the feel of the guitar is closer to that of a Fender "Modern C" or a mid-60s medium C. Thanks!
Anyone received theirs lately? Mine was supposed to ship early June, then I was told early July, and now no word since. Anyone heard from Chihoe? No call back from him to my inquiry yet...I've got a 84' Fender Concert setup with my guitar cable plugged in. The guitar-end of the cable is getting lonely just lying there
Thanks to Ianstrike and Will for posts on ordering and shipping dates. I ordered my Model C beginning of March, and had shipping dates/updates in May, June and mid-June, July, and then no email reply. So I'm heartened by your reports, and also hoping, given what Ianstrike wrote, that mine isn't too far off.
Hi to everybody Has someone received the guitar or news about it? For my part, I have not received information a couple of months ago. Any information will be welcome. Saludos JIG
JIG & jhn29 - I'm sorry- I forwarded your posts to Chihoe. I'm not involved what-so-ever on the production side, but I know Chihoe is chipping away at Model C's at a good pace and they are going out everyday. Email me (no email on facebook - my contact is on my website) if you need any more assistance. I know it must be frustrating to wait and get no response. I'm sure you'll hear from Chihoe soon -he's a good guy and he cares ... And thanks for ordering a Model C. I think you'll be very happy with it. Have a great day- Jim
Hello, I have ordered (and paid for) a Model C in March. It was originally due to arrive in May. Chihoe told me in June, that the guitar would be ready within in two weeks. The guitar has not shipped and he is not answering to mails anymore. I am really distressed and do not know what to think anymore. Sorry to bother you ...
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I'm going to make a video demo, but man, like when I shoot photos with a Leica, I know I need to really step up my game! Your fans know what genuinely great playing sounds like!
As far as the demo goes - I'm sure your good spirit will shine, along with your good playing- and that's all that matters!
Have a great day - Jim
This one is a real keeper. I've already started to corrode the brass saddles on it.
I didn't notice the bevel on the headstock face before- nice touch.
HOLY SHIT. This one has that in spades. I feel like I'm a beginner all over again. There are more clams in my den than at a 1970's Howard Johnson's on a holiday weekend.
I got it top-loaded and it doesn't feel, play, or sound quite like any of my other string-through Teles. Is that the big difference with which I'm dealing?
Here's a B&W photo of it.
LOL!!!!!
John
--Will the Thrill
I ordered mine in late January. (I was also given several early ship dates along the way.)
I've barely played it yet but it seems great so far. Hang in there.
--W
Has someone received the guitar or news about it?
For my part, I have not received information a couple of months ago.
Any information will be welcome.
Saludos
JIG
Have a great day- Jim
Saludos
JIG
I have ordered (and paid for) a Model C in March. It was originally due to arrive in May. Chihoe told me in June, that the guitar would be ready within in two weeks. The guitar has not shipped and he is not answering to mails anymore. I am really distressed and do not know what to think anymore. Sorry to bother you ...
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