The Vault Creaks Open and 2 Leak Out!

[Elliot Easton]

This is a side by side comparison of my Masterbuilt Nocaster and my brand new Hahn. The Hahn is ridiculously good, and Chihoe Hahn is without a doubt one of the nicest builders I've ever had the good fortune to work with. If you aren't aware of this man's works you owe it to yourself to check him out. Right up there with DeTemple or anybody else, he is a most intuitive, sensitive luthier. The Nocaster has a slim oval '60's profile, Broadcaster/Twisted Tele combo, lefty pots, cap/resistor across the volume pot so the tone doesn't change when you turn down, 4-way switch for series/parallel sounds, 9.5 radius and vintage frets.
The Hahn has all the same wiring and neck profile, with Lollars, Callaham tailpiece and bridge saddles with the bridge plate cut away on the treble side, and the touch of a true master of the Telecaster. Oh, and of course the by now obligatory toe shot! Enjoy!

[Big John]

Mmmmmmmmmmmm, do you get the feeling there might be some more nice shots from 'the vault' ??

We see a lot of bridge plates with the cutaway now, i know Danny Gatton did it but has anyone here ever actually found it gets in the way ?, did you specify that Elliot or do they just come that way ?

Now take the torch and go back to that vault and let's see more of the herd.

[Elliot Easton]

Originally Posted by Big John

Mmmmmmmmmmmm, do you get the feeling there might be some more nice shots from 'the vault' ??

We see a lot of bridge plates with the cutaway now, i know Danny Gatton did it but has anyone here ever actually found it gets in the way ?, did you specify that Elliot or do they just come that way ?

Now take the torch and go back to that vault and let's see more of the herd.

If you do a search you'll see that I've already posted a bunch of 'em.

[Telemarkman]

Originally Posted by Elliot Easton

If you do a search you'll see that I've already posted a bunch of 'em.

But never enough Elliot ... keep'em coming !

That is a great pair - hard to beat the original Blond/Blackguard combo ... still they are a little different ...

[markothefish]

SWEEEEET !!!!! Twins !!!!

[Elliot Easton]

[quote=Big John;1241562
We see a lot of bridge plates with the cutaway now, i know Danny Gatton did it but has anyone here ever actually found it gets in the way ?, did you specify that Elliot or do they just come that way ?[/QUOTE]


No, I've never had a problem with it, it just came that way, but it is a really nice, high-quality piece of hardware.

[91xlntS-3]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Elliot! You have some very beautiful guitars! Thank you so much for sharing with us.

So nice to have members like yourself, who are willing to share your thoughts, comments and pics of your gear. This is truely the greatest place to be for any guitarist! I know it is much appreciated by the members here at TDPRI.

[Elliot Easton]

Originally Posted by 91xlntS-3

This is truely the greatest place to be for any guitarist! I know it is much appreciated by the members here at TDPRI.

I agree, and I'm always happy to share with fellow guitar nuts! We're all members of the same fellowship. I'm as much of a fan as anybody!
Peace,
EE

[maestrovert]

Originally Posted by 91xlntS-3

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Elliot! You have some very beautiful guitars! Thank you so much for sharing with us.

So nice to have members like yourself, who are willing to share your thoughts, comments and pics of your gear. This is truely the greatest place to be for any guitarist! I know it is much appreciated by the members here at TDPRI.

Amen Brother !

Some may not be aware, but a much loved TDPRI'er was blatantly ripped off by a certain builder/tech dba/"Vintique", an Mr. Hahn stepped up an' hit it waaay outta the park makin' things right with a BEAUTIFUL Tele for Danny....so for that reason alone Hahn's got a good reputation with us, an' it's good to see yet another example of his work...

Thanx again Elliot, keep 'em comin' Bro' !

[Elliot Easton]

Originally Posted by maestrovert

Amen Brother !

Some may not be aware, but a much loved TDPRI'er was blatantly ripped off by a certain builder/tech dba/"Vintique", an Mr. Hahn stepped up an' hit it waaay outta the park makin' things right with a BEAUTIFUL Tele for Danny....so for that reason alone Hahn's got a good reputation with us, an' it's good to see yet another example of his work...

He's a good man and that's even more important than being a great builder, right?

[Rich Rice]

Without integrity, we have nothing.

Very nice guitars, Elliot.

[Elliot Easton]

Originally Posted by Rich Rice

Without integrity, we have nothing.

Thanks Rich; it's what separates us from the animals. That, and the ability to accessorize!

[Dennis68]

Wow they look great! The Hahn is most interesting! Whenever I see a new thread and your name at the top, Elliot, I know we're all in for a treat...

[Arlo]

Nice score Elliot! Chihoe is indeed a great guy and he pays close attention to detail in his builds. I was drooling all over them at NAMM last February.

I believe he told me he will be at NAMM in Nashvegas this June. I will have to go seek him out and have another gander at them lovely guitars of his.

Any chance you will be at the June NAMM show?

[thaus]

Those are great looking Elliot! So, how many guitars in the collection? Or is that a state secret?? (Don't worry, I am from Canada and we never tell.......)

[lennyb]

Wow 2 more Stunners Double E!....i love the Hahn and i agree my Callaham Bridge and saddles are a fine piece of craftsmanship!

[Doug Ferguson]

Cool stash in that vault, Elliot! I've enjoyed all the leakage thus far.....

[maestrovert]

Heya Elliot, i hope you don't mind, but i pm'd ya....
Thanx !

[magicguitar]

Very nice Elliot, I'm sure there's more to come???

[IPLAYLOUD]

Have you an Esquire?
Looking for your take on the model.
I have 2 and find them more than just a 1 p/u Tele.

[Poppatwang]

Originally Posted by Big John

Mmmmmmmmmmmm, do you get the feeling there might be some more nice shots from 'the vault' ??

We see a lot of bridge plates with the cutaway now, i know Danny Gatton did it but has anyone here ever actually found it gets in the way ?, did you specify that Elliot or do they just come that way ?

Now take the torch and go back to that vault and let's see more of the herd.

When I first used a Tele w/ashtray bridge I'd hit the edge w/ my pick.
A trip to the bench grinder fixed it right up. And yes I did remove it from the guitar first.

[pauldogx]

sweet tele's Elliot!!!!! Elliot is a great and gracious person as well. I pestered him with endless questions many moons ago as we had dinner at Live Aid in the hospitality tent. Across from Elliot and I were Don Johnson and Melanie Griffith--a surreal experience!!! It was friggin hot that day too!!

[DblStop]

Elliot those are sweet thanks soooo much for sharing,it's an honor to have you on board i've been a huge fan of your playin' for many years.Hey Elliot and B Benders in the vault would love 2 see thanks.Once again thanks for sharing you rule!!!!! Mark Moree aka DblStop

[DblStop]

Little slip of the finger on the last post.Any B-Benders in the vault Elliot would Love 2 to see them.Thanks again.Mark Moree

[boris bubbanov]

Thank you , Elliot for a very tasty post.

I'm mulling over the Hahn headstock; I have been 'learned' not to like it, but I do like it anyway. I wonder if seeing a custom guitar builder's signature headstock in left handed form first, and getting acclimated to it isn't the wise choice, before flipping the image over and "Taking Leo on Head to Head" as it were.

Yeah, I've been hoping to see more Chihoe Hahn guitars after his wonderful generosity following what Fatocaster went through. Perhaps I'll check his product out at one of the guitar shows he attends.

Bubbanov

Man, those NAMM 2008 featured players on the Hahn Website are just terrible! Disgusting!