An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas

Roman Rist · 07-04-2008, 01:04 PM

While it is known by some that I used to work with MAX, he is retired and I will NOT DO burst replicas for people.

I have gotten many emails requesting them. I am not Gibson, I do not want to get in trouble with Gibson either.

There are many fine replicas floating around to buy.

Asking me to build you one is not going to happen.

Guitars I build bear the name RIST on the headstock.

I AM willing to do restorations, makeovers, re tops, etc.

I can and will do what is desired to make your EXISTING Gibson more like a burst. But I will not build you one.

Cheers,
Roman

alligatorbling · 07-04-2008, 01:06 PM

Hey Roman... I was wondering if you could build me a burst replica...

***Led Zep Fan*** · 07-04-2008, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alligatorbling

Hey Roman... I was wondering if you could build me a burst replica...

Roman Rist · 07-04-2008, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alligatorbling

Hey Roman... I was wondering if you could build me a burst replica...

well at least it wasn't an email

alligatorbling · 07-04-2008, 01:16 PM

I wonder how many people will see the title of this thread and be like HELL YEAH! HE MIGHT BE HAVING A SPECIAL! IMA GET ON THE LIST AND HAVE HIM MAKE ME A BURST REPLICA!

BCRGreg · 07-04-2008, 01:21 PM

It needs to be said.

I have refused some LUCRATIVE offers, but looking over my shoulder for the rest of my life isn't appealing. I made two, one for me and one for my other guitarist, and they are easliy debunked in person. Since neither are for sale, they are replicas. If they were sold, they'd be forgeries.

Not good for long term business!!!! LOL

Roman can't build a square Kleenez box, so save your money!

***b-squared*** · 07-04-2008, 01:25 PM

I'd want something like Will is getting.

BB

captain tightpants · 07-04-2008, 01:27 PM

Just curious, but do you build , for lack of a better term, Burst "replicas" with the Rist name on them? Or is that too close to a Gibson forgery to you?

I hope that doesn't come off as a smart-ass question, it's not intended as such.

jomo · 07-04-2008, 01:32 PM

Can you build me one of these??

Sorry I couldn't resist, I just saw this on Craig's list....

twinrider1 · 07-04-2008, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RFR

While it is known by some that I used to work with MAX, he is retired and I will NOT DO burst replicas for people.
(snip)
Cheers,
Roman

Soooooooo, how 'bout a '57 GOLDTOP.

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 07-04-2008, 03:13 PM

How bout a Korina Rist Vee ?

Ejecto · 07-04-2008, 05:47 PM

Understandable why people would want it doing, but I'd be proud of the name Rist on my headstock.

dwagar · 07-05-2008, 10:44 AM

kudos to Roman and Greg for having integrity instead of grabbing a quick buck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ejecto

I'd be proud of the name Rist on my headstock.

+1, be proud of who really made your guitar.

captain tightpants · 07-05-2008, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ejecto

Understandable why people would want it doing, but I'd be proud of the name Rist on my headstock.

+1. Been thinking about a double cutaway Junior with Roman's logo for months

!! Too bad I'm po'folk.

***b-squared*** · 07-05-2008, 11:58 AM

I'm in with Flick...Rist Vee with Korina....

Right after the WB Tele...

Nice...

BB

captain tightpants · 07-05-2008, 11:59 AM

That WB Tele is gonna be SWEET!!!

Roman Rist · 07-05-2008, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

How bout a Korina Rist Vee ?

That could be done......................as soon as I source some good Limba.

My supplies are all gone.

Roman Rist · 07-05-2008, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ejecto

Understandable why people would want it doing, but I'd be proud of the name Rist on my headstock.

A builder likes to be recognised.

I have done a bit of guitarwork for Steve Vai, but refused a build because for endoresment reasons I would have to put Ibanez on the headstock.

Roman Rist · 07-05-2008, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captain tightpants

Just curious, but do you build , for lack of a better term, Burst "replicas" with the Rist name on them? Or is that too close to a Gibson forgery to you?

I hope that doesn't come off as a smart-ass question, it's not intended as such.

I have no problem with building LP inspired guitars.

The shape and overal design is time tested and proven............and people love 'em.

But it would be a custom LP not a fake.

Roman

Roman Rist · 07-05-2008, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jomo

Can you build me one of these??

Sorry I couldn't resist, I just saw this on Craig's list....

Only if you want it with a floyd

Actually, I think cigarbox guitars are cool.

captain tightpants · 07-05-2008, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RFR

I have no problem with building LP inspired guitars.

The shape and overal design is time tested and proven............and people love 'em.

But it would be a custom LP not a fake.

Roman

Yeah, I hear you, that's what I was getting at. I would rather have a custom LP than a fake any day. At the end of the day, the name on the headstock isn't nearly as important as the tone and playability of the instrument.

Hmm, a '54 Custom inspired RIST.... That's an intriguing idea

GNR4EVR · 07-05-2008, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

How bout a Korina Rist Vee ?

Hey umm, could you...
Oh, nevermind, y'all know Im doing the Fake EPi thread anyway- Not gonna go there..LOL

Sinmastah · 07-05-2008, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GNR4EVR

Hey umm, could you...
Oh, nevermind, y'all know Im doing the Fake EPi thread anyway- Not gonna go there..LOL

Yeah, I would have to call you out on that

GNR4EVR · 07-05-2008, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinmastah

Yeah, I would have to call you out on that

rickym · 07-08-2008, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jomo

Can you build me one of these??

Sorry I couldn't resist, I just saw this on Craig's list....

Quote:

Originally Posted by RFR

Only if you want it with a floyd

Actually, I think cigarbox guitars are cool.

Nah. That one's a fake. Doesn't have the vintage eye-bolt bridge.

drewbertca · 07-15-2008, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jomo

Can you build me one of these??

Sorry I couldn't resist, I just saw this on Craig's list....

I built a CBG a year or so ago....about $80 in stey mac parts a Cuban Cohiba box and 25 in wood from home depot......Oh yeah a Tele neck pickup and only a tons control.....and for about 200 bucks I have an awesome sounding Guitar.....next one I build will have a better neck but somehow for slide the 2.5 inc thick almost perfectly paralell stringed thing works.....I love it....

It's the square one in the pic

And zoomed in

LoKi · 08-06-2008, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCRGreg

It needs to be said.

I have refused some LUCRATIVE offers, but looking over my shoulder for the rest of my life isn't appealing. I made two, one for me and one for my other guitarist, and they are easliy debunked in person. Since neither are for sale, they are replicas. If they were sold, they'd be forgeries.

Not good for long term business!!!! LOL

Roman can't build a square Kleenez box, so save your money!

You know... I've always wondered...

If there is no God, who pulls the next Kleenex out of the box?

Food for thought.

Bluesky · 12-13-2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BCRGreg

It needs to be said.

I have refused some LUCRATIVE offers, but looking over my shoulder for the rest of my life isn't appealing. I made two, one for me and one for my other guitarist, and they are easliy debunked in person. Since neither are for sale, they are replicas. If they were sold, they'd be forgeries.

Not good for long term business!!!! LOL

Roman can't build a square Kleenez box, so save your money!

Ummm.........do you have your other guitarists email?

Mr Bones · 01-05-2009, 10:10 AM

I'd like to make my R8 more like a burst, It probably needs a new neck, but I don't know if you will be able to get the holly veneer off and keep the logo, so that will need to be replaced too. I'll probably go with a new mahogany back, and a retop wouldn't hurt either (a less "BBQ" top). I would like to keep the truss rod cover and truss nut and washer that are on it now though.

How much?

single cut 54 · 01-05-2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Bones

I'd like to make my R8 more like a burst, It probably needs a new neck, but I don't know if you will be able to get the holly veneer off and keep the logo, so that will need to be replaced too. I'll probably go with a new mahogany back, and a retop wouldn't hurt either (a less "BBQ" top). I would like to keep the truss rod cover and truss nut and washer that are on it now though.

How much?

£3500.

( Minus The price of a Truss rod Nut,Washer and Cover)

07-04-2008, 01:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Roman Rist Master Luthier V.I.P. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: LA Posts: 3,616 Thanks: 17 Thanked 157 Times in 11 Posts	An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas While it is known by some that I used to work with MAX, he is retired and I will NOT DO burst replicas for people. I have gotten many emails requesting them. I am not Gibson, I do not want to get in trouble with Gibson either. There are many fine replicas floating around to buy. Asking me to build you one is not going to happen. Guitars I build bear the name RIST on the headstock. I AM willing to do restorations, makeovers, re tops, etc. I can and will do what is desired to make your EXISTING Gibson more like a burst. But I will not build you one. Cheers, Roman __________________ Factories build guitars for profit, Luthiers build them for players

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alligatorbling Master Entertainter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central VA Posts: 14,391 Thanks: 455 Thanked 549 Times in 121 Posts	Re: An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas Hey Roman... I was wondering if you could build me a burst replica... __________________ "It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society." -Jiddu Krishnamurti

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alligatorbling Master Entertainter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central VA Posts: 14,391 Thanks: 455 Thanked 549 Times in 121 Posts	Re: An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas I wonder how many people will see the title of this thread and be like HELL YEAH! HE MIGHT BE HAVING A SPECIAL! IMA GET ON THE LIST AND HAVE HIM MAKE ME A BURST REPLICA! __________________ "It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society." -Jiddu Krishnamurti

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BCRGreg Grumpy Old Luthier Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lemoyne, PA Posts: 6,976 Thanks: 157 Thanked 731 Times in 95 Posts	Re: An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas It needs to be said. I have refused some LUCRATIVE offers, but looking over my shoulder for the rest of my life isn't appealing. I made two, one for me and one for my other guitarist, and they are easliy debunked in person. Since neither are for sale, they are replicas. If they were sold, they'd be forgeries. Not good for long term business!!!! LOL Roman can't build a square Kleenez box, so save your money! __________________ Cool guitars, extreme repairs and brutal honesty. www.bcrmusic.com www.grumpyoldmenband.com http://www.youtube.com/user/unkagreg

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*b-squared* 'MLP Mid-West' Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 12,157 Thanks: 270 Thanked 187 Times in 28 Posts	Re: An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas I'd want something like Will is getting. BB __________________ I use: WB Custom Pickups--6707 VTP/VTPH, 5707 Prototypes, Habaneros, Firewaters DeTemple 'Sweet Spot' Pickups (Strat) RS Guitarworks Electronics Jonesy's Caps

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captain tightpants V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orland CA Posts: 4,768 Thanks: 58 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas Just curious, but do you build , for lack of a better term, Burst "replicas" with the Rist name on them? Or is that too close to a Gibson forgery to you? I hope that doesn't come off as a smart-ass question, it's not intended as such.

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Ejecto Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 199 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas Understandable why people would want it doing, but I'd be proud of the name Rist on my headstock. __________________ Triple knot 'em and forgot 'em.

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*b-squared* 'MLP Mid-West' Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 12,157 Thanks: 270 Thanked 187 Times in 28 Posts	Re: An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas I'm in with Flick...Rist Vee with Korina.... Right after the WB Tele... Nice... BB __________________ I use: WB Custom Pickups--6707 VTP/VTPH, 5707 Prototypes, Habaneros, Firewaters DeTemple 'Sweet Spot' Pickups (Strat) RS Guitarworks Electronics Jonesy's Caps

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captain tightpants V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orland CA Posts: 4,768 Thanks: 58 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Re: An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas That WB Tele is gonna be SWEET!!! __________________ What the? Where's my sig?!!

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Mr Bones V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 225 Parsons Street Posts: 1,025 Thanks: 2 Thanked 20 Times in 7 Posts	Re: An open letter to those seeking Burst Replicas I'd like to make my R8 more like a burst, It probably needs a new neck, but I don't know if you will be able to get the holly veneer off and keep the logo, so that will need to be replaced too. I'll probably go with a new mahogany back, and a retop wouldn't hurt either (a less "BBQ" top). I would like to keep the truss rod cover and truss nut and washer that are on it now though. How much? __________________ ahandkerchiefsandwich.com Guitar Building Gallery Hobby Guitar Builder/ Notaluthier

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