Kim Thayil S-100 Coming

[Harp Tail]

Smart observation, lungimsam.

I'd say we all agree that US built Guilds would be a much welcomed comeback, especially if they'd sell for less than five Grand... the Good Ole could use jobs and have skilled workers - let's see if our friends at Cordoba will be smart enough to somehow compress their earnings in favor of more accessible prices.

And how about some Mexican Guilds? (No se ofendan, por favor!)

 

[Boneman]

Only thing is Cordoba is donezee, it’s in Yamaha’s direction now

 

[Harp Tail]

That I didn't know, but it may be the very reason why there will be US Guilds again - doesn't Yamaha still have a
"custom shop" here?

 

[SFIV1967]

...doesn't Yamaha still have a "custom shop" here?

Yes, in Calabasas:
"Yamaha Guitar Development is a boutique custom shop in Calabasas, California, on the western edge of Los Angeles county. Inside, a small team of luthiers build one-of-a-kind acoustic, electric, and bass guitars for an exclusive roster of prestigious artists. The shop is also a research and development facility, creating and collaborating on the designs and technology that drive our production guitars. YGD is located on the same campus as the Yamaha Guitar Group, which houses a strategic marketing team."

YASLA Custom Shop - Yamaha - United States

usa.yamaha.com

and:

About YGD - Yamaha Guitar Development

Yamaha Guitar Development is a boutique custom shop in Calabasas, California, on the western edge of Los Angeles county. Inside, a small team of luthiers build one-of-a-kind acoustic, electric, and bass guitars for an exclusive roster of prestigious artists. The shop is also a research and...

yamahaguitardevelopment.com

Yamaha Guitar Development | YGD History

yamahaguitardevelopment.com

Ralf

 

[DrumBob]

The import version of the Thayil S-100 will arrive Friday according to my guy at Cordoba.

 

[jp]

Very excited to read the results of your review :C)

 

[DrumBob]

I got the import Thayil S-100 today. It's a very good looking instrument; black with gold hardware, the usual features you'd expect, plus a mini toggle. I don't know yet what it does-I'm assuming it's a phase switch-but I'll have to check the Guild website. One feature that I didn't expect was the D-profile neck, which is actually quite comfortable. I haven't plugged it in yet. The truss rod cover has a design on it, as does the back plate, along with a reproduction of Thayil's autograph.

I'm taking it upstairs now to play for a while.

 

[SFIV1967]

The truss rod cover has a design on it...

The TRC on one he was using had the King Animal logo on it. Wonder if that is the same now.





Ralf

 

[LesB3]

I actually can't wait to hear about this one... I have the "other one" already...



...and it needs a friend!!!

 

[GGJaguar]

I got the import Thayil S-100 today

Can you at least tell us if it's made in Korea, Indonesia or China?

 

[Pacafeliz]

Oh wow! Always loved Soundgarden/Kim (oh i was there in those years...) and always wanted an s100. Now if the price (and quality) is right, I'll have to get myself one of these!
Please keep us updated with any new info you can give us!

 

[DrumBob]

The TRC on one he was using had the King Animal logo on it. Wonder if that is the same now.





Ralf

Yes, that's the logo on the truss rod cover.

 

[DrumBob]

Can you at least tell us if it's made in Korea, Indonesia or China?

I'll get back to you on it.

 

[Hammer]

I got the import Thayil S-100 today. It's a very good looking instrument; black with gold hardware, the usual features you'd expect, plus a mini toggle. I don't know yet what it does-I'm assuming it's a phase switch-but I'll have to check the Guild website. One feature that I didn't expect was the D-profile neck, which is actually quite comfortable. I haven't plugged it in yet. The truss rod cover has a design on it, as does the back plate, along with a reproduction of Thayil's autograph.

I'm taking it upstairs now to play for a while.

Pics?

 

[Hammer]

Pics?

I has an impatience!

 

[fronobulax]

Pics?

Remember that he has the guitar so that he can write a review and get paid for doing so. That probably imposes some constraints on what he posts here and when he does so.

 

[Hammer]

Remember that he has the guitar so that he can write a review and get paid for doing so. That probably imposes some constraints on what he posts here and when he does so.

I know that, and YOU know that, and HE knows that. My impatience does not.

 

[DrumBob]

OK, for all you impatient guys, the import version I have is made in Indonesia, and it has a phase switch. The quality is really quite good. I'm not sure yet of the MSRP.

The custom shop USA version will come in white, and will be limited to 30 pieces.

Yes, I'm somewhat limited as to what I can say here. You'll have to read the review in Vintage Guitar when it prints. My deadline is August 10.

 

[GGJaguar]

Thanks! My NS S-100 Deluxe was made in Indonesia and it's not too shabby.

 

[Pacafeliz]

Great, thanks!
So the import comes only in black w/ gold hardware or also in white?
God how exciting