Are the neck thru ‘lines’ going to be thicker and closer together like the original? I ordered mine! With 165 pledgers at least few folks are getting more than one. They say they’ll be working from the original wiring schematic, so it’ll have the coil taps and the effects loop. Oops. Of all of Jerry’s guitars, this is my favorite along with Alligator. It would be useful to have an audio demonstration of how those spacey effect options sound like. $21.00 $ 21. Well stated and I share your concerns. That guitar was Wolf, and Irwin delivered it to Jerry in May of 1973. Jerry Garcia and David Grisman experienced 3 hours ago. Thanks Eastwood for seeing these through. yes, we will have more detailed/correct photos later this week. Jerry Garcia One of a Kind Guitar T-Shirt. Did you mean to say it will have these along with the coil taps? The staggered laminations in the original Wolf are distinctive. Wolf to Dan Pritzger, whose family owned the Hyatt hotel chain, for almost $1 million dollars and Tiger to Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay for $950k. and yes, we will have an optional hardshell case. The neck feels just right. Got it. Jerry Garcias berühmte Wolf-Gitarre wurde 2017 für über 1,9 Millionen US-Dollar versteigert! Can’t wait! Looks like that photo was taken vertically with the guitar tilted back somewhat making the neck look short and the body too large so not too concerned with proportions at this point. As mentioned darned good setup and she’s real pretty too . $13.99 $ 13. One more observation – the pickups are not Dimarzio (to be fair Eastwood never claimed them to be Dimarzio). It’s a prototype. Mine arrived today….WOW! Lookin’ sweet! Subtotal: Checkout. There’s a string spacing template on the DiMarzio website: https://d2emr0qhzqfj88.cloudfront.net/String_Spacing_Template.pdf. But sound and playability are the main keys for me. The music, containing elements of country and folk music, was composed by Jerry Garcia on the same day. Capturing the look and feel of the guitar is so incredibly cool. " Dire Wolf " is a ballad by the Grateful Dead, released as the third track on their 1970 album Workingman's Dead. I’ve never played a PHRED guitar, so I can’t comment on the quality of their Chinese builds, but here at Eastwood Guitars we make over 150 different models, some in China, some in Korea and the Korean guitars are FAR superior. I will be placing my order and waiting very very very patiently for delivery. Maybe it’s the angle of the neck and headstock, which also doesn’t look like the right size so it’s appearing disproportionate compared the actual Wolf guitar. Agreed. Any idea of the approximate weight Michael? Do you know yet what bridge you’ll be using (or better, the size of the saddles)? as I said, you may need a setup for those string gauges, truss rod, nut file, etc. Tiger was Jerry Garcia 's main guitar from 1979 to 1989. I have mine at a tech right now fixing and issue with the bridge. I hope it can be corrected as it’s a pretty big miss and I wouldn’t think you’d want to be this far off the mark relative to future tribute work. Should be in my hands sometime tomorrow (Feb 7)! I got mine yesterday. I’m in same boat as you. That is why all Korean guitars are at least twice the price of Chinese guitars. Big enough to warrant a Rosebud Tribute model next year!! Read full article. Jerry was all about options, options, options. Cart. The center neck laminates should all be the same size. Looks pretty good. So, naturally, I’m concerned that there’s a wiring issue with the OBEL jack or switch. The form is not correct either as others have stated. Can you give me a quick rundown on the preamp? The construction is really well-done. NEWS & EVENTS. One question, will one of the output jacks be wired for Mono out in case we don’t want the loop sometimes? Music. Just waiting to hear back from the supplier, 80% chance we are getting a brass nut too. However, I’m having an issue with the OBEL jack. If it does that, then i am good to go. Wolf decal that looks like the inlay rather than a regularly colored sticker…. CONTROLS: OBEL Effects Loop, Switchcraft Jacks, 1 Volume, 2 Tone, 5-Way $18.99 $ 18. UPDATE: We have now added photographs of the prototype. I’m going to have to try lubrication, and if that doesn’t work I’ll lightly file the slot. I’m curious, why is it that so many of the guitars you offer only have 1 5/8″ [41 mm] nut width? Wow! And what logo will be on the headstock? He played many of them over the span of his thirty-five year stint as a professional musician, but perhaps his most beloved and most famous is Wolf, the custom guitar made by luthier Doug Irwin. I received my Wolf a couple days ago and I have to say that I’m impressed. How can we help you get back on track.. we want success for all! thanks. That tone knob is for bridge and neck pickup. $200 deposit secures yours for January 2020 delivery. 99. Our response to COVID-19: More Info › Our response to COVID-19: More Info › Toggle navigation. This is gonna be really cool! Sustainable Gear. Wolf came out of retirement in the late 80s for a brief experiment with MIDI technology. “Wolf” was customized by luthier Doug Irwin, and was delivered to Jerry ahead of his appearance at a private show for the Hell’s Angels on September 5, 1973 in NYC. Jerry’s Tiger sold for $957,000.00 at auction and his Wolf sold for $789,500.00 There are no other handmade custom guitars that were built for and owned by such a world-renowned musician like Jerry Garcia that could ever demand such a price again. so now pushed back to December?…..originally was Oct, then Nov, now Dec……. Wolf, the guitar Jerry Garcia strummed for Hells Angels and Deadheads from San Francisco to Egypt, fetched 2.67 million euros at auction Wednesday in Brooklyn. Customized by luthier Doug Irwin, and labeled “D. There have been occasional public appearances of the iconic guitar in the years since Jerry’s death. This is a great idea! The descriptions which are still in place talk about a tribute in every detail and you will not be disappointed. Are you planning on doing a Tiger or Rosebud guitar as well? # #-----## From: [email protected] Subject: Grateful Dead: Dire Wolf Dire Wolf Jerry Garcia, Robert Hunter E D In the timbers of Fennario the wolves are running 'round. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/IPBQ2Q10–pro-co-10-foot-ipbq2q-10-1-4-inch-trs-to-2-1-4-inch-ts-insert-cable. Of course it is not a 5000 dollar guitar, but even so, a better looking would should be expected…I am just wondering what happens if it is not up to the standards we expected when we put down our deposit? It turns out, though, that Jerry had actually willed all five of the guitars built by Doug Irwin back to Doug himself: Eagle, Wolf, Tiger, Wolf Jr., and Rosebud. The nick and sides of the body looke like they have stripes. In this case the original wolf was 1 5/8. There’s still plenty of time. Hergestellt in Amerika aus 100% recyceltem Neopren-Kautschuk. can’t wait to see your finished product. Thank you for the detailed response, Michael. It’s fully passive so it’s not like you can smoke anything. Gig bags give me anxiety , Also – can it take the following set of strings? Yes, I am told shipping out first week of February (next week). NECK: Neck Thru, Basic C Shape, Maple and Walnut, dual truss rod Please email your suggestions to [email protected]. It’s slightly different in some ways but captures the let points and essence for me and is gonna be a great player. Been a while since I stopped by – the new prototype stain, bevel, and brass look good – a great improvement over the first prototype. But we still have our 30-day guarantee so if you’re not happy with it, you can return it. Mine will be arriving Monday! agreed, but as we are fund-raising for support prior to manufacturing, we can do any demonstrations until we have built them. The notch just indicates the half point. Plus, once you add all the extras, it becomes a very expensive Chinese made guitar. Customized by luthier Doug Irwin, and labeled “D. WOLF . Why not switch ’em? I assume because it was modeled after the old strats Garcia was playing with the same nut width. I asked Michael and he told me they’re wound to sound like the Dimarzio pickups. Didn’t see that in the details. Mike is 100% correct in saying the add-ons make the PHRED Wolf very expensive. I’m looking for what string guage tje guitar shipped with. !…..im not a fan of gig bags either, esp for something like this…..i assume that since a $79 gig bag was going to be included, then swapping for a HSC will mean we get $79 credit toward the cost of the HSC option? However, please understand that we make “tribute” guitars at an affordable price point (under $1500), not “replica” guitars at $5,000-$10,000. Your email address will not be published. Next batch expected Summer 2021 Story About two years ago the famous Wolf guitar sold at auction for over $1.9 million. The first time that Jerry played Wolf live was on September 5th, 1973 at a private party organized by the Hell’s Angels, where Jerry Garcia was on the bill along with Merl Saunders. But if you don’t get your deposit in, you won’t get one to try out! Die Originalgitarre ist 5 Pack Jerry Garcia Wolf Untersetzer. At the same time he asked Irwin to customize another for him. This is pretty critical to the overall Jerry electronic set-up, and I think is also critical to the unique versatility of Jerry’s approach. i was surprised that there was no paperwork or “case candy” in my package….no shipping papers or invoice/receipt….no tags, no manual, no schematics, no CoA, nothing….. Don’t know about others, but I would pay a few bucks extra for an engraved (or engravable) scroll metal plate (like on the Irwin Wolf) but stating Eastwood and the S/N. I’m using a simple TRS->TS/TS cable I had handy and have plugged the effects in backward a couple times already – I really should label that thing. Quantity. y’all might want to consider the above idea. You’ll only notice the OBEL switch effect if you have a stereo cable plugged into the top jack and from there into your effects chain in/out. I have a few questions about the Wolf build. Since its such a limited run, will each one be numbered out of the total? PHRED guitars makes this model. When Jerry Garcia died, the band assumed ownership of his guitars. yeah, i know…..i was just posting the comment to help others who put deposits down to find one that looks more like an inlay than the one on JG site which does not…..so i didnt mean it as a comment to Eastwood…. BODY: Walnut Middle, Maple and Walnut Top and Back, Poly finish Specifications: If that’s the case, and if it would be possible to have it shipped within the hardshell case to save the shipping cost, then I’m sold. Will the top be quilted maple? Most recently, Wolf was seen in the hands of John Mayer, who played Wolf with Dead & Company at NYC’s Citi Field on 6/23/19. we are sending invoices and an update shortly. The body features a single-humbucker-humbucker setup mounted in a custom pickup plate, with discrete split coil switches and a 5-way pickup toggle for 12 different tone combinations! The late Neal Casal also had the honor of playing Wolf at a show with Chris Robinson Brotherhood in 2012. Stella Blue: A New Letterpress Print by AJ Masthay Coming January 5th. $6.99 Inlay Sticker Decal For Guitar Grateful Dead Jerry Garcia's - Wolf. yes, put in a deposit to get on the waiting list. He then promptly sold them. If so, what gauge, 3A, 4A, 5A? I really like Eastwood Customs. Giving it an OBEL system, or at least, making it OBEL ready would be a really good addition as well. What kind of metal? Wolf doesn’t have a STEREO output, it has a Unity-Gain (in it’s 2nd iteration) onboard effects loop. Did everyone see the video of the WOLF just released? Time to start worrying about UPS’s gentle handling of fragile items. All parts are of the highest quality but are not made in the USA. Jerry Garcia was first introduced to Doug Irwin at a guitar shop in the early 1970s. Your $200 deposit secures a Wolf Guitar for January 2020 delivery. WIDTH AT NUT: 1 5/8 " Only a small issue with the G-string nut-slot…it’s binding. 4.6 out of 5 stars 113. Curly maple, rather a big deal. Thanks for your interest in this project and sorry its been some time for me to answer as I have been traveling in Europe for the past 3 weeks. Arrived! Each AXE HEAVEN® ornamental replica guitar is 1:4 scale and is individually handcrafted from solid wood, with metal tuning keys. If you are looking for a cable for the loop this is one I bought works perfect. Garcia Hand Picked Available Now In California! 00. So, I sit and wait. — Jerry Garcia (@jerrygarcia) September 5, 2018 Wolf was made from purpleheart and curly maple, and features an ebony fingerboard and twenty-four frets. But like everything else, you get what you pay for. Literally nothing like The Wolf. just wanted to note something I’m sure the folks at eastwood are well aware of already, but this appears to be the most successful campaign of this type they have ever ran by a pretty large margin…. just plug the HubBub “Return” into your effects chain input and the “Send” into the effect’s output. I am glad to see some of the brass parts have been addressed, but still dont have any mention of the brass nut. Jerry-Garcia-Wolf-Guitar-Shirt Black, Friends Shirt, Gag Gift, T-Shirt, Tank Top, Unisex Hoodie, Long Sleeve, Crewneck, Sweatshirt, Adult T-Shirt, Short Sleeve Tee. In this case, the single coil in the neck position seems to be a true single coil as there’s definitely 60-cycle hum. I’m excited. 15. For a head for life this is a treat to hold in my hands. John Mayer played full show on Jerry Garcia’s “Wolf” guitar. Für benutzerdefinierte East Coaster mit Ihrem Logo You can read about the … We are planning to build the guitar in almost every detail* – including coil taps and effects loop – the final result will be a high-end, professionally playable instrument that you can take on tour yourself. Thank you. Is there enough play in the trimpot to wind that back to something close to “unity”? I myself have a DockStar…and it’s …OK. The finish tone is very far off and there are/were alternatives in wood choices to have addressed this even if not curly maple. Thank you for your replies, really appreciate them, as well as this whole project. I know you said there is an opportunity to upgrade to a hardshell case. Both times were when the guitar was being played. https://shop.phredinstruments.com/hubbub-stage-pro. Waiting. All Music. Enjoy all! I would like to know what the last tone control on the guitar does, it seems like it controls the tones for all the pickups, its definitely not a tone control solely for the bridge pickup. The guitar looks and plays great. notice that in either position the OBEL switch doesn’t seem to change the regular guitar output so I don’t know if I’m missing something or just ignorant. It’s not a stereo output it’s the send and return of the OBEL, on board effects loop, and should also have a unity gain buffer. I have 5 and they are all very good as players and a lot of fun as tributes or “special interest” instruments. Hey. That said…. large demand has moved back te target date I’m afraid.