Sierra Steel Guitars

Ross Shafer · Post by **Ross Shafer** » 24 Dec 2019 7:34 am

Larry's an amazing talent, dear friend and all around great guy. The dude is brave too. For my b-day this year I went sky-diving for the first time. I invited several close friends and Larry was the only one to join me.

Yo, Andy, If you ever figure out what kind of "genius" (NOT) I am, please let know!

So stoked you're enjoying that sexy beast of a steel Michael!

Merry Christmas fellow forumites!

Andy DePaule · Post by **Andy DePaule** » 28 Dec 2019 7:42 pm

No Comment on what kind of genius. It's out of my wisdom factor.

As for skydiving, Best fun you can have with your clothes on.
I used to go almost every weekend until I was up to 223 free falls and the 5 static line jumps I did in the Army.
Quit that in 1990 after an accident on #222 and just did the one more to "Get back on the horse" I do miss it from time to time and expect I'll go again some time.

Misplaced my log books years ago.

Did it in Hollister and Lodi and twice did the 18,000 foot jumps in Davis that allow about a two minute free fall. They used to offer that special event twice a year I think.

Ross Shafer · Post by **Ross Shafer** » 5 Apr 2020 7:31 am

Howdy all! I hope everyone is hunkered down and staying safe during these very weird times!

It's just been to dang long since I posted a Makin' Chips video for y'all! Sorry about that!

Just put up a new one yesterday though and this time I'm going nuts over nut rollers!

Check it out here: https://youtu.be/r60glHKYjrQ

If there's something in particular anyone would like to see in a video, let me know. No promises, but your ideas will almost certainly help me in getting vids out more often.

Stay safe friends!!

memphislim · Post by **memphislim** » 5 Apr 2020 7:45 am

Another great video Ross, thanks for posting!

Charlie McDonald · Post by **Charlie McDonald** » 5 Apr 2020 9:53 am

Very nice machine. Enjoyable video. Who can go out with this level of entertainment?!

Greg Cutshaw · Post by **Greg Cutshaw** » 5 Apr 2020 10:47 am

I've watched a lot or your videos. Thanks much to taking the time to make and share them.

Dan Kelly · Post by **Dan Kelly** » 5 Apr 2020 10:53 am

Yeah, Ross is the bestest! The after sale service on the Sierra S-10 Ross built me is great! This guy really, really cares!

Jon Light · Post by **Jon Light** » 5 Apr 2020 11:57 am

I'm such a fan of the Makin' Chips series. I've downloaded them all. I have a barrel of fun trading them with my friends! Well no. But I learn so much.

Ian Worley · Post by **Ian Worley** » 5 Apr 2020 12:02 pm

my favorite is the one with the mama pig taking over the mud puddle

Ross Shafer · Post by **Ross Shafer** » 5 Apr 2020 1:10 pm

Thanks for the props guys. My awesome wife Mari gets most of the credit for the vids.

Got another U12 ready to go...figured I'd share a few pics with you before it flies away.

Ian Worley · Post by **Ian Worley** » 5 Apr 2020 1:26 pm

wickediculous

Gary Newcomb · Post by **Gary Newcomb** » 6 Apr 2020 8:16 am

What a gorgeous instrument, also really loving that new Sierra logo too!ðŸ’ªðŸ½

Spencer Luckey · Post by **Spencer Luckey** » 15 Apr 2020 3:10 pm

I just received my brand new Sierra psg from Ross yesterday and I am completely blown away! Itâ€™s so fabulous and he was/is such a treat to work with, it was a dream. As someone who designs and builds things, I am profoundly impressed with the fit and finish. One cannot escape the quality and ingenuity - it looks like the future all refined and polished! The tone is full of deliciously blooming complexity and I am really looking forward to my new life with this magical instrument!

Dan Kelly · Post by **Dan Kelly** » 16 Apr 2020 2:36 am

Congratulations Spencer! What a beauty. Nice choice in wood and a great choice in going with Ross' Sierra!

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 16 Apr 2020 9:32 am

Spencer,Beautiful guitar Ross built for you!

Ron Shalita · Post by **Ron Shalita** » 16 Apr 2020 10:59 am

They look great and i would bet they play nice
Looks like they are going to be about a grand a string... too much for this old hillbilly to pay ... but who knows maybe someday i will win the lottery ..

Ross Shafer · Post by **Ross Shafer** » 12 May 2020 8:03 am

Inlaid pedal bar? Sure why not! Gives me a chance to pull out the big gnarly end mills!

Steven Hicken Jr. · Post by **Steven Hicken Jr.** » 12 May 2020 9:16 am

Ross Shafer wrote:Inlaid pedal bar? Sure why not! Gives me a chance to pull out the big gnarly end mills!

Looks ace!

Ian Rae · Post by **Ian Rae** » 12 May 2020 9:18 am

Because you can!

Why not - looks beautiful

memphislim · Post by **memphislim** » 12 May 2020 9:44 am

Great idea, who ever thought of that is a genius! Add that to my list next time my guitar is in your hands!

admin · Post by **b0b** » 12 May 2020 10:58 am

Awesome!!

Gary Cosden · Post by **Gary Cosden** » 12 May 2020 11:08 am

Now your just showing off.

Ross Shafer · Post by **Ross Shafer** » 19 May 2020 6:23 am

Gary Cosden wrote:Now your just showing off.

Yup, busted....and now I'm showing off the real artistry....the hand cut inlays of Larry Robinson...considered by many to be the guy who wrote the book on inlay. And....he actually did write "The Art of Inlay". https://robinsoninlays.com

If you've ever seen the amazing and over the top inlay on Martin's millionth guitar, you've seen the work of this remarkably talented dude.

admin · Post by **b0b** » 19 May 2020 7:05 am

Now I have to change my underwear!

Johnie King · Post by **Johnie King** » 19 May 2020 7:40 am

Oh my now thatâ€™s to cool do school!!!!!!

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