Steve Kimock owns two guitars built by the late legendary builder Steve Cripe (1953-1996). Besides rarity, these guitars were the last electrics Jerry Garcia used. Scott Walker paid tribute to what was one of Mr Cripe’s most elegant designs. The result is a combination of features that accentuate the unusual wood choices leading to amazing sustain, resonance and tone.
The Phantoms electronics feature custom Single coil blade pickups by Lollar. A minimalist approach to the controls, yet a unique variety of options. There are two different preamps, Walkers unique Unity Gain Buffer, as well as his FET style Booster, both with on/off switches. This allows the Passive option, as well as a choice of either preamps or both!
Ebony top and back (shown)
Figured Maple core with Paduk laminates
Bolt on Figured Maple neck
12″ Radius Ebony Fingerboard
Medium Jumbo Frets
25″ Scale
22 frets
Tone Pros Bridge
Custom “Walker” tailpiece
Master Volume w/ push pull OP amp on/off
Master Tone w/push pull FET preamp-on/off
Walker signature diamond inlays
Lollar custom Single coil pickups
Phantom
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