Awww...how cute it this? Dreaming about those clouds....I have no doubt this little guy will be hearing a lot of Prince as he grows up!
THE CLOUD GUITAR WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED AND BUILT BY JEFF LEVIN THEN REDESIGNED BY DAVE RUSAN 4 PRINCE. THIS BLOG IS FOR ALL THE DIFFERENT COLOR CLOUD GUITARS PRINCE HAS USED OVER THE YEARS INCLUDING REPRODUCTIONS, HOMEMADE CLOUDS AS WELL AS CLOUD ARTWORK. SO IF YOU HAVE ANY PICTURES OF A CLOUD YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SEND IT TO ME AT gordytee@yahoo.com THE BEAUTIFUL CLOUD GUITAR HEADER ARTWORK WAS CREATED BY THE TALENTED WES SWICK!
Nov 10, 2019
Nov 9, 2019
Nov 6, 2019
Noah's White Cloud - Complete!
Ok I'm normally not the jealous type but DAMN! How can you not love this classic white cloud made by Steve Stahl for Noah Payne! Wow...the spade fret markers really do it justice just like the ones that were built by Prince back in the day by Dave Rusan and that truss rod cover spade is perfect! Congrats to you Noah and looking forward to your vids! Lock your doors...lol! Love seeing another cloud owner...Welcome!
Oct 12, 2019
RusanGuitarworks Blue Angel!
This is absolutely stunning! Dave you guitars are on such a high level no one can touch you! Thank you for sharing your photos!
Oct 8, 2019
Noahs Cloud Almost Finished!
Noah's Cloud is really coming along very nicely! Wow...I'm officially jealous now! Loving the spade fret markers and that truss rod cover is a perfect touch! it won't be long now to see the finishing touches....I know Noah can't wait either! Thanks for the photos Noah! Chat with ya soon!
Fret Markers!
Noah Payne's cloud is really coming along nicely with the addition of the spade fret markers! I remember seeing them for the first time on the SOTT cloud and thought that was the coolest thing ever but I never realized that they were also on the famous white cloud guitar! There was never a close enough shot to see them clearly but when I finally realized that they were on that cloud as well....mind blown!
Sep 29, 2019
Prince Statue With Cloud Guitar!
They are still trying to reach their goal....please help if you can!
Sep 8, 2019
Cloud Update from Noah!
Noah your cloud is looking great! Thank you again for keeping us updated on it's progress! Picked out a name for it yet?
Aug 31, 2019
Cloud Vs. Cloud
Wow...not sure where to start with this post....
I'll start off by saying this. There is no one else on the planet "NO ONE" more qualified and deserving to build the Cloud guitar than Dave Rusan and he should be allowed to do so. He built the iconic white cloud for Prince to be used in the Purple Rain movie. It seems that Paisley Park / estate wants Mr. Rusan to stop making & selling the his cloud guitars.
I just want to add that I have never spoken with Mr. Rusan, Paisley Park or Sardonyx on this issue.
The history of the cloud guitar as I understand it is that Sardonyx originally designed the cloud guitar but it was a bass version I assume in the late 70's. It probably was a one-off that got forgotten about and I don't think that Sardonyx ever had a patent or copywrite on it to my knowledge but the story goes...Prince and Andre Cymone were in L.A. when they spotted it in a window and Prince bought it for Andre. You can see it being used in the " Why do you treat me so bad" video and also much later in the "My name is Prince" video for a split second. As everyone knows the movie that put the cloud on the map was the movie "Purple Rain"!
I remember seeing it for the first time in the movie and "WOW" it was truly stunning! The cloud was used for years after that as well as being painted in many colors. The last time he used it to my knowledge was in the Live in Las Vegas DVD where at the end he laid it on the floor and laid his hanky over it.
When I started this blog I didn't know anything about Dave Rusan...I just made it out of love for Prince and the cloud guitar. Over the years I've learned a lot about it's history.
I'll start off by saying this. There is no one else on the planet "NO ONE" more qualified and deserving to build the Cloud guitar than Dave Rusan and he should be allowed to do so. He built the iconic white cloud for Prince to be used in the Purple Rain movie. It seems that Paisley Park / estate wants Mr. Rusan to stop making & selling the his cloud guitars.
I just want to add that I have never spoken with Mr. Rusan, Paisley Park or Sardonyx on this issue.
The history of the cloud guitar as I understand it is that Sardonyx originally designed the cloud guitar but it was a bass version I assume in the late 70's. It probably was a one-off that got forgotten about and I don't think that Sardonyx ever had a patent or copywrite on it to my knowledge but the story goes...Prince and Andre Cymone were in L.A. when they spotted it in a window and Prince bought it for Andre. You can see it being used in the " Why do you treat me so bad" video and also much later in the "My name is Prince" video for a split second. As everyone knows the movie that put the cloud on the map was the movie "Purple Rain"!
I remember seeing it for the first time in the movie and "WOW" it was truly stunning! The cloud was used for years after that as well as being painted in many colors. The last time he used it to my knowledge was in the Live in Las Vegas DVD where at the end he laid it on the floor and laid his hanky over it.
When I started this blog I didn't know anything about Dave Rusan...I just made it out of love for Prince and the cloud guitar. Over the years I've learned a lot about it's history.
How I understand it is that Paisley Park / The estate want Mr. Rusan to give up his trademark to the cloud guitar that he's had for a year and a half now. I don't think they have asked him to stop building them but I assume that would be the next step. I have purchased a few clouds from Paisley over the years and am happy to do so and I love them and one day I would love to get a Rusan cloud. I don't understand why there can't be both? I understand wanting to protect the Prince legacy and when you see the cloud guitar there is only one person you think of but to not allow the man who built the Purple Rain cloud to continue to build them seems petty.
There are 4 levels of clouds the way I see it.
1. The ones that Prince owned and played throughout his career.
2. Dave Rusan's clouds. (extremely high Quality)
3. Paisleys clouds made by Schecter.
4. Luthiers from around the world who make Clouds.
People always ask me if my clouds are fake and I always have to ask "What is fake"? I always say unless Prince handed it to me himself then yes it's a fake/reproduction and that's fine and because to me they are all beautiful.
Mr. Rusan's and the Paisley's clouds are the closest you can get to the real thing. I see no reason that both of these entities can't co-exist and even thrive together it seems that Dave Rusan has tried to meet them halfway but the estate seems to have different ideas sadly.
Dear Paisley Park,
I am like most of the millions of Prince fans here and around the world and can't think of Paisley Park without thinking of Prince....they are one in the same to us. Please allow Dave rusan to continue his work and build these amazing clouds!
Let Paisley Park know your thoughts on this!
@officialpaisleypark.com
Thank you.
Digifuwil@yahoo.com
Jul 29, 2019
Another Cloud Update from Noah!
Looking real good Noah! I’m loving Mr. Stahl’s workmanship! I know the woodwork is the hardest part especially with all the routing, curls and the bevels on a cloud but it’s looking great! Thanks again for sharing!
Jul 28, 2019
Rock, Rock Hollyrock!
Off the new “originals” LP the Estate released this video for it. It’s pretty cool....might not be the best animation but it’s a fun watch. Gotta love the cloud shots in here too! I do wish they would involved Sheila E in some way though.
Update! Noah Payne’s Cloud
The latest update on Noah’s cloud.....looks like the horn has turned out pretty well!
Jul 20, 2019
Noah's Cloud Build!
This is Noah Paynes's new cloud guitar which is being built by Steve Stahl a luthier from Minnesota which will be finished in a few months. It will be done in the classic white, not the pearlescent paint finish like the Schecters have been. Just like the original cloud it will have the spade fret markers on it! (I'm already jealous!) It will also be upgraded with the EMG X pickups that were released after Prince's passing. I'm so happy to see the clouds are continuing to be buit with love and care. I think it's still one of the most beautiful instruments ever built. Thank you for sharing this Noah!
Mar 31, 2019
Heavenly Cloud Upgrade!
Michael Shannon Shelby's just go his heavenly Cloud back after being refinished! It looks amazing Michael...thank you for sharing!
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