Oh dear, one of the greatest things I've ever seen. Great job.
awsome :shock:
wherever you go, there you are.
*drools excessivly* That is just way too sexy. I want it. Great job man!
At this time I would like to tell you that NO MATTER WHAT...IT IS WITH GOD. HE IS GRACIOUS AND MERCIFUL. HIS WAY IS IN LOVE, THROUGH WHICH WE ALL ARE. IT IS TRULY -- A LOVE SUPREME --. John Coltrane
That neck tint thing is getting my gears turning. I love my Mexi Strat but the really bright tinted neck kinda bugged me.
The shoe polish didn't do anything to the feel at all? This reminded me of a laquer tweed oboe case my mom had. She did the same thing to give it a vintage tint. It was allready old to begin with, but still...
-Metaellihead
Hey thanks again y'all! 8)
The shoe polish didn't do anything to the feel at all?
Not really, but it did spend quite a few minutes really wiping it down with a cotton rag. It developed a semi-glossy shine, but that went away after playing a little bit. I noticed a slight waxiness on the back of the neck on first day, but haven't since.
Also on the fretboard, you can see some dullness where I've played, but other areas retain some shine. This isn't the prettiest, but it definitely looks more "played in." I'll wipe it down again next time I change strings.
"Everybody got to elevate from the norm."
That looks great!
How'd I miss this topic? That guitar is beautiful. Great job, best '51 I've seen.
Great work Slej.
That is an awesome mod.
8)
I've had a lot of sobering thoughts in my time.
It was them that turned me to drink.
LOL - a blast from the past!
Thanks! 8)
"Everybody got to elevate from the norm."
:oops: Just noticed the date of the original post. Before I joined GN so that explains why I haven't seen it before.
Still a nice job.
Do you still have it?
8)
I've had a lot of sobering thoughts in my time.
It was them that turned me to drink.
Do you still have it?
Same guitar, different look:
It now has an alnico strat pup in the neck and a GFS "Mean 90" in the bridge. I simplified the wiring too; dual concentric for the volume/tone and a simple LP-style toggle switch. I'll have to take some updated pics.
Cheers!
"Everybody got to elevate from the norm."
Ah! I've seen the pics of the Belair incarnation before. Very nice.
The fogs lifting. It's becoming clear now. :lol:
You do a very thorough professional job when you do a mod don't you?
8)
I've had a lot of sobering thoughts in my time.
It was them that turned me to drink.
