Mr.Nelson Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 FWIW' date=' Peducah is a city in Kentucky... The wood is called padouk, without the "uh" at the end... It's African in origin, and so far, it's not endangered, LOL! I used it to make a pick guard and truss rod cover for my white LP Baritone, it's really nice looking. It looked awesome against the white guitar, it was neat to see a solid color guitar with woodgrain appointments as opposed to the other way around. I wish I had some pictures... Only problem was that I sprayed it too heavily with the clear lacquer, so the finish was to thick. Everywhere the pick hit it, it got a big white scratch, and started looking trashy. I also didn't give it the proper 30 days to cure, I was impatient. I may do another one eventually, if I ever end up with another solid white guitar. Next time I'll make pickup rings too... [/quote'] Thanx... I couldn't remember but you're correct about that and it was driving crazy but it seemed both right and something not quite right...but I just went along lol Mr.Nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generation zero Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Thanx... I couldn't remember but you're correct about that and it was driving crazy but it seemed both right and something not quite right...but I just went along lol Mr.Nelson Ha, no problem. I'm not exactly a wealth of knowledge when it comes to vintage guitars or company histories, but when it comes to wood names, veneers, finishes, and things like that, my years of cabinetmaking experience kick in and I get to play expert for a few minutes, LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Nelson Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Ha' date=' no problem. I'm not exactly a wealth of knowledge when it comes to vintage guitars or company histories, but when it comes to wood names, veneers, finishes, and things like that, my years of cabinetmaking experience kick in and I get to play expert for a few minutes, LOL![/quote'] When I am wrong I prefer being corrected so that I don't go along thinking I'm right and being an idiot...so I'm glad you corrected that. I know about the common woods and some of the biological classifications but some of the more exotic woods elude me...thanx again. Mr.Nelson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generation zero Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 When I am wrong I prefer being corrected so that I don't go along thinking I'm right and being an idiot...so I'm glad you corrected that. I know about the common woods and some of the biological classifications but some of the more exotic woods elude me...thanx again. Mr.Nelson I spent my first two years as a Pink Floyd fan thinking that the guy in the movie, "Pink", was actually the singer, and actually named Pink. So I know exactly what you mean... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 As long as we're discussing "dream guitars", is there a material that is shiny GOLD colored that could be used for frets that wouldn't chip/peel/tarnish, ect? For "my" Padouk guitar with ebony fretboard and gold hardware. Ebony fretboard w/ GOLD frets - mmm........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I guess my signature model is this: '71 Telecaster neck - rosewood fingerboard; new Fender Arctic White body, Schaller Tele bridge pickup; StewMac brass bridge; unknown brand humbucker in the neck position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 As long as we're discussing "dream guitars"' date=' is there a material that is shiny GOLD colored that could be used for frets that wouldn't chip/peel/tarnish, ect? For "my" Padouk guitar with ebony fretboard and gold hardware. Ebony fretboard w/ GOLD frets - mmm........[/quote'] pure titanium?....or if thats too brittle, a titanium/stainless blend (as used in some firearms) would still have a nice gold sheen. also, a palladium/stainless blend....but Pd is softer than titanuim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMcClane5000 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Mine would be: Epiphone Riviera in the most stunning Sunburst finish ever seen, like them originals from the 60's 2xMini-Humbucker Made in USA stock Bigsby B7 tremolo only the finest electronics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Aha! Found this at Warmoth Direct website - maybe it IS possible!! Gold Color Fret wire Gold colored fret wire is a tough copper alloy without Nickel and the color is similar to 12k Gold in appearance. This is not the same brass color as the Warwick wire. This is not just a "plating". It is solid throughout. Very classy looking wire. Item Number Width X Height Description 61GD .090" X .055" Narrow and quite tall. Optional Gold alloy wire is almost as hard as Stainless Steel, but has enough copper in it to be gold color all the way through. Please add $30.00 to the basic neck cost for the installation of this beautiful gold wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohatu771 Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I actually designed it last night... it's very unique: No-cutaway Telecaster body (which is essentially a Martin 0 shape) String-thru with acoustic bridge/saddle Lace sensor for acoustic tone in middle position Black soundhole painted on Maple neck (Casino shaped), rosewood fretboard Martin headstock Volume and tone knobs above neck Output jack on edge, next to strap button. It's essentially a solid-body electric guitar that looks and sounds like an acoustic guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I actually designed it last night... it's very unique: No-cutaway Telecaster body (which is essentially a Martin 0 shape) String-thru with acoustic bridge/saddle Lace sensor for acoustic tone in middle position Black soundhole painted on Maple neck (Casino shaped)' date=' rosewood fretboard Martin headstock Volume and tone knobs above neck Output jack on edge, next to strap button. It's essentially a solid-body electric guitar that looks and sounds like an acoustic guitar.[/quote'] Sounds like one of these - a Guild T-50. I used to have one in burgundy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 All show no go. I've yet to warm up to one single Carvin product. I have never even touched one. Are they unpleasant to play, or is their sound less than great? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Senor Nelson' date=' excellent that you caught the Orwell reference, most don't. Thanks for the "Welcome". I didn't see any Newbie page or such. I have several technical questions related to the guitar above and beyond just thumping around on one. I was a radioman/Electronic tech, and I have a tech-oriented mind. I can tell the Navy changed my approach to playing as well - used to learn the songs and crank out a half-assed "adequate" lead, but not necessarily correct, just sounded similar. NOW my playing also is more technical note for note (with FEELING, of course). Hooray for me, that means I've grown musically, and means that I desire to be a proficient guitar tech. So, lead me to the right place in this forum for tech questions, if there is one![/quote'] You really need a "Two legs good, four legs bad" sort of signature line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Thank you, Sir, for the excellent suggestion! I must now go thru my copy of "1984" to look for something pertinent - ie: "DoublePlus Ungood" or "The 20 Minutes Hate" , etc. Now that I reflect on it, I subconsciously chose an "avatar picture" that reflects an Orwellian/1984-ish society (Chinese Military) to go with my deliberately-chosen screen name. China can field a 200 million man army, all playing cheap guitar copies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabar Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 Mine would be a 17" x 3" archtop with a carved spruce top and flame maple back and sides, 25.5" scale, Venetian cutaway, (more or less like an Elitist Broadway, L-5 CES or Heritage Eagle) with a sunburst finish from dark blue at the edges through turquoise, green, to amber center. Multiple binding, ebony fretboard, lemescat (infinity symbol) neck inlays in paua shell, L-5 tailpiece. '57 Classic neck pickup, slightly hotter wound bridge pickup, and push-pull pots to split coils and reverse phases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stig Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I have never even touched one. Are they unpleasant to play' date=' or is their sound less than great?[/quote'] I had a Carvin amp head once. It was great, but SOOOOO loud! I met a guy with one of their guitars. He said it plays really well, and is well made. But he hated the pickups and replaced them, and acknowledged that it would have no resale value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted January 26, 2009 Share Posted January 26, 2009 I had a Carvin amp head once. It was great' date=' but SOOOOO loud! I met a guy with one of their guitars. He said it plays really well, and is well made. But he hated the pickups and replaced them, and acknowledged that it would have no resale value.[/quote'] For what they attractive ones cost, it is a big downer that it would not hold resale value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButchCassidy Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I think it would be really cool if epiphone made hollow/semihollows in different shapes. Kinda like how first act took the firebird design and made it hollow with the hollow delgada- http://www.firstact.com/upload/images/products/product/custom_guitars/semihollowdelgada_jimmymesser/greendelgadathmb.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalhed717 Posted January 27, 2009 Author Share Posted January 27, 2009 haha 69 posts ;P couldnt resist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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