duane v 523 Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 I'm working out the final details of a deep wine 66 Gibson Melody Maker that's been modified for a ABR bridge and tailpiece set-up. There's checking and chips all over the guitar, and unfilled holes from the stock vibrola. If I decide to refinish it, I was thinking of a pelham blue. Let me know what ya think[cool] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest 41 Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Would be interested in how to tackle chips have a few on the headstock of my E-by-G will follow this thread with interest..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brianh 395 Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 There's checking and chips all over the guitar' date=' and unfilled holes from the stock vibrola. If I decide to refinish it, I was thinking of a pelham blue.[/quote']Not sure if you're asking about the color choice or the wisdom of refinishing vintage guitars, but I'll say: 1) Pelham blue is a great color; 2) If the guitar's already been hacked up pretty good by previous owners, a refin won't devalue it any further, and might even enhance it. Would be interested in how to tackle chips have a few on the headstock of my E-by-G will follow this thread with interest..... Joe, there's a good tutorial on StewMac's Trade Secret's site about fixing headstock chips, but I can't seem to find it. This one is similar and might help: http://www.stewmac.com/tradesecrets/ts0040_lacquerfill.hzml?jrl=286065&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ts0040&clk=141631 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AS90 8 Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 SG Lou does some nice things with SGs and a tin of pelham blue! http://everythingsg.com/forum/index.php?topic=19562.8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MaxHart85231281734137 1 Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 ya mean somthing like this? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260556491612&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_2045wt_1152 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
charlie brown 776 Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Go for it, Duane! ;>) CB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pohatu771 24 Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 1966... makes it a double-cut, non-SG, right? I have no issue with refinishing it - it's already modified, the original finish is already rough, and it's not the most valuable guitar to begin with. If it were stock and in good condition, I'd leave it. If the finish was rough, regardless of condition, I'd refinish it. I'm not sure about the colour choice, though... I'd probably go with something a little more traditional. If it were an SG-shaped Melody Maker, the blue would work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duane v 523 Posted February 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 1966... makes it a double-cut' date=' non-SG, right? .[/quote'] that's correct Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duane v 523 Posted February 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Someone posted this link on MLP forums PELHAM BLUE MM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hungrycat 88 Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 *Gakk* I hate pellham blue. But hey, do what you wanna do... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duane v 523 Posted February 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 *Gakk*I hate pellham blue. But hey' date=' do what you wanna do...[/quote'] Please make a suggestion[biggrin] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sjael 113 Posted February 23, 2010 Report Share Posted February 23, 2010 Please make a suggestion[biggrin] I'm gonna cast my ballot for adding a flame-maple top. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peeper 19 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Leave it as is is my 2cents. Finish checking is something I get paid a lot to fake sometimes, why refin and kill the value of the guitar? (which you will) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Notes_Norton 637 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Do you want the guitar to be a player or a collector? When you answer that, you have your answer. I'm a player and never considered the resale value of any of my instruments. The only guitar I have that is a collector, became a collector without me knowing it. I simply liked it as it was and had no reason to change anything (my ES-330). But I play music for a living. In the life of any instrument that I play, I will make more money by using it as it was intended to be used than I would have made by locking it in a climate-controlled display box and selling it decades later. But those are my priorities, and perhaps not yours. And I think blue is a good choice for a color. Insights and incites by Notes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duane v 523 Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Well I certainly get both sides of the fence on this matter.... If the guitar had no mods performed, I would certainly leave it alone, but then again I probably wouldn't purchase it..... I would leave it for the collector or a player that appreciates aged finishes. But since this guitar has been modded pretty extensively, it falls into an area where I feel comfortable refinishing it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peeper 19 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 As long as you are aware it will hurt future resale value and you are cool with it, knock yourself out. Is this a DIY project or you just looking to get input on a color scheme? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MaxHart85231281734137 1 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 hey D, can we see some pics of the bad boy? I would like to see what it looks like now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duane v 523 Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 hey D' date=' can we see some pics of the bad boy? I would like to see what it looks like now[/quote'] As soon as I take possession of it I will post images[cool] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cosmitron 0 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 I know I'm totally biased. But what about something wild such as Silverfox finish (though it's not period correct)? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duane v 523 Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 I know I'm totally biased. But what about something wild such as Silverfox finish (though it's not period correct)? ...... Those pickup poles are about ready to pop out of their eye sockets[biggrin] BTW' date=' *****in guitar[cool'] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
duane v 523 Posted February 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 SG Lou does some nice things with SGs and a tin of pelham blue! http://everythingsg.com/forum/index.php?topic=19562.8 That is a sleek looking blue[cool] ...... And it has a modern feel to it, which I like...... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cosmitron 0 Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 ...... Those pickup poles are about ready to pop out of their eye sockets[biggrin] BTW' date=' *****in guitar[cool'] haha I know! The guitar was setup as is! but It sounds so good that I've decided to let it like that :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.