602a Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Lance is that a 140? If it is that thing should scream. Wasn't a big fan of blue until lately. Between this one, Doc G'c satin and some of Guy's I'm really starting to like those type tops. Nice One! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 would steaming the back pop out the worming without damaging the finish? I have one or two guitars with a LITTLE worming, but nothing like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Just going off topic a bit, Barry, have you replaced it with anything? Nice project Lance, I am a great believer in making something your own. working on getting a 535 to replace it. Money hasn't been as kind these days so it may be a couple months. Sitting on the money from this until the storms pass a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 Lance is that a 140? If it is that thing should scream. Wasn't a big fan of blue until lately. Between this one, Doc G'c satin and some of Guy's I'm really starting to like those type tops. Nice One! Yes a H code 140, I'm gonna like this project.. But man is this thing thin, people told me 140 were thin, but WOW thin and light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted March 12, 2011 Author Share Posted March 12, 2011 would steaming the back pop out the worming without damaging the finish? I have one or two guitars with a LITTLE worming, but nothing like that. I would be afraid the moisture would expand the wood and I would have even more finish problems. I may try a heat iron and a damp hand towel to raise some of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Yes a H code 140, I'm gonna like this project.. But man is this thing thin, people told me 140 were thin, but WOW thin and light. Yes, I can see already that this is a good project for you.. And while 140s have a Les Paul look to a degree... they certainly feel different due to the thinner body and the neck angle. They are a blast to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 AH!!! The Mad Scientist returns! Excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark555 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 working on getting a 535 to replace it. Money hasn't been as kind these days so it may be a couple months. Sitting on the money from this until the storms pass a bit. I know exactly how you feel, it is the same with us, there is no money for guitars with us just now, we are working on trying to get better times back, but I just think to myself one day I will add another to the other three, only one of which is a Heritage. A 535 is a superb guitar, I like the one Kuz has with the P90's and wineburst finish. Good luck for getting though, I will look forward to seeing some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 I know exactly how you feel, it is the same with us, there is no money for guitars with us just now, we are working on trying to get better times back, but I just think to myself one day I will add another to the other three, only one of which is a Heritage. A 535 is a superb guitar, I like the one Kuz has with the P90's and wineburst finish. Good luck for getting though, I will look forward to seeing some pictures. I am just getting the details together where I can just order if and when I feel comfy letting go of that dough. I am pretty sure I will get a finish matching the 575 I have. The pickups I am not settled on though. Gonna talk to Graham Monday and get his input and put it with all the input I have been getting from people responding to my thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Man, I am excited to see what you do this Lance. I knew you were the man to own this. That without a doubt is a NICELY flamed top. I had honestly not considered putting a Bigsby on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 well today went quick, I buffed the body out with rubbing compound and a auto body buffer. It helped some but not much. the worming was still very pronounced and the top and neck has lots of scratches that just bugged me. So I did what any red blooded American man would do... I went to band practice, we played for almost four hours. great time .. then after dinner I wet sanded the back of the guitar with 600 grit paper and mineral spirits, Made a huge difference. then I wet sanded the whole body (top,neck,back,sides)with 800 grit, looking great. Next buff the whole thing down again with rubbing compound.. I will say the history of the worming is still there, but more like a relic than like a guy with a rodeo belt buckle rubbed her for a year.. tomorrow I will use swirl remover and then wax her down.. Pics to follow.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbp810 Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Sounds like the Mad Scientist has been busy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Can't wait to see it! ...like a guy with a rodeo belt buckle rubbed her for a year...I had always wondered how in the world that much buckle rash (I assume that is how it happened) could have gotten on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 Can't wait to see it! I had always wondered how in the world that much buckle rash (I assume that is how it happened) could have gotten on there. Admit it Barry, you are a closeted rodeo enthusiast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Admit it Barry, you are a closeted rodeo enthusiast! I'll admit nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 Ok, I need some advice. when I started the worming on the back was horible and the front had a fair share of wear. I hit the front with 800 grit wet paper, and the back with 600, then 800. after that both sides were hit with a buffer and rubbing compound 1200 grit then polishing compound. the front looks stunning, however still has small swirlies. On the back the worming is gone but there is still pitting from the deeper stuff. my dilemma is this, the finish at this point is thin, I have worn through the color on the back (and a small fixable spot on the front) so any further work will result in more of a relic thing. Or I could mask off the fretboard and shoot three or four coats of clear nitro, then continue the smoothing. or I could leave it as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Unbelievable! Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsmoke Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Unbelievable! Great work! Agreed. I wouldn't have thought you could get the worming out. You mention grits, but not a tool. Is it an orbital sander with micro cover? Cloth and elbow grease? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 Agreed. I wouldn't have thought you could get the worming out. You mention grits, but not a tool. Is it an orbital sander with micro cover? Cloth and elbow grease? Paper (600/800) by hand rubbing/polishing compound orbital auto buffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 Unbelievable! Great work! sorry Barry I did buff through, not a big deal for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 It looks so great I would continue and shoot here with the nitro and then buff to a mirror shine (rinse & repeat ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Nice Work B2. Do you give classes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Clownburst. That's what you want - clownburst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 sorry Barry I did buff through, not a big deal for me. Even so, it does look better. Like I said, knew you were the right person to own it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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