DetroitBlues Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 I think so... the great look of book matching set aside, I don't think you see very many big enough hunks of figured maple to make a one piece top like that anymore. I kind of thought so. Oh, and Brent, you can't have this one! I know what you're thinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halowords Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Well, that is turning out pretty fantastic. It looks sweet, and should be a bit lighter than an H-150 or Les Paul so will look and feel great! I know the wait still sucks, but the guy does seem to have done a pretty nice job on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted July 2, 2011 Author Share Posted July 2, 2011 Well, that is turning out pretty fantastic. It looks sweet, and should be a bit lighter than an H-150 or Les Paul so will look and feel great! I know the wait still sucks, but the guy does seem to have done a pretty nice job on it. I agree, I cannot wait to pick it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 That is the color, DB! Once you have it, the wait will be irrelevant.... We're all pulling for this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Oops, moved the pics on photobucket... Here they are again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericmusic Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 She's a looker, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Stopped by the shop today. The guitar is 99% finished. The final wet sanding was completed and I was totally floored when I saw it hanging on the wall. At the first angle, it was almost in 3D. Amazing. John didn't want to put anything on it for a few more days, but he will get the nut taken care of and have it all put together for pickup on Friday. I'm super stoked for this one. Just for quick measure, I held up my new truss rod cover to it. Yep, its my guitar for sure now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Yea BABY!!! It's a good thing we won't have to go downtown Detroit and pay Guido to go "collect" it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 OH yea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Stopped by the shop today. The guitar is 99% finished. The final wet sanding was completed and I was totally floored when I saw it hanging on the wall. At the first angle, it was almost in 3D. Amazing. John didn't want to put anything on it for a few more days, but he will get the nut taken care of and have it all put together for pickup on Friday. I'm super stoked for this one. Just for quick measure, I held up my new truss rod cover to it. Yep, its my guitar for sure now! It will be a great thing to see this long wait come to a happy resolution. And how cool to actually be able to say.... "it was worth the wait, it's great.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 It will be a great thing to see this long wait come to a happy resolution. And how cool to actually be able to say.... "it was worth the wait, it's great.." After today, I'm starting to agree with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Love that finish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 Ok everyone, hold your breath, here it is! I'm picking it up tomorrow! (photo is a little shaking, must of been a camera phone) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbp810 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Wow! That turned out great!!!! Happy almost re-united with your Heritage day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 That looks just great.. Enjoy her.. And next time... send her to me.. I'm not a professional but I've played one on tv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koula901 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Yea BABY!!! It's a good thing we won't have to go downtown Detroit and pay Guido to go "collect" it. HA!! I don't think I could have been so patient, and might have had to call Tony Soprano, long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koula901 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Woo Hoo! She's bea-u-ti-ful detroit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 Pickups are both Seymour Duncan's. The bridge is a JB SH-4 and the neck is a Jazz SH-2. I think the JB was originally covered because there is no label on the open coil. Its getting a fresh set of Ernie Ball 11's, tuned down 1/2 a step. While the picture doesn't show it, it supposed to have a vintage bone nut on it as well and a polished up headstock vaneer to remove the haze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 That is beautiful. I would have hesitated in removing the original finish... but these results were worth it... !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 N I C E color!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Beautious! Enjoy your NRGD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 That was worth the wait, DB. I bet your jam sessions with kbp810 and his new acquisition will take on an extra resonance now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hfan Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Looks sweet. Alls well that ends well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdx99 Posted July 14, 2011 Share Posted July 14, 2011 Man that's a cool top. Guy may take his time, but did a nice job. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted July 14, 2011 Author Share Posted July 14, 2011 That was worth the wait, DB. I bet your jam sessions with kbp810 and his new acquisition will take on an extra resonance now We will find out tomorrow! 1985 H-140 versus at 2011 H-157 Custom! Oh Yea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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