Millennium Maestro Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I just got my Unfinished Deluxe Limited Edition H-150 #92. As expected a thin neck, 1 piece back, Monster flame.... Needs a little prep to go into finish and I am looking for ideas. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Maestro Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Such as.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Needs a little prep to go into finish and I am looking for ideas. Thanks If you are talking about from scratch. If it were me... I would go with a finish like this one of H's 150. I like the Cat's too. If I had to have a 150 I would have to have this color. You gotta' nice one H! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 MM~ It's really your choice of finishes. However, since it is already stripped down and has monster flame, why not leave it natural? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Maestro Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 I agree there are several really nice Stock finishes... I am really looking for something unique, not everyday... possibly Dark in nature on top and clear on backside. Ps. I plan to share photos of the top... Really a treasure! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Maestro Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 MM~ It's really your choice of finishes. However, since it is already stripped down and has monster flame, why not leave it natural? oooooohhhhhh. Thats a definite maybe, this top would really pop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Maestro Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 This is the Top without any enhancing! Noticed the Cream,Black,Wht,Blk,White binding... Very cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 If you are talking about from scratch. If it were me... I would go with a finish like this one of H's 150. I like the Cat's too. If I had to have a 150 I would have to have this color. You gotta' nice one H! Thanks for the mention, HFB There are several finishes I've admired on the forum with top honours going to Brent's mini-humbucker 150 prior to a much darker refinish. I don't have a pic but it was the colour of butter caramel. Gibson do a slightly darker finish called DesertBurst. And, of course, there's always clownburst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Nice slab of maple, MM! I'd stay away from a less traditional finish. Might be exciting initially, but some of those finishes don't look quite as fab over time. I'd think you'd want to be careful to choose a finish that would let that wood do the talking, rather than distract from it. The color on Howard's is gorgeous! I'd always thought the burnt amber did beautiful lumber justice, too. Looking forward to your decision's result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitArtMan Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Violen Amber Tiger's Eye Burst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 MM, I'm with the Prof on this one. Exremely odd, unique finishes loose luster and appeal over time (I think thats what he said - speed reading). With that natural/creme binding on the outside, I think it'd lend itself very well to a darker stain. But that body would look great in one of the less dark colors as well. Not completely natural, tho'. Maybe antique, burnt something, etc. More like the 59 bursts, maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Maestro Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Violen Amber Tiger's Eye Burst I have seen these before and think they are cool but I am curious as to how much enhancing the photos have experienced. Burnt Amber is nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Maestro Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Aamber would really make it pop... I only have too many amber guitars.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tino Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I just got my Unfinished Deluxe Limited Edition H-150 #92. As expected a thin neck, 1 piece back, Monster flame.... Needs a little prep to go into finish and I am looking for ideas. Thanks PAISLEY....ITS THE NEW BLACK...DONT YOU KNOW :laugh_mini: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Maestro Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Dasherdave's has got a very similar great top here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Maestro Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 PAISLEY....ITS THE NEW BLACK...DONT YOU KNOW :laugh_mini: Tino... Your just not right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Go for tiger eye! Just google "Joe Perry Boneyard Les paul" to see what I'm talking about. It's part stain, and part finish, but looks simply amazing. Either that, or NEPTUNE BLUE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millennium Maestro Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 Yeah that boneyard is a really really cool finish.... We may have a winner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Yeah that boneyard is a really really cool finish.... We may have a winner Now that is really, really sweet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tbonesullivan Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I've seen Tiger eye on Carvin and PRS guitars as well. It really is quite striking. I believe they stain the top, which is absorbed more into the end grain on the figured top. then it gets sanded down, and then colored. it really makes the top "POP" out. Carvin uses a similar "Deep Triple Step" stain on all of their premium guitars, so they all get a little extra pop on flamed and quilted tops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tbonesullivan Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 wow. A carvin 12er! those are a bit rare, though I keep having an urge to get a 12er. There may also be pictures of some guitars with tiger eye that added some kind of burst edge to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitArtMan Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I have seen these before and think they are cool but I am curious as to how much enhancing the photos have experienced. Straight from my 5+ year old 4.0 megapixel Olympus point and shoot, to my iMac to photobucket. No enhancing needed - they look much better in person - especially the Tigers Eye Burst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Carvin CT6, not sure what the finish is called, maybe Uber Bling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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