MartyGrass Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 It looks like a chestnut burst. The maple figuring is unusual. What is it called? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 That looks like Dennis's old millie. I would call that finish root beer float! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 How about the wood pattern? It looks like there's red in there. A bloody root beer float? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Very nice. Reminds me of this If you stare at it long enough it looks like this ... Mind you don't get thirsty though ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 I will never get a straight answer! Might as well drink up I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbp810 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 How do you describe this top? F'n SWEET! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 flamey quilt?? Quilty flame?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 F'n SWEET! Very nicely put ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 i would call that a quilt...definately a cheastnut burst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 F'n SWEET! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbp810 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 How about the wood pattern? I'd say that would be classified as quilted, though also some great flame going on too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 It's definitely a quilt. Just a particularly sweet one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mars_hall Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Burled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Burled That's what I would say to although down here in the south a lot of people will use the term burl for quilt as well, I would say that is more of a burl figuring than quilt though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 How about insanely pretty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Burled That's it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Quilty Bleeding Heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsp17 Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Burled Yes, and a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Black Cherry Sunburst! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Here's a burled top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersteel Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Is it yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted July 3, 2011 Author Share Posted July 3, 2011 Is it yours? It should be on the way shortly. I'm very familiar with the Millie Eagle 2000 and won't use superlatives. It's a very nice example of Heritage craftsmanship that is particularly valuable for certain music genres. IMO, the extra work that goes into carving the top and back as well as the work it takes to wire through the f holes and pick up cavities adds a little bit to the amplified tone when playing clean that can make a difference. For those who use distortion I couldn't justify the extra trouble and expense. I find other Heritages to be perfect there. I sold my previous one to a jazz player in Austria. That's the only guitar I've sold that I regret, and I've sold a bunch. I expect the replacement to be just as good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluwoodsman Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 I'd lean towards quilt more than burl...gorgeous either way though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 That is Burled wood, like my "Yodder"... This is more like what you would call classic "quilt" (I kick myself every time I see this photo... I can't believe I sold it!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitArtMan Posted July 3, 2011 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Wow, for a second I thought that was my old Millie until I noticed the inlays. Jay described it as sea shell quilt - I think it was an accurate description of mine and might also apply to this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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