MartyGrass Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 The first is a Millennium Eagle 2000 from 2002 in chestnut sunburst. It has been updated with an ebony pickguard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANGAR18 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 NICE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 I'm posting these photos because this is the first day I could bring these guitars out in the sun to properly capture them. The next one is another Millennium Eagle 2000 chestnut sunburst. This one is from 2000. It recently got Fralin P92s put in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Here's a H576 from 1991. It was recently changed from nickel to gold. I put a jack plate on it also to prevent the rim from splitting in case I accidently yank on the cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted August 11, 2012 Author Share Posted August 11, 2012 Last one. This is a 1992 Johnny Smith with the ultra wood package and tap tuning. These are its first outdoor shots. That's all I got. Get your guitars out in the sunshine and show off their gorgeous woods and finishes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Very nice. If only mine was presentation ready. But it is a nice day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressure Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Fab guitars. Just love the Johnny Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Amazing photos of fantastic instruments!! I'm with Pressure...I too love the Johnny Smith!! Where is your Golden Eagle Florentine? Now THAT is my favorite of your instruments!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reif Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 are those two millies the same color? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 Amazing photos of fantastic instruments!! I'm with Pressure...I too love the Johnny Smith!! Where is your Golden Eagle Florentine? Now THAT is my favorite of your instruments!!!!!!!!!! That one got its glam shots a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbp810 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Incredible photos or incredible guitars! No sunshine for outdoor guitar poses here today I've heard those H tailpieces on the Milli's are real tonesuckers though - you should replace at least one of those ASAP (and send it my way ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 are those two millies the same color? Both are called chestnut sunburst. They are decidedly different despite what their labels say. These pictures were taken the same day at the same spot with the same camera settings. The third one is a H157 that's on its way that is also labeled a CSB. It looks like it snuck into the port wine. The last is a Thornton Improv that is a chestnut sunburst. Finally, here's a pic of a real sweet chestnut. You can decide which finish resembles it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 I've heard those H tailpieces on the Milli's are real tonesuckers though - you should replace at least one of those ASAP (and send it my way ) Tone seems to be holding up okay. I'll let you know if it gets sucked away though. The tailpiece does do a couple of nice things. It reduces the break angle, which reduces the work of fretting and makes bends easier with heavier strings. It also can be whacked to create a vibrato effect much like bending the neck but probably easier and safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 CSB #1 is for me! Those are some true beauties! Thanks for the porn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbp810 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Tone seems to be holding up okay. I'll let you know if it gets sucked away though. The tailpiece does do a couple of nice things. It reduces the break angle, which reduces the work of fretting and makes bends easier with heavier strings. It also can be whacked to create a vibrato effect much like bending the neck but probably easier and safer. Only said in jest, not sure if you had seen my WTB post but I was looking for an H tailpiece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Very nice stuff, Mark! You've always got some real beauties in your stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 Brian, could you post a pic of your CSB Millie so we could see the tinting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Sure, Mark. This one came from Mark. It was my second Heritage, and one of the prettiest ones I own. http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz327/schundog/0710172.jpg[/img]"]https:// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Man, beautiful guitars all the way around. Keep em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Here's a better shot of my H-155, inside with flash. No, Millenium Maestro, you STILL can't have it! haha. http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz327/schundog/abbyguitar0111013.jpg[/img]"]http:// Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 1990 150 in ASB: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANGAR18 Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 The tailpiece does do a couple of nice things. It reduces the break angle, which reduces the work of fretting and makes bends easier with heavier strings. It also can be whacked to create a vibrato effect much like bending the neck but probably easier and safer. I've seen Ted Nugent push on the tail piece of his Byrdland guitars like that to improvise a tremolo bar but I'm also wondering if a luthier would yell at me for doing that or not. I'd like to find out authoritatively if it is hard on the guitar to do that or if it is perfectly safe to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 I've seen Ted Nugent push on the tail piece of his Byrdland guitars like that to improvise a tremolo bar but I'm also wondering if a luthier would yell at me for doing that or not. I'd like to find out authoritatively if it is hard on the guitar to do that or if it is perfectly safe to do. It's safe. It puts extra string pressure on the top but not as much as stringing the guitar with 13s. The vibrato effect is only about an eighth tone, not a dive bomber. Also, the Millie has a center block that the bridge is mounted on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhoadsScholar Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 I like the showcasing of the Chestnut Sunburst and seeing all the subtle differences. I recently aquired an Eagle Classic in Chestnut Sunburst and it has become my favorite shade for a burst guitar. Nice collection there Mark. I am intrigued by that 576. Don't see too many of those around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 fantastic looking guitars, all around!! H, that 150 kills me every time you post pics!!! awesome axe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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