brentrocks Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I have never in my life seen a guitar that has been exposed to more cigarrette smoke, except for maybe one of Slash's This is a 1985 H 170. And, no, those tuners are not gold...that is 27 yrs of smoke buildup! Considering its age, it actually is in really good shape! The finish was super hazy, very dull and lacking gloss. I striped the guitar down and tried to buff off all that haze and dirt....it turned out pretty good. I was thinking about a pickup change, but the stock Schallers sounded REALLY good in this guitar. Its sporting a killer flame top and a 1 piece back....overall, in really nice condition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 That's some serious tarnish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkKitty Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Beautiful top on that one. I'd replace the tuners. I wouldn't be able to deal with the smoke residue. I'm highly allergic to cigarette smoke. But it looks like that will be a really nice 170 after you're finished cleaning it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernCanuck Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 That is the one I was looking at --- I thought it looked pretty cool. Smokin' Heritage H-170 After some of the feedback and advice, I am looking at 535/555... but, if I could have afforded more than one choice, I would have liked to try this one out! I'm guessing new knobs, new tuning keys at least. You know, if anyone should be the one to restore that guitar, it's probably you. Cheers, S_C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Looks like the guy that had it needed a mojo filter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 That there GUNK all over the tuners is called PATINA, son. Very valuable.... Some people pay good money just to get that put on their brand new geetars. Makes it have the MOJO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Years and years of playing in bars will do that to a guitar. Right Tulk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpuma Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 That is really nice! I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 That there GUNK all over the tuners is called PATINA, son. Very valuable.... Some people pay good money just to get that put on their brand new geetars. Makes it have the MOJO! And if you need a quick nicotine fix during a gig, you can always lick them mid solo for a sweet guitar move! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 Nice top on that one. Was that the one on FleaBay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 Nice top on that one. Was that the one on FleaBay? thanks man...yup, ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davesultra Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 I was lookin' at that one too. So tell us, how much of the stank did you get out of it? Looks great BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted October 3, 2012 Share Posted October 3, 2012 thanks man...yup, ebay You had a nice DC 140 looked similar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted October 3, 2012 Author Share Posted October 3, 2012 I was lookin' at that one too. So tell us, how much of the stank did you get out of it? Looks great BTW. Well, i smoke so i may not notice it as much, i dont think it stunk that bad to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I like the smoky aged look anyway. Seems appropriate for a guitar that age... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpuma Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 We want clips!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 It all adds to the mojo, assuming you can stand the smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 That is how my former gigging Taylor Acoustic got it's faded amber finish..... years & years of cigarette smoke in the bars. I have since sold it, so no pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koula901 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Looks like the guy that had it needed a mojo filter : ) now, what song is that phrase from? it sounds familiar. and . . yeah, nice top! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdx99 Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 Good looking guitar even thru the haze, Brent. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernCanuck Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 He roller coaster He got early warning He got muddy water He one mojo filter Had to look it up, it was bugging me... S_C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 That's hot.. Smokin' hot ! That's a great looking 170.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJTopes Posted October 4, 2012 Share Posted October 4, 2012 I have a 1976 es335 that has smoke and grill grease embedded in the finish. I took it to a well-known luthier in the area and he said that it's never going to come out no matter how much buffing and cleaning I do. That was 22 years ago and that axe still smells like the roadhouse that it was kept in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Take it to the bridge BR. Sit next to Schundog, he absorbs smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 Nice job there mate,looks very nice and those tuners look bloody good, very original finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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