DavesNotHere Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Happy Valentines Day to me. I guess someone in Kalamazoo loves me. I came home from work today and found this little box waiting for me on the "timeout bench" in the foyer. It was completely unexpected. I had asked Marv to do wood back plates for my 150 way back when I was picking up my 357 and he was pretty non-committal. He did do the wood pickguard and back plate for my 357 (the first ever I must say) but offically declared them "a pain in the ass". I wasn't sure he would do any more but Bill VG. got him on a good day and he did wood covers for his 357 too. Anyway, once I actually speced it out and sent some money I was more concerned with the form, fit, and function and the back plates took a back seat. When Green Oak Guitars (Skydog52) sent me the first shots of the 150 I was a little dissapointed that it had plastic covers. I called Paul and asked him to interceed on my behalf since it hadn't yet shipped. Marv never said no, but he never said yes either. Marv and I had already had so many "discussions" on the 357 and the 150 that I didn't want to appear as a cadger. Paul told me that Marv said, loosley, " I don't know , I don't think I can match the color etc." So, when she arrived last week I loved her as she was, but then today I opened the package and lo an behold Thank you Marv, thank you Heritage, thank you Green Oak Guitars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith7940236 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Very Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterbright Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 beauties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 All I can say is Marv must really like you. Last time I asked him I didn't think there was a snowballs chance in hell it would happen. Of course it's been an unusual winter up here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houndhome Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Very pretty! Now we just need to see them on the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericmusic Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Very pretty! Now we just need to see them on the guitar. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavesNotHere Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Very pretty! Now we just need to see them on the guitar. I agree! The thing is, I dropped it off Friday at lunch for a setup There was a a buzz on the G string that I couldn't get rid of with my limited experience. ( I have a feeling I set myself up with that statement) It will have to wait until Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagle216 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Very pretty! Now we just need to see them on the guitar. I agree! The thing is, I dropped it off Friday at lunch for a setup There was a a buzz on the G string that I couldn't get rid of with my limited experience. ( I have a feeling I set myself up with that statement) It will have to wait until Monday. Boooo! Really cool looking covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum13 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Does it have an orange label on the back with a 157? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Even the Fed Ex package says "GND" which, we all know, is dyslexic for "Happy New Guitar Day." As the proprietor of Green Oaks Guitar said: It has been cold here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Oh Man, those are SWEET! I'm glad Marv decided to do those for you. Now you won't have to make him sit on the "Timeout Bench!" Nice going greasing the works for Dave, Paul! (This is not in reference to Dave's G string, by the way....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billgelder Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 It was completely unexpected. I had asked Marv to do wood back plates for my 150 way back when I was picking up my 357 and he was pretty non-committal. He did do the wood pickguard and back plate for my 357 (the first ever I must say) but offically declared them "a pain in the ass". I wasn't sure he would do any more but Bill VG. got him on a good day and he did wood covers for his 357 too. Fortunately for me I asked Marv to make my wood plates before he did the finish on Dave's "pain in the ass orange" H-357. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Where is this confounded Green Oaks Guitar store? I can't seem to find it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdx99 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 That's pretty dang special and they look great. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Marv must be getting soft in his old age.... Heh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billgelder Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Where is this confounded Green Oaks Guitar store? I can't seem to find it.... This should help Green Oak Guitar 12872 Ten Mile Rd Unit 1 PO Box 816 South Lyon, MI 48178 248-437-9977 http://www.greenoakguitar.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GreenOakGuitar?ref=stream http://www.gbase.com/stores/green-oak-guitar http://reverb.com/shop/green-oaks-shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavesNotHere Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 Does it have an orange label on the back with a 157? No label on these. But now that begs the question, are these considered original equipment or an aftermarket upgrade? What will this do the resale value? How will these affect the tone? What about sustain? Oh the humanity!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billgelder Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 No label on these. But now that begs the question, are these considered original equipment or an aftermarket upgrade? What will this do the resale value? How will these affect the tone? What about sustain? Oh the humanity!! All that does not matter, because it will look cool !!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 This should help Green Oak Guitar 12872 Ten Mile Rd Unit 1 PO Box 816 South Lyon, MI 48178 248-437-9977 http://www.greenoakguitar.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GreenOakGuitar?ref=stream http://www.gbase.com/stores/green-oak-guitar http://reverb.com/shop/green-oaks-shop And to think, I used to live in Hamburg, right outside of South Lyon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Wow, those look awesome! Will definitely add even more class to a killer guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Dave that is awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Happy Valentines Day to me. I guess someone in Kalamazoo loves me. I came home from work today and found this little box waiting for me on the "timeout bench" in the foyer. It was completely unexpected. I had asked Marv to do wood back plates for my 150 way back when I was picking up my 357 and he was pretty non-committal. He did do the wood pickguard and back plate for my 357 (the first ever I must say) but offically declared them "a pain in the ass". I wasn't sure he would do any more but Bill VG. got him on a good day and he did wood covers for his 357 too. Anyway, once I actually speced it out and sent some money I was more concerned with the form, fit, and function and the back plates took a back seat. When Green Oak Guitars (Skydog52) sent me the first shots of the 150 I was a little dissapointed that it had plastic covers. I called Paul and asked him to interceed on my behalf since it hadn't yet shipped. Marv never said no, but he never said yes either. Marv and I had already had so many "discussions" on the 357 and the 150 that I didn't want to appear as a cadger. Paul told me that Marv said, loosley, " I don't know , I don't think I can match the color etc." So, when she arrived last week I loved her as she was, but then today I opened the package and lo an behold Thank you Marv, thank you Heritage, thank you Green Oak Guitars! Nice wood, any pics yet of them on the guitar ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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