DetroitBlues Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 At one point, I wanted a deep cherry red 535. But one of the distinctive features that sets a Heritage above other manufactures is the liberal use of flame maple.... After seeing a few examples at the plant, I'm really torn about do I want the solid cherry finish or do I want something else that shows the flame? Is there a way to see Flame Maple in a Cherry Red color? I'm toying with the idea of a flame maple natural top and mahogany back and sides... I'm not a fan of Cherry bursts, so no clownbursts on my 535! I need some ideas... Can I see some highly flamed maple 535? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 I love Dan's custom order... Even a Plaintop maple with mahogany would look great (yes, this top is spruce, but maple is similiar in color) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LK155 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Not the best picture, but you definitely can have both Cherry Translucent and flame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Not the best picture, but you definitely can have both Cherry Translucent and flame. They did a perfect job balancing the color and translucence of your red top. That's not easy to do. The maple/mahogany idea would be unique. I think Spectrum13's 575 came out beautifully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Not the best picture, but you definitely can have both Cherry Translucent and flame. This definitely. I am not a huge fan of natural finishes because it doesn't make the wood flame pop like stained finishes do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Yeah... I've taken tons of pics of my trans red H-140CM ( 1st Gen), just to try and capture the flame. It's very tough to capture in pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beagle216 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 This definitely. I am not a huge fan of natural finishes because it doesn't make the wood flame pop like stained finishes do. +1 The 535 I had was a natural finish and I wasn't really in love with the appearance of the flame on it. It had nice flame but in person it seemed to be lacking for some reason. It didn't pop like I wanted it to. If it were me I would be looking at a dyed finish. Kuz is right on the money! Thats my NSHO from my experience with the 535 I had. Below is the photo, they yellow over time due to the nitro finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duhvoodooman Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Here's my 555: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 They know how to finish a guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 They know how to finish a guitar. There it is Blues! The Bird's guitar, in person and in photos, exudes beauty and flame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LK155 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Time to fess up. My 535 photo (a few posts above) was taken with a little point&shoot camera several years ago. This morning I dug out that old photo and massaged the contrast/ brightness, and 'shadow protection', solely in an attempt to bring out the flame. My efforts did in fact bring out the flame, but the resulting colour is much darker than the actual guitar. Fred's right....it's not easy to properly photograph flame maple on a red guitar. Here it is in natural light......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Time to fess up. My 535 photo (a few posts above) was taken with a little point&shoot camera several years ago. This morning I dug out that old photo and massaged the contrast/ brightness, and 'shadow protection', solely in an attempt to bring out the flame. My efforts did in fact bring out the flame, but the resulting colour is much darker than the actual guitar. Fred's right....it's not easy to properly photograph flame maple on a red guitar. Here it is in natural light......... That's why I'm thinking not to get red. Why waste the money on a flame maple top if you won't be able to see it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LK155 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Well then, how about blue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJTopes Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 A lot of pics of my red 535 often look almost pink.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank67 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 mmmh .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Fred, am I the first to call dibs? And to the OP, trans red is looking pretty good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 How about "Faded Cherry"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 mmmh .... I think that's about right... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegleg32 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 mmmh .... That is beautiful, one of the nicest IMHO. What is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 That is beautiful, one of the nicest IMHO. What is it? VWB (Vintage Wine Burst). Excellent finish color. Looks pretty familiar, doesn't it, Josh?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Skydog52 - that shroomed 555 on top is beautiful. That trans cherry is what I like; enough to color, not too much to cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Skydog52 - that shroomed 555 on top is beautiful. That trans cherry is what I like; enough to color, not too much to cover. Got to admit it, that shroom 555 is PERFECT!!! And here I that I had THE winner..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 It would be nice if the top could be hit with a dye to darken the flames , then the trans red lightly over top. A result of trans red with really dark flames would be cool.,... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 This definitely. I am not a huge fan of natural finishes because it doesn't make the wood flame pop like stained finishes do. .....Said No One, Ever...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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