"The DALMORE" Telecaster by Ron Kirn - Page 2

RotelliCaster · May 16th, 2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Arlo

I was sitting at the table with a freshly opened bottle of Dalmore Scotch single malt whiskey. Had just poured a nice healthy glass over the rocks and was admiring the bottle and the label when it struck me. Here is the color of the new Pinecaster I was looking for. A nice vintage amber with a dark whiskey overtone. The more I studied the label and the stag head that is so prominently displayed on the bottle the more creative I got. And possibly tipsy but that is another story.

Here is what was taking place:

Buffalo theory

"Well, you see, it's like this. A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it's the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members.
"In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first.
"In this way, regular consumption of booze eliminates the weakest brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. And that, Friends, is why you always feel smarter after a few drinks.

Arlo, It looks Awesome Man! The color is super and the Stagg Head is way cool too.

Dennis68 · May 16th, 2008, 08:29 PM

That is one helluva nice outcome! Great work! Cheers..

Colt W. Knight · May 16th, 2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RotelliCaster

Here is what was taking place:

Buffalo theory

"Well, you see, it's like this. A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it's the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members.
"In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first.
"In this way, regular consumption of booze eliminates the weakest brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. And that, Friends, is why you always feel smarter after a few drinks.

Arlo, It looks Awesome Man! The color is super and the Stagg Head is way cool too.

When people use to hunt herds of buffalo, they shot the lead female, so the rest of the animals wouldn't know who to follow and mill around getting shot one-by-one.

robt57 · May 16th, 2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronkirn

Tennessee Whiskey??? What's that?

Ron Kirn (devout fundamentalist Scotch drinker)

Good question, and dammed if I can tell after 6 years here... ;)

RotelliCaster · May 16th, 2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Colt W. Knight

When people use to hunt herds of buffalo, they shot the lead female, so the rest of the animals wouldn't know who to follow and mill around getting shot one-by-one.

That's me without on any given day even without alcohol

Ronkirn · May 16th, 2008, 10:31 PM

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Any picts of how the bds & grain fits for that strat avail yet?

Yup, I did a glue up and got it about half shaped.... but I'm not crazy enough to post a shot of a Strat here...

rk

getbent · May 17th, 2008, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by RotelliCaster

Here is what was taking place:

Buffalo theory

"Well, you see, it's like this. A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it's the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members.
"In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Now, as we know, excessive intake of alcohol kills brain cells. But naturally it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first.
"In this way, regular consumption of booze eliminates the weakest brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. And that, Friends, is why you always feel smarter after a few drinks.

Arlo, It looks Awesome Man! The color is super and the Stagg Head is way cool too.

Cliff Klaven... yes? one of my all time favorite klavens....

that is a beauty.. and the scotch looks good too.

JDRNoPro · May 17th, 2008, 02:04 AM

Very creative and downright cool, Arlo......those Pinecasters are all just beautiful !!

Jim

Stuco · May 17th, 2008, 02:26 AM

Arlo, I must say, you have really good taste.

Arlo · May 26th, 2008, 09:22 PM

Some new pics Ron sent in an email tonight. Almost done just waiting on some pickups from Bill Lawrence. And some parts from TAIPAN.

Arlo · May 26th, 2008, 09:23 PM

Arlo · May 26th, 2008, 09:26 PM

Ordered a black tweed Fender case for it too. Looking forward to hearing this bird wail!

More to come soon!! Thanks Ron you are the man!

martyb1 · May 26th, 2008, 09:30 PM

WOW,just .....WOW

robt57 · May 26th, 2008, 09:30 PM

I think it might need more help in the the trem spring dept. ;)

That is one sweet trem/saddle setup. Hope to hear some audio of this beaut.

e-merlin · May 26th, 2008, 09:34 PM

Very cool. Is that bridge mounted on spacers? If so, please explain for we geeks. 24 frets? Hmmm. EDIT: 23 frets. EDIT AGAIN: Well I guess when I put my glasses on it's 22. My bad.

giginthesky · May 26th, 2008, 09:42 PM

WOW arlo, that is one beautiful tele!

Arlo · May 26th, 2008, 09:42 PM

Ron will fill you in on that or Boris. It is the new Chimemaster but I am not sure if that is Ron's add on or they come like that?? Good question as I wondered the same thing.

robt57 · May 26th, 2008, 09:44 PM

Those little nylon [plastic?] spacers MUST be replaced with brass, stainless, or Ti, you do realize this?

robt57 · May 26th, 2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Stuco

Arlo, I must say, you have really good taste.

No Shiet, he's like a spot on interior decorator, but for guitars.

Ronkirn · May 26th, 2008, 10:03 PM

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Very cool. Is that bridge mounted on spacers?

Yep. . . this is how to mount a 6 screw tremolo…..

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Those little nylon [plastic?] spacers MUST be replaced with . . .

Nope… they’re silicone, when you screw the Trem down, they force it up with flexible tension, it acts to stabilize the tremolo, that and the 5 springs just about eliminate any tremolo gremlins that may be haunting ya.

And Grrrrrrrr... I put the wrong number on the label.... I'll redo 'er...

Ron Kirn

Ronkirn · May 26th, 2008, 10:11 PM

The neck is tinted too.. It just looks light against the dark golden shade of the body, and the Photo flash tends to burn right through the lacquer too...

RK

Arlo · May 26th, 2008, 10:13 PM

So the spacers are a Ron Kirn mod? Very cool Ron you amaze me bro!

e-merlin · May 26th, 2008, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronkirn

Yep. . . this is how to mount a 6 screw tremolo…..

Nope… they’re silicone, when you screw the Trem down, they force it up with flexible tension, it acts to stabilize the tremolo, that and the 5 springs just about eliminate any tremolo gremlins that may be haunting ya.

And Grrrrrrrr... I put the wrong number on the label.... I'll redo 'er...

Ron Kirn

I've never seen 'em on any Strat I've worked on before. Or with any Strat bridge I've bought. Just wondering if you could give a bit more info?

May 16th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#42 (permalink)
Dennis68 Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hudson Valley Posts: 757	That is one helluva nice outcome! Great work! Cheers.. __________________ -Dennis

May 17th, 2008, 02:04 AM	#48 (permalink)
JDRNoPro Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orrington, ME Age: 58 Posts: 430 1 Photos	Very creative and downright cool, Arlo......those Pinecasters are all just beautiful !! Jim __________________ Reflection upon my playing is a reminder to keep my regular job..........pays better but not nearly as enjoyable!!

May 17th, 2008, 02:26 AM	#49 (permalink)
Stuco Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GA Posts: 3,120	Arlo, I must say, you have really good taste. __________________ -"You do not merely want to be considered just the best of the best. You want to be considered the only ones who do what you do" J. Garcia

May 26th, 2008, 09:22 PM	#50 (permalink)
Arlo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maine [in a van down by the river] Age: 50 Posts: 2,333	Some new pics Ron sent in an email tonight. Almost done just waiting on some pickups from Bill Lawrence. And some parts from TAIPAN. __________________ My music? It is free for my friends.

May 26th, 2008, 09:23 PM	#51 (permalink)
Arlo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maine [in a van down by the river] Age: 50 Posts: 2,333	__________________ My music? It is free for my friends.

May 26th, 2008, 09:26 PM	#52 (permalink)
Arlo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maine [in a van down by the river] Age: 50 Posts: 2,333	Ordered a black tweed Fender case for it too. Looking forward to hearing this bird wail! More to come soon!! Thanks Ron you are the man! __________________ My music? It is free for my friends.

May 26th, 2008, 09:30 PM	#53 (permalink)
martyb1 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Age: 44 Posts: 1,573 13 Photos	WOW,just .....WOW __________________ Before throwing it out,make sure it's not 16x13x1.75

May 26th, 2008, 09:30 PM	#54 (permalink)
robt57 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lost Yankee in Nashville Age: 51 Posts: 3,692 21 Photos	I think it might need more help in the the trem spring dept. ;) That is one sweet trem/saddle setup. Hope to hear some audio of this beaut. __________________ Leo's Great, Leo's Good, let us thank him for our... Twang!

May 26th, 2008, 09:42 PM	#56 (permalink)
giginthesky Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: south jersey Age: 36 Posts: 1,074 6 Photos	WOW arlo, that is one beautiful tele!

May 26th, 2008, 09:42 PM	#57 (permalink)
Arlo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maine [in a van down by the river] Age: 50 Posts: 2,333	Ron will fill you in on that or Boris. It is the new Chimemaster but I am not sure if that is Ron's add on or they come like that?? Good question as I wondered the same thing. __________________ My music? It is free for my friends.

May 26th, 2008, 09:44 PM	#58 (permalink)
robt57 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lost Yankee in Nashville Age: 51 Posts: 3,692 21 Photos	Those little nylon [plastic?] spacers MUST be replaced with brass, stainless, or Ti, you do realize this? __________________ Leo's Great, Leo's Good, let us thank him for our... Twang!

May 26th, 2008, 10:11 PM	#61 (permalink)
Ronkirn Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jacksonville, FL Age: 62 Posts: 2,740	The neck is tinted too.. It just looks light against the dark golden shade of the body, and the Photo flash tends to burn right through the lacquer too... RK __________________ A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. – Thomas Jefferson Just because you do not take an interest in politics doesn't mean politics won't take an interest in you! -Pericles (430 B.C.)

May 26th, 2008, 10:13 PM	#62 (permalink)
Arlo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maine [in a van down by the river] Age: 50 Posts: 2,333	So the spacers are a Ron Kirn mod? Very cool Ron you amaze me bro! __________________ My music? It is free for my friends.