So what finish would you all choose for this one?

TeleGeir · May 25th, 2003, 01:54 PM

Hi all!

Assuming this body (one of two I bought a couple of weeks back), ash top and back on poplar:

And something like this neck (haven't bought one yet):

What finish and guard would you suggest? I cannot make up my mind! (Won't be easier after all of your suggestions, I am sure.

)

TIA,
Geir :)

Todd68 · May 25th, 2003, 01:57 PM

That is a nice grain on the top. I wouldn't cover it up. How a bout a cherry sunburst or wine red top.

TeleGeir · May 25th, 2003, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd68

That is a nice grain on the top. I wouldn't cover it up. How a bout a cherry sunburst or wine red top.

Yeah, I have been playing around with red. This one has some dark spots in the poplar as the picture shows, so a burst with dark sides would be cool, I guess. The other one doesn't have those spots, so on that one blonde or actually any colour would be nice too.

Geir :)

The Snowman · May 25th, 2003, 02:03 PM

Geir, if ever a slab of wood was callin' fer natural finish...it's your new body...I would just go natural...but of course I know you don't like natural finishes....so I know I'll be outvoted instantly.....nice grain...where did ya get it?

TeleGeir · May 25th, 2003, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Snowman

Geir, if ever a slab of wood was callin' fer natural finish...it's your new body...I would just go natural...but of course I know you don't like natural finishes....so I know I'll be outvoted instantly.....nice grain...where did ya get it?

There was two of them up on eBay two-three weeks back, the seller has bodies up every now and then. Usually not bound though.

I got a good price on the pair, already bound. He had one more from the same piece of ash up a few days later. I'll post my comments as soon as I get them, in case others are interested, they are stuck in post or customs somewhere...

Geir :)

Emmitt O. · May 25th, 2003, 02:26 PM

This piece of wood just screams out to me: Blueburst.

Dark, almost black on the edges to a lighter blue in the middle. Wow. That would be good looking. The neck would be a nice compliment.

Take care.
Emmitt O. (FNG)

TeleGeir · May 25th, 2003, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Emmitt O.

This piece of wood just screams out to me: Blueburst.

Dark, almost black on the edges to a lighter blue in the middle. Wow. That would be good looking. The neck would be a nice compliment.

Thanks! Black or white pickguard? Or something else?

Maybe like this:

Geir :)

Dennis_UK · May 25th, 2003, 03:06 PM

Au Naturel, of course!

Emmitt O. · May 26th, 2003, 01:56 AM

Gotta put something in the middle to lighten up the look. I'd say off white pearloid.

I like it!!!

Take cre.
Emmitt O.

Mike Better · May 26th, 2003, 02:08 AM

Howabout one like that, and one light to dark blueburst.. like the opposite.. that would be pretty cool for the pair..

and one a baritone :)

Mike

TeleGeir · May 26th, 2003, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Better

Howabout one like that, and one light to dark blueburst.. like the opposite.. that would be pretty cool for the pair..

and one a baritone :)

Mike

So that would be this one:

And this one:

Maybe one of them could have a rosewood fretboard.?

Must say I am a bit scared of blue, because of the problems people have getting them nice. (Like the thread a few weeks back about RBoast's experience.) This will be my first "do it yourself" paintjob, so maybe I shouldn't get too ambitious...

Haven't forgotten your suggestion about making a baritone, BTW.

Thanks,
Geir :)

Raymond · May 26th, 2003, 08:05 AM

so what about Redburts? It'd look great along with a white pickguard.

It's a shame that the sides are already finished, because I've been dreaming with a clear orange binding body for months, and I think that It'd look great with that grain.

Just my 2 cents...

TeleGeir · May 26th, 2003, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Raymond

so what about Redburts? It'd look great along with a white pickguard.

It's a shame that the sides are already finished, because I've been dreaming with a clear orange binding body for months, and I think that It'd look great with that grain.

The sides are not really finished, just looks that way. That is the poplar center you see there. The dark spots are not reflections, they are actual spots in the wood. (This one has them, the other doesn't.) That is why I think this one will look best in a dark finish.)

Geir :)

jimmiboots · May 26th, 2003, 08:48 AM

A good ol' 3 color burst never hurt anyone, and it would cover up the spots. You could even go with a "faded" red band, or even just a nice two tone....

Green gaurd? The "new" parchment white? Tortise? Everything goes with a sunburst......

TeleGeir · May 26th, 2003, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Raymond

so what about Redburts? It'd look great along with a white pickguard.

Like this:

Geir :)

TeleGeir · May 26th, 2003, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by The Snowman

Geir, if ever a slab of wood was callin' fer natural finish...it's your new body...I would just go natural...but of course I know you don't like natural finishes....so I know I'll be outvoted instantly.....nice grain...where did ya get it?

Hmmm... Not said I wouldn't like it, although it was not my favourite on the 90s thinline. But that was with a tortoise binding and guard. Something like this would be nice: A whiteguard Esquire:

Geir :)

singlecoil · May 26th, 2003, 09:45 AM

3 tone or 2 tone sunburst w/ white or black parchment gaurd. can't go wrong w/ either of those classic finishes. jmho looks like a lot of fun w/whatever you choose. good luck and keep us posted

The Snowman · May 26th, 2003, 09:48 AM

Ya better add that neck pup to make it complete.....fughettabout..the Esquire...make it a TELE...

TeleGeir · May 26th, 2003, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by The Snowman

Ya better add that neck pup to make it complete.....fughettabout..the Esquire...make it a TELE...

OK:

Geir :)

swingin.little.guitarman · May 26th, 2003, 10:12 AM

The flame figure in the lower third of the body would make it look like the finish is dripping off the guitar.

TeleGeir · May 26th, 2003, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by swingin.little.guitarman

The flame figure in the lower third of the body would make it look like the finish is dripping off the guitar.

Cool! Like my 90s Thinline:

Geir :)

The Snowman · May 26th, 2003, 10:31 AM

well, buddy...ya got some class after all.....now, if'n ya don't make it that way...well, it's back to ground zero....
ya gotta admit...sure is pretty....in fact...you make it, I'll buy it....don

Raymond · May 26th, 2003, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TeleGeir

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raymond

so what about Redburts? It'd look great along with a white pickguard.

Like this:

Geir :)

Geir, I think you nailed it! :D It surely looks great. Blueburst would be nice too, but it's my understanding that blue is a tricky color to work with...

If the sides aren’t finished, clear orange would look gorgeous with that grain…I felt in love with that color when I saw it on the ASAT Classic that is in the G&L web site. It’s just beautiful…

TeleGeir · May 26th, 2003, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by The Snowman

well, buddy...ya got some class after all.....now, if'n ya don't make it that way...well, it's back to ground zero....
ya gotta admit...sure is pretty....in fact...you make it, I'll buy it....don

It is for sale, if the price is right. :D
Rather unlikely, though. So I think I'll keep it, at least for a while...

Geir :)

May 25th, 2003, 01:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
TeleGeir Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 1,998	So what finish would you all choose for this one? Hi all! Assuming this body (one of two I bought a couple of weeks back), ash top and back on poplar: And something like this neck (haven't bought one yet): What finish and guard would you suggest? I cannot make up my mind! (Won't be easier after all of your suggestions, I am sure. ) TIA, Geir :) __________________ "This is a room in Paul's house."

May 25th, 2003, 01:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Todd68 Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 252 19 Photos	Grain That is a nice grain on the top. I wouldn't cover it up. How a bout a cherry sunburst or wine red top.

May 25th, 2003, 02:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
The Snowman Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Philly Pa Posts: 763	you won't like my suggestion.... Geir, if ever a slab of wood was callin' fer natural finish...it's your new body...I would just go natural...but of course I know you don't like natural finishes....so I know I'll be outvoted instantly.....nice grain...where did ya get it? __________________ it ain't nuttin but the bluez....

May 25th, 2003, 02:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
Emmitt O. Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 272	Dark To Light Blueburst! This piece of wood just screams out to me: Blueburst. Dark, almost black on the edges to a lighter blue in the middle. Wow. That would be good looking. The neck would be a nice compliment. Take care. Emmitt O. (FNG)

May 25th, 2003, 03:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dennis_UK Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tavistock, Devon, UK Age: 55 Posts: 678	I'm with the Snowman on this one... Au Naturel, of course! __________________ Fender MIM Precision, all black, 2004. Fender MIJ Precision, '51 RI, Butterscotch, 1996. Squier VM Precision TB, 3TS, 2007 The Rock'nRoll Outlaws

May 26th, 2003, 01:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
Emmitt O. Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 272	How about a pearloid? Gotta put something in the middle to lighten up the look. I'd say off white pearloid. I like it!!! Take cre. Emmitt O.

May 26th, 2003, 02:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mike Better Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, IL Age: 27 Posts: 507	Howabout one like that, and one light to dark blueburst.. like the opposite.. that would be pretty cool for the pair.. and one a baritone :) Mike

May 26th, 2003, 08:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
Raymond Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Herndon, VA Posts: 2,417 3 Photos	The grain is nice, so what about Redburts? It'd look great along with a white pickguard. It's a shame that the sides are already finished, because I've been dreaming with a clear orange binding body for months, and I think that It'd look great with that grain. Just my 2 cents... __________________ "That's a hard pill to swallow, buddy; when you find out what the blues is all about"

May 26th, 2003, 08:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
jimmiboots Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Jacksnoville/RIVERSIDE Posts: 361	Regular sunburst.... A good ol' 3 color burst never hurt anyone, and it would cover up the spots. You could even go with a "faded" red band, or even just a nice two tone.... Green gaurd? The "new" parchment white? Tortise? Everything goes with a sunburst...... __________________ "BoJack, Wrist Wrap. Wrist wrap, BoJack."

May 26th, 2003, 09:45 AM	#17 (permalink)
singlecoil Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SE New Mexico Posts: 203	what finish? 3 tone or 2 tone sunburst w/ white or black parchment gaurd. can't go wrong w/ either of those classic finishes. jmho looks like a lot of fun w/whatever you choose. good luck and keep us posted

May 26th, 2003, 09:48 AM	#18 (permalink)
The Snowman Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Philly Pa Posts: 763	Almost there...try again.... Ya better add that neck pup to make it complete.....fughettabout..the Esquire...make it a TELE... __________________ it ain't nuttin but the bluez....

May 26th, 2003, 10:12 AM	#20 (permalink)
swingin.little.guitarman Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 146	Hmmm....how about Gretsch Orange? The flame figure in the lower third of the body would make it look like the finish is dripping off the guitar.

May 26th, 2003, 10:31 AM	#22 (permalink)
The Snowman Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Philly Pa Posts: 763	Thanks Geir well, buddy...ya got some class after all.....now, if'n ya don't make it that way...well, it's back to ground zero.... ya gotta admit...sure is pretty....in fact...you make it, I'll buy it....don __________________ it ain't nuttin but the bluez....