QUICK POLL-Goin' with Sonic Blue!!

esquirej · January 17th, 2005, 03:53 PM

Ok...now, here's the deal.

I finished the Tele-style body mentioned in the earlier poll in a nice, thin Sonic Blue finish. Should I go ahead, tint, and relic it...or let nature take it's course?

It's one of the glassier, smoother jobs I've done, so it'll look good either way.

Your opinion?!? I'm gonna try to finish it tonight!!

Bill Hullett · January 17th, 2005, 03:57 PM

ooooohhh....I feel so powerful!

I represent 100% of the vote at this point!

Bill hullett

esquirej · January 17th, 2005, 04:03 PM

If Bill says leave her alone...well, then who am I to second guess?!?

"Mr. Esquire" says leave her be!! :D

Bill Hullett · January 17th, 2005, 04:18 PM

I've come to the realazation that even if left alone....I can relic them as fast as anything.....

Looking forward to seeing it!!!!!

Bill Hullett

purpletele · January 17th, 2005, 04:50 PM

IMHO Sonic Blue is THE BEST looking finish reliced.

Methos · January 17th, 2005, 05:52 PM

Relicing should be something that occurs naturally. If you play it long enough it will relic all by itself. And there's something to be said, 20 years down the road, when you can say, "Yeah, that ding happened when some drunk tripped over my guitar." or "that gash happened when I had to fend off a mugger with ole blue" or something to that effect. How lame would it sound to say, "Yeah, that ding I did with a screw driver on purpose to make it look like a cool old guitar."

Either way, pictures please!

M

esquirej · January 17th, 2005, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purpletele

IMHO Sonic Blue is THE BEST looking finish reliced.

I do agree...I've done a few for others and they looked awesome. This one just had a really nice NOS finish, so I actually think I'm gonna break her in myself.

Won't take long, actually. It's a really thin finish and I'm kinda like Mr. Hullett...I like to hack at 'em good!

jed · January 17th, 2005, 08:32 PM

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esquirej · January 17th, 2005, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jed

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View Poll Results: To relic or not...
Leave her NOS!	15	71.43%
Relic her!	6	28.57%
Voters: 21. You may not vote on this poll

January 17th, 2005, 03:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
esquirej Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cary, IL (NW 'Burbs of Chicago) Age: 36 Posts: 863	QUICK POLL-Goin' with Sonic Blue!! Ok...now, here's the deal. I finished the Tele-style body mentioned in the earlier poll in a nice, thin Sonic Blue finish. Should I go ahead, tint, and relic it...or let nature take it's course? It's one of the glassier, smoother jobs I've done, so it'll look good either way. Your opinion?!? I'm gonna try to finish it tonight!! __________________ www.littlenashvillemusic.com - It's basically a "Happy Meal" for kids of Tele-players!

January 17th, 2005, 03:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bill Hullett Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nashville Tn. Posts: 1,191	the 1st vote!!! ooooohhh....I feel so powerful! I represent 100% of the vote at this point! Bill hullett

January 17th, 2005, 04:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
esquirej Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2003 Location: Cary, IL (NW 'Burbs of Chicago) Age: 36 Posts: 863	Might as well close the polls! If Bill says leave her alone...well, then who am I to second guess?!? "Mr. Esquire" says leave her be!! :D __________________ www.littlenashvillemusic.com - It's basically a "Happy Meal" for kids of Tele-players!

January 17th, 2005, 04:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bill Hullett Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nashville Tn. Posts: 1,191	Hey E.J. I've come to the realazation that even if left alone....I can relic them as fast as anything..... Looking forward to seeing it!!!!! Bill Hullett

January 17th, 2005, 04:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
purpletele Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Morgantown,WV Posts: 669 10 Photos	well IMHO Sonic Blue is THE BEST looking finish reliced.

January 17th, 2005, 05:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Methos Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 112	Relicing should be something that occurs naturally. If you play it long enough it will relic all by itself. And there's something to be said, 20 years down the road, when you can say, "Yeah, that ding happened when some drunk tripped over my guitar." or "that gash happened when I had to fend off a mugger with ole blue" or something to that effect. How lame would it sound to say, "Yeah, that ding I did with a screw driver on purpose to make it look like a cool old guitar." Either way, pictures please! M __________________ Muddy Waters Telecaster - slightly modded Tacoma EM-C9 Fender Champ Fender Hot Rod Deluxe "Girls, guitars, guns - ain't life grand?"

January 17th, 2005, 08:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
jed Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 196	esquirej: you're gonna need one of these http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...776838678&rd=1