I need to complete my Albert Collins tele

Bones · January 28th, 2006, 12:11 PM

I have pretty much searched everywhere locally for the prism tape that Albert had on top of his ashtray. Can find it. When I was a kid in the 70s, I used to race large scale slot cars and it was very easy to find. If anyone knows of a local hobby shop that has it at least 3 inches wide, I would gladly make it worth your time to help me out.

Thanks.

Lost_N_Austin · January 28th, 2006, 01:16 PM

But if I were looking, I'd Try Hobby Lobby the local Pep Boy's, Oreillys or and any large Truck Stop on the Interstate. Truckers love this kinda stuff. That's where I heard that SRV used to get his reflective SRV letters. BTW, GOT A CAPO?

I think this is what you want but not for $209.14 at
www.marine.com

3M SCOTCHLITE REFLECTIVE SHEETING HIGH INTENSITY SOLAS GRADE 3150A

I did get some of this stuf from a Sign Shop that custom makes Advertising signs. I had them cut some reflective numbers for my Grandson's old Pedal Car. They usually keep this stuff in stock and can sell you however much you want. They can cut any shape of lettering or whatever with a computer.

mojocasterman · January 28th, 2006, 01:31 PM

how about this stuff here:

http://www.chiefsupply.com/survey_pr...cst.phtml#tape

Bones · January 28th, 2006, 04:15 PM

Close but no cigar. Thanks. There's a few places on the web that have it, but the sites look they were put together by a 3 year old, not sure I wanna give up my CC info on a site like that.

This is sort of what I'm looking for but wider.

Lostheart · January 28th, 2006, 04:38 PM

You're gonna show it to us once its done, are you?

mojocasterman · January 28th, 2006, 08:42 PM

hell, I think he should it to us now, just so we can have teh before and after comparison ;)

Bones · January 28th, 2006, 08:49 PM

You guys have all seen it already I posted it here a million times

I just need this tape and I'm replacing the pups and what nots this week

rhomco · January 29th, 2006, 03:27 PM

What you see on Alberts ashtray is not tape. It is milled/burnish markings. It was a common practice in machine shops back in the old days. The markings can be made by chucking a wooden dowel with the end covered with sand paper or scotchbrite abrasive pad. You pull the burnisher down onto the metal part while it is turning which makes a circular pattern. You scoot over 1/2 of the diameter of the dowel and repeat over and over. Each one overlaps the one next to it and the effect is created. Try it on a piece of sheet metal first and you will get the hang of it.
Regards,
Rob

Bones · January 29th, 2006, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhomco

What you see on Alberts ashtray is not tape. It is milled/burnish markings. It was a common practice in machine shops back in the old days. The markings can be made by chucking a wooden dowel with the end covered with sand paper or scotchbrite abrasive pad. You pull the burnisher down onto the metal part while it is turning which makes a circular pattern. You scoot over 1/2 of the diameter of the dowel and repeat over and over. Each one overlaps the one next to it and the effect is created. Try it on a piece of sheet metal first and you will get the hang of it.
Regards,
Rob

......."in 1979 I was doing a TV show in Rotterdam and they had some lighting effects. So, they got this piece of tape and said "this would be nice to go on your guitar" "I've been using it ever since, you can buy it in
stores"

Albert Collins May 1988 Guitar Player Magazine

I found some in a shop today, but as usual it was 3/4"

eryque · January 29th, 2006, 05:37 PM

That look was definitely prismatic sticker. Swirled burnish marks just look like circular burnish marks and don't give you the refractive effect.

timmer · January 29th, 2006, 06:33 PM

Cabela's

Scroll down to see 12" wide tape

Good Luck!

rhomco · January 30th, 2006, 10:15 AM

My apologies Mr. B! I checked my photos of Albert, even watched my favorite video again and you are 100% correct. My intent was to help, not be a wise-a. I really thought I had a silver bullet for your problem. Sorry for the confusion.
Humbled by the facts again,
Rob

January 28th, 2006, 12:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bones Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,921 1 Photos	I need to complete my Albert Collins tele I have pretty much searched everywhere locally for the prism tape that Albert had on top of his ashtray. Can find it. When I was a kid in the 70s, I used to race large scale slot cars and it was very easy to find. If anyone knows of a local hobby shop that has it at least 3 inches wide, I would gladly make it worth your time to help me out. Thanks.

January 28th, 2006, 01:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lost_N_Austin Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Some Beach Age: 66 Posts: 1,219	Don't have an answer But if I were looking, I'd Try Hobby Lobby the local Pep Boy's, Oreillys or and any large Truck Stop on the Interstate. Truckers love this kinda stuff. That's where I heard that SRV used to get his reflective SRV letters. BTW, GOT A CAPO? I think this is what you want but not for $209.14 at www.marine.com 3M SCOTCHLITE REFLECTIVE SHEETING HIGH INTENSITY SOLAS GRADE 3150A I did get some of this stuf from a Sign Shop that custom makes Advertising signs. I had them cut some reflective numbers for my Grandson's old Pedal Car. They usually keep this stuff in stock and can sell you however much you want. They can cut any shape of lettering or whatever with a computer. __________________ “If you're going to be this miserable, make it Rhyme" Song writer advice from Bruce Robison.

January 28th, 2006, 01:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
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January 28th, 2006, 08:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
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January 28th, 2006, 04:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bones Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,921 1 Photos	Close but no cigar. Thanks. There's a few places on the web that have it, but the sites look they were put together by a 3 year old, not sure I wanna give up my CC info on a site like that. This is sort of what I'm looking for but wider.

January 28th, 2006, 08:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bones Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,921 1 Photos	You guys have all seen it already I posted it here a million times I just need this tape and I'm replacing the pups and what nots this week

January 29th, 2006, 03:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
rhomco Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Crowley, Texas Posts: 755	Bones...that aint tape!!!! What you see on Alberts ashtray is not tape. It is milled/burnish markings. It was a common practice in machine shops back in the old days. The markings can be made by chucking a wooden dowel with the end covered with sand paper or scotchbrite abrasive pad. You pull the burnisher down onto the metal part while it is turning which makes a circular pattern. You scoot over 1/2 of the diameter of the dowel and repeat over and over. Each one overlaps the one next to it and the effect is created. Try it on a piece of sheet metal first and you will get the hang of it. Regards, Rob

January 29th, 2006, 05:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
eryque Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: albany, ny [not chicago] Posts: 7,127 44 Photos	That look was definitely prismatic sticker. Swirled burnish marks just look like circular burnish marks and don't give you the refractive effect. __________________ my blog: eryque.blogspot.com Updated 9.17.08! Subscribe_____________________

January 30th, 2006, 10:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
rhomco Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Crowley, Texas Posts: 755	Bones B Right My apologies Mr. B! I checked my photos of Albert, even watched my favorite video again and you are 100% correct. My intent was to help, not be a wise-a. I really thought I had a silver bullet for your problem. Sorry for the confusion. Humbled by the facts again, Rob