I re-shot my Tele photos

photoweborama · February 3rd, 2007, 05:48 PM

The photos I took a few years ago when I got my Tele were just not that good, so I re-shot them today.

enjoy!

http://photoweborama.com/guitars/pcaster

jwells393 · February 3rd, 2007, 06:07 PM

Very nice as usual. How much time did you spend polishing that thing?

Buckocaster51 · February 3rd, 2007, 06:12 PM

Wow!

That is clean and shiny. Great photos.

But just to rain on your parade a LITTLE, there are a couple of pickguard screws that don't have their slots going in the same direction.

Mighty fine, might fine!

Alleycaster · February 3rd, 2007, 06:57 PM

WoW! Nice pics at yer site , ... Just wondering on your home page , ... you got a neat looking colored Sunburst Strat , ... do you have more pics of this guitar ? ..... Thanks !!!

Bob Marlec · February 3rd, 2007, 07:17 PM

Is that tele so bad you never play it, or so sweet you play it with silk gloves?
Whatever you do, it feels brand new and you are the only one admitted to borrow one of my guitars.
Great photos! Please tell us a little about the lightings and backgrounds you use.

BritishBluesBoy · February 3rd, 2007, 07:24 PM

Nice work man...

Cheers!

BBB.

photoweborama · February 3rd, 2007, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jwells393

How much time did you spend polishing that thing?

I keep my guitars pretty clean, so I only spent about 15 minutes on it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckocaster51

But just to rain on your parade a LITTLE, there are a couple of pickguard screws that don't have their slots going in the same direction.

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Originally Posted by Alleycaster

a neat looking colored Sunburst Strat , ... do you have more pics of this guitar ?

That was a limited edition Cherry Sunburst Strat with a Flame Maple Top. One of the coolest looking guitars I ever owned.. unfortunately, that maple top made it way too bright sounding, no matter what pickups I put in it. So it is long gone now...

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Originally Posted by Bob Marlec

Is that tele so bad you never play it, or so sweet you play it with silk gloves?
Whatever you do, it feels brand new and you are the only one admitted to borrow one of my guitars.
Great photos! Please tell us a little about the lightings and backgrounds you use.

This is actually my #1 guitar. I play it a lot. It is made out of a bunch of different parts that friends gave me. Best playing and sounding guitar I've played, and if you look at my gallery, I've played a LOT of t them.

I just got the black background. It is a piece of black velvet. I then have natural light coming from the left side, and I reflect it back from the right with a big, white foam core board. I use a tripod and time expose every shot. I also have a compressor and I blow the guitars and backgrounds off with almost every shot.

Not to be deceitful, but I do use photoshop to adjust the contrast and to take out minor dust. Compared to some, I do very little to them.

Here are two examples. The first one is the finished product.

Now here is the un-touched photo. All I did was take the raw photo and changed the resolution for easy comparison. You can see the dust specks that have not yet been removed. And the photo is a bit dark overall.

I don't want to deceive anyone, I'd still say about 98% of what you see is the real deal. I'm from the old school, where you try to get the elements right when you take the photo, not after.

0le FUZZY · February 3rd, 2007, 08:13 PM

...Sumbody axed the nutter day watt iss rong with threaded saddles and this pix shows zack-tick-lee watt I typed.

...Notice that there "G" string a huggin that elevator screw!! Looks like a break ready tew happin.

...Nice pixs!!

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Please visit my page

photoweborama · February 3rd, 2007, 08:26 PM

Yes, the G is close to the screw, but I've never broken a sting on this guitar. This is where I had to place them to get the string spacing correct.

I've considered changing the bridge for a Wilkinson compensating sloped saddle bridge, but with this guitar, it plays and sound so good, I'm afraid of changing anything on it, in fear that I change the formula and change the sound.

w0odman · February 3rd, 2007, 08:28 PM

where did you get that string tree on the red tele?

photoweborama · February 3rd, 2007, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by w0odman

where did you get that string tree on the red tele?

It came with the neck. The neck came from a Hwy1 Tele. A friend sold it to me with the nut, the string tree and the tuners for $130.00. I only had to put in about $175.00 to complete the guitar.

tdowns · February 4th, 2007, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by photoweborama

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I just got the black background. It is a piece of black velvet. I then have natural light coming from the left side, and I reflect it back from the right with a big, white foam core board. I use a tripod and time expose every shot. ...

Awesome photography!!! Very nice guitar too. So, can you tell us more about this source of "Natural light"?

I understand the tripod and long shutter speeds.

The light source is key. Was this a digital camera or film?

Great work.

Santah · February 4th, 2007, 01:27 AM

Cool photos. Got myself a new wallpaper :)

photoweborama · February 4th, 2007, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by tdowns

Awesome photography!!! Very nice guitar too. So, can you tell us more about this source of "Natural light"?

I understand the tripod and long shutter speeds.

The light source is key. Was this a digital camera or film?

Great work.

I've been shooting all digital for at least three years. I don't have a film camera anymore. I used to use an Olympus OM1n and a Mamiya 645.

As far as the light source, I have a large window in that room. I think the real key is that the window has shades on it, and I dial them so I don't have direct sunlight coming in. It's subdued by the blinds, giving a softer light.

Tdot · February 4th, 2007, 03:33 AM

The 645 was a fun camera. But mine has been a paper weight for the past few years, I guess I should let go of it.

A+ photos again Mark, thanks.

Jelly · February 4th, 2007, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by photoweborama

I've been shooting all digital for at least three years. I don't have a film camera anymore. I used to use an Olympus OM1n and a Mamiya 645.

Would you mind telling us what sort of digital? Does it have a fixed lens or can you switch out the lenses, and if so then which lens did you use to shoot these lovely pics? Thanks!

Bob Marlec · February 4th, 2007, 03:59 AM

Thanks Photoweborama for your detailed reply i found this sunday morning. The simpler the better and the rest is art (and a little bit of work).
But you have opened my eyes and i see now all the scum and dust on my guitars and i have to add a compressor on my buy list grrr...

Tdot · February 4th, 2007, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Jelly

Would you mind telling us what sort of digital? Does it have a fixed lens or can you switch out the lenses, and if so then which lens did you use to shoot these lovely pics? Thanks!

I remember reading recently that he's using a Fuji S5200 (non-interchangeable zoom).

photoweborama · February 4th, 2007, 04:49 AM

The thing that I liked about the 645 was the prism finder and the rectangular format. I wanted an SLR type camera at the time, and the only other cameras in that price range in the early 80's were the C220's and the C330's. Yashicamat also had a nice twin lens reflex also, but again, I wanted an SLR type.

And the format was nice because you got 30 photos with a roll of 220. I was shooting weddings in those days, and that was important to me.

I used to use those cans of compressed air to blow guitars off with, but with as much air as I need to do it right, I'd go through a can a shoot, and with as many guitars as I shoot, that's gets very expensive.

also, those cans of compressed air freeze up and the air flow gets really low when that happens. Just not a good solution at all for me.

ganzua · February 4th, 2007, 06:43 AM

Great shots! I didn't hear you playing but as photographer you have no price.

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Originally Posted by photoweborama

You can see the dust specks that have not yet been removed.

Where the hell?

It's the cleanest thing I've ever seen.

mojocasterman · February 4th, 2007, 10:59 AM

fantastic pics. Man you are one talented son of a gun! And thanks for the details and explanations... oh yeah, nice guitar, too

Jelly · February 4th, 2007, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tdot

I remember reading recently that he's using a Fuji S5200 (non-interchangeable zoom).

Thanks Tdot!

photoweborama · February 4th, 2007, 04:52 PM

Thanks for all your encouragement. I'm going to submit a few for next years TDPRI calendar. I have to dedicate most to my own publications, but I have so many good ones, I know I'll have a few that can be submitted.

February 3rd, 2007, 05:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
photoweborama Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 51 Posts: 1,837 15 Photos	I re-shot my Tele photos The photos I took a few years ago when I got my Tele were just not that good, so I re-shot them today. enjoy! http://photoweborama.com/guitars/pcaster __________________ Best guitar photos on the net! photoweborama.com!

February 3rd, 2007, 06:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 65 Posts: 14,520 101 Photos	Very nice as usual. How much time did you spend polishing that thing? __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person.

February 3rd, 2007, 06:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 58 Posts: 8,831 1 Photos	Wow! That is clean and shiny. Great photos. But just to rain on your parade a LITTLE, there are a couple of pickguard screws that don't have their slots going in the same direction. Mighty fine, might fine! __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

February 3rd, 2007, 07:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bob Marlec Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brittany Age: 59 Posts: 234	Is that tele so bad you never play it, or so sweet you play it with silk gloves? Whatever you do, it feels brand new and you are the only one admitted to borrow one of my guitars. Great photos! Please tell us a little about the lightings and backgrounds you use. __________________ P.S. Don't mock my English because i learned it mostly while reading this forum !

February 3rd, 2007, 07:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
BritishBluesBoy Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 7,463 62 Photos	Nice work man... Cheers! BBB. __________________ BBB.

February 3rd, 2007, 08:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
0le FUZZY Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kolly-forn-knee-ya Posts: 9,999 6 Photos	...Sumbody axed the nutter day watt iss rong with threaded saddles and this pix shows zack-tick-lee watt I typed. ...Notice that there "G" string a huggin that elevator screw!! Looks like a break ready tew happin. ...Nice pixs!! (deranged internet-based alter ego, with my own lexicon and all.) Please visit my page

February 3rd, 2007, 08:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
photoweborama Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 51 Posts: 1,837 15 Photos	Yes, the G is close to the screw, but I've never broken a sting on this guitar. This is where I had to place them to get the string spacing correct. I've considered changing the bridge for a Wilkinson compensating sloped saddle bridge, but with this guitar, it plays and sound so good, I'm afraid of changing anything on it, in fear that I change the formula and change the sound. __________________ Best guitar photos on the net! photoweborama.com!

February 3rd, 2007, 08:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
w0odman Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 476	where did you get that string tree on the red tele? __________________ "The only true currency in this bankrupt world, is what you share with someone else when you're uncool." -Lester Bangs

February 4th, 2007, 01:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
Santah Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 210	Cool photos. Got myself a new wallpaper :)

February 4th, 2007, 03:33 AM	#15 (permalink)
Tdot Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Back of the Wasatch, UT Posts: 5,327 55 Photos	The 645 was a fun camera. But mine has been a paper weight for the past few years, I guess I should let go of it. A+ photos again Mark, thanks. __________________ And now for some feedback: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

February 4th, 2007, 03:59 AM	#17 (permalink)
Bob Marlec Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brittany Age: 59 Posts: 234	Thanks Photoweborama for your detailed reply i found this sunday morning. The simpler the better and the rest is art (and a little bit of work). But you have opened my eyes and i see now all the scum and dust on my guitars and i have to add a compressor on my buy list grrr... __________________ P.S. Don't mock my English because i learned it mostly while reading this forum !

February 4th, 2007, 04:49 AM	#19 (permalink)
photoweborama Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 51 Posts: 1,837 15 Photos	The thing that I liked about the 645 was the prism finder and the rectangular format. I wanted an SLR type camera at the time, and the only other cameras in that price range in the early 80's were the C220's and the C330's. Yashicamat also had a nice twin lens reflex also, but again, I wanted an SLR type. And the format was nice because you got 30 photos with a roll of 220. I was shooting weddings in those days, and that was important to me. I used to use those cans of compressed air to blow guitars off with, but with as much air as I need to do it right, I'd go through a can a shoot, and with as many guitars as I shoot, that's gets very expensive. also, those cans of compressed air freeze up and the air flow gets really low when that happens. Just not a good solution at all for me. __________________ Best guitar photos on the net! photoweborama.com!

February 4th, 2007, 10:59 AM	#21 (permalink)
mojocasterman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,622	fantastic pics. Man you are one talented son of a gun! And thanks for the details and explanations... oh yeah, nice guitar, too __________________ Scott Lentz T - Crook Custom T & S - Fano SP6 - Huber Dolphin Jr - SRV Strat - Ovation Elite T - Swart AST - Carr Mercury - Fender Tweed Blues Junior. Follow me on Twitter! @MojoCaster

February 4th, 2007, 04:52 PM	#23 (permalink)
photoweborama Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 51 Posts: 1,837 15 Photos	Thanks for all your encouragement. I'm going to submit a few for next years TDPRI calendar. I have to dedicate most to my own publications, but I have so many good ones, I know I'll have a few that can be submitted. __________________ Best guitar photos on the net! photoweborama.com!

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