Top Veneer

GuitarJonz · February 26th, 2008, 09:27 AM

Saw

this one on eBay, an early MIM James Burton tele, with see through blond ash veneer on top, but the opaque blond finish on the top edges makes it look like a reverse burst. I assume they did this to allow see through blonde on the top, but to hide evidence of the veneer top. I've seen this done on mid 90's MIM Tele Specials too.

jwells393 · February 26th, 2008, 09:36 AM

I've, actually only seen the MIM James Burton in Candy Apple Red. That one appears to have the veneer only on the front ........... the back looks like it's painted a solid color. The MIM Telecaster Specials from the mid-nineties were done in a similar manner.

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February 26th, 2008, 09:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
GuitarJonz Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Central Mass. Posts: 2,777 7 Photos	Top Veneer Saw this one on eBay, an early MIM James Burton tele, with see through blond ash veneer on top, but the opaque blond finish on the top edges makes it look like a reverse burst. I assume they did this to allow see through blonde on the top, but to hide evidence of the veneer top. I've seen this done on mid 90's MIM Tele Specials too.

February 26th, 2008, 09:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 12,252 101 Photos	I've, actually only seen the MIM James Burton in Candy Apple Red. That one appears to have the veneer only on the front ........... the back looks like it's painted a solid color. The MIM Telecaster Specials from the mid-nineties were done in a similar manner. ...... __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.