Gitfiddler Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Ermmm ... I somehow managed to keep a copy of that pic on my PC :angel: I think this is what you are looking for, hope cosmik won't mind. http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh98/SouthpawGuy/h157-fullbod.jpg[/img] Hey, who let that (beautiful!) 157 into this 150 party?! If you let one in, they'll all want to get in! See what I mean! ;D
Kuz Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 That 157 cherry burst is just SICK. Maybe the best top to come out of K-zoo!!! :afro:
High Flying Bird Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Mr. Computer Inept is trying to post a pic of his 150. Please pardon the inconvenience! ??? http://www.flickr.com/photos/23873248@N08/...444895/sizes/o/ (Wow...seems to have worked! Miracles will never.... That's my baby! Stop tailpiece, Phat Cats, ebony board, and my favorite top, ever! Enjoy!) Slate, e-mail that photo to me and I will post it on my web space.
VJonathan Posted June 12, 2008 Author Posted June 12, 2008 [Hey, who let that (beautiful!) 157 into this 150 party?! If you let one in, they'll all want to get in! See what I mean!] Gitfiddler: Your 157 is gorgeous! The top looks like it is book matched. Is it?
tulk1 Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 The 157 is just a 150 all deck out it a tuxedo! C'mon. They belong. Like an older brother going to the prom. 8)
yoslate Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Let's try this, then: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2416/226544...e27639d3d_o.jpg (Thanks Bird! If this doesn't work, I'll email you....)
Dick Seacup Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Let's try this, then: http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2416/226544...e27639d3d_o.jpg (Thanks Bird! If this doesn't work, I'll email you....) http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2416/2265444895_4e27639d3d_o.jpg[/img]
fxdx99 Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Yoslate, very cool guitar. Single stop bridge w/P90s, block inlays... must have been a custom order?
tulk1 Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Yoslate, very cool guitar. Single stop bridge w/P90s, block inlays... must have been a custom order? '99. Those are crown inlays. And a wrap bridge. What guitar are you looking at? ;D
yoslate Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Thanks, guys! fxdx, yes, a custom order. Late friend of mine was an early Heritage dealer. He was a monster player who spec'd that one. 1 3/4" at the nut, a shallow "C" neck he specified to be just like his '62 Les Paul SG. It has some wear and tear on it, but that only adds to the funk, as it was a working guitar. By the way, the inlay is traditional trapezoid.... ;D
VJonathan Posted June 12, 2008 Author Posted June 12, 2008 That's the best bridge for sustain. We have to thank Jeff Beck for that novel idea!
tulk1 Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 That's the best bridge for sustain. We have to thank Jeff Beck for that novel idea! I thought the '54 LPs, etc. had wrap around tailpieces? I know the '52/53 had trapezoid tp's that wrapped under. Then they were changed to wrapping over in '54.
VJonathan Posted June 12, 2008 Author Posted June 12, 2008 The late 53's to 55's LP had wrap around bridges. Jeff Beck had a 54' that was retrofitted with PAF's. That guitar is all over the "Blow By Blow" album.
big bob Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 here's mine but some guy broke in last night and cut two holes in it, 8) 8) 8) m2.jpg m2.jpg_thumb
JohnCovach Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Here's what one of those looks like before the cut the holes in it:
Kazwell Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2416/2265444895_4e27639d3d_o.jpg[/img] Love the way the maple bookends at an angle like this. Quite visually stunning.
Kazwell Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Wait!!! I KNEW something seemed different about this guitar-the tailpiece.....what the....? ??? Is this a rare type? How to you set the intonation-which I presume you can't...... learn something new about guitars everytime I go to this site!!!
yoslate Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Wait!!! I KNEW something seemed different about this guitar-the tailpiece.....what the....? ??? Is this a rare type? How to you set the intonation-which I presume you can't......learn something new about guitars everytime I go to this site!!! Hey, Kaz! As I'd posted above, a custom order, inspired by the Beck '54, as per VJonathan and tulk's observations. That arrangement of the grain in the top is referred to as "chevrons," as in the shoulder patch on an army seargent's uniform. And the intonation? Ah, yes, just another of the miracles from the boys and girls (I've been keeping up with your posts, Katie!) in Kalamazoo. It strobes perfectly at the twelfth fret. It's a wonderful guitar! 8)
Kazwell Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Hey, Kaz! As I'd posted above, a custom order, inspired by the Beck '54, as per VJonathan and tulk's observations. That arrangement of the grain in the top is referred to as "chevrons," as in the shoulder patch on an army seargent's uniform. And the intonation? Ah, yes, just another of the miracles from the boys and girls (I've been keeping up with your posts, Katie!) in Kalamazoo. It strobes perfectly at the twelfth fret. It's a wonderful guitar! 8) I guess I need to write less and read more when it comes to these threads. ;D Sorry for the oversite. Thanks for the info yoslate!!!
buelahbones Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 This 150 contest is a cakewalk if we are talking custom. Are you ready to hand over the trophy? LOL I have abalone dots on fingerboard. Albalone truss-rod cover. A 555 headveneer. Chrome hardware. Shaller pick-up's. A custom finish. And it only weighs about 7.5 pounds!!! http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/FrogAngel55/DSC03869.jpg[/img] http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/FrogAngel55/DSC03871.jpg[/img] http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/FrogAngel55/DSC03862.jpg[/img] http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t63/FrogAngel55/DSC03860-1.jpg[/img]
Gitfiddler Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Buelahbones~ I am in LOVE...with your H-150 Custom!!
fxdx99 Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 wow - drop dead gorgeous. Love the headstock, the finish, the light finished back. Agree... we have the winner. (Well, that is until I get some pics of my sunset burst to put up here...) :angel:
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