High Flying Bird Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 another "after" shot. Light plays such games with this finish. I swear it looks at least three different colors. going cream REALLY changes the look. But more importantly, it sounds FANTASTIC I have made big differences in the look of my guitars by changing out gadgets. It makes a difference. As for the light reflecting off the finish... I don't know what camera you have but if it will take a polarizer filter get one. You can eliminate the glare with those things - and some good photography basics. Your close as it is. They do look so nice with light shinning on them. I like the upgrade. Here is my best work. Before: After:
fretless Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 Finally took some decent photos. Still not up to par with some of you, but begins to do the guitar justice. After a couple weeks, and a proper set up, man, am I happy. I'v spent sooo much time considering options and appearance. I'm very rarely completely happy with my decisions. But this is the exception. I'm lovin' it. Wow what a stunning beauty !
H Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 Nice photos, kidsmoke Did it take you a long time to buff it up like that?
kidsmoke Posted September 11, 2012 Author Posted September 11, 2012 Nice photos, kidsmoke Did it take you a long time to buff it up like that? My intention was to take the turle wax/Mothers powerball approach Brent champions. But I didn't. My tech cleaned her up during her fret dress and set up last week. As for the light reflecting off the finish... I don't know what camera you have but if it will take a polarizer filter get one. You can eliminate the glare with those things - and some good photography basics.Here is my best work. I've not owned an SLR in the digital age. Had a wonderful Nikon, with all the toys, back in the day. Currently I'm limited to a point and shoot. so filters and a limited depth of field aren't really available to me. I've told you before what I think of the that gold top, and that photo. both are of the hook, in my opinion! thanks for looking!
kidsmoke Posted September 11, 2012 Author Posted September 11, 2012 to the moon... :tongue9: :headbang: that thing is sick. Crazy beautiful top on there, NewGuy. I need to find your thread where you talk about what's on board.
DetroitBlues Posted September 11, 2012 Posted September 11, 2012 I have made big differences in the look of my guitars by changing out gadgets. It makes a difference. As for the light reflecting off the finish... I don't know what camera you have but if it will take a polarizer filter get one. You can eliminate the glare with those things - and some good photography basics. Your close as it is. They do look so nice with light shinning on them. I like the upgrade. Here is my best work. Before: After: That's an awesome improvement, I like that arm better!
NewGuy Posted September 12, 2012 Posted September 12, 2012 :tongue9: :headbang: that thing is sick. Crazy beautiful top on there, NewGuy. I need to find your thread where you talk about what's on board. i can send you the poop... "sick" is "my" middle name when it come to good WOOD ~ i'm your Huckleberry !
High Flying Bird Posted September 12, 2012 Posted September 12, 2012 I tip my hat to you for the work you've done in styling and executing this. It's no mean feat to swap out the harness in a semi-hollow: I taught myself several new swear words when I did it When I burned the back of my 137 changing out the pots and wiring I almost puked. I had rather get kicked in the nuts than swap out the pups on a hollow body. I only had to pay $125.00 to avoid the swift kick. Luckily I was 3 weeks out of Kzoo with the 137. Nice buffing rig they have.
fretless Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 My Shep arrived , exactly 5 weeks for it to come in as per his website he was right on . I went for the "raw" cover and here she is with a David King Maple p/u ring . I also got some custom Aluminum jack plates from Dave at fretsonthenet . Pretty sure I'm going to use the raw one on a upcoming kit build . And lastly the mojoaxe compensated wrap-around came in , I have not heard it yet but by all accounts they are excellent , and it sure looks nice.
jamison162 Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 Nice upgrades Kidsmoke. Who makes the Tonepros tuners? Gotoh, Schaller?
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