AfricaBrass Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 Oh...I see: one of each! Yes... I have to complete the collection. At least I don't collect all the different colors... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 I just found this neat site if you're into blues guitar: http://www.playbluesguitar.com/ They have free online subscription with lessons, etc... :rsmile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 speaking of websites, does everyone know about Guitar Masters? Lots of information here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted April 4, 2005 Report Share Posted April 4, 2005 speaking of websites, does everyone know about Guitar Masters? Lots of information here. Thank you Scott! I wasn't familiar with this site. It's bookmarked now and it looks like there's a lot of good info. :rsmile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted April 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 NEW EXCEL Hmmmmm? D’Angelico Guitars of America, makers of premium archtop guitars, announces the debut of the Excel line of archtops for serious players on a budget. All of the most sought-after D’Angelico appointments are here, from fancy-grained tonewoods, multiple-ply binding, mother-of-pearl and abalone inlays and gold-plated Grover Imperial tuning machines to the new, hinged, solid brass Excel tailpiece. The first model, the Excel EXS-1DH, is a 16” wide and 3” deep jazz guitar equipped with dual humbucking pickups by Kent Armstrong. The Excel EXL-1 is a long-scale, 17” wide version with pickguard mounted, floating humbucking pickup by Kent Armstrong. This is the model for the traditionalist looking for maximum acoustic tone. The EX-DC is the most versatile Excel model, with a slim double-cutaway body (spruce top, maple back and sides) with solid spruce tone block and two Kent Armstrong humbuckers, perfect for everything from clean lines to screaming leads. For more information on these and other D’Angelico Guitars, check out www.dangelicoguitars.com or email info@dangelicoguitars.com, or contact: D’Angelico Guitars, 264 Route 537 East, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 (732) 380-0995. Sounds interesting, but those headstocks always bugged me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 those headstocks always bugged me I think they are OK on full size archtops but they sure look funny on their Les Paul model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundog Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 (edited) NEW EXCEL Hmmmmm? D’Angelico Guitars of America, makers of premium archtop guitars, announces the debut of the Excel line of archtops for serious players on a budget. All of the most sought-after D’Angelico appointments are here, from fancy-grained tonewoods, multiple-ply binding, mother-of-pearl and abalone inlays and gold-plated Grover Imperial tuning machines to the new, hinged, solid brass Excel tailpiece. The first model, the Excel EXS-1DH, is a 16” wide and 3” deep jazz guitar equipped with dual humbucking pickups by Kent Armstrong. The Excel EXL-1 is a long-scale, 17” wide version with pickguard mounted, floating humbucking pickup by Kent Armstrong. This is the model for the traditionalist looking for maximum acoustic tone. The EX-DC is the most versatile Excel model, with a slim double-cutaway body (spruce top, maple back and sides) with solid spruce tone block and two Kent Armstrong humbuckers, perfect for everything from clean lines to screaming leads. For more information on these and other D’Angelico Guitars, check out www.dangelicoguitars.com or email info@dangelicoguitars.com, or contact: D’Angelico Guitars, 264 Route 537 East, Colts Neck, NJ 07722 (732) 380-0995. Sounds interesting, but those headstocks always bugged me. It played EX-DC version last weekend. I auditioned my new cabinet and head with this guitar. It sounds really nice. Fit, finish, and playability are all excellent. The sound is reminiscent of a Gibson 175 except maybe a bit more bottom end. It's a lot of guitar for $1,550 (street price). For the record I really like the art deco headstock. Old school rules Edited April 8, 2005 by Sundog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted April 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 It played this guitar last weekend. I auditioned my new cabinet and head with this guitar. It sounds really nice. Fit, finish, and playability are all excellent. The sound is reminiscent of a Gibson 175 except maybe a bit more bottom end. It's a lot of guitar for $1,550 (street price). For the record I really like the art deco headstock. Old school rules Sounds like it would be cheeper than a new 175. I wonder how a similar model Heritage costs. Time for gbase.com or google.com to answer my question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 11, 2005 Report Share Posted April 11, 2005 Refinish in seafoam green burst (just checking to see if you are paying attention - I don't do finishes) Well, that's about to change! I am preparing to embark on a refinishing project to turn that darth vader Cort M200 into a goldflake beauty! I have tried to refinish several guitars in the past with not so good results (My best results have come with metallic flake paints) This weekend I bought a book (an ebook actually) which instructs how to refinish a guitar. My error was trying to get too good of a result on the paint layer prior to applying the clear coat. The guy who wrote it gets great results (at least he says he does ) So tonight the black finish comes off and I start! I am also going to make it more PRS like by putting on one of those combo bridge / tailpieces. Might as well while the finish is off I can patch the holes from the tunomatic. To do it properly you have to let the paint settle for a couple MONTHS! I'll post pics and keep you guys updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 Step 1 remove hardware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 13, 2005 Report Share Posted April 13, 2005 step 2 - sand off clear coat (there's no turning back now!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 Step 3 - Fill in holes with appropiate size dowel rods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 Step 4 - Fill holes with Bondo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Step 5 - drill new holes for bridge / tailpiece (Thanks to my dad and his drill press. Happened to be on vacation this past week and we were able to drill it when I was passing through town.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Step 6 - Primer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Nice work, Scott! I'm enjoying your progress. I think it's great that you're doing this. I really hope it turns out well. Have you checked this site yet? Guitar Refinish Forum These guys have a lot of great info. :rsmile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Step 7 - The BLING!! (Not exactly the color I was wanting. A bit more silver, especially in lights but it's growing on me.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted April 27, 2005 Report Share Posted April 27, 2005 Lookin' SWEET! B-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 (edited) Step 8 - The clear coat. I'm happier with the color now that the clear coat darkened it up a little. Edited April 30, 2005 by scottb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 (edited) Step 9 - perhaps the hardest step of all... do nothing for TWO MONTHS!! This is where my guitar will hang in my garage for the next 60 days. Anyone want to bet if I can actually leave it alone for the whole time? My money is on no. I've already got reasons not to wait that long. Such as I have fewer coats of clear coat than my mentor's project. I used a different clear coat. Edited April 30, 2005 by scottb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 NICE! Good luck on the two month wait. Watching your progress has really tempted me to try refinishing. :rsmile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7/4 Posted April 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 Step 9 - perhaps the hardest step of all... do nothing for TWO MONTHS!! This is where my guitar will hang in my garage for the next 60 days. Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 (edited) Apparently, although the clear coat is dry, it has not completely hardened. (I have witnessed this first hand on a previous attempt at refinishing when placing the guitar on a guitar stand caused indentions in the finish.) According to my reference, Gibson lets their guitars "cure" for up to 6 months before sanding. I guess that's the other point you may not be able to see by the picture. Currently the clear coat has an "orange peel" look to it and it needs sanding then polishing. Edited April 30, 2005 by scottb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 (edited) Watching your progress has really tempted me to try refinishing I have been looking on ebay for my next project. If I'm working on another guitar, the wait would be easier. However, I would like to see what kind of results I get with this one first. (I'll probably cave in and start before this one's done. Especially if I find a good deal.) I'm looking for a more hard rock / metal guitar (perhaps Ibanez or Jackson or Fender stagemaster) that I can try a paint I saw made by Duplicolor called MIRAGE. It's one of those paints you see on low-riders that are one color coming and another color going. Edited April 30, 2005 by scottb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AfricaBrass Posted April 30, 2005 Report Share Posted April 30, 2005 Watching your progress has really tempted me to try refinishing I have been looking on ebay for my next project. If I'm working on another guitar, the wait would be easier. However, I would like to see what kind of results I get with this one first. (I'll probably cave in and start before this one's done. Especially if I find a good deal.) I'm looking for a more hard rock / metal guitar (perhaps Ibanez or Jackson or Fender stagemaster) that I can try a paint I saw made by Duplicolor called MIRAGE. It's one of those paints you see on low-riders that are one color coming and another color going. Cool! I think Carvin offers (or offered) that option. Just don't throw a big fin, huge tailpipe, or Type R emblem on it... Please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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