murkat Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 To refresh the minds~ It was a wreck. Jol did not provide any real detail of the instrument via memory or serial #. I can tell you that it went thru many incarnations. Many layers of paint with many label / decals, many routings between coats of paint, all factory done. Mystery (trem) bridge was never really revealed. All time period options of were dismissed. Guitar was gutted down to wood, refretted, shelf made for floyd nut, layers and layers of mahogany wood to fill the suspect trem routings. All mocked up, setup, prepped, then sent off to Stike for some spray. and..... wa la.... a newly refurbed mystery proto centura. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobB Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Nicely done, Jaye/Stike. It lives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 WHOA! That is one incredible transformation. Someone is gonna be happy as hell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM OF HAMER Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 2 hours ago, murkat said: To refresh the minds~ It was a wreck. Jol did not provide any real detail of the instrument via memory or serial #. I can tell you that it went thru many incarnations. Many layers of paint with many label / decals, many routings between coats of paint, all factory done. Mystery (trem) bridge was never really revealed. All time period options of were dismissed. Guitar was gutted down to wood, refretted, shelf made for floyd nut, layers and layers of mahogany wood to fill the suspect trem routings. All mocked up, setup, prepped, then sent off to Stike for some spray. and..... wa la.... a newly refurbed mystery proto centura. I remember that guitar!.................and what it looked like. Now.........................Incredible! You sir are a Magician! You would never know that is the same instrument.......... Great Repair! {Murkat} Great Paint Job! [Stike] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Amazing save of a good instrument. Kudos, gentlemen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 THAT FINISH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddie Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 AF was code in the ol' Arl Hts shop for All F'dup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 56 minutes ago, Caddie said: AF was code in the ol' Arl Hts shop for All F'dup. Now, it's All Fixed Up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomerang~Junkie Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Damn fine work there guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgstandard Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 It's love at first sight!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddie Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 1 hour ago, scottcald said: Now, it's All Fixed Up. And indeed after all the TLC and that you put into it, its a great looking geetar. I'll bet it sounds as a good if not better. Cali. Centaura. Whatever. Its now Cinderella. Transformed from sweeping floors to belle of the RAWK'N Ball. Cheers! caddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjamiam Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Outstanding work! Love the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I have always been fond of the utilitarian bevels on the edges. That turned into one sexy beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyboy-UK Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 OH WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS ON THAT ONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixesandsevens Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 That's a period-approved finish if I ever saw one! It reminds me of what my old Kramer Focus 6000 wanted to be when it grew up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyboy-UK Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Hooker Lipstick Pink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorch Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 What a great job. Spike is the definite sparkle man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamer95USA Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Great job on the restoration of that guitar! It still looks like a Chapparal to me though. Guitar George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biz Prof Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 2 hours ago, gorch said: What a great job. Spike is the definite sparkle man! Stike is pretty good at it, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorch Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 24 minutes ago, Biz Prof said: Stike is pretty good at it, as well. IOS auto correct trap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBraz Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 What a fantastic resurrection. The guitar looks absolutely stunning. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murkat Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Even in sunlight, it just goes nuts in color. plays very well too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottcald Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 What pickups are in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Caddie Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 On 20/09/2017 at 4:46 PM, murkat said: Even in sunlight, it just goes nuts in color. plays very well too Do you need a concealed carry permit to put that in a case and bring it to a gig? As soon as you open the case the ATF bad ass boys will be all over you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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