bubs_42 8,513 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Well I went in to wet sand and rough buff the finish today, so here is where it is at this point. I hope by mid week to have it done. that turned out different than what i had in my head but it's better.. Your going to have a unique one ! Link to post Share on other sites
cmatthes 20,217 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Awesome, Roy! You definitely set a new "Standard" around here... Link to post Share on other sites
kizanski 15,190 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Well I went in to wet sand and rough buff the finish today, so here is where it is at this point. I hope by mid week to have it done.that turned out different than what i had in my head but it's better.. Your going to have a unique one !Why the quoting to include the photos?Do I need to update the FAQ page? Link to post Share on other sites
formula73 61 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 MAN that thing looks good!!!!!! You, sir, are the real deal. Link to post Share on other sites
RoyB 34 Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 Looking at those photos they just look nothing like the guitar for some reason, so I tried again after I lightly aged the finish (yep I did not want a brand new 84 Standard) and I think this really shows what the guitar looks like. And I took a quick shot the the parts test fitted. Link to post Share on other sites
unfun 75 1 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 That last picture really looks like an '84 model. You achieved your goal, no doubt. Awesome work! Link to post Share on other sites
DaveL 2,223 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 I had an 80's sunburst special that had exactly that fade due to age... and it looked awesome. great choice. Link to post Share on other sites
zorrow 4,516 Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 Man, this thread has got me into a desperate need of refinishing the top of my white Vector -- still on Nick's hands.Hats off! Link to post Share on other sites
BTMN 3,952 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 You Sir, I Love/Hate! That Standard looks so nice. BTW, I get my Mighty Hamer on Tuesday if all has went as planned. Thanks for the gear and I cant wait to hear it. Link to post Share on other sites
atquinn 2,211 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 You sir are the shiznitz!-Austin Link to post Share on other sites
kizanski 15,190 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Better than new, IMO.Great work! Link to post Share on other sites
MCChris 10,309 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Are you going to send the transformation pics to the seller? I would.I think a letter bomb would be more apropos. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pirateflynn Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Man, that's good work. Link to post Share on other sites
LordOfTheThighs 455 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I wish I had a fraction of the talent that it takes to pull off such a beautiful job. Just a killer looking guitar. You Da Man! Link to post Share on other sites
sw686blue 74 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Man, this thread has got me into a desperate need of refinishing the top of my white Vector -- still on Nick's hands.Hats off!We need to go check out that guy I told you about. Link to post Share on other sites
BCR Greg 724 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 looks great, Roy! Link to post Share on other sites
kizanski 15,190 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 Are you going to send the transformation pics to the seller? I would.I think a letter bomb would be more apropos.I'm a proponent of the Flaming Bag o'Shit, myself. Link to post Share on other sites
gerry 21 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 that looks really nice. well done man. gerry Link to post Share on other sites
RoyB 34 Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 Well the plans I had today fell through, so I went to the shop to work on the Standard and after all this work it's done! Here she is all finished and set up. and here I am with it like a proud poppa. It's a great sounding guitar and I can't believe it's weight because it's only 8lbs. Now if anyone has an extra toggle switch back plate they can spare let me know because this guitar has a junker home makde one on it. Well it's been fun, so I hole you enjoyed it as well. Link to post Share on other sites
belgian 482 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 An amazing job !! Link to post Share on other sites
murkat 5,114 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 "Now if anyone has an extra toggle switch back plate they can spare let me know "I have a few layin around............ Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pirateflynn Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I'd love to see any future projects. Way to go! Link to post Share on other sites
RoyB 34 Posted June 1, 2008 Author Share Posted June 1, 2008 "Now if anyone has an extra toggle switch back plate they can spare let me know "I have a few layin around............Can ya spare one? If so shoot me a PM. Link to post Share on other sites
Feynman 2,633 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 WOW! WOW! WOW!Amazing - that's a real beauty (now). Link to post Share on other sites
Lockbody 921 Posted June 1, 2008 Share Posted June 1, 2008 I've following this thread with great interest. Very nice outcome. It looks fantastic! Link to post Share on other sites
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