cynic Posted June 8, 2010 Posted June 8, 2010 I can't imagine wanting to cover that up, that's some very nice, understated grain!
crunchee Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 I still cant figure out why there were gouges filled with Bondo where the maple meets the binding. Oy vey.I wonder if the Bondo was from the factory? I once had a '91 LP Standard that had the body binding spliced together about 2" from the neck on the bass side, near the pickup selector switch--as if they goofed at the factory. I also found about a 3/4" inch gap under one of the frets near the body joint (like 20th fret, give or take), where the fretboard chipped out when the guitar was fretted (I could fit the edge of my thumbnail in there), and it was filled with brown epoxy until that crumbled out. And I was the first owner, bought it new.That being said, this particular LP is looking great, I really like the top! Once Stike gets done with it, it'll be better than new!
diablo175 Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 All this talk about refinishing and seeing Stike's work again has reignited my jones for a new finish on my Diablo. Awwwww shoot...
hamerhead Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 Wow! Great looking top. A subtle 'burst would be killer.
formula73 Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 I'd still go back to a GT, but that's just me. I've always wanted one. Looks like ol' Stike is hooking you up! I'm sure it'll look great.
carfish7 Posted June 10, 2010 Posted June 10, 2010 I don't know about the blue fingerboard though........... Nice work! Z
kurtsstuff Posted June 23, 2010 Author Posted June 23, 2010 Stike told me he put some color on the guitar...Maybe he'll send me some picsthat I can post here
tbonesullivan Posted June 23, 2010 Posted June 23, 2010 sweet! definitely looks like a classic. I don't get why people do that. Putting a shit veneer on a classic will not make it a standard. NOt to mention that there is nothing long with a classic plain top. The only thing stupider than this is the people who route out LP Deluxe models to fit full-size humbuckers instead of just sticking with the minis.
kurtsstuff Posted October 3, 2010 Author Posted October 3, 2010 And here's whats comingt back from Stike...looks outstanding!!!
backinit Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 That's a beautiful teardrop burst. I like the color selection.
Rodan Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 Stike! This thread a worth a sh*t without pics of your LP Standard Kurt... Stike it is then!! That may be the best burst you can get with Glidden satin latex... And here's whats comingt back from Stike...looks outstanding!!! REAL nice! That's a smooth job, alright.
David B Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 Sweet! Now that is a Les Paul rescue. I can't wait to see my next Stiked guitar now.
Brooks Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 sweet! nice job as usual, stike. hey kurt, if'n ya change yer mind, i gots some stickers left over, ha
conorb Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 And here's whats comingt back from Stike...looks outstanding!!! A story with a happy ending. How cool is that? conorb
Stike Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 A story with a happy ending. How cool is that? conorb Story aint over, UPS still has it .
veatch Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 Story aint over, UPS still has it . Ooh, an added chance for a headstock repair! Nice work, young sir.
a.bandini Posted October 4, 2010 Posted October 4, 2010 I've got a terrible weakness for sunbursts. That one made me moan in envy. Gorgeous!
Brownsound Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 Ed Roman will re-top that guit'r for ya! Lol! Im sorry dont get mad at me Kurt! Oh great Brown one...You test me.....lol!! If it's just going to be a player anyway and you like the sound and set-up, you could probably just rip the rest of the veneer off, hit it with a sander to smooth things out, shoot some clear over it and call it a day. Thats what I'm considering...just leaving it as is and just pick paint chips off between songs/sets... Just dont eat the paint chips...I know its tough.... That thing is beautiful! Congrats!
kurtsstuff Posted October 10, 2010 Author Posted October 10, 2010 Got the guitar yesterday and gotta say.......OUTSTANDING JOB STIKE!!!He's no "sparkle/metalflake" only folks...Very,very good job.. Once I get it all togetherI'll post pics...I'm not a fan of gold hardware but..The new finish on thisjust sets it off and goin for the gold.....
RobB Posted October 10, 2010 Posted October 10, 2010 I'm not a fan of gold hardware but..The new finish on thisjust sets it off and goin for the gold.....Beauty guitar, Kurt.Creme p/us, nickel hardware. Gold hardware belongs on LP Customs, as God intended. Do what ya do, of course, but I'm just sayin'...
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