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Topic: Kline Resto-New Cabinet- Mo' Pics Added,,UPDATE! |
Sonny Jenkins
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Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 26 Aug 2016 8:55 am |
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I was not at all pleased with my prior attempt at restoring this Kline,,,so, after seeing the beautiful red one that was for sale a few weeks ago, decided to build a new cabinet. Fully intending to make it red,,,now that I've done the inlay and started sanding out,,,I'm really impressed by the natural look of the tiger stripe maple (doesn't show up too good in the pics). Opinions????
When I get this one finished it will probably be for sale,,,I will keep the one I have that was previously owned by Jeff Newman and played on the 1983 ISGC.
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steve takacs
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beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 26 Aug 2016 9:33 am
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Sonny, you have more persistence than I would. Good for you.
I think if it were mine, I'd do it in an amber color rather than natural. The tiger stripe would still stand out nicely.
Continued good luck with the Kline. steve t
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Frank Freniere
From:
The First Coast
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Posted 26 Aug 2016 9:34 am
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| That's a beaut, Steve! |
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 26 Aug 2016 9:37 am
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Indeed it is a real looker, Frank. Unfortunately, it's not mine.  steve t |
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Sonny Jenkins
From:
Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 26 Aug 2016 9:57 am
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Thanks Steve,,,of course, it will be a little darker when lacquered, very much the shade of Jeff's old guitar (pictured below) maybe not as yellow since this finish is almost 34 years old. I know when we attempt to stain for "just a wee bit of color" it is very easy (and likely) to get "blotchy",,,(speaking from experience,,,LOL)
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 26 Aug 2016 10:34 am
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| Indeed it is a real looker, Frank. Unfortunately, it's not mine. steve t |
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Ross Shafer
From:
Petaluma, California
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Posted 26 Aug 2016 12:42 pm
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| Beautiful job Sonny! |
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Marty Broussard
From:
Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 26 Aug 2016 4:56 pm
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Sonny, I like the idea of an amber or purple like Robbie Primm's Emmons. Let the grain still show.
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Damir Besic
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Nashville,TN.
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Damir Besic
From:
Nashville,TN.
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bob drawbaugh
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scottsboro, al. usa
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Posted 27 Aug 2016 9:08 am
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| Sonny, Red it is! |
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Sonny Jenkins
From:
Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 27 Aug 2016 10:00 am
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Yes, I'm doing some experimenting with shades of red,,,and trying to find a positive way of keeping the stain off the inlay.
I think I have the parts for a 7 pedal 6 knee set up. Maybe if it sells before the set up I can configure to a buyer's specific copedent. |
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Bruce Derr
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Lee, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 27 Aug 2016 5:05 pm
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Sonny, that's a fine-looking cabinet. You do nice work!
Your project is particularly interesting to me because I am toying with the idea of having a new cabinet made for a mica Kline S-10 I picked up a while back that has a fairly large split in the body. For tint I think I'd go for amber or possibly two-tone like Jeff's. One thing that's making me hesitate is that the steel doesn't have a vertical KL. I am hoping to find one.
I'm looking forward to seeing updates as your project progresses! |
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Roger Shackelton
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MINNESOTA (deceased)
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Posted 27 Aug 2016 8:40 pm
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HI SONNY,
I am in the minority here, since I would finish that guitar body in a Natural Clear Coat finish.
It would be a SIN to cover up that Beautiful Natural Wood Grain. 
Roger |
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Sonny Jenkins
From:
Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 28 Aug 2016 11:38 am
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Well,,as of about an hour ago,,,IT's RED! So far so good,,just hoping the stain has not bled through the masking to the inlay.
Hey Roger,,,that beautiful figure still shows,,,has really "popped"
PICs added. A couple of small places to be touched up,,,so far very pleased,,,love that TransTint Stain/Dye,,,seems to have the same transparentcy whether light shades or dark.
Now for about 12-15 coats of nitro,,,then the waiting period,,,,
[img]http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/userpix1504
Making sure everything still fits while waiting for lacquer
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Sonny Jenkins
From:
Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 29 Aug 2016 11:21 am
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| deleted,,,double post |
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Bruce Derr
From:
Lee, New Hampshire, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2016 8:04 pm
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I have to say that's gorgeous. I too was admiring the red one for sale recently.
Keep the pix coming! |
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Sonny Jenkins
From:
Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 30 Aug 2016 5:26 am
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| Thanks Bruce,,,yes, the red one is what inspired me to finally build a new cabinet. Hopefully this one will be priced considerably less than that one. |
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bob drawbaugh
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scottsboro, al. usa
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Posted 31 Aug 2016 5:27 am
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| Sonny, thats one fine looking cabinet. You did good! |
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Sonny Jenkins
From:
Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 31 Aug 2016 6:04 am
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| Thanks Bob,,,looks kinda dull right now,,,like stained raw wood,,LOL,,,. I'm pleased with the color,,I wanted it deep and rich! I'll probably start putting lacquer on tomorrow,,,should really "pop" then!! |
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Marty Broussard
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Broussard, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 31 Aug 2016 12:22 pm
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Beautiful !!!!
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"Technique is really the elimination of the unnecessary..it is a constant effort to avoid any personal impediment or obstacle to achieve the smooth flow of energy and intent" Yehudi Menuhin |
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Sonny Jenkins
From:
Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 21 Sep 2016 2:49 pm
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Update,,,starting to come together! A couple of bobbles that I will have to try and fix,,,you have to give the REAL builders credit,,,this ain't easy!!!!,,,LOL
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steve takacs
From:
beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
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Posted 21 Sep 2016 2:59 pm
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That most definitely was the right color, Being there and seeing itt in person, I would bet the color pops out even more.
Sonny, Kudos to you.
Steve |
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Damir Besic
From:
Nashville,TN.
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Posted 21 Sep 2016 5:49 pm
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gorgeous steel...  Sonny, you deserve all the credit there is, a wonderful job... 
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Sonny Jenkins
From:
Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 22 Sep 2016 10:32 am
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| Hey thanks Damir and Steve. I'm putting it back together now. Hopefully I can sell it ($2700-$2800 range) BEFORE I do a copedent set up so that it can be set up to the buyer's specs. I have the parts for a 7 pedal 6 knee lever set up. |
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