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Topic: Mica to Lacquer Emmons - Project Phase 1 |
Mike Scaggs
From: Nashville, TN
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Posted 4 Jul 2017 10:41 am
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Tony Glassman wrote: |
Mike, are you going to veneer the top & necks too.....or just the aprons? |
no no, the whole body gets the treatment... _________________ I can explain it to you but I can't understand it for you
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Tony Glassman
From: The Great Northwest
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Posted 4 Jul 2017 10:50 am
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Oops.... just noticed the aluminum necks. I think you're on the right track. It should be a beauty when you're done.
Still gonna use the burnt orange sunburst? I often thought about refinishing my tobacco burst woody P/P in that color. |
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Mike Scaggs
From: Nashville, TN
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Posted 4 Jul 2017 10:52 am
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Tony Glassman wrote: |
Oops.... just noticed the aluminum necks. I think you're on the right track. It should be a beauty when you're done.
Still gonna use the burnt orange sunburst? I often thought about refinishing my tobacco burst woody P/P in that color. |
Yeah I think so. Not sure what flocking color yet... _________________ I can explain it to you but I can't understand it for you
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Mike Scaggs
From: Nashville, TN
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Posted 4 Jul 2017 11:54 am .
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One more layer of veneer after this round and she will fit perfect
_________________ I can explain it to you but I can't understand it for you
Zum double Hybrid 8x9, 64 Twin (JBLs), p2pAmps Bad-Dawg, p2pAmps Tremendous Reverb, Visit my website www.p2pamps.com |
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Charlie McDonald
From: out of the blue
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Posted 5 Jul 2017 3:54 am
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And what is the thickness of the veneer? |
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Mike Scaggs
From: Nashville, TN
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Posted 5 Jul 2017 3:56 am
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Charlie McDonald wrote: |
And what is the thickness of the veneer? |
Veneer is .024 and the mica that came off is .048. I will be doubling the veneer of course. _________________ I can explain it to you but I can't understand it for you
Zum double Hybrid 8x9, 64 Twin (JBLs), p2pAmps Bad-Dawg, p2pAmps Tremendous Reverb, Visit my website www.p2pamps.com |
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Charlie McDonald
From: out of the blue
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Posted 5 Jul 2017 5:59 am
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I see. The top looks like a flamey tiger maple. |
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Bill Ford
From: Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 5 Jul 2017 7:01 am
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Charlie McDonald wrote: |
I see. The top looks like a flamey tiger maple. |
That is going to look super..BF _________________ Bill Ford S12 CLR, S12 Lamar keyless, Misc amps&toys Sharp Covers
Steeling for Jesus now!!! |
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Don Mogle
From: Round Rock, TX, USA
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Posted 5 Jul 2017 3:21 pm Emmons Resto #2
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Looking good Mike! Thanks for detailing the workup on this fine Emmons. Keep up the good work.
Flocking: my vote would be to keep it black.
Don |
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Andy DePaule
From: Saigon, Viet Nam & Springfield, Oregon
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Posted 5 Jul 2017 3:51 pm Way to go
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Way to go, that fiddle back maple will be great.
Wrap that old mica so the trash guy don't get sick... _________________ Inlaid Star Guitar 2006 by Mark Giles. SD-10 4+5 in E9th; http://luthiersupply.com/instrument-gallery.html
2017 Mullen SD-10, G2 5&5 Polished Aluminum covering. Custom Build for me. Great Steel.
Clinesmith Joaquin Murphy style Aluminum 8 String Lap Steel Short A6th.
Magnatone Jeweltone Series Lap Steel, Circa 1950? 6 String with F#minor7th Tuning.
1956 Dewey Kendrick D-8 4&3, Restoration Project.
1973 Sho~Bud Green SD-10 4&5 PSG, Restoration Project. |
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Mike Scaggs
From: Nashville, TN
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Posted 6 Jul 2017 6:03 am Re: Way to go
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Andy De Paule wrote: |
Way to go, that fiddle back maple will be great.
Wrap that old mica so the trash guy don't get sick... |
Thanks Andy ...
I did consider wrapping her up in Brazilian Rosewood with an awesome clear-coat _________________ I can explain it to you but I can't understand it for you
Zum double Hybrid 8x9, 64 Twin (JBLs), p2pAmps Bad-Dawg, p2pAmps Tremendous Reverb, Visit my website www.p2pamps.com |
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Andy DePaule
From: Saigon, Viet Nam & Springfield, Oregon
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Posted 6 Jul 2017 6:34 am The Finish
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Rosewood could also be nice, but maple seems the tradition starting with PA Bigsby and still after all these years.
Are you planning a natural (Amber Tint maybe) finish or some nice color work?
If it looks as good as that last one you did it will be really special.
Great workmanship your doing there. _________________ Inlaid Star Guitar 2006 by Mark Giles. SD-10 4+5 in E9th; http://luthiersupply.com/instrument-gallery.html
2017 Mullen SD-10, G2 5&5 Polished Aluminum covering. Custom Build for me. Great Steel.
Clinesmith Joaquin Murphy style Aluminum 8 String Lap Steel Short A6th.
Magnatone Jeweltone Series Lap Steel, Circa 1950? 6 String with F#minor7th Tuning.
1956 Dewey Kendrick D-8 4&3, Restoration Project.
1973 Sho~Bud Green SD-10 4&5 PSG, Restoration Project. |
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Rick Johnson
From: Wheelwright, Ky USA
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Posted 6 Jul 2017 11:41 am
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I know where another D10 green formica push/pull is at.
It once belonged to Tommy White and it has the Day setup.
Rick
www.rickjohnsoncabinets.com |
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Mike Scaggs
From: Nashville, TN
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Posted 6 Jul 2017 12:04 pm
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Rick Johnson wrote: |
I know where another D10 green formica push/pull is at.
It once belonged to Tommy White and it has the Day setup.
Rick
www.rickjohnsoncabinets.com |
Go get that thing and make it right Rick! _________________ I can explain it to you but I can't understand it for you
Zum double Hybrid 8x9, 64 Twin (JBLs), p2pAmps Bad-Dawg, p2pAmps Tremendous Reverb, Visit my website www.p2pamps.com |
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Mike Perlowin
From: Los Angeles CA
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Mike Perlowin
From: Los Angeles CA
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Posted 6 Jul 2017 1:18 pm
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Mike Scaggs wrote: |
I wonder why some one would cover up nice wood with Mica? |
I can think of one reason; the color of a lacquer guitar will fade if it's exposed to sunlight over a prolonged period of time.
I think mica is better for playing outdoor gigs. _________________ Please visit my web site and Soundcloud page and listen to the music posted there.
http://www.mikeperlowin.com http://soundcloud.com/mike-perlowin |
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Erv Niehaus
From: Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 6 Jul 2017 1:36 pm
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When Buddy Emmons got together with Ron Lashley and started to design the Emmons guitar, Buddy wanted a guitar that was more suited to gigging ie: durable and could stand up to the rigors of traveling.
That was the reason for the mica. That is a more rugged finish than lacquer. |
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Herb Steiner
From: Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 6 Jul 2017 2:10 pm
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Straight from the horse's (Big E's) mouth: Somebody left a lit cigarette on the peghead end of Buddy's Bigsby, which totally pissed him off since he had an ashtray attached to the guitar.
Formica burns at a much higher temperature than lacquered maple. Hence, mica finish on the original Originals. _________________ My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Andy DePaule
From: Saigon, Viet Nam & Springfield, Oregon
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Posted 6 Jul 2017 2:23 pm "Linda Blair Exorcist vomit."
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"Linda Blair Exorcist vomit." I knew it was some kind of repulsive and I think you just named it right!
And the thought of a cigarette on a Bigsby, words acceptable for the forum do not quite describe quite what I'd say about that. _________________ Inlaid Star Guitar 2006 by Mark Giles. SD-10 4+5 in E9th; http://luthiersupply.com/instrument-gallery.html
2017 Mullen SD-10, G2 5&5 Polished Aluminum covering. Custom Build for me. Great Steel.
Clinesmith Joaquin Murphy style Aluminum 8 String Lap Steel Short A6th.
Magnatone Jeweltone Series Lap Steel, Circa 1950? 6 String with F#minor7th Tuning.
1956 Dewey Kendrick D-8 4&3, Restoration Project.
1973 Sho~Bud Green SD-10 4&5 PSG, Restoration Project. |
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Mike Scaggs
From: Nashville, TN
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Posted 6 Jul 2017 2:55 pm
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Herb Steiner wrote: |
Straight from the horse's (Big E's) mouth: Somebody left a lit cigarette on the peghead end of Buddy's Bigsby, which totally pissed him off since he had an ashtray attached to the guitar.
Formica burns at a much higher temperature than lacquered maple. Hence, mica finish on the original Originals. |
Exactly Herb, you got it right. He told the same thing to a good buddy of mine that spent a lot of time with BigE and the cigarette story came from Buddy himself. Lucky for me I guess I don't smoke...
Regardless, I think wood guitars sound great and are great visually as well. Since I retired from the road and play mainly at church I think a wood guitar suits me just fine along with my black mica Infinity.
Now, here is the last of my 1st coat of veneer. The good stuff is next
_________________ I can explain it to you but I can't understand it for you
Zum double Hybrid 8x9, 64 Twin (JBLs), p2pAmps Bad-Dawg, p2pAmps Tremendous Reverb, Visit my website www.p2pamps.com |
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Mike Scaggs
From: Nashville, TN
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Posted 6 Jul 2017 6:17 pm
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_________________ I can explain it to you but I can't understand it for you
Zum double Hybrid 8x9, 64 Twin (JBLs), p2pAmps Bad-Dawg, p2pAmps Tremendous Reverb, Visit my website www.p2pamps.com |
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Erv Niehaus
From: Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 7 Jul 2017 7:38 am
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Mike,
I read that this will be primarily a church guitar.
I bought a Spirit model Rains some time ago that had a cabinet built by Mark Giles, it is definitely a church guitar.
And I have a seat to match:
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Mike Scaggs
From: Nashville, TN
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Posted 7 Jul 2017 7:57 am
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Erv Niehaus wrote: |
Mike,
I read that this will be primarily a church guitar.
I bought a Spirit model Rains some time ago that had a cabinet built by Mark Giles, it is definitely a church guitar.
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Very nice Erv _________________ I can explain it to you but I can't understand it for you
Zum double Hybrid 8x9, 64 Twin (JBLs), p2pAmps Bad-Dawg, p2pAmps Tremendous Reverb, Visit my website www.p2pamps.com |
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Erv Niehaus
From: Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 7 Jul 2017 8:08 am
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Thanks, Mike!
The dove, along with the name, is inlaid in mother-of-pearl.
And the fret markers are also mother-of-pearl doves. |
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Lee Baucum
From: McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 7 Jul 2017 2:03 pm
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Herb Steiner wrote: |
I've only seen one other Emmons with that mica on it. Kenny Grohman in San Antonio has owned it for 40 years. |
That's the guitar I thought of when I first saw this thread. |
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