| Author | Message | ||
| ivorypic
New Username: ivorypic Post Number: 4 Registered: 5-2010 |
Hi! I have an old 74 Alembic Guitar, and I want to make it more perty again without doing anything that's a no no for the finish, etc. I'm mostly talking about the wood body as I feel pretty comfortable addressing the metal bits, but all knowing input appreciated! Thanks, Peter. | ||
| ivorypic
New Username: ivorypic Post Number: 5 Registered: 5-2010 |
Aha! Just found the FAQ section which it looks like will cover what I need..... | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1218 Registered: 11-2004 |
Peter, Glad you found what you needed. Now WE all need to see some pictures! If you get a chance, open a thread in the showcase section and let us all take a peek at the old beauty. Toby | ||
| ivorypic
New Username: ivorypic Post Number: 6 Registered: 5-2010 |
Hi Toby, There are some pics of the beast as it is now in the serial # request section under the heading 74 identity crisis guitar from I think last May. Alas, and unfortunately for me, I need to sell it, hence making it pretty. It will be going to the great auction house in the sky within a week or so. Thanks, Peter. | ||
| adriaan
Moderator Username: adriaan Post Number: 2566 Registered: 6-2002 |
That would be this thread for the identity crisis guitar. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 4535 Registered: 7-2004 |
Peter: Are you going to offer it here to club members? How much are you looking for? Bill, tgo | ||
| terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1332 Registered: 11-2004 |
Damn nice instrument from Alembic's early days. Finishes that dull off can be restored with a fine polishing paste and buffed with a quality wax polish or Alembic's own liquid polish. I think an expert evaluation would be needed due to it's age. | ||
| dela217
Senior Member Username: dela217 Post Number: 1044 Registered: 6-2002 |
That may be an oil finish on that instrument. The last thing you should put on it is a polishing paste. If it is an oil finish, it would be best to re-oil it. I use Watco on my oil finished basses. I've had the can for decades. A litle goes a long way, I'll probably never run out. There is probably something better to oil with these days. Mica would know. Michael | ||
| artswork99
Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1265 Registered: 7-2007 |
Looks like this is what Mica recommends - http://alembic.com/club/messages/16271/16531.html Most likely what you had found in the FAQ. Cheers, Art |
