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jorge_s
Intermediate Member
Username: jorge_s

Post Number: 131
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - 5:32 am:   Edit Post

Dear Mica: When I first talked to Will Gunn we discussed the posibility of making the finish a bit yellow to give the guitar a bit of an aged look. Do you think this is possible?
jorge_s
Intermediate Member
Username: jorge_s

Post Number: 135
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 10:51 am:   Edit Post

Hey Mica: Looking at Jim's Custom Signature Deluxe page, that is what I am looking for. It is the Amber tint. Do you think it will look OK with the Spalted Maple?
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 4221
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 2:06 pm:   Edit Post

I don't think we've done an amber tint over Spalted Maple before, but it should look nice. Are you looking for light amber or do you want it darker to loook more like it's been around for 20 years? Those Skylarks have the darker tint. Let me know your preference and I'll change the work order.
bassjigga
Intermediate Member
Username: bassjigga

Post Number: 150
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 2:07 pm:   Edit Post

That spalted maple has nice colors in it already. I think they will come out more when finish hits it. You might reconsider leaving it natural. But of course it's your guitar. Just my opinion.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 4222
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 2:16 pm:   Edit Post

We'll be sealing the wood with clear no matter what color (or not) goes on. I can supply you with a photo before the color would go on to evaluate the color of the wood first.
jorge_s
Intermediate Member
Username: jorge_s

Post Number: 136
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 3:01 pm:   Edit Post

Yes, if you could take a picture I would appreciate it. I may take David's advice. Since it will probably look different as the finish goes on. Thank you!
dela217
Senior Member
Username: dela217

Post Number: 773
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 3:59 pm:   Edit Post

My vote is for the tint! I am sure it will look great with just clear too. I am just partial with the tint on the lighter woods.

Michael
jorge_s
Intermediate Member
Username: jorge_s

Post Number: 137
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 5:38 am:   Edit Post

Hey Michael. Actually I did get the idea from you. I remember you saying how you wished you would have put a tint on one of your basses. I believe it was one with quilted maple. I'm going to wait and see how it darkens with the sealer. It looks as if the spalted maple is already a bit more yellow than other maples. Also thank you so much for playing with the Moonlighters!
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 4292
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 - 3:36 pm:   Edit Post

Sealer coat is shown inthe build record too, but here it is again for reference:
sealed
Let me know if you still feel like tinting the bass witha little amber or not.
dela217
Senior Member
Username: dela217

Post Number: 777
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2007 - 6:24 pm:   Edit Post

Jorge - No problem! I am willing to play with them any time you can't make the gig. They are fun. Great horn section, and Ian and I hit it off well. The musicianship in that band is incredible. Chuck is really amazing too. On the tunes I did not know, Elizabeth (I think that was her name) was telling me the notes. She is like a human chart with her perfect pitch.

The guitar is really looking great. I can't wait to see it in person. Chuck will be ruined for life with this piece.

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