| Author | Message | ||
| jtussing
Junior Username: jtussing Post Number: 41 Registered: 12-2006 |
Hi there! 8-string-king just mentioned something I might be interested in. He said there's a cool amber tint that you guys sometimes do on maple tops? Can I see some examples of that? I might be interested. Thanks! | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 515 Registered: 12-2004 |
If you have figured maple, I can't see *not* putting a little yellow tint on the instrument-- it really makes the figure pop. I know there are some examples around here; I'll try to find some later. | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1078 Registered: 10-2002 |
Oliver's 'tears for John' Dragonwing has an amber tint.here graeme | ||
| jtussing
Junior Username: jtussing Post Number: 43 Registered: 12-2006 |
Hey thanks for the pics. The tint is beautiful but I don't think its for me unless they could make it more subtle. | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 527 Registered: 12-2004 |
If I remember correctly, Oliver's is darker than the minimum, since he was attempting to create a more retro look (like its namesake's instruments). I believe that you can get a lighter version, I'll have to take a stroll through the FTC threads and find something. Bradley | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4217 Registered: 6-2000 |
If you check the Skylark page, there's a couple of Amber examples, plus an Amberburst. We can add a very small amount of tint to the finish, so it's more like one of the lighter shades in the burst version. Tinted finishes are a little extra, $250 right now. This is because yours will likely be the only one being painted that color at the time, and each coat will require cleaning the gun and some wasted paint. | ||
| jags
Member Username: jags Post Number: 98 Registered: 12-2006 |
hi mica how is zbrawood with an amber tint? iwill have to get my orion refinished,it came damaged,the finish is destroyed down to wood. im bummed,is amber ok with that,maybe they could both be done if i can get mine there in a little bit. i,m waiting to hear back form the seller about an inspector coming to my home to check it out. could you please email a confirmation number on a package that was to be sent out a while back for me. ive yet to get it,i dont know why, thanks for the time | ||
| bassjigga
Intermediate Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 149 Registered: 8-2005 |
Hey Jags, did you happen to pick up that one that was floatin around ebay? It looked like a nice one. Sorry to hear about the damage. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4225 Registered: 6-2000 |
Bradley's right, Oliver's was meant to approximate the color the old polyurethane finish reached after about 20 years. Since each instrument is tinted individually, we're going to tint to the customer's request in every case. There really isn't a set standard for colors, more like a general neighborhood. Never done Zebrawood with amber tint, John. But there are probably several examples of older basses in the Showcase with yellowed finish that should give you an approximation. I'd prefer to keep the Factory to Customer threads from diverging to customer service for unrelated projects - I might miss something important that way. Mary will email you the tracking number for your shipment. | ||
| jtussing
Junior Username: jtussing Post Number: 45 Registered: 12-2006 |
Thanks Mica, Upon personal preference only, I choose the natural Maple - no amber tint. They're all beautiful but no for me. Thanks. | ||
| jtussing
Junior Username: jtussing Post Number: 48 Registered: 12-2006 |
Hi Mica, can you please confirm when you get a chance - no amber tint. Thanks! Jim | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4239 Registered: 6-2000 |
No tint it is. |
