Pics.....

harvey49 · Post by **harvey49** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 5:54 pm

Who in their right mind could say an instruments worth diminishes, if it doesn't have it's original finish.

Another two examples of quality craftsmanship to dispel this Furphy! (Another Aussie term eh Aitch!)

jnbass · Post by **jnbass** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:33 pm

damn!

sowhat · Post by **sowhat** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:05 pm

Great looking guitars (and cool shoes)!

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 12:53 am

I really like that 'burst.

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 4:17 am

Stunning. I agree, the hardware gets in the way of the Aquaglo finish!

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 4:55 am

Wonderful work, as always! Everyone else seems to have already covered most of the adjectives.

rickaddict · Post by **rickaddict** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 6:24 am

High fives, Paul. Me likey!

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:43 am

Is my '72 4001 in the on-deck circle?

kcole4001 · Post by **kcole4001** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 4:52 am

What's in store for that baby, or is it a secret?

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:24 am

My '72? Old binding replaced with new, and a refin. We call the color "mink," fashioned from a custom color I once saw on a Les Paul back in the late 1970s. It's kinduva burgundy sunburst. Ted Staberow put walnut headstock wings on it, too. It will be unique.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:34 am

It's on the bench as I write this, getting re-bound on the rebound.

Ted did a superb job on the walnut wings, BTW, and a terrific bound-neck fret job, too. Believe you me, rebinding the neck after a fret job is a fiddly, time-consuming job.

This one's going to look really killer. You'll be bringing it to the 75th, right, Paul?

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 6:54 am

As it stands now, if I bring a bass with me to Santa Ana, it will be the BG '72 that Paul just did for me.

bassduke49 · Post by **bassduke49** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 9:20 am

Maybe, Paul, but I wonder if it might make more sense for you to bring it there if you have the room? Are you flying or driving? Got room for one more case? Maybe I could bring the hardware and . . . nah, that's getting too complicated.

My intention is to have that one and one more to show, but I'll probably send them ahead since doing the airline luggage thing seems a little sketchy.

fab4 · Post by **fab4** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 9:49 am

Paul,
Just back after a lengthy road trip so I am seeing the last set of photos for my Combo 400 for the first time. Needless to say I am overwhelmed with what Paul has been able to accomplish. It was a diamond in the rough when I bought it and now it simply an amazing looking guitar. I love the body style and now with the bridge cover and the new pick guard it looks factory fresh with still just a hint of its 49 year heritage. Can't wait to play it and Paul you have exceeded my expectations - Excellent work !!! and thanks a ton

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:47 am

Paul, I'll be driving a van and bringing something like a dozen guitars. If you send me the hardware, I can get it assembled for you and bring it with me.

Alternatively, I have no problem bringing the body sans hardware.