381 Toaster foam

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 3:44 pm

Melibee is right on the money with yours, Steve - w-a-a-y cool retro look!

I second Ron's motion, Doc.

Scastles · Post by **Scastles** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 3:52 pm

Drolling...or drooling? To drol or not to drool.

Great guitars, either way.

86kubicki · Post by **86kubicki** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 4:36 pm

I think that's why I'm drawn to Sea Green Ricks (five and counting) - Sea Green is a very vintage colour and many of RIC's designs date from the 50's and 60's. Sea Green + Ricks = "uber-vintage"!

Melisssa - what finish is your 381?
Gary - let's see some more pics of that 381JK!

86kubicki · Post by **86kubicki** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 4:39 pm

Howard - if Toronto is still on your list of stops you can see it in person!

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 4:53 pm

Gotta keep the people happy!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 4:53 pm

You bet it is, Steve!!

Dean Steliga and I will be staying at the Novotel Toronto Centre on September 11, 12 and 13. Hopefully on one of those nights a heap of guys from TDOT and environs can get together and maybe have a meal, few drinks, jam or all of the above.

We're pretty much wingin' it at this stage but I really would like to get to Healey's pub one night. I believe that Tuesday night is jam night. Don't know whether I'd be game to play but I reckon it would be a hoot!

bitzerguy · Post by **bitzerguy** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 4:57 pm

Steve, evening of Sept 11 through the 13th are Howard's TO dates. We're still looking for a get together those dates. Love to get as many together as we can. Specially if we can get to see those Sea Green beauties!

Shoot me an email for details. Ahh Howard beat me to it!!

...Dean

86kubicki · Post by **86kubicki** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 5:12 pm

Howard - TDOT??? Damn you're hip!
Do we know if there are other forumites in the area that would be interested in a mini-confluence?

harvey49 · Post by **harvey49** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 5:36 pm

Thanks Gary, (drolling what was I thinking? Brain fade - my excuse for being exposed to these wonderful guitars)LOL

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 5:55 pm

Might be time for a hands up, Dean and Steve. What do you think? Bill Hughey expressed an interest, although he may find it a little tough with school commitments. I think one of those nights is his birthday, too!

I'm not really hip, Steve.... I pinched the expression from Dean and it stuck!

Wasn't brain fade, Ron. It was a tpyograhpicla eroor!

stubby · Post by **stubby** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 6:28 pm

Yep, I'm in for Toronto but as Howard says, it kind of depends on how school is going. My birthday is Sept. 12 - does that fit the bill? Should we move this discussion back over into the Confluences section?

cmuk · Post by **cmuk** » Wed Jul 26, 2006 9:01 pm

Steve, I'm loving that Sea Green 381. Way Cool!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Jul 27, 2006 1:39 am

Good idea, Bill. Done!

doubleneck · Post by **doubleneck** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 1:38 am

Back to the topic, what about a chemical reaction with the finish between the foam/poly or rubber grommet/poly? I've seen a reaction between the Gold backed pickguards and the rubber grommets. Will either eat into the finish after a period of time?

admin · Post by **admin** » Tue Aug 01, 2006 1:45 am

Rick: While I would never say never when it comes to rubber and guitar finishes, I must say that I was suitable impressed when I removed the foam pads from my Model 350 after they had been on the instrument for over a decade. There was no hint of interaction or any discoloration of finish. This is only a sample of one, of course. The paint from the gold guards may be another problem. Perhaps Curmudge has some thoughts on this.