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Topic: String Master Diamonds |
Papa Joe Pollick
From:
Swanton, Ohio
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Posted 3 Dec 2009 3:50 pm |
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Can anyone here tell me where I can get the diamonds to cover the bolt holes on a String Master body??
I don't realy want to fill and paint over them unles I have to..
This is a single body so no bolts are needed..
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Bill Dobkins
From:
Rolla Missouri, USA
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Posted 4 Dec 2009 4:35 am
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Hey PJ, try Stuart Macdonald at stewmac.com they have all kinds of inlay and fret markers.
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 4 Dec 2009 8:17 am
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Papa Joe is talking about the chrome diamonds that are on the front and back of the Stringmasters. They are not available at Stew Mac.
BTW, Is this a single neck salvaged from a multineck Stringmaster?
I just plugged the holes on this one.
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Papa Joe Pollick
From:
Swanton, Ohio
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Posted 4 Dec 2009 9:07 am
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Yeah exactly Erv.I kinda like the looks of the diamonds,but it looks like I'll plug and fill 'em..
I was planing on painting it white..Hope it comes out as nice as yours.. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 4 Dec 2009 9:33 am
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Joe,
Don't paint it white. Get some Fender "Blonde" from Guitar ReRanch along with some tinted clear coat lacquer. That will restore the Fender look we're accustomed to.
I did that with this guitar also:
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Ulric Utsi-Åhlin
From:
Sweden
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Posted 4 Dec 2009 10:30 am Diamonds are forever...
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I think those diamonds are decorative...why not cut
a pair of facsimiles from "mirror" pickguard blanks,
they will look convincing enough...McUtsi |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 4 Dec 2009 10:36 am
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Those diamonds are not "strictly" decorative.
They actually cover the heads of the bolts that hold a multi-neck Stringmaster together. |
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Ulric Utsi-Åhlin
From:
Sweden
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Posted 4 Dec 2009 3:29 pm
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I know,Erv but from what I gather,the alternative
method discussed includes filling,finishing & touch-up,and I that´s the poor choice in this case.McUtsi |
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Papa Joe Pollick
From:
Swanton, Ohio
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Posted 4 Dec 2009 4:58 pm
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Actualy McUtsi,I agree on something decorative to cover the holes,but I'll probably plug and fill them.There won't be any touch-up as the body has been stripped and will be getting a complete paint job..I have a Fender decal coming from Bobbe for the front.
I like your suggestion on the paint Erv.Something to consider for sure.Thanks..
I've got a bridge cover and legs coming too.
If I'm careful and take my time,it should be a nice guitar. |
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Papa Joe Pollick
From:
Swanton, Ohio
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Posted 6 Dec 2009 5:58 pm
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| Hey Erv,What did you use for grain filler and primer on your guitar?How much paint did it take for the finish? |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 7 Dec 2009 10:05 am
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Joe,
You can get everything you need at: www.reranch.com
They have oil base filler, sanding sealer , Fender blonde, tinted clear coat & clear coat. You also should pick up a pack of the sandpaper also. I wound up with #1500 before I got done. Also the 3M Finesse-It is an excellent polish when you get to the down stroke.
One can of each of the above should do the trick.
Down load a copy of their finishing instructions also. |
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Papa Joe Pollick
From:
Swanton, Ohio
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Posted 7 Dec 2009 10:45 am
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| OK Erv..Thanks.. |
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Barry Blackwood
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Posted 8 Dec 2009 11:58 am
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Papa Joe, if you can't find any diamonds, maybe some of these bad boys would work ....
OR, if you really wanted to give it a "country" look, maybe some of these to cover the bolts.
Just kiddin' ....  |
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Ulric Utsi-Åhlin
From:
Sweden
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Posted 8 Dec 2009 12:30 pm
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| "Papa Joe Pollick and The Mudflap Girls"...McUtsi |
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