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Scott Denniston
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Hahns Peak, Colorado, USA
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 10:52 am |
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I sent this Professional off to Duane Marrs in Feb. for his complete restoration. Jeff Surratt (who did the undercarrige)told me it was among the worst he'd seen. It had holes drilled all the way through it and some home-made lever contraption. It was the tobacco brown finish which really still looked ok but I asked if AJ Nelson might be able to make it a blonde. Now I've had this back for a month and have played it every day and just love it.The poor thing has been in my closet waiting for this for 20 years! I'll post it here but this might take a couple of trys.
Well I'll give it another spin later.I've only been able to post one, but there are some nice closeups too.--Scott
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 11:06 am
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| Send your pix to me, I'll put them up in the House of Wood and also post them here for you. |
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Scott Denniston
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Hahns Peak, Colorado, USA
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 11:10 am
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| Thanks Stephen. I'll get them right off to you. |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Spicewood TX 78669
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ebb
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nj
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 4:07 pm
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| that is the kind of birdseye you will probably never see again. please send to ricky's how |
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Jackie Anderson
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Scarborough, ME
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 4:30 pm
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Oh, YES!
And that's a nice log wall behind, and very nice photography![This message was edited by Jack Anderson on 16 August 2004 at 05:31 PM.] |
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Scott Denniston
From:
Hahns Peak, Colorado, USA
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 4:53 pm
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| Thanks Jack. My wife took the pics and helped me stack the logs. I wish we had some even closer-ups of that birdseye. It's even prettier than the pictures. |
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Jim Smith
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Midlothian, TX, USA
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 5:09 pm
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| My wife took the pics and helped me stack the logs. |
From the looks of the window built into that "stack" of logs, I'd say she must have helped you stack them a long time ago!  |
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Scott Denniston
From:
Hahns Peak, Colorado, USA
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 5:21 pm
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| Well it wasn't that long ago. Winter of '89-'90. The logs look older I think because I debarked them with an old sharpend truck spring (make sence?) BTW thanks again Stephen for posting those pics. Your Professional up on the "House of Wood" was one of the reasons I sent this one off to Duane. I think Ricky Davis first told me of Duane's restoration. This thing sounds even better than it looks. And plays smooth! |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 5:43 pm
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Why in the world would anyone want formica when you can have something this beautiful. You just can't beat the look of real wood.
Those are absolutely beautiful guitars...
BF |
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Ricky Davis
From:
Bertram, Texas USA
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 6:44 pm
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I'm speachless; I have no speach and no words> WOW
Ricky |
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Eric West
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 7:05 pm
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That's a pretty fast turnaround.
Was the changer replaced?
I sent mine in March and better get on the stick with the final copedant etc.
FINE looking axe.
I just found out my PIII has a bunch of brass swivels that are about worn halfway through. I doubt there are many that have been used as much as mine. Hell, I might sent it in next..
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Kevin Hatton
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Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 7:21 pm
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| Now thats what I call real birds eye maple. Beautiful. |
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Scott Denniston
From:
Hahns Peak, Colorado, USA
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Posted 16 Aug 2004 7:42 pm
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| Thanks Ricky, I'm just elated! Thanks for pointing me in that direction. Believe me it was in sad shape. Eric, I'd guess your's would be on it's way any time now. I happened to be running through Nashville so I didn't have to ship this one. That would make me sweat! |
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Duane Marrs
From:
Madison, Tennessee, USA
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Posted 17 Aug 2004 4:25 am
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Guy's your getting a brand new guitar, basically. When they come in I inspect, strip and begin by filling all of the holes. Many have cracks that I dowel and glue for strength. The tailplate has to be taken off and milled where the new changer is installed. This is very tedious and risky business. One slip or too deep a cut can ruin the tailplate. Trust me "I know"
ha. Keys are taken off and cleaned, keyhead respayed inside. Pedals have balljoint set back to make playing easier. Endplate has to be milled out at the window for new changer access. Many steps involved. I still take a lot of time on every guitar. Right at 100 hours. I've lost track of how many rebuilds we've done now, but, we are constantly making improvements. And, these Sho-Bud's are sure worth it. So far everyone has been more pleased than when they first got there guitar. That is very rewarding for our little custom shop.
Many thanks, Jeff Surratt |
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Mark Metdker
From:
North Central Texas, USA
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Posted 17 Aug 2004 4:59 am
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WOW! Beautiful job boys. I think it is great to restore these old guitars. I would rather have one like that than a new one! It's like preserving a piece of steel guitar history.
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Posted 17 Aug 2004 5:03 am
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| Correction, Jeff. These guitars are BETTER than brand new -- and often cheaper after the conversion than a new steel today. |
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James Morehead
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Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 18 Aug 2004 3:14 am
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| WOW!! That guitar is STUNNING!!! |
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