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Darvin Willhoite
From:
Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 2 Jan 2010 4:10 pm |
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Well, the Super Pro is going back together. I finally got the aluminum parts looking pretty good, but if you look closely, you can still see lots of pits. The LH endplate was a much better casting than the rest of the parts, it turned out almost perfect (in Sho Bud terms). I think I need to buy stock in 3M and Chemtool, I have used a bunch of Dremel Scotchbrite wheels and spray brake cleaner just to get this far. Everything on the guitar was grimy and rusty, but it's going to look pretty good. I should have it finished in a few months.
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Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro. |
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Tony Glassman
From:
The Great Northwest
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Posted 2 Jan 2010 5:17 pm
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| wow.....that is one beautiful cabinet! |
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Darvin Willhoite
From:
Roxton, Tx. USA
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Posted 2 Jan 2010 5:22 pm
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The cabinet was refinished by Mark Giles, who is a genius at finishing guitars. It was originally green, and had faded to a yucky looking brown. I didn't much like the original inlay either, so Mark changed it to the MOP, with a black stripe top & bottom.
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Darvin Willhoite
MSA Millennium, Legend, and Studio Pro, Reese's restored Universal Direction guitar, a restored MSA Classic SS, several amps, new and old, and a Kemper Powerhead that I am really liking. Also a Zum D10, a Mullen RP, and a restored Rose S10, named the "Blue Bird". Also, I have acquired and restored the plexiglass D10 MSA Classic that was built as a demo in the early '70s. I also have a '74 lacquer P/P, with wood necks, and a showroom condition Sho-Bud Super Pro. |
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Justin Griffith
From:
Taylor, Texas, USA
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Posted 2 Jan 2010 6:46 pm
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Beautiful Darvin!
If it turns out anything like the other projects I have seen you do it will be a keeper for sure. |
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Jimmie Martin
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 2 Jan 2010 7:05 pm super
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Darwin they tell me that if you use an abrasive on the alunimun, even 1 time it will cause pitting. Even Windex. So i don't know i allways used Windex for all clean ups. But lacquer bodies i can't beat Min-Wax paste wax. 1 can will do a life time. It leaves on a shine like you wouldn't believe. Jimmie
P.S. Just my thoughts.  I'm sorry nice job to. I quit using Windex also. |
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 2 Jan 2010 10:51 pm
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| Abdo-lutely gorgeous! |
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Gianni Gori
From:
Livorno, Italy
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Posted 3 Jan 2010 4:54 am
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| Great work! It's a wonderful guitar!!! |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 3 Jan 2010 6:51 am
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Eye candy for sure!!  |
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Kevin Mincke
From:
Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
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Posted 3 Jan 2010 6:32 pm
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Whoa  Beautiful Darwin! Jist sumthin bout them Buds~ Great work!!
BTW- was the original inlay diamond? I really like the old Professional "rope" and hope to have a guitar with that style binding someday  |
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Eddie D.Bollinger
From:
Calhoun City, Mississippi
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Posted 3 Jan 2010 8:37 pm
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Dog-gonnit Darvin!
You ALWAYS have the best horns.
Congratulations and I hope you get to play her soon.
Ed
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Eddie Bollinger
Mullen RP D-10 w/ Max-Tone
Nash 1000, Peavey PowerSlide |
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Ken Byng
From:
Southampton, England
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Posted 5 Jan 2010 12:11 pm
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What an incredible craftsman Mark Giles is. He is so modest too.
That will be a beautiful guitar when you have finished it Darvin.
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Show Pro D10 - amber (8+6), MSA D10 Legend XL Signature - redburst (9+6), Sho-Bud Pro 111 Custom (8+6), Emmons black Push-Pull D10 (8+5), Zum D10 (8x8), Hudson pedal resonator. Telonics TCA-500, Webb 614-E, |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 6 Jan 2010 6:46 am
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Darvin,
You do have a super nice Bud there. Super good work...Bill
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Bill Ford S12 CLR, S12 Lamar keyless, Misc amps&toys Sharp Covers
Steeling for Jesus now!!! |
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bruce fischer
From:
florissant, mo. 63031 USA
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Posted 6 Jan 2010 1:07 pm
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| beautimous!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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