Yeah or nah?

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Would you be afraid to strip a good looking LP?

Yeah nah, leave it as it is
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Go for it!
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Re: Yeah or nah?

Post by Molly »

Ah, fuck it.

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Re: Yeah or nah?

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the 80`s guitar was restored to stock on Friday.

I kinda like it
There are still some that think the neck PU is moved to accommodate the extra frets which only proves they cannot detect the difference in length of each.

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Post by GrantB »

The only comment I have on this one is that the old stripped top guitar shown has a lot of movement to it other than flame. Yours doesn't have the big "eyes" to it and will therefore have less going on. I'm still in the do-it camp though, as the original is too tangerine for my taste.

The other option is to do a more full style vintage Sunburst with a bit more brown/red on the outer edge.

What colour is the back?
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Re: Yeah or nah?

Post by codedog »

My 2c's worth... I really dislike that edge burst type on LP or ES shapes, which this one has. I much prefer the tear drop type. I don't know what the correct terms for those types.

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I've always thought a cherry topped flame LP would be cool...but it would need a brown/dark back to make it work.
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GrantB wrote:The other option is to do a more full style vintage Sunburst with a bit more brown/red on the outer edge.

What colour is the back?
Thanks for your insight Grant, yeah a vintage makeover could be an option too. I could have a think on that and come back to you.

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The back is a light brown - pic attached above :thumbup:

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Amber clear would look good with that....have to admit.
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Post by rickenbackerkid »

if you love the guitar, have no intentions of selling it . . . then go for it. I would.

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Do it Grant's way; it will transform that guitar. 8)
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Re: Yeah or nah?

Post by StratMatt »

I voted to leave, but if you're up for a change, don't think you could go wrong letting Grabt have at it.
Loving it so far

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mrmofo wrote: we begin to curate instead of create
I have to agree...well said.
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Re: Yeah or nah?

Post by Danger Mouse »

There is nothing unique or original about the guitar in it's present form. It's nice, but how many thousands of nice sunbursts are there out there?

Make it stand out from the crowd, it's a yes from me.
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Post by Delayman »

I just voted a 'nah' but it's your guitar so do whatever makes you happy. You'll be going in eyes wide open if you take these poll results as an indication of how resale will be impacted. But only matters if you need to sell one day.
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Re: Yeah or nah?

Post by Timoes »

Its Nah vote from me.and its goodnight from him.

I think its a sweetaz top on that bitch. Maaàate.

Get ya self sumfink in from Stratosphere and strip that if you really feel the need.
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