First stages of aging my R8 - Page 6

Lemonhead · 02-17-2011, 02:23 PM

Polepieces look pretty new compared to the rest.

nicolasrivera · 02-17-2011, 02:39 PM

that is because those PU where put on monday, they are WB.
Look at page 4 to see the relic ones.

Thanks.

six-string · 02-17-2011, 03:51 PM

great looking guitar.
ignore the nay-sayers. they are just jealous.
rock that thing!

Barber · 02-17-2011, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicolasrivera

for example the way i was able to put a beautiful patina all over the guitar,

I think I know this one!

Did you bury it for a week?!

nicolasrivera · 02-17-2011, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barber

I think I know this one!

Did you bury it for a week?!

Mmm no but that is a great suggestion

59lespaulmann · 02-17-2011, 06:50 PM

nice job! love the look of the top of that one/ she`s a beauty

Jonny333 · 02-17-2011, 07:04 PM

Insanely good my friend!

petezoom · 02-17-2011, 07:29 PM

Vey good job !!

GuitarToneFreak · 02-17-2011, 08:48 PM

Artificial or natural I could care less, that is an amazing job you've done to that guitar. Some relic jobs IMO go way overboard, but that looks very natural and adds character to the guitar. Sweet!

ChrisTownsend · 02-18-2011, 01:44 PM

You've done an incredible job on that guitar!

It's beautiful and it makes me want to play it...

Little Joe · 02-19-2011, 04:26 AM

Just awsome

Man, you're doing a great job there...

Do you have an idea about how many time you've been workin' on it ??

Doesnt it hurt too much when you started "scratchin" it ??

nicolasrivera · 03-10-2011, 11:19 AM

Updated simul busrt under the pickguard.

Thanks to all for you kind comments.

LesMetal · 03-10-2011, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicolasrivera

Updated simul busrt under the pickguard.

Thanks to all for you kind comments.

Wow! That is awesome man. I just removed the pick-guard on my Washburn last night and it is way lighter in comparison to the entire body. I like it. Adds character. Your LP looks amazing!

Juan7fernandez · 03-10-2011, 11:24 AM

Man what a beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how long did you tan her for? or did you use any other methods to get that colour scheme?

The patina is beautiful as well. Thats the one detail I'm still trying to figure out with no success.

Congratz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve460 · 03-10-2011, 06:46 PM

[quote=nicolasrivera;2458516]Some close up details.

I appreciate your vision for that guitar but looking at that hardware makes me want to grab a rag and start wiping it down.

nicolasrivera · 03-10-2011, 06:51 PM

[quote=Steve460;2510288]

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicolasrivera

Some close up details.

I appreciate your vision for that guitar but looking at that hardware makes me want to grab a rag and start wiping it down.

Yeah i know what you mean, but its all like years of filth sticking in there.

Nevin1985 · 03-10-2011, 08:54 PM

Did you make any posts saying how you did the pickguard fade? Maybe I missed it.

cessnapilot182 · 03-10-2011, 08:57 PM

I think I just came a little ....

nicolasrivera · 03-10-2011, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nevin1985

Did you make any posts saying how you did the pickguard fade? Maybe I missed it.

Here you go, but that last image i posted here is the updated version.

Simulating The Unfaded Color Underneath Plastics On A LemonBurst

Nevin1985 · 03-10-2011, 09:19 PM

In that thread you mentioned that the "paint" you used actually faded in the sunlight... I was curious to know if you changed the mixture or did you just reapply it again?

Durable or does it wipe off?

nicolasrivera · 03-10-2011, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nevin1985

In that thread you mentioned that the "paint" you used actually faded in the sunlight... I was curious to know if you changed the mixture or did you just reapply it again?

Durable or does it wipe off?

Once applied it cant be whipped off, only faded off.

I did apply it 4 times or so to get that new look and the faded it a little.

Motorcycle · 03-10-2011, 09:28 PM

One word: WOW

nicolasrivera · 03-10-2011, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorcycle

One word: WOW

Thanks

LPCollector · 03-10-2011, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicolasrivera

Updated simul busrt under the pickguard.

Thanks to all for you kind comments.

I still think you should get into the business...........

BEDLAM_1 · 03-11-2011, 03:17 AM

Bloody hell nico, thats fantastic!!!! very impressed!

i agree with LPCollector, i think you could make a living out of that if you wanted to.
thats a work of art mate!
we have our very own murphy

Jonny333 · 03-11-2011, 04:47 AM

After seeing the under pickguard colour on her I think she would looking even more smoking with some lightly faded red around the edges...

nicolasrivera · 04-22-2011, 07:47 PM

A BIG Thank you to Alex for featuring this thread on the front page!!!!

Lyle Caldwell · 04-22-2011, 08:07 PM

Note: I am red green color blind, and it well could be a trick of the light or computer monitor color matching stuff, but, um, does that look green in real life?

nicolasrivera · 04-22-2011, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lyle Caldwell

Note: I am red green color blind, and it well could be a trick of the light or computer monitor color matching stuff, but, um, does that look green in real life?

Red Green color blind, really? wow.

Well my dear friend, no it is orang-yellow faded kind of.

glynneCicada · 04-23-2011, 03:29 AM

Great job Nicolas. This thread has been a real joy. One mans talent, dedication & love for a beautiful instrument. I cant thank you enough for sharing this with us. Congrats.

02-17-2011, 02:23 PM	#151 (permalink)
Lemonhead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: First stages of aging my R8 Polepieces look pretty new compared to the rest.

02-17-2011, 02:39 PM	#152 (permalink)
nicolasrivera Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Honduras Posts: 16,586 Thanks: 2,081 Thanked 900 Times in 238 Posts	Re: First stages of aging my R8 that is because those PU where put on monday, they are WB. Look at page 4 to see the relic ones. Thanks. Last edited by nicolasrivera; 02-17-2011 at 03:43 PM.

02-17-2011, 03:51 PM	#153 (permalink)
six-string Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ottawa Canada Posts: 1,182 Thanks: 9 Thanked 21 Times in 8 Posts	Re: First stages of aging my R8 great looking guitar. ignore the nay-sayers. they are just jealous. rock that thing!

02-17-2011, 06:50 PM	#156 (permalink)
59lespaulmann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 287 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: First stages of aging my R8 nice job! love the look of the top of that one/ she`s a beauty

02-17-2011, 07:04 PM	#157 (permalink)
Jonny333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,068 Thanks: 3 Thanked 89 Times in 11 Posts	Re: First stages of aging my R8 Insanely good my friend!

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02-17-2011, 07:29 PM	#158 (permalink)
petezoom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 130 Thanks: 25 Thanked 9 Times in 3 Posts	Re: First stages of aging my R8 Vey good job !!

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GuitarToneFreak Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 6,507 Thanks: 130 Thanked 247 Times in 92 Posts	Re: First stages of aging my R8 Artificial or natural I could care less, that is an amazing job you've done to that guitar. Some relic jobs IMO go way overboard, but that looks very natural and adds character to the guitar. Sweet!

02-18-2011, 01:44 PM	#160 (permalink)
ChrisTownsend Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: First stages of aging my R8 You've done an incredible job on that guitar! It's beautiful and it makes me want to play it...

02-19-2011, 04:26 AM	#161 (permalink)
Little Joe Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: France Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: First stages of aging my R8 Just awsome Man, you're doing a great job there... Do you have an idea about how many time you've been workin' on it ?? Doesnt it hurt too much when you started "scratchin" it ?? __________________ Scuze the mistakes, I'm French My Babe here

03-10-2011, 11:19 AM	#162 (permalink)
nicolasrivera Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Honduras Posts: 16,586 Thanks: 2,081 Thanked 900 Times in 238 Posts	Re: First stages of aging my R8 Updated simul busrt under the pickguard. Thanks to all for you kind comments.

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Juan7fernandez Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 442 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: First stages of aging my R8 Man what a beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! how long did you tan her for? or did you use any other methods to get that colour scheme? The patina is beautiful as well. Thats the one detail I'm still trying to figure out with no success. Congratz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

03-10-2011, 06:46 PM	#165 (permalink)
Steve460 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: West of Paint Rock Posts: 148 Thanks: 8 Thanked 14 Times in 5 Posts	Re: First stages of aging my R8 [quote=nicolasrivera;2458516]Some close up details. I appreciate your vision for that guitar but looking at that hardware makes me want to grab a rag and start wiping it down. nicolasrivera likes this.

03-10-2011, 08:54 PM	#167 (permalink)
Nevin1985 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 609 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Re: First stages of aging my R8 Did you make any posts saying how you did the pickguard fade? Maybe I missed it.

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03-10-2011, 09:19 PM	#170 (permalink)
Nevin1985 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 609 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	Re: First stages of aging my R8 In that thread you mentioned that the "paint" you used actually faded in the sunlight... I was curious to know if you changed the mixture or did you just reapply it again? Durable or does it wipe off?

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Motorcycle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NY Posts: 388 Thanks: 4 Thanked 22 Times in 6 Posts	Re: First stages of aging my R8 One word: WOW

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BEDLAM_1 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: nottingham Posts: 1,005 Thanks: 1 Thanked 43 Times in 14 Posts	Re: First stages of aging my R8 Bloody hell nico, thats fantastic!!!! very impressed! i agree with LPCollector, i think you could make a living out of that if you wanted to. thats a work of art mate! we have our very own murphy

03-11-2011, 04:47 AM	#176 (permalink)
Jonny333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,068 Thanks: 3 Thanked 89 Times in 11 Posts	Re: First stages of aging my R8 After seeing the under pickguard colour on her I think she would looking even more smoking with some lightly faded red around the edges...

04-22-2011, 07:47 PM	#177 (permalink)
nicolasrivera Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Honduras Posts: 16,586 Thanks: 2,081 Thanked 900 Times in 238 Posts	Re: First stages of aging my R8 A BIG Thank you to Alex for featuring this thread on the front page!!!!

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Lyle Caldwell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,917 Thanks: 7 Thanked 186 Times in 41 Posts	Re: First stages of aging my R8 Note: I am red green color blind, and it well could be a trick of the light or computer monitor color matching stuff, but, um, does that look green in real life? __________________ Lyle Caldwell Psionic Audio High quality audio effects, professional amplifier services, and custom audio solutions.

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glynneCicada Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,009 Thanks: 43 Thanked 7 Times in 2 Posts	Re: First stages of aging my R8 Great job Nicolas. This thread has been a real joy. One mans talent, dedication & love for a beautiful instrument. I cant thank you enough for sharing this with us. Congrats. nicolasrivera likes this. __________________ http://glynnecicadamusic.bandcamp.com/ www.scientadystene.com

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