Ngd refin !!!

skipdog · 04-17-2012, 05:18 PM

Snagged my second BFG goldtop in the past two weeks for refin projects....I bought this one with sole intentions of refin and re-sale. But it turned out so well, not sure if I can part with it. I was trying to capture the "boneyard vibe", still lacks the cream switch washer and amber tip, but you get a good feel for it now. It has a moderate amount of flame in the top, the ridges are now pretty much gone. I like it much better than the boring stock finish.

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AFTER:

AngryHatter · 04-17-2012, 05:18 PM

Welcome to the Fumble!

JMB1984 · 04-17-2012, 07:55 PM

HNGD! What finish/color is next?

diceman · 04-17-2012, 08:10 PM

JESUS, THAT IS HIDEOUS!

(Although I find myself, strangely, a huge fan...)

Nice work!

Bountyhunter · 04-17-2012, 08:13 PM

I like the finish color, but those knobs are horrible.

bridge500t · 04-17-2012, 08:16 PM

that looks great!

guitarfish · 04-17-2012, 08:38 PM

Ray likes it.

brokenarrow5 · 04-17-2012, 09:21 PM

def different, but somehow cool!

skipdog · 04-17-2012, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bountyhunter

I like the finish color, but those knobs are horrible.

What do you suggest, maybe black speed knobs ?

capt_goodvibes · 04-17-2012, 10:43 PM

Before was muchhhhhhh nicer, but HNGD

Bountyhunter · 04-18-2012, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skipdog

What do you suggest, maybe black speed knobs ?

That's probably what I'd do on that one.

Zack · 04-18-2012, 06:14 AM

i really like the pup config

ToneasaurusRex · 04-18-2012, 08:53 AM

I rarely have any criticism for NGDs or re-finishes, if you're stoked with your guitars, I'm stoked for you.

And that's the way I felt about this guitar until I saw your ebay listing. To me, it makes a lot of sense to buy a BFG or a Vintage Mahogany or the like and re-finish it the way you want it, with the aim of keeping it yourself. That's actually something I want to do myself, and that's why I was surfing the 'bay in the first place, to maybe pick up a BFG.

But this I don't get. I really doubt your re-finish is going to add value to anyone besides yourself. I seriously doubt you'll get $895 for it. But good luck with that. Sincerely.

Peace

Rex

skipdog · 04-18-2012, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToneasaurusRex

I rarely have any criticism for NGDs or re-finishes, if you're stoked with your guitars, I'm stoked for you.

And that's the way I felt about this guitar until I saw your ebay listing. To me, it makes a lot of sense to buy a BFG or a Vintage Mahogany or the like and re-finish it the way you want it, with the aim of keeping it yourself. That's actually something I want to do myself, and that's why I was surfing the 'bay in the first place, to maybe pick up a BFG.

But this I don't get. I really doubt your re-finish is going to add value to anyone besides yourself. I seriously doubt you'll get $895 for it. But good luck with that. Sincerely.

Peace

Rex

Maybe not, but the last two BFG's Ive refin'ed fetched $895 shipped, just figured Id start out the same on this one and work my way down if need be. And one of those was in a gigbag, not a factory case. The "watchers" are already stacking up.

guitarfish · 04-18-2012, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skipdog

The "watchers" are already stacking up.

This happens at car accidents too.

Lurko · 04-18-2012, 11:54 AM

Damn. It looks like a zombie barfed on a Les Paul!

sibyrpunk · 04-18-2012, 12:50 PM

Compared to the two above yours in the auction, yours looks like a bargain.

skipdog · 04-19-2012, 02:35 AM

If it dont sell, Im sanding it all the way back and maybe going with blue, it was my last BFG refin and it got raving reviews:

ToneasaurusRex · 04-19-2012, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skipdog

If it dont sell, Im sanding it all the way back and maybe going with blue, it was my last BFG refin and it got raving reviews:

. . .

Yeah, now, see, I think that looks great. If you re-sanded your current guitar and there were some flames in the wood, I might change my course and buy it myself.

But it's not an Etch-a-Sketch. Every time you re-finish, you're taking off a little wood.

Peace

Rex

Vintage_Burster · 04-19-2012, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skipdog

If it dont sell, Im sanding it all the way back and maybe going with blue, it was my last BFG refin and it got raving reviews:

Oh good god...

...want....5...

Bigfoot410 · 04-19-2012, 06:38 AM

Sat looking at this for a few minutes. At first I thought it looked like an burning open pussing, bloody wound ......
The more I look at it, the more I like it. No idea why.....I just like it's raw ugliness.

Plus, the pup configuration is great. I'd play it and I don't want to like it....but I do.

skipdog · 04-21-2012, 09:11 PM

SOLD $895 !!!! Thanks ebay !!!!!!

HOT-BRIT · 04-21-2012, 09:13 PM

if you like it then keep it

MissoulaGriz · 04-21-2012, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vintage_Burster

Oh good god...

...want....5...

All I know is I've never seen speed knobs look so F'ing cool on any other guitar than this one.

EDIT: The blue finished guitar..

guitarfish · 04-21-2012, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skipdog

SOLD $895 !!!! Thanks ebay !!!!!!

There's a sucker born every minute !

alligatorbling · 04-21-2012, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diceman

JESUS, THAT IS HIDEOUS!

(Although I find myself, strangely, a huge fan...)

Nice work!

its not pretty, but its pretty!

i love it!

HOT-BRIT · 04-21-2012, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skipdog

SOLD $895 !!!! Thanks ebay !!!!!!

I thought you would have kept it

bugg · 04-21-2012, 10:57 PM

I think you got a winner with that blue one.

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skipdog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 554 Thanks: 1 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts	Ngd refin !!! Snagged my second BFG goldtop in the past two weeks for refin projects....I bought this one with sole intentions of refin and re-sale. But it turned out so well, not sure if I can part with it. I was trying to capture the "boneyard vibe", still lacks the cream switch washer and amber tip, but you get a good feel for it now. It has a moderate amount of flame in the top, the ridges are now pretty much gone. I like it much better than the boring stock finish. BEFORE: AFTER: alligatorbling likes this.

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