Transparent Black?

JamesD · 09-09-2009, 05:43 PM

Do you think this:

...would look better like this?

I've been working on this for a few weeks now and am on to the final clear coat stage. My camera is broken, so I had to use the camera on my phone.

LongBeach · 09-09-2009, 06:00 PM

I think the amber shows the swirls better, but I like black

disom007 · 09-09-2009, 06:00 PM

picture #1 is absolutely stunning!!!!!!!!.......i'm speechless

JamesD · 09-09-2009, 06:05 PM

I guess it's not really a fair comparison since I'm not finished and I'm not able to take a higher-quality photo at the moment. You can actually see the figure or 'swirls' better in trans black. You'll have to just take my word for it since my camera is broken and I had to resort to the one on my phone. I'll get some quality photo's posted when I'm finished.

No need to hold back though... let me have it if you think I deserve it! LOL!

I personally love it, even at this stage in the process. I'm not much of an orange/amber guy, but I love the figure in the top. I also finished the back in opaque gloss black instead of reddish-brown.

Where are the Ebony Mafia guys when you need them?

rideski · 09-09-2009, 06:07 PM

I liked it better before....sorry.

clane04 · 09-09-2009, 06:09 PM

I believe I can see the reaper in that guitar. The eyes are between the pickups.

JamesD · 09-09-2009, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clane04

I believe I can see the reaper in that guitar. The eyes are between the pickups.

OMG, dude, you're right!

MWAHAHAHAHA!

clane04 · 09-09-2009, 06:15 PM

Its even more pronounced with the transparent black. I believe you should build a theme with that guitar around it.

JamesD · 09-09-2009, 06:17 PM

You know what's crazy? There's a wolf-like image right below it. Where's the Sentry?

clane04 · 09-09-2009, 06:20 PM

Whoa, you're right. That's is one wild finish. I've always thought the figuring on that guitar was beautiful. How'd you run across that by the way?

JamesD · 09-09-2009, 06:27 PM

Thanks, man. I found it here in Seattle at Emerald City Guitars. It's a pretty incredible place... Billy Gibbons, Carlos Santana and Zakk Wylde have all been known to visit this shop when they're in town. The owner, Jay, is the coolest guy ever. It's a family owned business, so no corporate BS. He's got a '59 and '60 there right now. Amazing! <http://www.emeraldcityguitars.com/>

clane04 · 09-09-2009, 06:32 PM

Is it a standard model? I would think with a top like that Gibson would send it out as some unique model. What year? It'd be great to find one similar to it.

Last · 09-09-2009, 06:34 PM

To me your finish looks like a Seraphinite Specimen.

In addition to refinishing guitars I also do Lapidary work.

qwank · 09-09-2009, 06:44 PM

thats going to look awesome. i cant wait to see the finished project. are you using nitro?

JamesD · 09-09-2009, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clane04

Is it a standard model? I would think with a top like that Gibson would send it out as some unique model. What year? It'd be great to find one similar to it.

It's just a 1997 Classic. The mid-90's had some great tops on them, for sure.

Last - you're right, it does resemble seraphinite.

I can't to finish it and take some good photo's; what a bad time to be camera-less!

jrnic · 09-09-2009, 07:45 PM

Chrome hardware, cream plastic and zebras...... Mmmmmmm would that look good. I like it so far!!

Jura · 09-10-2009, 09:40 AM

Id keep it original.. I like the way it is..

ehamady6 · 09-10-2009, 11:58 AM

I really like it more with the trans black you've applied. You've turned it into a much more unique guitar. Can't wait to see a good quality pic of it finished with everything on it.

qwank · 09-10-2009, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrnic

Chrome hardware, cream plastic and zebras...... Mmmmmmm would that look good. I like it so far!!

black hardware and plastic, and EMGS would be nice.

The Mick · 09-10-2009, 12:13 PM

No !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

zslane · 09-10-2009, 06:55 PM

I love transparent black finishes, especially when decked out with black hardware. It's just so wonderfully metal! (Said in best Nathan Explosion voice)

80's Rocker · 09-10-2009, 08:09 PM

I thought it looked cool in the 1st pic, but I think when you are all done with it, its going to look even better! I like the black.

Mark H · 09-10-2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clane04

I believe I can see the reaper in that guitar. The eyes are between the pickups.

Yeah posted on 9-9-9...flip it and

Black is beauitiful baby! OR is it HIM!!??&^%$#@

Last · 09-10-2009, 08:18 PM

I also personally like the 'before' pic but as you've said it's not done yet.

It's going to look a lot different when it's been finished & polished up.

09-09-2009, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
JamesD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 8 Posts	Transparent Black? Do you think this: ...would look better like this? I've been working on this for a few weeks now and am on to the final clear coat stage. My camera is broken, so I had to use the camera on my phone. __________________ 1997 Gibson Les Paul Classic 1976 Alvarez Acoustic 1986 Marshall JCM800 2204

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LongBeach Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 8,122 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Transparent Black? I think the amber shows the swirls better, but I like black

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JamesD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Transparent Black? I guess it's not really a fair comparison since I'm not finished and I'm not able to take a higher-quality photo at the moment. You can actually see the figure or 'swirls' better in trans black. You'll have to just take my word for it since my camera is broken and I had to resort to the one on my phone. I'll get some quality photo's posted when I'm finished. No need to hold back though... let me have it if you think I deserve it! LOL! I personally love it, even at this stage in the process. I'm not much of an orange/amber guy, but I love the figure in the top. I also finished the back in opaque gloss black instead of reddish-brown. Where are the Ebony Mafia guys when you need them? __________________ 1997 Gibson Les Paul Classic 1976 Alvarez Acoustic 1986 Marshall JCM800 2204

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clane04 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Central, WV Posts: 231 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Transparent Black? Its even more pronounced with the transparent black. I believe you should build a theme with that guitar around it. __________________ The original Bastards of Shit Rock www.myspace.com/fitsoftheseason

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JamesD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Transparent Black? You know what's crazy? There's a wolf-like image right below it. Where's the Sentry? __________________ 1997 Gibson Les Paul Classic 1976 Alvarez Acoustic 1986 Marshall JCM800 2204

09-09-2009, 06:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
clane04 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Central, WV Posts: 231 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Transparent Black? Whoa, you're right. That's is one wild finish. I've always thought the figuring on that guitar was beautiful. How'd you run across that by the way? __________________ The original Bastards of Shit Rock www.myspace.com/fitsoftheseason

09-09-2009, 06:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
JamesD Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 26 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Transparent Black? Thanks, man. I found it here in Seattle at Emerald City Guitars. It's a pretty incredible place... Billy Gibbons, Carlos Santana and Zakk Wylde have all been known to visit this shop when they're in town. The owner, Jay, is the coolest guy ever. It's a family owned business, so no corporate BS. He's got a '59 and '60 there right now. Amazing! <http://www.emeraldcityguitars.com/> __________________ 1997 Gibson Les Paul Classic 1976 Alvarez Acoustic 1986 Marshall JCM800 2204

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clane04 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Central, WV Posts: 231 Thanks: 6 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Transparent Black? Is it a standard model? I would think with a top like that Gibson would send it out as some unique model. What year? It'd be great to find one similar to it. __________________ The original Bastards of Shit Rock www.myspace.com/fitsoftheseason

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Last Master Crafter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO. USA Posts: 3,585 Thanks: 180 Thanked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Transparent Black? To me your finish looks like a Seraphinite Specimen. In addition to refinishing guitars I also do Lapidary work.

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zslane Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,013 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Transparent Black? I love transparent black finishes, especially when decked out with black hardware. It's just so wonderfully metal! (Said in best Nathan Explosion voice) __________________ Les Paul Standards: ('96 Goldtop, '99 Ebony, '03 Honeyburst) Les Paul Supreme: ('07 Trans Black) Les Paul Custom: ('04 Alpine White) Other Gibsons: ('01 Tony Iommi signature SG) Click here for the full-size group photo.

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80's Rocker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: In a cheesy 80's video Posts: 958 Thanks: 20 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Transparent Black? I thought it looked cool in the 1st pic, but I think when you are all done with it, its going to look even better! I like the black.

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Last Master Crafter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: St. Louis, MO. USA Posts: 3,585 Thanks: 180 Thanked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Transparent Black? I also personally like the 'before' pic but as you've said it's not done yet. It's going to look a lot different when it's been finished & polished up.

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