58 Flame tops???? Anyone have any pic??

decoy205 · 07-22-2008, 10:01 AM

I know they don't make '58 flame tops anymore (except chambered models) does anyone have one they can post pics of???

How do they stack up against the current R9's?

Here's some cool ones on GBase...

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Danelectro · 07-22-2008, 10:20 AM

Twist my arm...

05hummer · 07-22-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Danelectro

Twist my arm...

I like that....

goby · 07-22-2008, 11:17 AM

Stupid question.... ready?

First, that is a beautiful guitar. Why does the tailpiece, bridge and pu covers look "old"? Is that the way they came, or are they aged/relic'ed.

Just wondering.

Thanks!

***b-squared*** · 07-22-2008, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by goby

Stupid question.... ready?

First, that is a beautiful guitar. Why does the tailpiece, bridge and pu covers look "old"? Is that the way they came, or are they aged/relic'ed.

Just wondering.

Thanks!

It says right in the description..."All the hardware is nicely aged/tarnished (looks better than the stuff you get on new Murphys!)"

BB

decoy205 · 07-22-2008, 11:37 AM

That's awesome Dan! I really like that top its very old school looking and not "wild". It has nice vibe to it.

What are the differences from your '58 to the R9's out there???

Frets, Neck size, electronics?

Danelectro · 07-22-2008, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goby

Stupid question.... ready?

First, that is a beautiful guitar. Why does the tailpiece, bridge and pu covers look "old"? Is that the way they came, or are they aged/relic'ed.

Just wondering.

Thanks!

I much prefer the tarnished look over brightly polished nickel. These guitars are recreations of instruments made 50 years ago and to my eyes they look best when they've got that vintage patina to them. Here are changes I've made to this guitar:

- Fatboy pickup rings (vintage-correct color)
- Homemade pickguard in correct color
- WCR Crossroads pickups with DMC covers
- Fatboy toggle switch ring
- Turned and polished the stock switch tip to remove seam
- Replaced pots with audio-taper components
- Rolled the edges of the bridge saddles
- Added stainless steel bridge posts
- Aged and tinted all plastic
- Aged and tarnished all metal parts

Yet to come:
- Historic Makeovers celluloid inlays are in the mail as we speak
- Uncle Lou's tuner tips
- Roll the fretboard edges

This is a 2007 chambered '58 that I picked it up last Spring from Wildwood. It weighs in at a very comfortable 7.6 lbs. The top is exactly what I was looking for; a nice subtle vintage-looking flame. I liked the top on this guitar better than any of the '59 reissues they had in stock, and the best thing was the price was about $1800 less. The neck has a perfect '59 profile. I've been playing the hell out of it since I bought and its become my favorite player.

Danelectro · 07-22-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by decoy205

What are the differences from your '58 to the R9's out there???

Frets, Neck size, electronics?

Frets and electronics are identical. The neck on this guitar is actually a hair thinner than the three R9's I've owned. Really, the only decernable difference between this '58 RI and a '59 RI is the fact that the serial number begins with an "8".

patrick ginnaty · 07-22-2008, 02:01 PM

Boleskinehouse · 07-22-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Danelectro

Twist my arm...

That's very Pagey..

Nothing beats that Darkburst of yours that reminds me so much of Pearly, though!

RobertF · 07-22-2008, 02:20 PM

I just took these this morning. 98 R8. This guitar sounds and plays equally as well as my 2000 R9. Big 'ol neck.

To the eye, the guitar is more a straight honey color, but take a picture of her and all the hidden cherry becomes visable.

badhabit · 07-22-2008, 02:36 PM

Danelectro · 07-22-2008, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Boleskinehouse

That's very Pagey..

Funny you say that, because that's exactly the subtle type flame I was after. Actually, the '58 above was my second choice, although I can't say I have any regrets. My first choice was even a little more Page-like and even had the flame angled a bit. While I was working out a deal with my salesman, the guitar was sold to another buyer through a different salesperson.

Boleskinehouse · 07-22-2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Danelectro

Funny you say that, because that's exactly the subtle type flame I was after. Actually, the '58 above was my second choice, although I can't say I have any regrets. My first choice was even a little more Page-like and even had the flame angled a bit. While I was working out a deal with my salesman, the guitar was sold to another buyer through a different salesperson.

I like what you ended up with much better.

decoy205 · 07-22-2008, 03:33 PM

that dark burst does look like pearly. I just checked it out. I'm dying for a flame top. After that what will be next? Plain top??? SG. It never ends.... ahhhhhhhhh

Boleskinehouse · 07-22-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by decoy205

that dark burst does look like pearly. I just checked it out. I'm dying for a flame top. After that what will be next? Plain top??? SG. It never ends.... ahhhhhhhhh

Ah, yes. Dano's "sister of Pearly" rules my entire Darkburst thread!

oldgtarz · 07-22-2008, 04:36 PM

Here's mine: A 2001 '58 Unburst Flametop.

I also own a 2004 '59 and both are monster guitars! The '58 screams more and the neck is slightly bigger, I love um both!

Danelectro · 07-22-2008, 05:32 PM

Oldgtarz: That's a real beauty!!!

A very vintage looking top and finish!

Nick59 · 07-23-2008, 03:31 AM

More '98s! I can't take my eyes off the 1998 R8s in Butterscotch.....

So Relax · 07-23-2008, 05:08 AM

Here's my '02

stillaliveandwell · 07-23-2008, 08:13 AM

Many beatiful guitars are owned by members of this forum and I enjoy seeing them all. Robert your R8 is certainly high on the list of beauties!

decoy205 · 07-23-2008, 08:39 AM

Wow some real beauties here boy. A lot of variation too. They look very different depending on the year.

RobertF · 07-23-2008, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by stillaliveandwell

Many beatiful guitars are owned by members of this forum and I enjoy seeing them all. Robert your R8 is certainly high on the list of beauties!

Thank you, Sir!

She really is a bewt and I'm very lucky to have her.

Rob

decoy205 · 07-23-2008, 02:07 PM

Awesome Robert! a player as well as a looker. Sunrise burst.

Chris · 07-23-2008, 05:03 PM

Wow... I like seeing all of those great 58s. Here are a few pics I just took of mine.

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decoy205 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 1,183	58 Flame tops???? Anyone have any pic?? I know they don't make '58 flame tops anymore (except chambered models) does anyone have one they can post pics of??? How do they stack up against the current R9's? Here's some cool ones on GBase... Gbase - Gear Details Gbase - Gear Details __________________ click below to for details: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/back...ntry-info.html It's not Rocket Science.... www.myspace.com/meteorsound

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Danelectro Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 202	Re: 58 Flame tops???? Anyone have any pic?? Twist my arm...

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goby Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 240	Re: 58 Flame tops???? Anyone have any pic?? Stupid question.... ready? First, that is a beautiful guitar. Why does the tailpiece, bridge and pu covers look "old"? Is that the way they came, or are they aged/relic'ed. Just wondering. Thanks! __________________ Guitars: 1988 Gibson Les Paul Custom Heritage Cherry 710 Taylor Acoustic (on loan from a friend) There's a lotta things about me you don't know. Things you wouldn't understand. Things you couldn't understand. Things you shouldn't understand. My daddy can play the F Chord. Can yours?

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decoy205 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 1,183	Re: 58 Flame tops???? Anyone have any pic?? That's awesome Dan! I really like that top its very old school looking and not "wild". It has nice vibe to it. What are the differences from your '58 to the R9's out there??? Frets, Neck size, electronics? __________________ click below to for details: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/back...ntry-info.html It's not Rocket Science.... www.myspace.com/meteorsound

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RobertF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 56	Re: 58 Flame tops???? Anyone have any pic?? I just took these this morning. 98 R8. This guitar sounds and plays equally as well as my 2000 R9. Big 'ol neck. To the eye, the guitar is more a straight honey color, but take a picture of her and all the hidden cherry becomes visable. __________________ '98 R8 '00 R9 '07 R7 BB Custom 2 Pup w Bigsby

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decoy205 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 1,183	Re: 58 Flame tops???? Anyone have any pic?? that dark burst does look like pearly. I just checked it out. I'm dying for a flame top. After that what will be next? Plain top??? SG. It never ends.... ahhhhhhhhh __________________ click below to for details: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/back...ntry-info.html It's not Rocket Science.... www.myspace.com/meteorsound

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oldgtarz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 7	Re: 58 Flame tops???? Anyone have any pic?? Here's mine: A 2001 '58 Unburst Flametop. I also own a 2004 '59 and both are monster guitars! The '58 screams more and the neck is slightly bigger, I love um both!

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Danelectro Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 202	Re: 58 Flame tops???? Anyone have any pic?? Oldgtarz: That's a real beauty!!! A very vintage looking top and finish!

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Nick59 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 84	Re: 58 Flame tops???? Anyone have any pic?? More '98s! I can't take my eyes off the 1998 R8s in Butterscotch.....

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So Relax Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 36	Re: 58 Flame tops???? Anyone have any pic?? Here's my '02

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stillaliveandwell Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 16	RobertF Many beatiful guitars are owned by members of this forum and I enjoy seeing them all. Robert your R8 is certainly high on the list of beauties!

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decoy205 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 1,183	Re: 58 Flame tops???? Anyone have any pic?? Wow some real beauties here boy. A lot of variation too. They look very different depending on the year. __________________ click below to for details: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/back...ntry-info.html It's not Rocket Science.... www.myspace.com/meteorsound

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decoy205 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 1,183	Re: 58 Flame tops???? Anyone have any pic?? Awesome Robert! a player as well as a looker. Sunrise burst. __________________ click below to for details: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/back...ntry-info.html It's not Rocket Science.... www.myspace.com/meteorsound

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Chris Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: rockville Md Posts: 85	Re: 58 Flame tops???? Anyone have any pic?? Wow... I like seeing all of those great 58s. Here are a few pics I just took of mine.