Aged 2007 R8

Greco · 03-01-2008, 05:09 PM

Took some new photos this morning with my crappy camera.

My inspiration for this was to go for the kind of "Warts and all" aging that you see on old bursts. Particularly taking inspiration from the Keith burst, Beano, Page's #1, The Green Burst, Everything at Burstserial, and a few others along the way. Anyway here it is:

dkirwan · 03-01-2008, 05:56 PM

I really love the way you aged the top and the Holly veneer!! Great!!

03-01-2008, 06:35 PM

Can we hear how you did the aging ? How was the checking done ?

loaded six string · 03-01-2008, 07:18 PM

I'd like to see the process you did to. Very good job doing it.

TnT~55 · 03-01-2008, 07:44 PM

Dude, that looks sick

dwagar · 03-01-2008, 09:09 PM

Jeez, Greco, that is awesome,

Did you freezer check it? Or razor blade it?

I think the checking is outstanding.

Mr Bones · 03-01-2008, 10:15 PM

That looks really nice man! share some tips

tom1263 · 03-02-2008, 12:22 AM

WOW! Very talented. Yes, I am a newbie, from the real pics Bobbo has posted , I cannot tell the difference....

Although....newbie again, I can't see why anyone would change a perfectly new L.P.

It's like putting wrinkles and false teeth on a supermodel.....just my opinion..

Stowburst · 04-27-2008, 02:32 PM

That guitar looooks very nice!! Great job!

irunnoft · 04-27-2008, 03:38 PM

Outstanding job!

***b-squared*** · 04-27-2008, 05:08 PM

Looks great.

BB

BOBBO · 04-27-2008, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greco

Took some new photos this morning with my crappy camera.

My inspiration for this was to go for the kind of "Warts and all" aging that you see on old bursts. Particularly taking inspiration from the Keith burst, Beano, Page's #1, The Green Burst, Everything at Burstserial, and a few others along the way. Anyway here it is:

Any insight on how you got this cool aging Greco ???? ......... DMC covers ?

Greco · 04-27-2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BOBBO

Any insight on how you got this cool aging Greco ???? ......... DMC covers ?

Yes, DMC covers, Buzzy pickguard, Fatboy VC rings, Fatboy VC switch ring, tip, knurled washer. Fatboy handmade jackplate. At the time - Buzzy inlays (now HM inlays), RS truss rod cover, RS tailpiece and RS studs. Tone pro's bridge (aged by me) "MapleFlame mod" stainless steel bridge posts. Old (70's??) USA nickel Grovers. VOS everything else with some extra aging here and there. Factory finish aged by me, checking done the Murphy way - with a blade.

Here's my thread about the new inlays: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/hist...cement-r8.html

Mike60 · 04-27-2008, 06:28 PM

looks fabulous,

a little surprised to hear you yanked the Buzz inlays.I think they are great.I'm leaving my Buzz's in my R0 even though I have a spare set of HM's.

05hummer · 04-27-2008, 06:37 PM

I'm not a fan of artificial aging, but damn that looks awful convincing...
Very nice job...

mplecha · 04-27-2008, 06:37 PM

I'll bet that was a beauty brand new! I'd cry if that happened to my R8!

FLICKOFLASH · 04-28-2008, 02:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greco

) "MapleFlame mod" stainless steel bridge posts.

I was the one who told him about that

I use 2 1/2 " though & metric thread for more meat > I even talked with K-T-S about making them & wheels out of titanium

mojofilter · 04-28-2008, 08:17 AM

AWESOME! can't say anthing else! TOM MURPHY better look out.any chance of showing,or some details of how you have done your checking?
The more details the better,again wonderful job,one fo the best out there!

dkirwan · 04-28-2008, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greco

Yes, DMC covers, Buzzy pickguard, Fatboy VC rings, Fatboy VC switch ring, tip, knurled washer. Fatboy handmade jackplate. At the time - Buzzy inlays (now HM inlays), RS truss rod cover, RS tailpiece and RS studs. Tone pro's bridge (aged by me) "MapleFlame mod" stainless steel bridge posts. Old (70's??) USA nickel Grovers. VOS everything else with some extra aging here and there. Factory finish aged by me, checking done the Murphy way - with a blade.

Here's my thread about the new inlays: http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/hist...cement-r8.html

Need new knobs!!!

Also, the older pics show a more vibrant color in the top? Or is that just the light playing tricks? I like the older color...FWIW...but I think you did a great job...especially not ever having done it before!!

Scooter2112 · 04-28-2008, 08:44 AM

It looks to be catching on....

J/K

***b-squared*** · 04-28-2008, 08:56 AM

That's one niced relic'd car.

Relic'd guitars...I love 'em.

BB

58t · 04-28-2008, 06:42 PM

nice job dude

Eggy · 04-29-2008, 05:40 AM

I'm a big fan of aged guitars and that is one of the nicest ones I've seen in a while.

Nice work!

Keithers · 04-29-2008, 01:17 PM

Absolutely beautiful! If I thought I could do anything like that without totally mucking up my les, I would. I love the way the headstock looks. The edges look smoth and rolled as though theyve had fifty years of loving road play. I also love how the LP decal has worn away....

Wonderful

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Greco Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Shire. Posts: 505 Thanks: 2 Thanked 45 Times in 9 Posts	Aged 2007 R8 Took some new photos this morning with my crappy camera. My inspiration for this was to go for the kind of "Warts and all" aging that you see on old bursts. Particularly taking inspiration from the Keith burst, Beano, Page's #1, The Green Burst, Everything at Burstserial, and a few others along the way. Anyway here it is:

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