2012 Plaintop Bavarian Makeover

[ubw]

Stunning. Thanks for sharing the story and the pics especially.

 

[Gibsonclassic2001]

it's not bad scraping... it's from the paint running under the masking tape.

There is no tape on the binding at the front of the guitar.
You spray color coats then scrape the entire binding.
Then shoot the clear coat.

 

[Limehouse Blues]

Stunning. Thanks for sharing the story and the pics especially.

thanks ubw. sure is a stunner, and a dream to play

 

[alexvdl]

There is no tape on the binding at the front of the guitar.
You spray color coats then scrape the entire binding.
Then shoot the clear coat.

That's how Gibson does it, not Florian by the look of his picture. I see tape on the sides and on top of the binding. Seen it done lots of times.

 

[Sharky]

I wonder why the sunburst finish doesn't have the drop shape. By purpose?

 

[Gibsonclassic2001]

That's how Gibson does it, not Florian by the look of his picture. I see tape on the sides and on top of the binding. Seen it done lots of times.

Gibson does not mask the top binding. They scrape the binding.
When I finish the burst on my build I only mask the sides.
Then I scrape all of the binding to perfection.
All of the color need to be remove to avoid the look this guitar got.

Its almost like the burst got to wet from the clear and meld into the clear coat.

 

[Bobby Mahogany]

All the pics are stunning!

But that couple here...
Wow!

Congratulations!


P.S.:
I suspect you like Jimmy Page!

 

[alexvdl]

Gibson does not mask the top binding. They scrape the binding.
When I finish the burst on my build I only mask the sides.
Then I scrape all of the binding to perfection.
All of the color need to be remove to avoid the look this guitar got.

Its almost like the burst got to wet from the clear and meld into the clear coat.

Thats what i said... Gibson scrapes the bindings. But Florians picture looks like he taped it, which could explain the jagged line. I could be wrong though... maybe i'm seeing things.

 

[Mouse]

Unless the big lottery win comes in (which seems unlikely since I rarely buy a ticket) I see no vintage burst in my future. This makeover will I hope take me closer to the aesthetic, vibe and mojo of a vintage burst. I'm already eagerly acquiring new parts to finish the look, and managed recently to score some 60s gold plated grovers that are so aged they bear a resemblance to those sported by Mr James Page.

Certainly guys at gibson factory know how to use spray gun

 

[Limehouse Blues]

All the pics are stunning!

But that couple here...
Wow!

Congratulations!


P.S.:
I suspect you like Jimmy Page!

Ha! You suspect right. Big JP fan. I'm amazed with the Amber neck pup. It can deliver a real Strat like chime. The sonic transformation from pre-makeover is awesome. The guitar never ever sounded bad. But it's so much more vital now. Like it's been unmuffled or something.

When I opened the case for the first time it felt like I was holding a real, 55 year old burst in my hands rather than a Historic. I did this mainly for aesthetic reasons and I am absolutely delighted with the result. It's more convincing than the aged Historics I've seen and played which I've always found quite artificial in appearance and feel/touch.

To my eyes and in my hands the feeling and impression of this makeover is extremely authentic. I always knew there would be a sonic dividend as well though. And on plugging in I just could not believe my ears. This doesn't sound like a three year old guitar at all. It purrs and growls like an old timer. It's really magic.