litchfield Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 (edited) Here it is, time to go for it. Here's what I have. Mockup of what it will be: (Kramer neck used for illustration purposes only) Alder body Maple neck (flamed)/fretboard Bullet trussrod CBS Big head HSS Floyd (might change to hardtail, still in the air.) Lake Placid blue ish. LPB is hard to find, so I am using GM Bright Aqua, a C4 Corvette color. LPB was similar, used on 1958 Caddies (also called LPB) and known to Gibson as Pellham Blue. Bright aqua is pretty close, and it's a relic, it dont need to be exact. NOTE: If you dont like relics, that's your thing. Just dont flame me for it Edited August 31, 2004 by litchfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky1 Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 (edited) Edited September 19, 2004 by lucky1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litchfield Posted August 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 (edited) I decided to go with the bright aqua because it is close to LPB, but slightly greener. That way I can get around tinting the clear, and come damn close. Yes thats the neck from the tutorial. I'll get a pic up of a C4 Vette. Edited August 30, 2004 by litchfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeB Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 i love relics, cant wait to see this done! litch, thought you hated relics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litchfield Posted August 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 No, I like em, when they are dobne right, and not just beat up. The wear marks meed to be accurate. I really hate it when someone just beats the snot out of a guitar and calls it reliced. No , that was you beating the snot out of a guitar. I dont like Fender's Relics because they are way too expensive. I saw a 62 strat for $2300 recently. It has been refinned, but who cares? It's got the Mojo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goth_fiend Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 should be a cool project when its done litch, i like that color a lot!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke_998 Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Seesm relics are "IN" right now, I really love relics, so no prob here I found this cool pic that might help you I thik it should be a bit more torn and scratshed and stuff but the pickguard and color look nice! Oh yeah and don't forget considering a reliced matching headstock!! Am looking forward to see thsi project comming to life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
litchfield Posted August 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 Nice pic Ikke. I think that one doesn't look loved enough. Gotta have the intonation screw marks, palyed in look (ie pick screaches), ciggi burns, ect. And all done with neticulous accuracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american_jesus Posted August 30, 2004 Report Share Posted August 30, 2004 dont forget the belt buckle rash on the back... should be cool. i've always like blue guitars, and LPB is quite possibly the secksiest color there is. hope you do a good job on the relicing. i want to see pics when you're done man! LOTS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivin Posted August 31, 2004 Report Share Posted August 31, 2004 I know this wasnt the intention of this thread, but I just have to say my bit while others are saying theres I dont have anything against relics, I think they look cool, but I would never make one or buy one I would much prefer a naturally relic'd guitar, that has the old soul of a guitar born from production many many many years ago. That to me is the reason why I love those old mid 50's strats that you see popping up as ads for rare guitar companies in guitar mags, and why i dont flinch when i see a relic'd guitar. That said though, i admire the hard work and amazing accuracy that goes into the high quality relic jobs and i honestly hope you job turns out well Litchfield... looks like you have the right attitude (that is to make sure you do it properly). Good Luck, keep the piccies coming! - Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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