The Skullsplitter Posted October 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 He's talking about the lower horn on the flon klar "firebird". It doesn't look like you will be able to reach the last 8-10 frets. But as always, very interesting stuff. I can see Prince ordering one soon Prince? Um, ok nice dig that was totally unnecessary Gibson alraedy has a Firebird I thought that was a Thunderbird? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flon Klar Guitars Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 I believe Gibson makes a Firebird guitar, but since my Firebird is a bass, I think I'm OK. Re: the small horn: it's actually small enough that I can reach OVER it to get to the upper frets! And- If Prince wants to order one, I am fully on board THAT train!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay5 Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Gibson DOES make a firebird bass, for what its worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skullsplitter Posted October 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Gibson DOES make a firebird bass, for what its worth. Yeah but not like THIS one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cknowles Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Can someone remind me; A word or name cannot be copyrighted, is that correct? Gibson is a trademark, and is protected as a company name, and they can protect their designs, but a word like Firebird is fair game. Or am I out to lunch? Found my Answer, a name get's Trademarked. Eg, GM recently renewed it's application for trademark of the name "Firebird" That means that no-one else in the industry can use Firebird when competing with GM. Similar Gibson's Firebird. You aren't mass producing "Firebird" Guitars are you? I think you're safe to call it what you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doeringer Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 The Prince thing wasn't a dig at you at all. I could just very much see him playing one. I'd love to have Prince on my players list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryKer Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Gibson DOES make a firebird bass, for what its worth. The bass they make in the style of the Firebird guitar is the Thunderbird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flon Klar Guitars Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 A direct quote from the Wikipedia entry for "Gibson Firebird": "The Firebird line of guitars had four guitar models and one bass model, the latter known as the Thunderbird." So as long as Gibson doesn't start making a bass called the Firebird, I won't have to prosecute them for copyright infringement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skullsplitter Posted October 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 INDEED!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skullsplitter Posted October 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 So this will be our first attempt at painting a guitar. Any tips or anything you guys can offer? We need to rely on your experience here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 (edited) Fill grain, seal wood, spray paint, shoot finish. Win at life. If you have no previous experience using whatever tool you're spraying with, test on scrap wood until you're able to shoot a nice consistent coat. It took me a good 5-10 tries before I was getting a near flawless coat. Make sure the paint you're using is compatible with the finish you're using. If you aren't sure, test on scrap wood. Edited October 25, 2006 by Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skullsplitter Posted October 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Fill grain, seal wood, spray paint, shoot finish. Win at life. If you have no previous experience using whatever tool you're spraying with, test on scrap wood until you're able to shoot a nice consistent coat. It took me a good 5-10 tries before I was getting a near flawless coat. Make sure the paint you're using is compatible with the finish you're using. If you aren't sure, test on scrap wood. Any suggestions on paint type? Brands? Which brands to avoid? Any info would be greatly appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skullsplitter Posted November 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 (edited) Well, I decided to go with a natural color. added Sperzel locking tuners Graph-Tech graphite nut Bill Lawrence L-500XL Pickup Tone Pros Tune-O-Matic Locking Bridge Locking jack Killswitch (no knobs) Edited November 21, 2006 by The Skullsplitter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croaticum Posted November 21, 2006 Report Share Posted November 21, 2006 NICEEEEE I really like the design of the vee! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skullsplitter Posted November 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 NICEEEEE I really like the design of the vee! Hey thanks man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!METAL MATT!! Posted November 22, 2006 Report Share Posted November 22, 2006 PLEASE BEVEL THE EDGES!! thats one deadly axe !!METAL MATT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hydrogeoman Posted November 23, 2006 Report Share Posted November 23, 2006 Any suggestions on paint type? Brands? Which brands to avoid? Any info would be greatly appreciated! McFaddens nitrocellulose lacquer is great. I just shot my first guitar with this stuff and it is very forgiving. You can order it from Grizzly.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skullsplitter Posted November 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2006 Hey thanks guys. Yeah we are going to bevel the edges, just wanted to do a test on the color with the wood stain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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