rhoads56 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 This is the guitar featured in the six part series "Build Your Own Axe" for Australian Guitar Magazine. Question: Does this need a slight burst (ice tea burst?) around the edge? Something real subtle? Or is it fine as it is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick500 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I think it looks awesome as-is, but a light burst would look even better... maybe something halfway between the color of the top and the color of the underlying body. Would really bring out the natural binding effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_labb Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 i think a slight burst would be nice, the wood looks too nice and perfect for my taste (yes im wierd) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngaa Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Almost looks like the PRS custom photos on their site. Just a little darker, I really like how it is now, maybe if you sanded the stain back to make it a little lighter then clear it, that would be so awesome! PRS custom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hector Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Burst!! it looks amazing as it is. but the burst will make it even more beautiful. just a little, nothing too strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrentis Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Wow, good call on getting opinions, I've been staring at it for a while now and still can't come to a solid answer. I think it does look wicked as is, but as rick said it might look with that stain/burst you suggested, I'm just trying to envision that stain/burst with the natural edge binding and if that would work. It would likely make the binding(faux) stand out a bit more, it probably wouldn't hurt the look though. Mostly pointless, but what are the knobbies and pickup rings going to be? The only reason I can think of that I would not like the burst would be the horn area. With the guitar being such a nice light color, to me the tea burst will likely look too dark around the horns due to the steepness of the carve. Just my own little mind glitch though, others may like this. Of course you could always shoot it lighter and thinner around the horns, but often I just find the horn curves on this type of shape/carve look darker, like the absorb more of the stain or something(Which I highly doubt, but thats how it looks to me). EIther way these are very meaningless things, meaning that it will look completely wicked either way. Best of lucky perry and keep the excellent work going. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 (edited) A burst would look good on it, but the simplicity of it at the moment is very appealing. The yellow color is very easy on the eyes. If it were me, I'd leave it as is. However, considering you're teaching people how to build guitars, this is a great opportunity to explain how to spray a burst to the readers. peace, russ EDIT: Just reread the topic title. Actually, my honest opinion is that you should spell it "color," as opposed to "colour." What's it with brits, aussies and kiwis adding extra u's all over the place? Edited September 19, 2007 by thegarehanman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I think a subtle burst is the way to go. Something which slightly pops the contrast between the binding and the stain, but which is subtle enough that you can't be 100% certain whether it's a burst, or just the way the carved top ctaches the shade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Oh... Inlaid in maple? Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattia Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Slight burst, ...and Russ, frankly, the thought of an American trying to dictate to a former British (ie, they who invented the language) colony inhabitatnt how to write their own language makes me laugh ;P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WezV Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 i would definately go for a slight burst - its a little yellow as it is now for my tastes... not making it for me though are ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrentis Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Dang man, that damn near looks like an overlay perry!!! Excellent inlay. I like how well your name fits your headstocks too, works very well. And just now I noticed what your headstock shape is! It's a mean ass great white shark about to chomp down. I think thats quite fitting considering the continent you live on ; ) Seriously, take a look at your headstock, its the front half of a great white fins and all. Best headstock of all time, now that I see a shark ; ) You or craig should make a crazy inlay design on one just for the hell of it. Good stuff perry. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted September 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 And just now I noticed what your headstock shape is! It's a mean ass great white shark about to chomp down. I think thats quite fitting considering the continent you live on ; ) Seriously, take a look at your headstock, its the front half of a great white fins and all. Best headstock of all time, now that I see a shark ; ) You or craig should make a crazy inlay design on one just for the hell of it. Good stuff perry. J So, what you are saying, is that the headstock will fit this guitar too? Wild!! As for the burst, i think i will do it. To be honest, i didnt want to stain this one at all, but every damn time i just HAVE to add some colour (or 'color' for the yanks ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 +1 on the burst. It just looks a bit too even across the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biliousfrog Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 And just now I noticed what your headstock shape is! It's a mean ass great white shark about to chomp down. I think thats quite fitting considering the continent you live on ; ) Seriously, take a look at your headstock, its the front half of a great white fins and all. Best headstock of all time, now that I see a shark ; ) You or craig should make a crazy inlay design on one just for the hell of it. Good stuff perry. J So, what you are saying, is that the headstock will fit this guitar too? Wild!! As for the burst, i think i will do it. To be honest, i didnt want to stain this one at all, but every damn time i just HAVE to add some colour (or 'color' for the yanks ) geez, have you been attacking that with a carving chisel? There's lumps & bumps all over that top! Wicked soundhole BTW & that Great White headstock is brilliant...took me a while to see it but it's Jaws alright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneMonkey Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Personally, I'd only put a burst on it if the method was going to be shown in the mag. Otherwise you'll have extra bits on the guitar which you haven't shown people how to do and it wouldn't be a true representation. Do I remeber you saying that this was going to be a competetion prize........might enter. And Russ, if you want to spell things differently, get your own bloody language and stop cocking around with ours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted September 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Personally, I'd only put a burst on it if the method was going to be shown in the mag. Otherwise you'll have extra bits on the guitar which you haven't shown people how to do and it wouldn't be a true representation. Do I remeber you saying that this was going to be a competetion prize........might enter. Yeah, if i do it to the guitar, then it goes in the mag. The spraying is hard to explain, so i want to do a short video for the cover cd, but we will see. We were talking about a subscription prize, but at the moment they have other companies doing that, so probably not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian d Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 That natural coloured quilt top is superb! The figure just jumps out at you. Did you do anything to highlight the quilt other than clear coats? Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted September 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 That natural coloured quilt top is superb! The figure just jumps out at you. Did you do anything to highlight the quilt other than clear coats? Brian. Nope, just made sure i had enough cash on the credit card to be able to afford it, thats all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I'd like to see a subtle burst on that top. Almost not even there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 (edited) Mattia, I knew someone would point that out. I think you're just a little jealous that it was the people who became independent of England, and then started Microsoft and Macintosh and a long list of other industrial superpowers, that are simplifying the language and cutting out all of the unnecessary u's. . Granted the exchange rate is not being so kind to us at the moment... . Anyhow, you know it's just a matter of time before W decides calling our language "english" is unamerican and instead decides it be called "american." It will be his next great achievement right after "freedom fries". Ok, I'd better stop with the politics Edited September 19, 2007 by thegarehanman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick500 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 And Russ, if you want to spell things differently, get your own bloody language and stop cocking around with ours Reminds me of my recent tour of the Tower of London. Our guide said, "How many Americans in the crowd?" Lots of raised hands. "This could have been your history too, if you'd paid your taxes." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 I'd like to see a subtle burst on that top. Almost not even there. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAK Guitars Posted September 30, 2007 Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 I'd like to see a subtle burst on that top. Almost not even there. +1 That is exactly what I was thinking! If you go to far with a burst on that guitar, it might be a little overwhelming. I think a subtle burst would be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Actually looks less orange than this overall, but you get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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