coastie99
Enlightened Member
Fixit said:Might have to name her Victoria, she does look a little sultry.Kind of has a ring to it don't you think. We could have a vote, :idea: yea or nay :idea:
Miss Vicki ??
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1967 Guild Starfire IV restoration (Pics)
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adorshki
Reverential Member
Wouldn't be the first time I've helped name a guitar around here. I say "yea".Fixit said:I have to at least get her to where we can play together :wink: :wink: Might have to name her Victoria, she does look a little sultry.
bluesypicky
Enlightened Member
Yeah.... It's shorter than Marie-Antoinette so go for it! :lol:
FNG
Enlightened Member
That one looks like a Ginger.
RussB
Member
...or Ruby
krysh
Guildarist in the mod squad
congrats, superb job.
Fixit
Member
Well almost there! Still working on getting a pickguard having one made, but would still be interested if anybody has on that would work, especially an original, but not much chance of that!
Here's another picture with strings, sounds great! Working on something so everyone can hear it. It's comming but may take a few weeks.
Everyone have a great day!
Here's another picture with strings, sounds great! Working on something so everyone can hear it. It's comming but may take a few weeks.
Everyone have a great day!
Fixit
Member
Hello fellow LTG'ers,
Well I've run out of parts to put on the Starfire, so I guess there's nothing left to do but keep it busy playing music.
The last part, was a reproduction pickguard, aquired on the Bay. The Starfire has been out a few time lately and has been a big hit at the few jams that it's been to so far. It's going out again tonight for a little more action 8) These will probably be the final pictures posted unless I get a few action shots. And keep an eye out, you never know who may show up playing her :lol:
I also, would like to thank everyone for all of the kind words, and the tremendious amount of moral support for this project. I can only hope that everyone has had as much fun, as I have had being able to do this restoration. A special thanks to our own DAPM Dave, for calling my attention to this guitar at the begining without that we wouldn't be here now. Let's not forget Hans who provided the tailpiece for the guitar! I mean, how could it ever look like a Guild without one? :wink: Also, for the great wealth of information contained in his book, and his willingness to continue to keep us informed. Pictures from Han's work were studied often throughout the project.
I'll still be around on the board, and there will be more projects yet to come. Please feel free to ask questions, or for my input on anything I can help with. Well without futher ado, here are some pics.
BTW looking forward to meeting some of you at Let's meet Guild II, rumor has it that the SF may be there :lol: :lol: :lol:
Well I've run out of parts to put on the Starfire, so I guess there's nothing left to do but keep it busy playing music.
The last part, was a reproduction pickguard, aquired on the Bay. The Starfire has been out a few time lately and has been a big hit at the few jams that it's been to so far. It's going out again tonight for a little more action 8) These will probably be the final pictures posted unless I get a few action shots. And keep an eye out, you never know who may show up playing her :lol:
I also, would like to thank everyone for all of the kind words, and the tremendious amount of moral support for this project. I can only hope that everyone has had as much fun, as I have had being able to do this restoration. A special thanks to our own DAPM Dave, for calling my attention to this guitar at the begining without that we wouldn't be here now. Let's not forget Hans who provided the tailpiece for the guitar! I mean, how could it ever look like a Guild without one? :wink: Also, for the great wealth of information contained in his book, and his willingness to continue to keep us informed. Pictures from Han's work were studied often throughout the project.
I'll still be around on the board, and there will be more projects yet to come. Please feel free to ask questions, or for my input on anything I can help with. Well without futher ado, here are some pics.
BTW looking forward to meeting some of you at Let's meet Guild II, rumor has it that the SF may be there :lol: :lol: :lol:
Absolutely magnificent fixit! I really hope it does make an appearance at LMG2011. 8)
That is now a great-looking guitar! Simply amazing result!
walrus
walrus
coastie99
Enlightened Member
What a superb job Fix.
Good on ya mate !
Good on ya mate !
FNG
Enlightened Member
Dang..that is sweet!! Thanks for taking us along on the ride!
bluesypicky
Enlightened Member
Thanks Tom for one helluva thread.... and that last pic of it... what can I say.... it's almost erotic. :shock: :lol:
Dr. Spivey
Senior Member
Superb craftsmanship, stunning results. Thanks for an interesting and informative thread. 8)
Darryl Hattenhauer
Venerated Member
Fixit,
Pardon my ignorance, but did you replace the binding?
fuxit
Pardon my ignorance, but did you replace the binding?
fuxit
bluesypicky
Enlightened Member
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Darryl Hattenhauer
Venerated Member
BP, do you know if that binding is new?
SFIV1967
Venerated Member
Darryl,
I don't think the binding is new, if you look on page 1 of this thread you see the original pictures and the binding was pretty damn good looking. Also if you watch where Fixit took of the black color, no binding cracks to be seen.
Ralf
I don't think the binding is new, if you look on page 1 of this thread you see the original pictures and the binding was pretty damn good looking. Also if you watch where Fixit took of the black color, no binding cracks to be seen.
Ralf