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Location: South of most, North of few | Sent the 1758 in for a refurb. Was going to refinish it in the white pearl, but I really miss the burst one I had. Which way do you think I should go?
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Jim,
There just aren't that many white beauts out there! I can help find a burst fer ya... 
Guess which way I voted... :p |
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| +1 Johnny. Bursts aren't necessarily a dime a dozen, but much more usual than the pearly whites. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | TJ, as much as I like white pearl (and you know how much that is) I do know that the factory does not have that particular paint anymore...when they did the repair on mine, they tried to reproduce it but were not successful...fortunatly they discovered a 1758-6p top and bowl sitting on a shelf in a box left over from 1991...JB told me it was the last of the series and asked if I wanted it as the original was in bad shape from the two tries to refinish...I said yes of course and am very pleased...but since I know how much you liked the one you bought from me (and sold :eek: ...who wudda thunk it... :D ;) ) why not go with the burst? I am sure it would be killer... |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | BTW Jim, if ya put walnut epis on it, it'll save me from sending it back the MS when ya sell it to me later this year!  |
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Location: Right now? | Anyone have photos of a 1758 in the white pearl finish? I'd love to see it. I have a 1989 Japanese Pinnacle in white with cream binding ... it was one of my first Ovations ... it has a rosewood neck and nickle Schaller tuners. I wouldn't call it 'pearl'. Hmmm... I wonder if it's worth anything? It has a solid spruce top; I don't know anything about Japanese Ovations ... is it a piece of junk or what? I have to tell you, it has a very sweet, beautiful tone, whatever the case! Anyway, sorry to stray off subject ... TJ, if what Mikey says is true, then perhaps you should go with the burst ... I mean, you can't really make a bad choice. Pearl white would be PURTY though. I'll be interested in learning which finish you choose! ;) |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Here's mine:
MM\'s 1757-6p
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Location: New Jersey, USA | I just landed one of these 6P finished 1758s from CL. Where were you guys? Should have it in 10 days or so.
(whoops, don't bother, he expired the ad)
http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/msg/1226029634.html |
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Location: Right now? | G O R G E O U S, Mikey! ;) |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | I'm waitin' fer Mikie's first album with that last pic as a cover! Day-um good thing it was taken many years ago!  |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Actually Johnny, that is the cover of my 1992 CD "Cast Your Net"...I'd like to think I've aged gracefully...right. I need to get some more copies made...I had 500, they sold out...
Most of the album is on my ning site...
BTW: the album on the ning site for the guitar is:
1758-6p
If I could only spell and proofread.... |
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Location: South of most, North of few | I was kind of worried about the white when Mike told me they couldn't match the paint. John didn't mention that when I talked to him though. Anyway, I'm still on the fence about this. I was considering a burst more like my parlor. Kind of amber in the center to a dark brown on the outside..
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Location: South of most, North of few | BTW, I was at GC last night checking out an Adamas for another member in Canada, and they had a 1718 (I think, I didn't take it down) in white. Kinda pricey, I think it was 999.00. Looked nice though. Anybody interested, I can check it out. |
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Location: Vernon CT | Jim,
Keep it white. Like others have said, it's not as common as the burst. Either way you'll enjoy it again,.... for the 4th time! :) (This is you 4th 1758, right?) |
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Location: Cincinnati | TJ,
Keep it white then buy Bob's 1758-1.
Originally posted by Trader Jim:
BTW, I was at GC last night checking out an Adamas for another member in Canada, and they had a 1718 (I think, I didn't take it down) in white. Kinda pricey, I think it was 999.00. Looked nice though. Anybody interested, I can check it out. I have a 1718-4 that I will sell for a lot less than $999. |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | Jim go for the Burst. While you are playing it just show a big smile and show all your other pearly whites. :D |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | +1 on the pearl white. Then either remove the epis, or change them out to abalone. |
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| Originally posted by ProfessorBB:
+1 on the pearl white. Then either remove the epis, or change them out to abalone. You lost me on the abalone epis, prof. A little too flame (and not in the good Elite-T way). |
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Location: Right now? | Hey, G8r ... abalone epis? Now, THAT would be GAUDY ... but interesting and unique ... hmmm... |
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| Like this:
And no, my reference wasn't because of any association with Ms Etheridge. I just think the abalone epis on a white guitar are a bit too too. YMMV. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Jim,
There just aren't that many white beauts out there! I can help find a burst fer ya...
Guess which way I voted... :p Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
BTW Jim, if ya put walnut epis on it, it'll save me from sending it back the MS when ya sell it to me later this year! |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | Definitely the pearl white. I'd like to see a nice pearl finish with either walnut, koa, or spalted maple epis...something to stand out and be very striking. |
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Location: closely held secret | TJ, what does it look like now? |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | I have the MEWP in pearl white. And when I whip that baby out, it's a stunner. I feel like I'm playing an elegant pearl grand piano.
But honestly, either will do. If you wanna blend in go with the burst. If wanna stand out go with the pearl. |
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Location: Right now? | G8r ... I take it back. That's just down right pretty... |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Originally posted by The Wabbit Formerly Known As Waskel:
TJ, what does it look like now? Like crap with a big crack down the lower bout...
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Location: South of most, North of few | Since the poll has gone way over to the white side, and I really trust all your judgment... :rolleyes: I'm going with the pearl white again. Now, since Andrew brought it up, should I go with a solid eppi (NOT pearl) but maybe koa, teak, walnut, spalted maple.... or just the originals? I kind of like the multi wood originals, but may be interested in another idea. |
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Location: closely held secret | Oh, that's right. The USPS Special. Sorry I asked...
Have you been told by John that they can't reproduce the finish? That would make the burst the easy choice.
But... if they could do the pearl finish and inlay the abalone epis...
Make sure you're wearing your Liberace tux. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
Now, since Andrew brought it up, should I go with a solid eppi (NOT pearl) but maybe koa, teak, walnut, spalted maple.... or just the originals? I kind of like the multi wood originals, but may be interested in another idea. Just my 2 cents, but I would stick with walnut if you go solid so as not to clash with the walnut fretboard.
Originally posted by The Wabbit Formerly Known As Waskel:
...if they could inlay the epis...
Now THAT'S a nifty idea too! |
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Location: South of most, North of few | John said they do have the white pearl, it will just look much whiter due to no age yellowing. That's fine with me. I'm down to walnut or original eppies. I'll ask about inlay on them, that would be very cool. Don't know if they can do them with a solid painted top or not. Got an email in to him now about that. |
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Location: Wichita, KS | I know I'm probably in the minority here, but I like the abalone epis. (And I can hear the groans already) |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Inlaid would be sweet!  |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Jim, it's your guitar...do what makes you happy...you know the saying: "Opinions are like......................."
Glad to hear they finally got the white pearl again...
You do it and then show the rest of us...and hopefully hold on to this one, they don't grow on trees... :D ;) |
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Location: South of most, North of few | just the tops. ;) |
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Location: ms | I`d go with the white. I like the epis on the M.E. does that make me gay? |
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Location: south east Michigan | I dunno...
Do you have a fishtank? |
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Location: New Hampsha | gee, looks like a finish crack to me.....
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by gulfcoast:
I`d go with the white. I like the epis on the M.E. does that make me gay? Yes |
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Location: Tennessee | I'm a happy boy. I wanna Elite T with the Melissa epis. But outies, not innies.
If I was having MY Ovation refinished, I'd have it done in Nutmeg -7 like my JL3. And get the abalone purfling. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Originally posted by Gallerinski:
Originally posted by gulfcoast:
I`d go with the white. I like the epis on the M.E. does that make me gay? Yes |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Bobbo, I always liked that picture of you playing my (then TJ's, then War Eagle's, then ???) 1758-1 at the '07 Tour...that was a great time.... :D |
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Location: ms | I still like the M.E. and if i`m gay i guess Trader Jims my feller. Heck i talk to him more than i do my wife. |
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Location: Texas | ADVICE, TJ?
I HATE THE WHITE.
JUST.................................................... PASS.
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Location: Phoenix AZ | The white reminds me too much of Michael Jackson |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | Only if it was on one side and not the other...it's only ONE white glove remember... |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Gallerinski:
The white reminds me too much of Michael Jackson But... but... Dave... he had epellettes!
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Location: South of most, North of few | Originally posted by gulfcoast:
I still like the M.E. and if i`m gay i guess Trader Jims my feller. Heck i talk to him more than i do my wife. I ain't going to answer the phone anymore Ronnie. I only bat from one side of the plate. |
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You know how I voted. |
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Location: Cincinnati | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
Originally posted by gulfcoast:
I still like the M.E. and if i`m gay i guess Trader Jims my feller. Heck i talk to him more than i do my wife. I ain't going to answer the phone anymore Ronnie. I only bat from one side of the plate. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Just read the email from John, and multi wood inlayed eppies on a white top will be it. Can't wait till it gets back. |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Trader Jim sez:
Just read the email from John, and multi wood inlayed eppies on a white top will be it. Can't wait till it gets back. And everybody sez Oooohhhh! :eek: :D :cool: |
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Location: Right now? | I can't wait to see it. It's going to be beautiful!! |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
Just read the email from John, and multi wood inlayed eppies on a white top will be it. Can't wait till it gets back. I....must....resist....
I can't afford to buy it back.
But....
But....
I....must.....resist...
Lordy! That's gonna look nice! :rolleyes: :cool: |
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