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Location: Waxahachie, Tx | Well, Though I really don't need to, I'm looking into a Custom TRC. I did a search here and Bill Nichols name came up a few times so I visited his page He sure has some nice Work. I asked for a quote for a Kokopelli Dude on Ebony wood, with Abalone inlay. His page does not have prices so I guess when I get the quote I'll either have sticker shock or fork out the cash. I wonder if I should Have Bill Make a wider TRC but still use the single existing screw hole. any sugestion welcome. just no Grass skirt wearin, coconut bra packin, raised, sculpted TRC's (That could be the Official OFC TRC to go with our OFC Strap).
I'm going for the refined look. (of course that little Kokopelli dude has quite the Legend behind him) :D
Kokopelli
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | that looks really cool. I am curious what he charges for that....and I would go the single screw hole route. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | I ot the Flying Eagle for about $90. Email Bill, he'll make whatever you need. |
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Location: Anchorage, Alaska | I had him do one for my with my Grandmother's name in Mother of Pearl on ebony. Also about $90. Bill does very nice work. I going to have him make me another one soon. He does get backlogged sometimes. It took a couple months to get mine but it was well worth the wait. |
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Location: Chicago | $90 is a bit much for what I want to spend, but I emailed him three designs.
Here's what I was thinking:
I hope $40 or so is reasonable for him.
Thanks for recommending the site! |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | What's wrong with the one's you have. I think those look nice. Dave |
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Location: Chicago | I love the TRC design on the LX, that's why I would want a custom TRC in a way which matches the LX TRC almost perfectly. But I still want to personalize my instrument. And the TRC is the first place to start. :) |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Would you like an LX TRC in a different wood tone?
I know somebody that knows somebody...
Bubinga, Padauk, Anigre, Zebra wood, etc. |
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Location: Waxahachie, Tx | Well, the Factory installed one is OK. but it just seems sterile, it does not afford much of any decoration where it could very easily. It does the job it was designed to do and that is cover up the Truss rod access but I think that area could be a nice place for a little customized adornment. I have not gotten a quote from Mr Nichols yet. MWoody sure, I have been thinking of actually looking into what it would take for me to make another cover out of another wood.
I've also, been eyeballing my Sons dremel kit. I just might try a little inlay, can't say for sure just thinking about it
PZavislak they look good! the one in the center reminds me of the symbol Prince used for awhile, Sorry couldn't resist. :D |
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Location: Orange County, California | 1) Get yerself a "trinket"
2) Modify as neccesary
3) put some goo on it...
Voila!!
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Originally posted by mtnbikerfred:
1) Get yerself a "trinket"
2) Modify as neccesary
3) put some goo on it...
Voila!! This applies to so many things in life.... |
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Location: NJ | Timing&Lubrication . . . . |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | How does one go about acquiring a trinket? |
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Location: NJ | YSBT. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Actually, the pin that MBFred used is from the funds drive Miles did some time back. Check the store info, they might be available. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | IBTNY! (I'll Be There Next Year) But Waskel was kind enough to grab a goodie bag for me in exchange for borrowing my camcorder. No trinket. And the OFC store is offline. Maybe I'll see if Miles can bring some to the OFC PNW party. |
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Location: NJ | They were in the PREVIOUS year's Bag.
When y'miss out, . . . well, . . . y'MissOut . . .
Maybe TBTNY.
(Lemme search around & see if I might have a spare t'send ya'. I've got one on each of my gig straps, but I can't remove 'em without damaging them. I'll letcha' know if I find one:-) |
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Location: Chicago | His custom TRCs cost a bit more than I was willing to spend. I might have to try a different inlay guy. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Everything is perspective. Paying an extra $20-30 for a guitar doesn't even make us blink because of the total cost.
yet, for an item we think should be $30-50, that extra $20 seems to be a deal breaker.
Just my opinion but if the inlay is what you want and the work is from a proven source that you know to be excellent, spend the extra and be happy with the results. |
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Location: Chicago | It's still hard to justify spending $65 for a small piece of wood which adds cosmetic value to the guitar. :) |
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Location: Waxahachie, Tx | Yeah, it's hard to believe, Bill quoted me $85.00 for the Kokopelli dude. I'm sure the real cost is the labor. The actual piece all though it does have nice components IE: Ebony, abalone, koa, pearl,
it is the labor and skill that we are really contracting and I get a really cool piece of Guitar art, WHOOPI, Hell I'm in. I'm going for it.
Bill's page has lots of his work but what really caught my eye were the guitars he builds. Lots of inlay. I changed a few things on the Kokopelli and I'm designing my own shape of TRC so in the end it will be truly Custom. Can't Wait. :D |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Texbaz,
THAT....is the proper perspective :D |
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Location: NJ | Of course, y'can always WAIT a couple o'years and have a 14-year-old Chinese Bhuddist girl inlay your JesusFish TRC (by the gross) for you for $5 each . . .
. . . as S28 says, it's all a matter of perspective . . . |
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Location: Chicago | Cliff speaks truth. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | I have a Bill Nichols TRC that I got for my 1974 Custom Balladeer 1112-1. This was my first Ovation. I had actually sold it and had to retreive it after finding this site and a new found appreciation of Ovations.
My best hope for an ebay sale would be less than $300 and the TRC was right around $90. It's still worth it because it was a way to celebrate what I had and where I was.
For some things its not the money. Trust me, I am cheap. I had to sell a decent guitar (Breadwinner) to pay for the Hotel and plane fare to go spent a sleepless weekend with a bunch of people I met in an Internet Chatroom and play their guitars!
Priceless! |
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