A Little Bling

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Dennis in Anola
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A Little Bling

Post by Dennis in Anola » Sat Aug 22, 2015 3:03 pm

I'm doing a complete refinish of an old Martin D-28 that was in terrible shape. It was a daunting task to begin but with a little time and patience the end is near. This instrument already has enough "bling" that you need sunglasses to look at it (LOL), and it has yet to be sanded out & buffed. It's got a standard ZPOXY & nitro lacquer finish.
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Dave Bagwill
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Re: A Little Bling

Post by Dave Bagwill » Sat Aug 22, 2015 5:35 pm

Danged purty, son!!
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Herman
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Re: A Little Bling

Post by Herman » Sat Aug 22, 2015 6:31 pm

Dennis, where are my sunglasses? Shinyyyyyyy!
Herman

John Parchem
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Re: A Little Bling

Post by John Parchem » Sat Aug 22, 2015 8:20 pm

That is shiny. Looks like a great project.

John Link
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Re: A Little Bling

Post by John Link » Sat Aug 22, 2015 10:37 pm

It is strange to me that so much reverence is ascribed to the finish on old instruments. The value of an antique car that has been refinished is greatly enhanced, but refinishing an instrument has the opposite effect. The truth is, finishes simply don't last that long, particularly if the instrument is heavily played, as God intended.

This Martin looks like it is good to go for another 40, 50, or even 100 years.
John

Kevin in California
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Re: A Little Bling

Post by Kevin in California » Mon Aug 24, 2015 2:20 pm

SAWEEEEET!

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