Antigua

[smavridis]

I think its beatiful, has anyone done it on theyre own?

 

[Tonar8352]

Warmoth does it.  If you really like it order one from them.  I can do it but it makes me sea sick.  :icon_jokercolor: :icon_jokercolor:

 

[smavridis]

Warmoth does it.  If you really like it order one from them.  I can do it but it makes me sea sick.  :icon_jokercolor: :icon_jokercolor:

i was actually about to send you a pm lol

you dont like antigua?

i called the big dubya and the finish with the pickguard is $320. so the body alone will cost $500. i dont poop THAT much money in one sitting, so i guess ill have to wait.
EDIT: added the last sentence.

 

[Tonar8352]

That is a good price.  Remember they have to finish the pickguard on an Antigua Strat also.  Have ever seen an original Antigua Strat of Tele?  They are pretty unique! 

 

[smavridis]

That is a good price.  Remember they have to finish the pickguard on an Antigua Strat also.  Have ever seen an original Antigua Strat of Tele?  They are pretty unique! 

never in person but damn the pictures are beautiful. how much would a special burst like this cost in your territory (just to know)?

 

[m4rk0]

and all this because they screwed up glueing on the binding!

 

[Tonar8352]

how much would a special burst like this cost in your territory (just to know)?

$325.00 with the pickguard.

You would be better off going with Warmoth. Remember I use only nitrocellulose lacquers and it does not hold up to wear and tear like the 2 part finishes Warmoth uses.  A lacquered pickguard would start looking beat up pretty quick whereas the urethane would hold up a whole lot longer.

But the lacquer would sound much better!!!!!!!!   :evil4: :evil4: :evil4: :evil4: :evil4: :evil4: :evil4:

 

[smavridis]

and all this because they screwed up glueing on the binding!

SAY WHA?!

 

[dudesweet157]

The Antigua finish first appeared on late 60's model Coronados as an attempt to cover the edges of the bodies where they had been scorched by something or other when the binding was being applied, or so I've heard.  I personally think it is gorgeous when does well (as Warmoth has).  However, there is a particular shade of seasick green Antigua that you sometimes see on the old vintage models, or more recently on the MIJ reissues that is just butt ugly and deserves all the hate it recieves.

 

[dudesweet157]

And for those not in the know:

Good Antigua

Bad Antigua

 

[dudesweet157]

As you can see, the bursted edges are gray on a "correct" antigua, but in the MIJ reissues, they artificially aged the finish and it took on a baby poop green hue that is a butt ugly abomination.

 

[m4rk0]

The Antigua finish first appeared on late 60's model Coronados as an attempt to cover the edges of the bodies where they had been scorched by something or other when the binding was being applied, or so I've heard.  I personally think it is gorgeous when does well (as Warmoth has).  However, there is a particular shade of seasick green Antigua that you sometimes see on the old vintage models, or more recently on the MIJ reissues that is just butt ugly and deserves all the hate it recieves.

yes, that is what I read in one of my fender books they burned the edges of a batch of coronado's and decided to cover it up with this burst.

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

As you can see, the bursted edges are gray on a "correct" antigua, but in the MIJ reissues, they artificially aged the finish and it took on a baby poop green hue that is a butt ugly abomination.

Just a preference, both look fine to me.  Gibson's Silver burst on the LPs and SGs is a variation of it.  Instead of Cream and gray, it could be a variation Inca Silver and black.  It's just a burst done with solid colors instead of transparent.  Nothing magic.

 

[smavridis]

i like the cream and silver ALOT! i used to like the silverburst when i was going through my gibson phase then i saw this beautiful finish. its just so weird!

 

[dbw]

Just Say No to Antigua burst.  It's a "gateway ugly."

 

[smavridis]

Just Say No to Antigua burst.  It's a "gateway ugly."

i already shoot horrendous into my veins.

 

[Super Turbo Deluxe Custom]

Just Say No to Antigua burst.  It's a "gateway ugly."

It's funny you say that.  I rarely laugh out loud at things, and I did at that.  I was secretly considering one.  For me, the "furniture" guitars are gateway ugly.

 

[m4rk0]

What? you don't like my "grandma's coffee table" guitars?

 

[smavridis]

Just Say No to Antigua burst.  It's a "gateway ugly."

It's funny you say that.  I rarely laugh out loud at things, and I did at that.  I was secretly considering one.  For me, the "furniture" guitars are gateway ugly.

oh god i hate table guitars. natural only looks good on some guitars like the explorer (korina only).

 

[m4rk0]

Just Say No to Antigua burst.  It's a "gateway ugly."

It's funny you say that.  I rarely laugh out loud at things, and I did at that.  I was secretly considering one.  For me, the "furniture" guitars are gateway ugly.

oh god i hate table guitars. natural only looks good on some guitars like the explorer (korina only).

that is not even a matter of taste..
it is because you are 13 and Greek!!!!