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Post by rbe on May 8, 2009 4:44:38 GMT
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Post by subtoxin on May 8, 2009 5:08:21 GMT
Wow...sweet! That looks really awesome.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2009 6:32:10 GMT
That is really cool! Looks absolutely bang-on the money.
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Post by thebluesbear( al) on May 8, 2009 8:27:54 GMT
Hey
thanks for postingthis this is great work well done!!!!
al
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Post by Michael Messer on May 8, 2009 8:31:01 GMT
Hello rbe,
You are doing a great job and getting pretty close to the original duco finish. Is that MM BLUES your own guitar, or is it the one you did for Marc's client?
It is wonderful seeing customized MM guitars!
Thank you for posting the photos.
Shine On
Michael.
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Post by nancyalan on May 8, 2009 10:03:28 GMT
Really lovely. It is a work of art.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2009 12:38:18 GMT
That looks fantastic.
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Post by 1928triolian on May 8, 2009 13:03:16 GMT
best duco so far. (since 1930's)  |
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Post by andys on May 8, 2009 13:25:20 GMT
That guitar is a real beaut.
Well done!
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Post by melp on May 8, 2009 14:42:48 GMT
Hi,
Same comment as the rest really, excellent work and a beautiful result!
Cheers
Mel
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Post by Stevie on May 8, 2009 16:11:34 GMT
Sweet!
That's what I call a paint finish. Where can you get an aerosol that does that........................! (?)
Stevie.
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Post by rbe on May 8, 2009 17:52:39 GMT
Thanks for the great comments!
Michael, the MM Blues is not my guitar, it is Marc's client's. Got any spare bodies?
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Post by wolvoboy on May 8, 2009 20:02:25 GMT
truly amazing,love to see what it looks like in about 70 years, i would love one maybe in green
wolvoboy
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Post by snakestretcher on May 9, 2009 0:41:02 GMT
It looks great; also looks a bit like the galvanized finish on lampposts!
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Post by sedonablues on May 9, 2009 6:46:37 GMT
Wow! What a great looking guitar! Wait a minute...that's MY guitar! Hello Michael, hello all. I saw these photos today and thought you might like a little history. This is the first Blues model imported to the US. It's 003 and I believe Michael got the first two. As some may remember, the initial run had some cosmetic issues with the paint. I emailed Michael and he suggested a solution which included keeping the guitar and acquiring another from the next, improved, run. So I decided to have some fun. I contacted my friend Marc Schoenberger and we devised a plan. Marc stripped the body and sent it to National Resophonic to round off the edges. The body was sent to his friend Ric Besser for painting. Upon receiving it, Marc installed a new hot rod cone, tailpiece, and tuners from Nat Reso. He set it up and shipped it to me where it lives in beautiful Sedona, Arizona. Now, the guitar sounded wonderful originally, so I'm not going to say that the difference is night and day. Suffice to say that there is an improvement. In his set up, Marc did some adjusting of the cone beyond what is normally done in a cone replacement but he would have to explain that. I am biased here, but I believe Marc is the finest National repair person on the planet and even the best resos benefit from his touch. Since this topic is really about the Duco, I'll say a few words about that. Marc told me when he received the body he took it to National Resophonic and Don Young gathered his gang around to admire it. I really hope Nat Reso offers it as an option in the future. The finish reminds me of a late '30's 14-fret National Duolian in that there is no texture to it. It is smooth and not like earlier Duolians where you can feel the finish. I think the pictures do it justice, I feel like I've been able to turn back the clock. All the benefits of the Duco finish without the Depression! I called Ric after I received it to thank him for his work and dedication. I understand from my conversation that my guitar is the end result of much research and development. I guess my only problem is that the guitar is so beautiful I sometimes am afraid to play it! Anyway, I don't normally post on forums but I thought you all might enjoy the background and I wanted to say a few words about the two guys that were responsible for this great musical instrument. If I can answer any questions or be of any assistance please feel free to ask. Michael.
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