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by AZGuitars
Thu Jan 04, 2018 2:47 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: Gold Leaf
Replies: 56
Views: 35125

Re: Gold Leaf

I should be receiving my order from DePaul Supply here soon and I'll be letting you all know
regarding the quality etc. Can't tell you how many V V inlays "I've destroyed". Especially the
real skinny ones at the 12th to 24th frets. I've actually resorted to doin some glue'n on some
of them.
by AZGuitars
Thu Dec 07, 2017 7:29 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: Gold Leaf
Replies: 56
Views: 35125

Re: Gold Leaf

Getting back in the groove here, finally, and here's an update on the Arjen Gold Leaf guitar: https://i.imgur.com/k6a3UKS.png On this one I've contacted DePaul Supply and sent them an actual full sized drawing of the Gold Pearl Inlays. They are going to cut them out for me on this one which will sav...
by AZGuitars
Thu Sep 14, 2017 4:45 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: Gold Leaf
Replies: 56
Views: 35125

Re: Gold Leaf

Hi DV2, These VV copies also do come with a G and G case custom made to fit the guitars. And there are many colors to choose from inside and out. And, shipping is amazingly reasonable to Europe etc. You can also specify what pickup you'd like to have as well. Just trying here to give you an idea of ...
by AZGuitars
Mon Sep 11, 2017 6:38 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: Gold Leaf
Replies: 56
Views: 35125

Re: Gold Leaf

Yes, what you said PB 71. Once I get it glue'd together and before I get the fret board glue'd down etc. I will be routing the bridge & pickup cavities first and the electronics cavity too. And yes, there will be a mini fin on the headstock. I also still have more of the metallic gold paint to use a...
by AZGuitars
Sun Sep 10, 2017 4:41 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: Gold Leaf
Replies: 56
Views: 35125

Re: Gold Leaf Progress Peek

Gold leaf getting ready for final assembly. Saturday Sept. 09 / 17

Image

T.
by AZGuitars
Sun Sep 10, 2017 2:09 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: Gold Leaf
Replies: 56
Views: 35125

Re: Gold Leaf

For D. For any and all types of wood, colors, grains, sizes, etc. www.bellforestproducts.com has pretty much any wood in the world. It's a real nice browse too. I got some real nice Birds Eye recently for a fretboard that I've been working on (Seemingly forever but it's coming along). Thanks for a l...
by AZGuitars
Sat Sep 09, 2017 6:02 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: Gold Leaf
Replies: 56
Views: 35125

Re: Gold Leaf

Caught me working today . . . . been adding the binding to the ebony fret board. Not really visible on the photo in the pamphlet, but I used some Ivoroid neck Binding on the original Goldy to blend in with the gold Leaf as it gives the guitar a real nice Vintage look. The gold Mother of Pearl inlays...
by AZGuitars
Thu Jul 13, 2017 9:17 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: Gold Leaf
Replies: 56
Views: 35125

Re: Gold Leaf

I'll definitely be looking into it . . . .

T.
by AZGuitars
Thu Jul 13, 2017 5:27 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: Gold Leaf
Replies: 56
Views: 35125

Re: Gold Leaf

Sounds like fun to do some video, "BUT" I don't have a video camera or a mobile phone. Maybe it's time for WalMart. I'll check them out when I get a chance. I also have an account with Office Depot too. It would also be neat to have the ability to describe what I'm doing while I'm doing it. I will b...
by AZGuitars
Thu Jul 13, 2017 3:30 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: Gold Leaf
Replies: 56
Views: 35125

Re: Gold Leaf

Hi Arjen,

I'll be photoing most of the build process and posting here so everyone can join in the fun.

T.
by AZGuitars
Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:55 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: Gold Leaf
Replies: 56
Views: 35125

Re: Gold Leaf

Little by little I'm in the process of shaving the edge chamfers onto all of the wing parts and shaving the little blend areas where the wings meet the neck. I've also got the gold pearl blanks for cutting the "V" Inlays which is always a somewhat tedious process. That stuff is pretty hard and a bit...
by AZGuitars
Tue May 16, 2017 4:54 am
Forum: Vinnie's gear
Topic: Vinnie's Headstocks
Replies: 11
Views: 5679

Re: Vinnie's Headstocks

If he ever contacts me again though I may actually build him another guitar. But the headstorck
is going to be shaped like a big dick so he can use it on himself.
Yes I still have a bit of anger holding on there.
by AZGuitars
Tue May 16, 2017 4:48 am
Forum: Vinnie's gear
Topic: Vinnie's Headstocks
Replies: 11
Views: 5679

Re: Vinnie's Headstocks

Just read the last few posts here and it made me curious . . . .
We never get a mention about the guitars he stole from . . . .ME . . . !
by AZGuitars
Mon May 15, 2017 3:35 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: Gold Leaf
Replies: 56
Views: 35125

Re: Gold Leaf

Yeah! It takes a bit of insanity to do something like this . . . .
by AZGuitars
Sat May 06, 2017 1:25 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: Gold Leaf
Replies: 56
Views: 35125

Re: Gold Leaf

Hi Vince,
Sorry if I missed your PM's. I always look at the top of the page when I open up the forum to check for PM's
but I don't recall missing any lately. I'll be more diligent in the future. I don't check out Facebook very often though.
Will be more often now.
T.
by AZGuitars
Tue May 02, 2017 5:07 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: Gold Leaf
Replies: 56
Views: 35125

Gold Leaf

Got a new VVV build starting in the shop now. My customer has asked me to build another Gold Leaf version. Will reveal the requester later. Below are the rough parts that i'll be transforming into another Gold Leaf beauty, build #2. Unfortunately # one is in the hands (maybe) of Mr. Vincent. Below i...
by AZGuitars
Wed Apr 19, 2017 8:47 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold video
Replies: 12
Views: 5440

Re: White/Gold video

Hi Arjen, Nice to see the guitar in action. Looks and sounds like you're having fun with your new "toy".

Tom at AZG
by AZGuitars
Sun Mar 19, 2017 2:45 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Thanks Vince. Feels good to get complements. That includes Jackson too, and everybody else that likes my work.
Triple thanks . . . .
T. at AZG
by AZGuitars
Thu Jan 19, 2017 10:59 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: Possibly 2 new VV's to soon be under const.

I'm now quoting on making 2 of one of the NAMM models which I'll publicize when I get authorization from my customers.
So, again, stay tuned.
T.
by AZGuitars
Sat Dec 31, 2016 4:12 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Aw, Great, Finally on the mend. Feeling much better this morning. Glad I've got Veterans Administration Medical. Got to spend 4 years in N. California at Beale Air Base during the Viet Nam War days and the VA paid for my College Ed. too. So, I'm dusting off the spiderwebs on the door to my shop and ...
by AZGuitars
Fri Dec 30, 2016 4:39 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Yep! I worked myself sick on that one. Last Friday came down with something, I don't know what? Finally able to get to doctor this past Tuesday and came home with bunch of pills. Now just trying to recover. Totally missed Christmas too, in bed for days. Hope all of you other guys and gals are ok and...
by AZGuitars
Sun Dec 25, 2016 3:19 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

For Arjen and anyone else:
By the time I was done with the finish, there are 12 coats of clear on that guitar.
I usually put on 3 + but this one just cried out for more and it's very happy as it is.
by AZGuitars
Fri Dec 23, 2016 12:35 pm
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Arjen, there's a website that I use that with change a photo into a code that will open up in a forum. It's called imgur. The site is http://www.imgur.com So you just drop your photo onto a page labeled drop it here and then you can pick how you want to get it into code and they have some choices to...
by AZGuitars
Thu Dec 22, 2016 11:00 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Seems we were missing an invoice for the guitar so I sent them one and copied Arjen and that was all that was needed.
I hope! Anyway, they will be forwarding the package soon if not already.
T.
by AZGuitars
Tue Dec 20, 2016 6:27 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

It's out the door. . . . . Just waiting now for the scream heard around the world.
by AZGuitars
Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:41 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

And the best and most exciting part is when it arrives and the case is opened for the first time.
The next is when you play it for the first time too.
by AZGuitars
Sun Nov 13, 2016 11:11 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Just getting ready to send now!
by AZGuitars
Tue Oct 25, 2016 3:26 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Thank You everyone for your comments and praise. It's too bad that the white pearl, as subtle as it is, doesn't show up as much as I'd like it to in the photo. I guess we'll have to wait until Arjen gets it to hear his reaction. For Arjen, Christmas in October. Next step for me is packing it up and ...
by AZGuitars
Mon Oct 24, 2016 10:11 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

The headstock wing looks a little odd in this photo cuz I did a little Photoshop on it but it is nice in real life.
I was also hurrying to get the pic posted. Overall it's a beauty.

Image
by AZGuitars
Mon Oct 24, 2016 10:04 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Well, it's finally done and here's the result:

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by AZGuitars
Fri Oct 21, 2016 11:48 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Hi Guys, Almost done with Arjen's guitar. Finishing up wiring the electronics by tomorrow and then it will be alive . . . . Here it is with a big smile . . . . and I'll post a full shot tomorrow from the front. (minus the smile and a better background). And Wolfi, you are right! http://i.imgur.com/w...
by AZGuitars
Sat Sep 10, 2016 5:00 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Hey gang, the new case for Arjen's guitar is finally in progress at G&G Case Co. and I think it's going to be a beautiful thing.
Do stay tuned. It may be here as early as the end of next week. Will post a pic of course.
T.
by AZGuitars
Thu Aug 04, 2016 12:16 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Thanks Birnie. I start the stroke at the T and end it with the top of the P then add the two vertical strokes and the rest of the last name. Been doing that for a long time and can't even remember when I started doing it. I think it may have been when I was at the Art Center College of Design in the...
by AZGuitars
Wed Aug 03, 2016 8:49 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

A shot of the back side of the headstock showing the original serial number as used on the NAMM Show Guitar along
with my actual signature. Also I'm pretty sure that the location is as the original as well.

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by AZGuitars
Sun Jul 24, 2016 7:53 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Here's the axe with 3 coats of clear curing in da booth: Tomorrow I'll wet sand again and add a couple more coats of clear. http://i.imgur.com/xspOC8r.png And the close up of the Head Stock: Interestingly enough the Vinnie signature is from a group of them that I used on the original NAMM Show model...
by AZGuitars
Sun Jul 24, 2016 12:26 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

OK, I'm getting there now . . . .
I'm going to shoot some clear on it today as soon as I finish my breakfast
(Mmmmmm! Oatmeal with honey and almond milk and cinnamon raisin toast.)

The masking will be gone as well in my next photo today.

Image
by AZGuitars
Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:03 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Hi GB,
Actually the white base coat with sparkle pearl overcoat are already there.
I only had to mask off the areas that are remaining white/pearl. Once I spray the
gold areas and remove the masking I'm ready for final clear coats.
by AZGuitars
Fri Jul 22, 2016 5:47 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Progress on the White and Gold is here today. I've got it masked for the application of the Gold Flake on the shadow fins. First I'm going to lay down a background color of fine sparkle gold then over coat that with the gold metal flake to make it really "pop". Once that's done and allowed to dry a ...
by AZGuitars
Thu Jun 16, 2016 9:25 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Yeah! I like the green flames. Maybe too like blended bright white to yellow to orange . . . .
Or white into blue like a gas flame. How about rocket engine nozzle in the crotch too.
Although that might be a bit uncomfortable, ha, ha.
by AZGuitars
Wed Jun 15, 2016 1:35 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Getting close . . . . but I want to see flames shoot'n outa there. . . .
Still, very nice Dannii. Dig those metal shadow fins too.
Maybe next time I get to build a "92" I'll make up some polished Aluminum shadows.
I've got a long time friend in California with a CNC mill too.
T.
by AZGuitars
Fri Jun 03, 2016 1:09 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Hmmmmm! Regarding the remark about looking "Super Sleek" I can visualize this guitar with a rocket engine
blasting it through outer space. Maybe I'll do a little Photo Shop work with it when it's done.
by AZGuitars
Thu Jun 02, 2016 1:14 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Hey PB, it's the opposite. White is the ticket. I'm going to reveal something I just learned while painting Wolfi's guitar and that is: I tried mixing some white into the pink neon as well as using the base coat white and it worked a lot better. On the W/G I will be using a bit darker lacquer primer...
by AZGuitars
Wed Jun 01, 2016 7:28 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

More Arjen Axe progress. Today I applied the first full coat of primer on the guitar. and now I can see to take care of any little imperfections etc., followed by another coat of primer before I lay down the white base coat. Is this getting exciting or what? I really love this color coating time of ...
by AZGuitars
Sat May 28, 2016 3:02 am
Forum: For Sale/Trade
Topic: I know it's not Vinnie stuff . . . .
Replies: 1
Views: 3275

I know it's not Vinnie stuff . . . .

I have a mint 1979 Fender 25th Anniversary Stratocaster which is very collectable. See photo below. Comes with Fender hard shell case and a vintage Fender guitar strap. Also includes the illusive Ashtray bridge cover which most of the time get lost. This one I bought at a guitar show to add to the g...
by AZGuitars
Sat May 28, 2016 2:49 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

All of the Mill work and routing is done and I'm doing touch-up sanding at the moment. Next is priming and touch up sanding. Also fill and sand on any small imperfections and more primer. From there it's color application. Base coat white followed by sparkle (white) pearl overcoat and inter-coat cle...
by AZGuitars
Tue May 17, 2016 2:00 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Hey Poser,
In your post, that sounds like a "Send 'TO' (you) Address" to me.
Though you may have a fight on your hands from Arjen.
And to Son of . . . . I now have land mines buried on my property
and vicious Bob Cats roaming around just waiting for more food.
by AZGuitars
Mon May 16, 2016 8:44 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Progress Continues:

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by AZGuitars
Sat May 14, 2016 2:33 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Thanks for letting me know that. Hopefully I'll still be doing this when you may be ready.
Good luck to both of us.

Tom
by AZGuitars
Sat May 14, 2016 1:05 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Son of the Ankh,
The guitar I built a while back for Metatron was built to 92 PEAR dimensions. And the original one for Vinnie of course.
While building the original 92 (#1) I created full size blue prints as well so that helped a lot building #2. So if you're
interested I can give you a quote for #3.
by AZGuitars
Fri May 13, 2016 1:19 am
Forum: AZG Guitars
Topic: White/Gold
Replies: 216
Views: 141398

Re: White/Gold

Typical artist at work here. I love what I do and the attention that derives from it.
And, knowing people who can appreciate the results.
Thanks Birnie
Mr. P
PS, That goes for all of you other guys too.