Members darthyahya Posted May 23, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2009 That's correct- If you have the first one it should have a dozen autographs on it-Joe wanted Red I think and all they had was white and black and pink at that time. I think Whitford said "Yech" when i showed up with it.Jay too bad it was so heavily moddified. id have a very expensive piece of history. im restoring it now. do you reccommend original paint scheme or should i just paint it whatever. Man if I could get it autographed again by some people, including Joe and the band. WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kap'n Posted May 23, 2009 Members Share Posted May 23, 2009 I desperately miss the old Guild Factory in Rhode Island- Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ferdinandstrat Posted May 23, 2009 Members Share Posted May 23, 2009 I actually really like this guitar. I think it's super cool. Congrats man! Say, how light is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fission Hole Posted May 23, 2009 Members Share Posted May 23, 2009 Ah, the 80's Guild electrics. The Detonator (one of the first 100) with Dimarzios and ABM was my first good guitar. Remarkably restrained design for the era -- just the red flaked finish marked it. I think I was leaning Aviator first with the Kahler and pointy headstock, but I couldn't get on with the EMG's it was loaded with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members darthyahya Posted May 23, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2009 I actually really like this guitar.I think it's super cool.Congrats man!Say, how light is it? Man, i havent weighed it yet but it is SUPER Light! Its stripped down right now. no paint, no hardware. lighter than a baseball bat! awesome! I cant wait to get it finished and I cant wait for the second one to arrive next friday.ill post pics etc soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newbuilder Posted May 23, 2009 Members Share Posted May 23, 2009 Sorry forgot to say that I think the guitar looks really cool and HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members darthyahya Posted May 23, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 23, 2009 Sorry forgot to say that I think the guitar looks really cool and HNGD! Thank you! And thanx 4 da pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newbuilder Posted May 24, 2009 Members Share Posted May 24, 2009 Thank you! And thanx 4 da pic Least I could do, sweet axe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members darthyahya Posted May 24, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 24, 2009 Thanx ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members darthyahya Posted May 24, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 24, 2009 Anyone interested in seeing some pics of the restore im doing on the first? The sanding part is the B**** aintit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WALL-E Posted May 24, 2009 Members Share Posted May 24, 2009 I'd love to see some pics of the project...HNGD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members akapuli Posted May 25, 2009 Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 Yeah, like what the hell happened to the Bluesbird, Polara, etc? And, why did Dearmond guitars go away? Did Gibson threaten Guild / Fender with lawsuits or something??? I think there was already a lawsuit against the Bluesbird earlier. Dearmond guitars have been rebranded as Squiers for a year, before the whole line stopped. They had the brilliant idea that Guild guitars would compete against their newly acquired Gretsch brand. FMIC considered the Gretsch as a more valuable brand name, so here we are. Pro Jet =/=Bluesbird.... Nashville =/= X-500:-S I have a AAA Bluesbird (...and 2 Gretsches too...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RUExp? Posted May 25, 2009 Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 Looks familiar. [YOUTUBE]kYnCzHYHCpA[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members darthyahya Posted May 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 Yo thanx Fam. This is what started it all for me. the G.A.S. problem everything. I remember buying a vintage SG and vintage Marshall tube head and cab and being so disappointed when I didnt sound anything like Angus Young.LOL! But I'm keeping at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members darthyahya Posted May 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 I'd love to see some pics of the project...HNGD Ive been snapping shots every now and then. Right now I have the body restored and primed 3 coats. I can spot putty now and sand and prime again but ill probably just sand and spray with color cause im getting tired and bored. idaknow. after four coats of paint and 10-25 coats of clear id will be done. then there's the months of curing before i can sand from 600-2000 grit and polish. lots of work left. thats why im glad im blessed to have a nother one coming friday GOD willing, to play on till this ones ready. maybe ill go ahead and to it right eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members darthyahya Posted May 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 Still havent decided on the paint. it was originally bubblegum pink. any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members darthyahya Posted May 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 That's correct- If you have the first one it should have a dozen autographs on it-Joe wanted Red I think and all they had was white and black and pink at that time. I think Whitford said "Yech" when i showed up with it.Jay you realize ofcourse that someone modded the guitar so much it was a completely different guitar when i got it. in addition to the routing work it was then repainted on top of the original paint. i had to strip it down completely to start the restore work. I know each one had a slightly different paint scheme. for example, the beige/red model had a different design in the center then the pink. som didnt even have "bladerunner" on it, just the "Guild" logo in script on the body's lower bout. do you have any pics of them?thanx in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Guitarfetish Posted May 25, 2009 Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 you realize ofcourse that someone modded the guitar so much it was a completely different guitar when i got it. in addition to the routing work it was then repainted on top of the original paint. i had to strip it down completely to start the restore work. I know each one had a slightly different paint scheme. for example, the beige/red model had a different design in the center then the pink. som didnt even have "bladerunner" on it, just the "Guild" logo in script on the body's lower bout. do you have any pics of them?thanx in advance I'm sure I have 4x5 Transparencies I shot of all of the various paint schemes for one of the Guild catalogs I did- nothing digital I can share in the near future I'm afraid. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members darthyahya Posted May 25, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2009 I'm sure I have 4x5 Transparencies I shot of all of the various paint schemes for one of the Guild catalogs I did- nothing digital I can share in the near future I'm afraid.Jay sure i understand. I decicded on a dark red for the body and black in the cutouts. im doing final prep and another two coats of primer then 4-5 coats of red and black as applicable and 10 coats of clear. ill start a new BLADERUNNER RESTO PROJECT with pics. I hope i can keep you and the guys interested. maybe one day you can send me some scans or something. thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members darthyahya Posted May 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 26, 2009 I have started a new thread in the DIY section. It contains a link to my blog where i am doing a restoration of my Guild Bladerunner. it is here: http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?p=34582950#post34582950 anyone interested in seeing some pics can find it on the blog until I can figure out how to post high res photos some where. thanx in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WoodyTone com Posted May 26, 2009 Members Share Posted May 26, 2009 darth -- Nice blast from the past. Question: Do those guitars actually have any sustain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members darthyahya Posted May 26, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 26, 2009 darth -- Nice blast from the past. Question: Do those guitars actually have any sustain? Cant really say until either the first one is restored or the second one arrives on friday. but as soon as I know, you will know!thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members darthyahya Posted May 27, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 27, 2009 I'd love to see some pics of the project...HNGD [YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members darthyahya Posted May 29, 2009 Author Members Share Posted May 29, 2009 finished it last night and strung it up. the kahler bridge saddles had to be adjusted really high. one saddlle had a bent screw so thank goodness i had a spare one. plays and sounds like butter. i didnt clear coat the guitar but after the paint hardened I compounded it out and it shines like glass. I imagine if i did clear coat it you would need sunglasses to be in the same room with it. LOL Ill post pics later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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