scojack Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) I dont usually comment on this guy .. just watch with utter bewilderment. He's doing 'Full Restoration' now...it was only a matter of time before he moved on from 'fixing the nut fret' to start on the frets themselves.......apparently spending hours 'easing the frets' ...its just plain scarey ! Have a read of this ....... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Paul-style-MIJ-guitar-from-the-1970s-by-Satellite-restored-and-set-up-by-me-/190741460092?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2c6913b47c"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2c6913b47c[/url] Edited October 24, 2012 by scojack
Hobbayne Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) [quote][color=#333333][font=Arial][size=1] [size=3]or just stick it up on the wall and look at it[/size]![/size][/font][/color][/quote] Which it is really only fit for. Edited October 24, 2012 by Hobbayne
KiOgon Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) I particularly like the "[color=#333333][font=Arial][size=1][b][size=5] white felt bushes that I get from Holland[/size][/b],[/size][/font][/color]" I reckon that's what he's been smoking Edited October 24, 2012 by KiOgon
Nibody Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Mmmmmm... that resonant plywood, low quality hardware... he should add "t*rd polisher" to his many self appointed titles. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Les-Paul-1970-s-Cherry-Sunburst-Satellite-copy-guitar-project-/230846794468"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Les-Paul-1970-s-Cherry-Sunburst-Satellite-copy-guitar-project-/230846794468[/url] he got it for £75.... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-guitar-strap-pin-felts-washer-buttons-black-white-/370493030252"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-guitar-strap-pin-felts-washer-buttons-black-white-/370493030252[/url] I never realised Holland was in Leicestershire..
Nibody Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-jsqZQ4OOY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-jsqZQ4OOY[/url]
basslowdown Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1351083765' post='1847081'] I particularly like the "[color=#333333][font=Arial][size=1][b][size=5] white felt bushes that I get from Holland[/size][/b],[/size][/font][/color]" I reckon that's what he's been smoking [/quote] Are you not aware that all the finest examples of white felt come from Holland.
basslowdown Posted October 24, 2012 Posted October 24, 2012 Just noticed that some of his listings state "set up by me" Whilst others say "set up by a pro" Does that mean his farming the work out now?
Chris Horton Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1351083442' post='1847074'] Which it is really only fit for. [/quote] brilliant !
Chris Horton Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 [quote name='Nibody' timestamp='1351084885' post='1847102'] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-jsqZQ4OOY[/media] [/quote] I could have not sung it better my self
gary mac Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1351083765' post='1847081'] I particularly like the "[color=#333333][font=Arial][size=1][b][size=5] white felt bushes that I get from Holland[/size][/b],[/size][/font][/color]" I reckon that's what he's been smoking [/quote] His descriptions are becoming more and more entertaining and ridiculous with each listing. Was going to say long may it continue but problem is, some poor sap eats up the bullshit and shells out their hard earnt dosh.
jaydentaku Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 I wish you would piss take this fella. Holland make the purest, whitey, whitest felt. None of that African Blood felt.
MB1 Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 [b]MB1. [/b] [b]Does Paul know youve got his guitar? [/b]
yorks5stringer Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 I see he's come up with a new unit of measurement after his "micro wotsit" was derided by all: [size="4"]to move all the strings "an even gnat's cock" towards the center.[/size]
waynepunkdude Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 [color=#000000][font=Arial][size=1]"the most perfect example of a Satellite Les Paul that I have ever seen outside of a wall hung collection!"[/size][/font][/color] [font="Arial"][size="4"][color="#000000"]Ah yes, all those wall hung collections of Satellite guitars.........[/color][/size][/font]
KingBollock Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1351202601' post='1848783'] [color=#000000][font=Arial][size=1]"the most perfect example of a Satellite Les Paul that I have ever seen outside of a wall hung collection!"[/size][/font][/color] [font=Arial][size=4][color=#000000]Ah yes, all those wall hung collections of Satellite guitars.........[/color][/size][/font] [/quote] They'd be the ones with an inch thick coating of dust in the back storerooms of every Cash Converters.
Stacker Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 'gnat's cock' - love it! There's a book in this guy, the J R Hartley of guitar restoration.
yorks5stringer Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 Old bearded guy ( clutching a dodgy guitar) goes into a 2nd hand bookshop..."Do you have Guitar Restoration by Mark D Phillips"?
KingBollock Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1351207974' post='1848866'] Old bearded guy ( clutching a dodgy guitar) goes into a 2nd hand bookshop..."Do you have Guitar Restoration by Mark D Phillips"? [/quote] Bookshop owner hands him a hacksaw, some Beeswax and a sack of cow dung.
wriggers Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 [quote name='KingBollock' timestamp='1351208194' post='1848872'] Bookshop owner hands him a hacksaw, some Beeswax and a sack of cow dung. [/quote]
Mr. Foxen Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 Looks a lot like his hours easing frets was actually grinding them all flat.
SlapbassSteve Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 [quote name='pst62' timestamp='1351245209' post='1849106'] £227? Hahaha [/quote] Too right! The £75 he paid for it in the first place was enough of a rip off, a dodgy satellite should only be worth around £50 to any guitarist in possession of all their marbles. And for £227 he could at least have stuck some working tuners on it, you can get a set of Grovers for £25 these days. Madness.
Lord Sausage Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1351167261' post='1848134'] His descriptions are becoming more and more entertaining and ridiculous with each listing. Was going to say long may it continue but problem is, some poor sap eats up the bullshit and shells out their hard earnt dosh. [/quote] I've just checked his seller ratings on ebay, looks like there are a lot of poor saps who love his work! One even says you won't find a better guitar restorer on ebay
apa Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 (edited) Hmmmm is it just me or are his descriptions becoming a bit 'intentional'? He seems to be doing it deliberatly these days. The senserity has gone. The nieve artistry isnt there any more. Its all a bit forced. A bit like that tricky second album. I prefer his earlier works. I know all great artists never stay still but is he going down the right track? Perhaps he needs to take a break. Go to Tibet or a small cottage in North Wales to get his vibe back. It would be a shame if he burnt out so early. But then again alot of the 'Greats' seem to do that. Once they are discovered the flame burns too bright and they vanish into the anals of history. Come on MDP get back to your roots man. Rediscover why your doing all this great work. Dont play to the gallery play from your heart. A Edited October 26, 2012 by apa
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