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Jimmie Martin
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Ohio, USA
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Posted 24 Aug 2009 1:09 am |
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| How do you restore the brass barrels to their original lustre? All mine are good but need shined bad. Thanks in advance. |
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Jim Palenscar
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Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 24 Aug 2009 4:29 am
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| They polish up real easily with most any polish. I usually use a 3m abrasive wheel on a grinder just for speed's sake but not necessary. |
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Jim Palenscar
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Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 24 Aug 2009 4:30 am
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| They polish up real easily with most any polish. I usually use a Scotch-brite wheel on a grinder just for speed's sake but not necessary. |
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Jerry Hayes
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Virginia Beach, Va.
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Posted 24 Aug 2009 4:57 am
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They're up under the guitar and out of sight, what's the purpose of shining them?.......JH in Va.
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Jimmie Martin
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 24 Aug 2009 5:56 am polish
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| Jerry, any good guitar is worth a good cleaning. |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 24 Aug 2009 6:42 am
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Hey Jimmie, I use mother's and rub them out by hand. They look like new gold then. I also coat them in Maguires car wax, and they last a lot longer before tarnish reclaims them. "Maguires" your pull rods, too, and they will stay nice looking. The car wax makes them feel slick, too.
Jerry, I clean my guitars because it is a pride thing, and when I open my case, there's usually a few folks gathered around, interested in my guitar and how it works--so my undercarrage is examined. So I don't want it to look like a hog-troff.  A clean guitar functions better than a dirty guitar. |
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Jerry Hayes
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Virginia Beach, Va.
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Posted 24 Aug 2009 9:00 am
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Good idea James, I never thought of it in that light before. I usually leave my steel set up all the time and carry it in my van to gigs fully assembled. I'm making a trip to Califoria in a couple of weeks and it'll go in the case so I'll probably be doing a little "underneath" cleaning and polishing....Have a good 'un......JH in Va.
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James Morehead
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Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 24 Aug 2009 9:14 am
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I have a car to go to the gigs in, so it's mandatory to case my steel.
I'd also mention that since I refurbish these old shobuds, it's kind of like a buisness card to have my guitar looking it's best.
Have a safe trip to the big Cali state, Mr. Jerry. |
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Jimmie Martin
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 24 Aug 2009 10:51 am polish
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Thanks James. I am restoring an old sho-bud professional. Jimmie  |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 24 Aug 2009 11:14 am
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| Hey Jimmie, I painted all my racks with a grey rustoleum paint. Any metal that gets shined gets waxed, too. You and I go back aways with old Professionals, hey Jimmie?? |
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Jimmie Martin
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 24 Aug 2009 1:01 pm sho-bud
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| Yes we do. I will remember that to. Thanks again James Jimmie |
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Jimmie Martin
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 24 Aug 2009 1:07 pm barrels
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| James When i lacquer a body i rub it out and use Minn Paste Wax. That is some thick stuff when it goes on. You can feel a thick coat stay on it. Just thought i would let you know. Thanks again Jimmie |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 24 Aug 2009 1:56 pm
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James Morehead said,"A clean guitar functions better than a dirty guitar".
I agree, when you open the case it should look clean and orderly,top and bottom. A clean guitar is a happy guitar !!!!
BF
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Jimmie Martin
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 24 Aug 2009 9:22 pm polish
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Bill I couldn't agree more. I'm restoring a Sho-Bud D-10 using all of its original parts. Its a big job cleaning everything. I need a reasonable guy to buff the big parts because i don't have a lot of money to put in it. I'm stripping it and re-laquering it and putting new fretboards on it. But sadly when i'm done with the economy being what it is i won't get my money back. But its a lot of fun and it keeps me off the streets. Yeh, me on the streets at almost 62. I doubt it. Have a great day. and GOD BLESS EVERYONE . Jimmie  |
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Jim Sliff
From:
Lawndale California, USA
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Posted 24 Aug 2009 9:37 pm
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I agree to the extent that any moving parts need to have bearing or friction surfaces thoroughly cleaned and properly lubed.
As far as cleaning parts on the underside of the guitar (and surfaces that do not contact other surfaces), I have never heard an audience member...r even a band member...say "gosh, he sounds great - must be the clean guitar!
Any musical instrument is a tool used to project one's personal musical expression. Some players like to polish and detail their guitar - some don't.
If it doesn't affect the sound - I don't.
In 40+ years on stage I have never once had a listener, band member, whatever say anything remotely approaching "boy, you suck because your guitar's not spit-shined.
I'd rather spend my time dialing in precise mechanical workings and electronics. I refuse to waste my time on non-musical maintenance.
I've seen plenty of players with "pretty" guitars who can't play a lick; in my experience, a FAR larger percentage of players using instruments held together with chewing gum and wire, with lead-based paint flaking off by the pound that could blow most other players off the stage.
Point - shiny, pretty guitars are musically irrelevant.
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 25 Aug 2009 6:46 am
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| For shining up brass, it's hard to beat "Brasso". |
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James Morehead
From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 25 Aug 2009 6:56 am
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| Jim Sliff wrote: |
Point - shiny, pretty guitars are musically irrelevant. |
Uhh, thanx for the opinion, I think, Jim. Maybe it's irrelevant to you, but it's important to me. I stated my reasons, and there are a few of us who actually derive enjoyment on keeping our old guitars in top notch shape.
It's kinda like seeing a mechanic who lifts the hood of his '57 chevy and his engine has old caked on grease every where, and you see new gasket sealer everywhere. I probably won't use that mechanic. You might, though, afterall, you don't look under the hood when you drive down the road, do you?? After all, just as long as it goes down the road, huh??  |
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Ben Rubright
From:
Punta Gorda, Florida, USA
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Posted 25 Aug 2009 7:33 am
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Does anyone know a source of barrels and/or racks? I have a rack that is broken, one that is bent, and I would like to add a pull or two here or there. Any info would be appreciated.
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Jimmie Martin
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 25 Aug 2009 9:42 am rack
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Ben try John Coop. I don't have his email but i'm sure James Morehead has it. Hope that you find one. If all fails look in amps for sale and look for Marty Smith. He can make anything. Thanks Jimmie  |
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Jimmie Martin
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 25 Aug 2009 1:17 pm shine
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| Erv i have some brasso somewhere around here. I'll try some if i find it. Oh by the way JESUS is coming back real soon. I can feel it. Keep lookin up. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 25 Aug 2009 1:22 pm
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Jimmie,
Amen to that, brother!
We need to be prayed up. |
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Paul Redmond
From:
Illinois, USA
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Posted 2 Sep 2009 2:15 am
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Muriatic acid will take the oxidation off of brass, but it then must be polished to get rid of the "satin" finish left by the acid. I have always used Simichrome available at most bicycle and motorcycle shops, or Contenti, Inc. in Rhode Island off their website. I have always preferred the latter....good folks!!!
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John Billings
From:
Ohio, USA
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Posted 2 Sep 2009 1:21 pm
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| I had some really skanky ones on my '67 S-10. That's about as old as barrels get! I used 4 ought steel wool to get the grunge off then a bit of Brasso. They look like shiny gold now. |
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