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Topic: New S10~Pro "Little Alligator Man" |
Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 3 Sep 2015 2:00 pm |
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I been stepping out side the box again, trying new things to finish a guitar with.
There is lots of options out there and this is one of them.
I been holding Little Alligator Man back a while but thought I would put some pictures up for you all to look over.
Its a one piece vinyl, very tough and pretty.
There are so many things one could do with this material, its endless, snake skin even.
Brenda named the little guy and it kinda stuck.
Give me some feed back if you would, and we'll see where it goes.
Alligator Man won't be for sale till I've shown it off at a few shows.
Thank you all.
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Email: azpedalman@gmail.com
Phone: 480-235-8797
Last edited by Fred Justice on 3 Sep 2015 2:16 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Johan Forsman
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Sweden
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Posted 3 Sep 2015 2:12 pm
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| Wow, that is so cool |
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Dick Hitchcock
From:
Wayne, Nebraska
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Posted 3 Sep 2015 3:00 pm
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It's pretty Fred, but I like "Little Fred" better!   
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Billy Carr
From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 3 Sep 2015 3:30 pm Psg
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| I like that. Is it available in different colors? |
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Rex Thomas
From:
Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 3 Sep 2015 3:32 pm
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There U go, Fred. WAY cool.  |
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Billy Carr
From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 3 Sep 2015 3:39 pm forgot
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| Had a question and forgot it, so here it is. What about the JUSTICE brand name in a plastic form, glued to a guitar? |
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Jim Park
From:
Carson City, Nv
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Posted 3 Sep 2015 8:09 pm New Pro S10
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| I LIKE IT!!!!!!! |
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Bob Carlucci
From:
Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 4 Sep 2015 3:08 am
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Its really cool,however the "alligator" look is gone when you backed the camera up.. Hard to determine from photos of course, and it may not happen when in the physical presence of the guitar.. In any case, its a great idea the textured vinyl.. Other color choices of the same material would be outstanding....
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Micky Byrne
From:
United Kingdom (deceased)
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Posted 4 Sep 2015 3:25 am
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Fred...nothing wrong with Vinyl at all...I've changed the front Apron on my Carter Universal several times...from the original Black Mica to Mahogany etc etc...If guys fancy a different look Vinyl is the way....I'm back to black "Glossy" Vinyl.. Hmmm till the mood changes  ...Not tried a glossy red yet Lol
That Alligator finish looks cool Fred
Micky "Scars" Byrne U.K. |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Briarcliff TX 78669, pop. 2,064
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Posted 4 Sep 2015 12:15 pm
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I think it's a great idea, Fred! If you could get some kind of, say... anaconda vinyl, what a great front apron it would be.
For that matter, a front apron with cow hide would be very hip, also. I mean REAL cowhide.
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Olli Haavisto
From:
Jarvenpaa,Finland
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Posted 4 Sep 2015 12:22 pm
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More than one way to skin a steel, now
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Finland |
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Micky Byrne
From:
United Kingdom (deceased)
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Posted 4 Sep 2015 12:34 pm
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Awwwwww Herb...a real cow hide??? actually it would look cool ...but maybe in Vinyl 
Micky "scars" Byrne U.K. |
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 4 Sep 2015 1:25 pm
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Micky, I'm with you. Real cow hide would dry out and start to curl up on the edges like an old boot, no kind of glue would hold it.
Vinyl is the way to go, there is some nice colors in carbon fiber as well.
Keep the input coming, but be seriously minded please.
I like the carbon fiber look my self. Then there is the animal designs of course. Look out world, here we come.
I forgot to mention, I've been wanting to put a silhouette over on the right hand side of the front apron, of the old Ryman Auditorium with little peoples walking toward it. I think that would be cool.
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Email: azpedalman@gmail.com
Phone: 480-235-8797 |
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Rex Thomas
From:
Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 4 Sep 2015 7:32 pm Just curious
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Not trying to throw a curve here, & this is about steel guitar "covering". So, I wanted to ask:
I know you offer orange ripple & pearl mica, but would you be able to find a plain orange mica? The other color I'd be interested in is white, & you're showing you have that:
http://www.justicesteelguitars.com/PIX/The%20Herd%20Pix/Sexton%20Vann%20Jr..JPG
Though ripple/pearl would look super IMO, it's not quite what I want do do.
Hint: "VOLS" gtr.
Figuring it wouldn't hurt to ask. Thankew. |
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 4 Sep 2015 7:56 pm
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Rex, I do have solid colors orange and white is stock.
What model of guitar are you interested in?
Rex, if you like, email me your phone number and I'll call you tomorrow.
fredsmusic@q.com
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Rex Thomas
From:
Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 4 Sep 2015 9:23 pm Back to the topic....
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I get what you're saying about the camera thing Bob, but that's what I like about L.A.M. because the pattern is subtle/understated. Another black steel until you get up on it, or see where light brings out the pattern like in the last pic.
Again, WAY cool, Fred.
(And, I shot you an email.) |
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Joe Naylor
From:
Avondale, Arizona, USA
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Posted 5 Sep 2015 11:05 am lots of selections in vinyl
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There are lots of colors and styles of vinyl.
Lots of colors and lots of designs - about any kind of snake, color, etc. I sell lots of Ostrich seats --- another idea.
Re: Herb's real hide I have several people ask for leather and suede plus hide with the hair still on it. It is possible but lots more dollars ---- most steel players do not want to pay more for their seat than their steel.
Joe Naylor
www.steelseat.com
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Billy Carr
From:
Seminary, Mississippi, USA (deceased)
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Posted 5 Sep 2015 6:39 pm psg
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| Contact cement used to glue the gator finish above or something else? I may change the yellow/black combo I was settled on to one of the gator finishes. My next new guitar is probably going to be one of Fred's. Thanks. |
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Dennis Olearchik
From:
Newtown, PA
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Posted 5 Sep 2015 6:55 pm
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| Hi Fred, that black gator vinyl looks great! |
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Per Berner
From:
Skovde, Sweden
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Posted 6 Sep 2015 12:45 am
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| I would try leather. |
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 6 Sep 2015 12:49 am Thank You
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Thank you everyone for all your many comments.
Billy, little Alligator Man's vinyl is a self adhesive process in which you peel the backing paper off as you go, and use a hair dryer with light heat which activates the adhesive.
Not all vinyl coverings are self adhesive, in that case contact cement would be the glue to use.
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Email: azpedalman@gmail.com
Phone: 480-235-8797 |
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Pete Nicholls
From:
Macon, Georgia, USA
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Posted 6 Sep 2015 4:16 am
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While it has a nice look, I would be concerned about the durability of it. I suspect it would need re-covering periodically, but time will tell!
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Justice The Judge SD-10, 2007
Justice Pro Lite SD-10, 2011
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Roland Cube 80-XL
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Dale Rottacker
From:
Walla Walla Washington, USA
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 6 Sep 2015 7:35 am
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Pete, this is not your ordinary run of the mill vinyl.
Its tuff as nails so to speak. As a matter of fact, I'd say that mica would be quicker to scratch than vinyl would. As for cleaning, just wipe it with a damp cloth. Its pretty tuff stuff Pete, and pretty too.
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Email: azpedalman@gmail.com
Phone: 480-235-8797 |
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Bill Ford
From:
Graniteville SC Aiken
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Posted 6 Sep 2015 10:46 am
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With matching case(s)..BF
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