• From: Caribou, ME
  • Registered: 2008-11-26
  • Posts: 418

Re: Goldie in the making

My GOLDIE Build Part 5

The guitar body -- warmoth, sparkled by Marty Bell Finishing --- what a GREAT JOB ( except the messed up water decal, which I wanted under the clear coat )

The top one, first attempt at goldie build, nice guitar, nothing like GOLDIE though:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= … =544093715

Another shot:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= … =544093715

Another shot, prior to assembly:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= … =544093715

More pics to come -- once I install the decal on the front of the guitar...not sure if I will go with water decal or vinyl???

More to come.....

Jay

Self-Professed "GOLDIE" Nut-Job!!!!

JBLP #267
  • From: Caribou, ME
  • Registered: 2008-11-26
  • Posts: 418

Re: Goldie in the making

facts about my build:

Warmoth adler body -- finished in sparkle finish by Marty Bell Finishing
Warmoth maple neck -- stainless steel frets, birdeye maple with rosewood board
Sperzel locking tuners
Graphtech graphite nut
Custom "JB" guitar pick neck plate
Callaham Vintage Trem
Fender pick guard and backplate
Dimarzio Injector H/M single coil pick ups
CTS pots with orange drop caps
"modded tone pot" so middle and bridge pick up use lower tone pot
Dunlop strap locks
Bonamassa Gold Guitar strap

decals made for guitar by a local buddy

Self-Professed "GOLDIE" Nut-Job!!!!

JBLP #267
  • From: Caribou, ME
  • Registered: 2008-11-26
  • Posts: 418

Re: Goldie in the making

Final GOLDIE post for today!!!

Since Joe was so cool to sign guitar, and this was second chance to do meet and greet, wanted to get Joe a present.  When I saw him in New Hampshire in Nov. 2010, he spent almost an hour showing me stage gear and guitar.  MEMORY OF A LIFETIME FOR ME!!!!

Wanted to show my appreciation for taken so much time to hang with me:

Gift for joe:  Strymon El Capistan Delay Pedal ( Echoplex based delay ), a very cool pedal.  notice the stickers on the pedal front and box front...shameless self-plug, ha!!!!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= … =544093715

When I presented pedal to Joe, he was telling me a story that the day prior while speaking to Kevin Shirley, Kevin had a session the day prior and the guitarist at the session had this cool pedal that replicated an old echoplex, and it was made by Strymon.....I told Joe, "this is that pedal man".  Mentioned that no self-respecting marshall plexi owner doesn't have an echoplex to go with plexi, or in this case a Strymon   big_smile

Here is shot of me giving pedal to Joe:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= … mp;theater

According Brett Diaz, who I met at the Worcester show, when I presented Joe with pedal, joe took it backstage and plugged it in right away...and the next night replaced his Keeley modded boss delay on his theramin pedalboard -- HOW FREAKING COOL.

When I bumped into Joe and Roy in New Hampshire on the street last month for BCC show, he remembered me and thanked me for the pedal again -- was FREAKING BLOWN AWAY, how awesome was that!!!!

I gave the pedal because Joe created a memory of a lifetime for me, talking gear and shotting the **## for almost an hour prior to one of his gigs, here are some shots from that meeting:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … mp;theater

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= … mp;theater

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= … =544093715

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= … mp;theater

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= … mp;theater

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= … mp;theater

WHAT A GREAT DAY THAT WAS!!!!!

Finally here I am featured ( THANK YOU BRETT!!! ) in one of the "On The Road" videos, Joe signing my neck ( my rambling like an idiot!!! ) and presenting the Strymon Pedal to Joe:

http://www.youtube.com/user/JoeBonamass … i9-IwGfx6k

VERY COOL.....

Jay

Self-Professed "GOLDIE" Nut-Job!!!!

JBLP #267
  • From: Caribou, ME
  • Registered: 2008-11-26
  • Posts: 418

Re: Goldie in the making

Going to Joe at WANG THEATER in Nov in Boston, might see if I can get GOLDIE build into Joe's hands....would dig a picture of him with guitar --- and dream would be if he dug, to play a tune on it that night, a guy can dream right?????

Or I might take the JB Les Paul Studio I just picked up and see if I can get that signed???

Really would be cool to have picture of Goldie build in Joe's hands.....

Enough posts for tonight -- will get the decal on the front and take some pictures in the sun, maybe show the sparkle off???

Good night and thanks for checking out -- did not mean to hijack thread.....

Jay

Self-Professed "GOLDIE" Nut-Job!!!!

JBLP #267
  • Registered: 2008-08-24
  • Posts: 181

Re: Goldie in the making

Dangitt you guys!!  This thread got me... I just bought a relicced gold sparkle strat body on ebay. hmm   I have a silver sparkle and a green sparkle, already!  Now I gotta go find a nice rosewood neck for it! wink

24 Reply by NPB_EST.1979 (edited by NPB_EST.1979 2011-07-18 20:59:25)

  • From: Detroit
  • Registered: 2006-06-02
  • Posts: 5,807

Re: Goldie in the making

The photos of the back with my custom remade decals are posted on my google + page and Picasa.
http://goo.gl/photos/nJVHoL8VtE

cool   cool
turned out pretty sweet.
Only thing left is the front water decal... just have to muster up the courage to put it on!

- Nic from Detroit... posting on JB's Forum since 6-2-2006
Ask me about my handwound Great Lakes Guitar Pickups
Since 2010, Bonamassa fans have taken advantage of my JB friend discount = my cost + shipping. cool
  • Registered: 2010-03-09
  • Posts: 422

Re: Goldie in the making

NPB_EST.1979 wrote:

The photos of the back with my custom remade decals are posted on my google + page and Picasa.
http://goo.gl/photos/nJVHoL8VtE

cool   cool
turned out pretty sweet.
Only thing left is the front water decal... just have to muster up the courage to put it on!

That really turned out great.  I have one of those water decals from Spider too.  I know what you mean mustering up the courage!

26 Reply by Spider (edited by Spider 2011-07-19 08:34:34)

  • From: Was NY now FL/GA line
  • Registered: 2007-12-16
  • Posts: 2,857

Re: Goldie in the making

They will tear if your not gentle with them.

Make sure the surface is smooth and is clean and free from polish. Soak the decal in luke warm water until it just starts to come completely free from the backing paper. Gently slide the decal off the backing paper onto the surface. Slightly soapy water on the surface will help you maneuver the decal into place. I use a damp piece of cotton to gently smooth out any wrinkles and to push out air pockets. Once you're done let it thoroughly dry. I do not recommend lacquering over these as it will likely lift the decal.

Good Luck!

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Re: Goldie in the making

NPB_EST.1979 wrote:

The photos of the back with my custom remade decals are posted on my google + page and Picasa.
http://goo.gl/photos/nJVHoL8VtE

cool   cool
turned out pretty sweet.
Only thing left is the front water decal... just have to muster up the courage to put it on!

It would be neat if you could get something going with Joe's merch people.  Sell a Goldie sticker pack through his store.  Probably all sorts of legal reasons you can't but it would be neat thing for them to have....

  • From: Detroit
  • Registered: 2006-06-02
  • Posts: 5,807

Re: Goldie in the making

xcorporate wrote:

It would be neat if you could get something going with Joe's merch people.  Sell a Goldie sticker pack through his store.  Probably all sorts of legal reasons you can't but it would be neat thing for them to have....

If J&R Adventures wanted to make money off of a "back-strat" Goldie decal kit, and make more Fenders scream "Joe was here" that would be fine with me. I didn't see dollar signs when I remade them at all. I just wanted to make something for a project and share it with some JB fans. If they wanted the artwork, I'd happily send it to them. I won't take any money for it, and they can take care of the copyright permissions to reproduce the Hot Licks Video decal, etc. Free advertising for Hot Licks anyways.

- Nic from Detroit... posting on JB's Forum since 6-2-2006
Ask me about my handwound Great Lakes Guitar Pickups
Since 2010, Bonamassa fans have taken advantage of my JB friend discount = my cost + shipping. cool
  • From: Charleston, SC
  • Registered: 2011-03-13
  • Posts: 346

Re: Goldie in the making

Where do I sign up?  big_smile

JBLP (aged) 293, JBLP STD, JB ES-335, JBLP Studio, JBLP Goldtop Epi, JBLP Inverness Green Epi.

30 Reply by Guytron (edited by Guytron 2011-11-19 19:56:18)

  • From: Caribou, ME
  • Registered: 2008-11-26
  • Posts: 418

Re: Goldie in the making

So, the GOLDIE is all done, as i posted pictures earlier in this thread....took the guitar to the WANG THEATER show with me, and here are some shots of Joe picking on my "GOLDIE".

Very cool day indeed.....he signed the headstock of the telecaster neck that I had for the TELECASTER version of "GOLDIE" that is underway.....

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … mp;theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … mp;theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … mp;theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … mp;theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … mp;theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … mp;theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … mp;theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … mp;theater

Joe was very kind in his words about the guitar, made a couple comments on the details of the build and played it most of the time we talked....very very very cool day for sure!!!!!

Jay

Self-Professed "GOLDIE" Nut-Job!!!!

JBLP #267
  • From: New Hampshire, USA
  • Registered: 2010-12-21
  • Posts: 3,650

Re: Goldie in the making

Guytron wrote:

So, the GOLDIE is all done, as i posted pictures earlier in this thread....took the guitar to the WANG THEATER show with me, and here are some shots of Joe picking on my "GOLDIE".

Very cool day indeed.....he signed the headstock of the telecaster neck that I had for the TELECASTER version of "GOLDIE" that is underway.....

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … mp;theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … mp;theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … mp;theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … mp;theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … mp;theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … mp;theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … mp;theater

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … mp;theater

Joe was very kind in his words about the guitar, made a couple comments on the details of the build and played it most of the time we talked....very very very cool day for sure!!!!!

Jay

Hi Jay
Great pics and great looking guitar
Cheers Ron

"Joe B saved my soul, forever grateful Ron"
"Some people dream of worthy accomplishments while others stay awake and do them"
Skinner #1,JBLP 145(aged),252, (unaged),#285HM, Bburst #026, Joes 052 BCC black LP, Strat> RT,EC Gilmour,Beck,Lenny LP> PK 83,CC#2,3,4,9,Amps>Carol Ann RAH JB-100 SN 001,JB100 Red SN02,OD2, OD3,Tucana 2&3 Triptix,Twinkle land, Plexi ,JB Jub, Jubs,Plexi,Satch,Two Rock>others
  • Registered: 2008-08-24
  • Posts: 181

Re: Goldie in the making

Uhhfff da.  I thought I was ready to sell my sparkle Strats, then I see this thread again! lol  lol  tongue


It's your fault that my wife says I have too many guitars! cool

PS, I LOVE the pic with your Goldie hoisted overhead!!!!

  • From: Caribou, ME
  • Registered: 2008-11-26
  • Posts: 418

Re: Goldie in the making

MickeyFinn wrote:

Uhhfff da.  I thought I was ready to sell my sparkle Strats, then I see this thread again! lol  lol  tongue


It's your fault that my wife says I have too many guitars! cool

PS, I LOVE the pic with your Goldie hoisted overhead!!!!


thanks they took a couple pictures and in the last one, lifted her up....since was right behind Joe, thought it might be kind of cool......thanks for checking out....

Is there such a thing as too many guitars?????

Jay

Self-Professed "GOLDIE" Nut-Job!!!!

JBLP #267
  • From: Caribou, ME
  • Registered: 2008-11-26
  • Posts: 418

Re: Goldie in the making

Old thread revisited.....I am a self professed GOLDIE freak.   Just completed the GOLDIE telecaster a month back.

Warmoth tele: with forearm and belly cuts
Gold sparkle paint:  Marty Bell Finishing ( this guy rocks!!! )
Duncan Lil '59 stacked hum bucker in bridge
Loller +2% neck pickup ( overwound to keep up with bridge pickup )
Wilkinson bridge with compensated saddles
Warmoth Birdseye maple neck with rosewood board, vintage tint, satin finish
Graphite nut
Custom JB guitar pick logo neck plate
Sperzel tuners

A kick **** rock and roll machine......now for some pictures:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= … amp;type=3

Self-Professed "GOLDIE" Nut-Job!!!!

JBLP #267
  • From: New Hampshire, USA
  • Registered: 2010-12-21
  • Posts: 3,650

Re: Goldie in the making

Guytron wrote:

Old thread revisited.....I am a self professed GOLDIE freak.   Just completed the GOLDIE telecaster a month back.

Warmoth tele: with forearm and belly cuts
Gold sparkle paint:  Marty Bell Finishing ( this guy rocks!!! )
Duncan Lil '59 stacked hum bucker in bridge
Loller +2% neck pickup ( overwound to keep up with bridge pickup )
Wilkinson bridge with compensated saddles
Warmoth Birdseye maple neck with rosewood board, vintage tint, satin finish
Graphite nut
Custom JB guitar pick logo neck plate
Sperzel tuners

A kick **** rock and roll machine......now for some pictures:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= … amp;type=3

Yeah I was lucky enough to have Jay and Rich over and Jay brought Goldie. A VERY FINE Guitar. Cheers Ron

"Joe B saved my soul, forever grateful Ron"
"Some people dream of worthy accomplishments while others stay awake and do them"
Skinner #1,JBLP 145(aged),252, (unaged),#285HM, Bburst #026, Joes 052 BCC black LP, Strat> RT,EC Gilmour,Beck,Lenny LP> PK 83,CC#2,3,4,9,Amps>Carol Ann RAH JB-100 SN 001,JB100 Red SN02,OD2, OD3,Tucana 2&3 Triptix,Twinkle land, Plexi ,JB Jub, Jubs,Plexi,Satch,Two Rock>others
  • From: Caribou, ME
  • Registered: 2008-11-26
  • Posts: 418

Re: Goldie in the making

Here is shot of GOLDIE twins and my rig:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= … permPage=1

Joe checking out the compensated saddles on the guitar...was asking what they were......

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid= … permPage=1

Thought VERY HARD about having a couple little amps hooked on straps and ready to jam with Joe....but chickened out....figured we could "jam" together with my Goldies at the meet and greet, lol....I have a problem I know!!!!    JBLP Studio is getting ready to be GOLDIE-dized next.......pictures in a few months....

Jay

Self-Professed "GOLDIE" Nut-Job!!!!

JBLP #267