That's gonna be one very rough on the wrists pickguard. They are smooth for a reason. I know he wanted that industrial look but I doubt he will be back for any more.
holes in aluminum diamondplate?
Aug 21, 2005
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Well, it is a bass guitar, and he plays mostly with his fingertips. Not exactly the heel of the hand on the pickguard while he flails with a pick like a lead player. We'll see. It does look cool, that's for sure. The guys play pretty much power metal (think Slayer, Judas Priest, Scorpions) and they're trying to stand out amongst a bunch of pretty talented teen bands in the Seattle area. Their Web site is outdated but you can get an idea:
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-- that's my son in the middle with a Gibson Flying V.
Grant
If they do indeed find the diamond plate is tough on the wrists, consider using the Mirror Coat epoxy
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to encapsulate the diamond plate and provide a smooth surface while still giving the proper diamond plate effect.
Pete C.
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Your son needs a hair cut!
Harold ( who wears below shoulder length hair)
Oh, that's an old picture. It's much longer now. Go try to tell a sixteen year old how long his hair should be. Isn't that what the sixties were all about? So kids don't have to battle with their parents any more? I don't let him near rotating machinery, but otherwise I just pay his phone bills and answer the phone for his girl friends..
GWE
Chuckle!
Good on 'ya, Grant. Good father. Wish him success with his music.
Harold
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