Recent content by EricForreal

The overall condition seems to be amazing! Very cool guitar.

Nice... Anyone who likes Clutch is cool in my book.

Just got this made in Ohio, Victory gold foil pickup. Soon to be on this 50's Kay I restored.

Clutch, The Rhythm Shakers, Ron Bennington.

I know, I'm kinda jealous!

Dia Compe Tech 77's.

Thanks for all the kind feedback everyone!

I put this together last summer for my wife upon her request and her vision. Trek Antelope frame that I painted, Araya rims, various Shimano components, Schwalbe Big Ben tires.

You are correct. I picked it up pretty cheap as a complete bike with great quality parts and tons of potential. I replaced the tires, saddle, cables and grips, and of course an extensive cleaning and lubeing. I love it!

Mid 80's Raleigh Mountain Tour Elkhorn with Suntour components, Dia Compe brakes and levers, Shimano pedals, Charge saddle and bmx bars. Tires are Maxxis Holy Rollers.

What a beauty. I have always loved Jazzmasters. Other than the finish, all original?

Thanks, Carl. I love the tortoise binding. It looks great against the yellowed finish. Based on the pics you have been posting, it looks like you are coming along nicely in the craft. Do you do repair work professionally or just on the side? Classes are a great resource. I graduated...

'50's Kay or Silvertone. It was a gift from a repairman buddy of mine from Iowa city. It had two top cracks coming off the f holes and a loose braces. Also a total rebind with tortoise celluloid binding. I routed a a slot for a truss rod, re-radiused the board from a 9.5" to a 12" to...