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11-04-2014, 09:58 AM
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Good job! The guitar is beautiful. I have a Kay Mercury that seems very close to your Silvertone although the Kay has an adjustable neck. I've only been able to nail down the vintage to between '62 - '65.
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11-22-2014, 09:33 AM
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Amazing job there! And she sound good as well.
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11-22-2014, 10:35 AM
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Thanks for sharing that beautiful restoration process! I couldn't play the YouTube vid.
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11-22-2014, 11:04 AM
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The guitar looks absolutely beautiful. Congrats. Bet you are enjoying it. What happened to the video? Would love to see and hear the guitar in action. I have one in somewhat similar condition to yours pre restoration. It has no cracks at all and doesn't appear to have ever had any work done on it. Hadn't considered restoring it but your guitar, the pics and the thread have me thinking. Would love to see the YouTube if you don't mind.
Thanks in advance, Jeff
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11-23-2014, 12:43 PM
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Thank you for the kind words everyone, I took the video down. The guitar is off for a refret and I should get it back tomorrow and I will make another sound clip. I did not do the guitar justice in the first clip as I did not know how delicate the tone on archtops can be depending on your picking and attack. It's quickly becoming one of my favorite guitars.
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11-23-2014, 05:41 PM
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Will be looking forward to the new sound clip when you post it. Thanks, jeff
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12-02-2014, 10:19 AM
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I just got the guitar back, the luthier re-fretted/leveled and now it plays great. Though he did crack the finish and chip some paint on the underside of the neck, I wished I checked it out more thoroughly before leaving his shop. Anyhow, sound clip below =)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkIMMKUKvpM
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12-02-2014, 05:03 PM
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Better than the original ever looked. Incredible work. Congratulations.
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12-02-2014, 07:43 PM
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Looking at the transformation inspired me to use several words, out loud, that I'm not allowed to type in this forum. Absolutely beautiful looking transformation.
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12-02-2014, 07:46 PM
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12-18-2014, 02:02 PM
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restored silvertone L3000
hi strummers and pluckers
Hi Vee vee You are an extremely clever man-- well done from France
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12-18-2014, 02:12 PM
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I'd say it looks just a wee bit better, eh?
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