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10-14-2019, 05:07 PM
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Just got a phone call. The J185 should be ready to pick up Wednesday. Getting Excited !! I will post some photos and details soon.
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10-14-2019, 06:30 PM
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10-14-2019, 06:55 PM
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Very cool story, can't wait to see it. Reminds me of a '51 D-28 I recently saw that had black formica for at least 50% of the top, underneath it was completely gone and obviously needed a new top.
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10-14-2019, 07:30 PM
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10-14-2019, 07:44 PM
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I suggesting you remove the pickguard , replace it with a close to original
see how the top looks before you decide to have it refinished - sometimes refinishing hurts the sound and the value-take great care and be sure .
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10-14-2019, 07:45 PM
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10-14-2019, 09:34 PM
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Great score and glad you're committing to it's rehabilitation. That guitar looks like it was used in a "Stand your Ground" situation, maybe after the chicken-wire stage barrier failed.
I like the suggestions for a more traditional type pickguard, but you might also consider going with NO pickguard (after all, that horse already left the barn), or possibly a thin, clear type guard like Larrivees used to have...let that tone shine through. Chicks dig scars... 
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10-14-2019, 10:13 PM
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Super cool! I love it! Pickguard is funky but that makes it extra cool.
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10-15-2019, 02:03 AM
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Dang!! Can't wait to see this referb!!
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10-16-2019, 05:37 PM
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Picked up the J185 this afternoon and when John opened the case I was shocked. His repair and restoration exceeded my expectations. The best part by far is the sound, all I can say is Wow !!
Here’s a link to a few pics ( I never can figure out how to post them ) https://imgur.com/gallery/I32fR6a Last edited by Phil Munsterman; 10-16-2019 at 06:35 PM.
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10-16-2019, 06:00 PM
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Congrats. Must be a great feeling to have the plan work out as well as that.
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10-16-2019, 06:50 PM
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Nice work! Let me see if I can post the before and after photos:
Before:  ˙˙˙ After:  ˙˙˙ Excellent job. Please pass along to Mr. Higgins my genuine admiration for his work. You couldn't ask for better. Wade Hampton Miller
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10-16-2019, 07:10 PM
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I hate to be the tactless fool that asks, but I'm sure that I'm not the only one who's curious what that kind of quality restoration would cost....congratulations on the addition!!
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