I looked up your Saga kit and it said the top was Maple. It's not plastic. It was sealed with a polyester sanding sealer. That is why the stain won't work. If you want to stain it you have to sand it down to bare wood. I'm surprised that after the 4 hours of sanding you are not down to bare wood.
127 2014-02-07 04:02:18
Re: GuiTar kit (13 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
Check out this site:
http://www.reranch.com/reranch/viewforu … 826c856672
Lots and lots of info on products and procedure. Good luck!!!
Post some pics during you trials.
128 2014-02-02 01:25:10
Re: Change of Venue (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Glad to hear that are getting settled DJ. Hope things continue on the same path.
129 2014-01-31 01:56:26
Re: Just broke the neck on my SG (18 replies, posted in Electric)
I agree with Roger. All is not lost.
This is a great site for refinishing/repair:
130 2014-01-30 02:40:35
Re: RIP Pete Seeger (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Zurf wrote:
zguitar wrote:Makes me think that some younger musicians need to take up his cause and follow in his footsteps.
While I have great respect for the man because he was honest and sincere and lived in accordance with his principles, I do not think we need young artists to take up promotion of communism.
I didn't know that. I knew he was an activist for civil rights and such but.........
131 2014-01-29 03:07:44
Re: RIP Pete Seeger (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I had heard that he was still out there playing up to just a couple years ago. Crazy to be doing that at 92.
In watching the story on the news about him this morning they showed a clip of Farm-aid 2013. Him, Willie, Neil, Mellencamp, and Dave Matthews on stage. Makes me think that some younger musicians need to take up his cause and follow in his footsteps.
132 2014-01-29 03:03:31
Re: NGD -Again! (21 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I remember seeing that last week too. I thought it was a good deal. I can't justify it tho.
Happy NGD...........again!!!
133 2014-01-26 05:04:02
Re: an Special Moment (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That is awesome all the way around Ed. Would love to hear that in the future the kid ends up in the Society doing what you're doing. Very cool of you to spend a few minutes with him instead of just saying thanks and turning away.
Keep it up DE!!!!!
134 2014-01-25 03:24:03
Topic: Bring the blues back (8 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
That's a win win. Get rid of the crap and bring back the real thing. I like it.
135 2014-01-23 02:19:04
Re: Things to fix since fall (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Wow! Nothing like having lots of things hit at once. Looks to me like truck and van are the same amount you had saved up for your eyes. Hmmmm.....
Praying for ya!!!!
136 2014-01-18 05:12:01
Re: New Guitar Day (44 replies, posted in Electric)
Score!!! Happy NGD Russ. From what I have heard about Rondo, that is a really good deal for one of their products. Allbeit, they are not the most quality instrument, but I'm sure they serve us amateurs very well. Someday I'll be pulling the trigger on one of their LP's like the one you picked up recently.
138 2014-01-16 03:39:29
Re: job decisions ? (17 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Good luck on the new endeavor!!!!!
139 2014-01-14 02:52:22
Re: New Video (6 replies, posted in My local band and me)
Nice job Jeff!!!
Voorheesville. Too funny. I wonder if that's how they came up with the name for Jason in Friday the 13th.
140 2014-01-14 02:49:36
Re: fyi lightbulbs! (12 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I agree. Fluorescent lights suck. I guess I'll have to make a decision when the time comes to replace some bulbs. But it's not like they are gonna be gone tomorrow. Whatever supply has already been made will still be sold. They just can't make anymore.
141 2014-01-10 02:34:20
Re: Great Vocals and Guitar Work (6 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
As soon as I saw the vid I understood their name. 2 foxes out front and 3 fossils playing instruments. Too funny.
142 2014-01-10 01:30:34
Re: accuracy of playing songs (25 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I think it has a little to do with your experience level. I am not able to "put my own stamp on it" as has been said. I don't really have a stamp. I am not adept enough at playing guitar to make things my own. I learn songs that I like. I want to play them as I heard them so I play them like the original. But I do agree that you should play them in a way that pleases you. It is pretty cool tho when someone recognizes what you are playing.
143 2014-01-08 01:43:22
Re: Deep Freeze (31 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
I love Topdown. He knows how to keep warm. Looks like it was 67 here today. A little on the cool side for me but nothing that I can't deal with. You guys on the right coast and in the middle are just insane!! I could never live where it gets that cold. I'm just not built for it. Shoveling snow, frozen pipes, roofs collapsing, ice on the roads, no thanks. We only have earthquakes and that is just fine with me.
Hope everyone stays warm and get thru all this stuff.
144 2014-01-07 03:08:12
Re: friday's blues fix (1,560 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
I really dig this guy. Seen him live. He's pretty awesome.
145 2014-01-07 03:04:17
Re: ZBB so excited (5 replies, posted in Bands and artists)
Good band. A little too country for my taste.
Have fun!!!
146 2014-01-04 05:15:06
Re: Justin guitar???? (5 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Justin posted Facebook that in the last couple days that his house was robbed. Seems like they didn't get much or anything that mattered. Thank goodness. They did some damage to the place tho. It just sucks to have someone else go thru your stuff.
147 2014-01-02 20:25:50
Re: Opinions please (14 replies, posted in Guitars and accessories)
I didn't look it up, but I think we had a discussion in another thread about how we hold our picks. Baldy, I think it was you that said hold it so just the tip sticks out. If that was you, then I would recommend changing your pick grip. Go with a thinner pick and hold it more towards the top. It requires more action or give from the pick.
148 2014-01-01 18:35:49
Topic: Sad day for this guy (10 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
OUCH!!!
Found this on the A&L page on Facebook. Apparently his 2 year old did this. Sad, sad, sad.
149 2014-01-01 18:32:05
Re: Change of Venue (19 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
naolslager wrote:
I thank God everyday for my family, friends, and options. I am a blessed man. Having faith makes life so much easier.
Dj
I think you'll be just fine!!!!!!
150 2014-01-01 00:17:38
Re: Happy new year (13 replies, posted in Chordie's Chat Corner)
Wishing everyone a great 2014!!!!!!
http://www.worldtimezone.com/newyear.html
This shows a map of who celebrates when.