Tech21
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Hi,
I am just about to strip an awful "custom paint" job from my '84 ST50 (I didn't do the paint job by the way, it was on when I bought it in 2002).
I remember stripping the "white" nitro colour off a 1965/6 Telecaster that I bought new in '67... (yes it was a real Fender, I did it in 1970, no I don't still have it, I sold it in late 1970's for 75 quid, yes I am aware it would now be worth a fortune and it was sacrilege to cover it in Nitro Morse and remove the finish!!!) but... under the paint coat was a very, very hard layer of what felt like plastic that was nearly impervious to any form of abrasion.
I later discovered that it was called "Fullerplast" and Fender had been using it for years (so much for the wood Breathing through the Nitro paint job).
I was wondering, before I start on this one, if Tokai ever used such a thing on their guitars?
A couple of links to discussions on this almost Mythical substance for those who have never heard of it and may be interested. It causes a bit of controversy amongst the people who have been advocating the superior sound of Nitro Cellulose finishes and the awful sound of later Poly finishes...
http://www.strat-talk.com/forum/stratocaster-discussion-forum/30583-fullerplast.html
http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/fender/10001-fenders-dirty-little-secret.html
The pickups are coming out and a set of Vintage Ironstone Gold's are going in (check 'em out here http://www.ironstone-pickups.co.uk/ ) a new pick guard along with USA Fender pots, switches and knobs.
Cheers all
Tech21
I am just about to strip an awful "custom paint" job from my '84 ST50 (I didn't do the paint job by the way, it was on when I bought it in 2002).
I remember stripping the "white" nitro colour off a 1965/6 Telecaster that I bought new in '67... (yes it was a real Fender, I did it in 1970, no I don't still have it, I sold it in late 1970's for 75 quid, yes I am aware it would now be worth a fortune and it was sacrilege to cover it in Nitro Morse and remove the finish!!!) but... under the paint coat was a very, very hard layer of what felt like plastic that was nearly impervious to any form of abrasion.
I later discovered that it was called "Fullerplast" and Fender had been using it for years (so much for the wood Breathing through the Nitro paint job).
I was wondering, before I start on this one, if Tokai ever used such a thing on their guitars?
A couple of links to discussions on this almost Mythical substance for those who have never heard of it and may be interested. It causes a bit of controversy amongst the people who have been advocating the superior sound of Nitro Cellulose finishes and the awful sound of later Poly finishes...
http://www.strat-talk.com/forum/stratocaster-discussion-forum/30583-fullerplast.html
http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/fender/10001-fenders-dirty-little-secret.html
The pickups are coming out and a set of Vintage Ironstone Gold's are going in (check 'em out here http://www.ironstone-pickups.co.uk/ ) a new pick guard along with USA Fender pots, switches and knobs.
Cheers all
Tech21