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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: FELINEGUITARS on November 08, 2012, 05:09:11 PM

Title: NGD - Feline Lion Supreme Goldflake
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on November 08, 2012, 05:09:11 PM
Just in case anyone though we'd been a bit quiet for a while we have a couple of updates to share with you

First up is a new guitar for one of our regular customers.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/lionsupreme%20goldflake/liongoldflake10.jpg)

Based on our LION Supreme model it has the typical mahogany back and maple cap (some careful chambering as per many of our Lions)
Neck was a 3 piece mahogany affair with an ebony fingerboard - 22 Dunlop 6100 frets and NO INLAYS and our usual all access neck joint

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/lionsupreme%20goldflake/liongoldflake3.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/lionsupreme%20goldflake/liongoldflake2.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/lionsupreme%20goldflake/liongoldflake7.jpg)

Customer was going a a slightly star look but wanted the body front to supply the bling factor with a large metal flake finish in Gold with a sprinkling of Mirraflake which will sparkle in a rainbow of colours under direct lights (doesn't really show well under studio flash photography)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/lionsupreme%20goldflake/liongoldflake1.jpg)

The pickups are Bare Knuckle Riff Raffs - teamed up to BKP 550k pots  in a 50s wiring configuration using Jensen /BKP Paper in Oil Capacitors
Title: Re: NGD - Feline Lion Supreme Goldflake
Post by: dave_mc on November 08, 2012, 05:11:53 PM
very nice, as usual :)
Title: Re: NGD - Feline Lion Supreme Goldflake
Post by: Telerocker on November 08, 2012, 05:34:55 PM
Looks stunning. I like those one more then the red one you posted. Both look great though.
Title: Re: NGD - Feline Lion Supreme Goldflake
Post by: Mr. Air on November 08, 2012, 05:55:07 PM
Stunning guitar! I really like the blingy look.
Title: Re: NGD - Feline Lion Supreme Goldflake
Post by: d1dsj on November 08, 2012, 05:55:55 PM
Another beauty, I always fancied a gold or blue sparkle Tele but that looks stunning.
Title: Re: NGD - Feline Lion Supreme Goldflake
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on November 08, 2012, 05:56:59 PM
Colour is a bit richer looking from other angles

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v662/felineguitars/CUSTOM%20BUILT/lionsupreme%20goldflake/liongoldflake9.jpg)
Title: Re: NGD - Feline Lion Supreme Goldflake
Post by: TheyCallMeVolume on November 08, 2012, 08:03:47 PM
That's what I call a goldtop.
Title: Re: NGD - Feline Lion Supreme Goldflake
Post by: dragonfire709 on November 08, 2012, 09:16:56 PM
Very sexy. Maybe if i leave the laptop open on this the wife may take the hint!
Title: Re: NGD - Feline Lion Supreme Goldflake
Post by: Philly Q on November 08, 2012, 10:59:56 PM
Awesome as ever, but the boldness of the sparkle is maybe a bit too much for me.  Just personal taste of course!  :wink:
Title: Re: NGD - Feline Lion Supreme Goldflake
Post by: 38thBeatle on November 08, 2012, 11:10:12 PM
Beautiful. I bet it would look fantastic under stage lights!
Title: Re: NGD - Feline Lion Supreme Goldflake
Post by: blue on November 09, 2012, 12:40:51 AM
that looks fantastic!  i want one :)
Title: Re: NGD - Feline Lion Supreme Goldflake
Post by: Telerocker on November 09, 2012, 12:44:55 AM
If you like Gretsch-sparkle you have to like this one.
Title: Re: NGD - Feline Lion Supreme Goldflake
Post by: AndyR on November 09, 2012, 06:42:23 PM
The first thing I thought of was Airfix Gold Paint :lol:, haven't thought of that for many many years...

Really not sure I'd choose that finish meself - but she is a bit of a looker. I keep scrolling up for another look, there is definitely something about it :)

And no fret markings on an LP type really stands out doesn't it?
Title: Re: NGD - Feline Lion Supreme Goldflake
Post by: Philly Q on November 09, 2012, 06:56:58 PM
And no fret markings on an LP type really stands out doesn't it?

Now you mention it, big Gretsch-style inlays would look good I think.
Title: Re: NGD - Feline Lion Supreme Goldflake
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on November 09, 2012, 08:22:04 PM
And no fret markings on an LP type really stands out doesn't it?

Now you mention it, big Gretsch-style inlays would look good I think.

Agreed
Owner collected it an hour ago - think it's gonna be a late night for him - breaking her in
Title: Re: NGD - Feline Lion Supreme Goldflake
Post by: FernandoDuarte on November 11, 2012, 09:06:06 PM
I really like it! I'd have it easily!
Title: Re: NGD - Feline Lion Supreme Goldflake
Post by: Andrew W on November 12, 2012, 07:48:04 AM
I really like this. It has that Gibson/Gretsch cross over thing happening because of the finish and the lack of LPish inlays. Looks gorgeous.
Title: Re: NGD - Feline Lion Supreme Goldflake
Post by: Tellboy on November 12, 2012, 08:36:03 AM
Wow .... that is beautiful  8)