I've always likem em, might not be the most sought after stuff around, but IME they are excellent gear. I've played Pasadena (have a Classic in my strat), Monstertone, Apocalypse, Pasadena singles, NJ set.
Recently found these italian guys making strats, teles and superstrats with nitro, distressed and funky finishes. They also make parts AFAIK.
IMHO very cool looking stuff, and quality seems there too; not too pricey considering what Charvels asks for kinda similar models, these might have more...
Na, they've never stopped putting out flamboyant looking guitars, and these are not even close being the worst they've ever made when Shibuya was alive and well. The owner is different, but the president is still the same, and this is how he wants things done apparently: have your guitars look...
Yeah the variation is the fun part of the deal, like shattered mirror finishes, crackled or swirled. I don't particularly hate the guitars above, they are somehow cool, problem is they'd look much cooler without those lightnings - which would be super rad on a gloss white E-1 guitar.
I guess it's permanent.
Not sure the impact the process has on guitar resonance, I guess it's a rather superficial thing so not a huge change. With that said, it appears to be quite dangerous as there are quite a few reports about people being electrocuted to death by doing so.
Which is...
Just saw these new 2025 Schecs featuring this finish technique
Now, taken that these would have looked MUCH better without it, is this going to be the next "burled top finish everyone" kinda trend for imports in the near future? Me hopes not
Someone had to:
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Something for everyone
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