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Meazzi Hollywood (referenced) project

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I found a local (Oakland) metal polisher to buff-out the aluminum bits.

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God's Favorite Bass said:
Excitement!
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Actually Pat's sending two finished bodies together! The other is a re-fin in Firemist Gold Metallic on a custom body (Calabrone) that was damaged in shipment to its new owner. Unfortunately that sale was refunded, so once back together it will be listed on Reverb again.

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this time it was UPS... still dealing with the insurance settlement after 5 months ~
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From a sort of golden brown to gold - I realized that many people don't like brown. I think it will sell quicker in gold.
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Re-done hs face also -
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The two finished bodies (Juniper & Calabrone) are out for delivery. Really looking forward to seeing Pat's execution of Antigua. I imagine it's not a highly requested colour/finish. I'll have to ask him if he's ever done one before, but I'll guess he's done just about every guitar finish there is at least once in his 40yrs of finishing.
 
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Dynacord said:
I like that better than what I typically think of as Antigua. Warmer.
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Reedt2000 said:
Dude... that burst!

Definitely nicer than old school Antigua but still reminiscent there of. :thumbsup:
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God's Favorite Bass said:
Just delightful!
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Thanks, yah - it alludes to Antigua but is different. These are the references I sent - Pat created a warmer version adding the reddish tint/highlight. I would have liked the '70s Fenders version - but Pats' finish has a more complex bouquet with hints of toasted marshmallows... :) (joking aside... it's awesome!)

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JIO said:
Thanks, yah - it alludes to Antigua but is different. These are the references I sent - Pat created a warmer version adding the reddish tint/highlight. I would have liked the '70s Fenders version - but Pats' finish has a more complex bouquet with hints of toasted marshmallows... :) (joking aside... it's awesome!)

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I was never a fan of the 70's Antigua when new. When I was at Real, the nickname was "mayonnaiseburst" and I've never been able to lose the association with spoiled mayo (no such association with yours!) - however, I LOVE the way it looks when aged, beat up and worn. Yours looks great in my subjective opinion :)
 
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Dynacord said:
I was never a fan of the 70's Antigua when new. When I was at Real, the nickname was "mayonnaiseburst" and I've never been able to lose the association with spoiled mayo (no such association with yours!) - however, I LOVE the way it looks when aged, beat up and worn. Yours looks great in my subjective opinion :)
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Well put - I don't recall seeing one when new in the late '70s and have seen many versions over the years that I don't like. Google 'Antigua' and you'll see so many variations, including the most recent one that looks green. And like you I do like the amber'd vintage Antigua like the examples I posted.

I always connected Antigua to 'Harvest Gold' :) Maybe the newer version was referencing its appliance style-mate 'Avocato'?
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Beej said:
Pat's version is unique and IMHO perfectly suited to that instrument... it's gonna look fantastic and like it's from the era. :)
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Yes, I agree - a retro 'look' that never was but looks like it should have been! :) And that finish for me goes further back, to the '30s-'40s when those sort of colours were used on cars, fashion and industrial design.

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JIO said:
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Well put - I don't recall seeing one when new in the late '70s and have seen many versions over the years that I don't like. Google 'Antigua' and you'll see so many variations, including the most recent one that looks green. And like you I do like the amber'd vintage Antigua like the examples I posted.

I always connected Antigua to 'Harvest Gold' :) Maybe the newer version was referencing its appliance style-mate 'Avocato'?
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Yes, very 70's kitchen appliance and cabinetry. Needs shag carpeting, too ;)

I really like the layering thing that happens with the old ones that have been really played.

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Also reminded of a favorite song lyric from Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers:

"The girls would turn the color of the avocado
when he would drive down their street
in his Eldorado"...
 
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Dynacord said:
Yes, very 70's kitchen appliance and cabinetry. Needs shag carpeting, too ;)

I really like the layering thing that happens with the old ones that have been really played.

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Also reminded of a favorite song lyric from Jonathan Richman and The Modern Lovers:

"The girls would turn the color of the avocado
when he would drive down their street
in his Eldorado"...
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Sounds like a comedy parody! :D (lets see... what rhymes with avocado?...) The other thing about seeing a bass with an Antigua finish is knowing it weighs 13lbs!
 
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