So, you get a new guitar and notice there’s a chip in the lacquer. But it’s not just any chip, as ones over the wood aren’t too hard to cover. This one is over the binding. And, on a guitar with an aged lacquer, that stark white binding underneath stands out like a sore thumb. What to do? Well, here’s how I attempted it.
This is not meant to be a tutorial- it’s simply a log of the process I used to get this one closer to “original” looking. I don’t do this on guitars I’ve had for a long time – those are going to look used over time and it will be “natural” wear. But I knew this new guitar had this issue going into it and figured I’d give it a shot to look as close to new again. I think it came out pretty good! Check out the video below for the process:
This one-of-one 1963 Gibson Les Paul Custom (SG) Reissue in exclusive Seafoam Mint Satin is one of my absolute favorites — a Gibson Mod Shop exclusive with the SG body shape that was still called the Les Paul in ’63. Watch the full video demo and review to see every detail of this gorgeous satin finish and hear how it plays.
This is a hands-on review and video demo of the Epiphone Firebird — a neck-through electric guitar with mini-humbuckers and a striking reverse-body design. In this post, you’ll learn what makes the Firebird unique, hear how it sounds in the full video demo, and get my take on this bold classic.
About the Epiphone Firebird
Hello and welcome to another edition of the Guitar Bucket List! Today, we feature my Epiphone Firebird. This is such a nice guitar with a unique look and sound. It’s huge and that can sometimes make it difficult to carry around. But it’s a lot of fun to play and plays really nicely. It has that classic 9-piece neck through construction that gives it a great look. Make sure to check out the video below to hear how this Epiphone Firebird sounds and hear more about the guitar, how it’s made and what makes it so special.
This is a hands-on review and video demo of the Martin HD-7 Roger McGuinn signature acoustic — a 7-string dreadnought with a doubled G string that delivers 12-string jangle with a 6-string feel. In the video below, you’ll hear it played live on camera and get a close look at the specs, including the dovetail neck joint and the “Apex head carve” it checks off the Bucket List. If you’re curious about this unusual Martin, or you’re chasing that McGuinn 12-string shimmer without relearning the instrument, this page walks you through the guitar and the full demo.
What Makes It a 7-String
And today we add a new tool to the kit. Well, it’s not really net-new, as this is replacing my trusty Martin MMV acoustic guitar. This is the Martin HD-7, which is a 7-string guitar. But it’s not like any other 7-string where there’s just another string below the low E. This is a standard 6-string that has only the G string doubled. So, there’s a G note in a lower octave and one in a higher octave right next to each other. This creates that familiar jangle effect that you hear on 12-string guitars but it still plays and feels just like a 6-string. It really is the best of both worlds.
Feel and Specs
This is the Roger McGuinn signature model HD7 and is a fancier version of the D7. It also has a dovetail joint for the neck, which is something my MMV didn’t have. Check out the video for all the other details and to hear how this cool model sounds! Oh and by the way, it checks “Apex head carve” off of the Bucket List!
The Demo
The Verdict
A 12-string jangle with a 6-string feel — the HD-7 really is the best of both worlds, and it earns its place on the list.
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