zunrj5
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Posted on Oct 24 2017 11:01 AM
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It's a CIJ ST65B with bound neck. It was originally black but I had the body refinished in Brilliant Ice Blue sparkle at Marty Bell Finishing and IMO it turned out great. I know not everyone likes a bound neck on a strat, but to each their own. Haha!
The pickups are SD Antiquity IIs and it has a 3 pos switch with upgraded wiring. It's set up with 12s and plays like a dream. I'm really happy with the way it sits in the mix in a band environment as well. _
— -John
The Seatopians 2017-
The Seatopians on bandcamp
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IvanP
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
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southern Michigan
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Posted on Oct 24 2017 11:22 AM
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el_camello
Joined: Jul 04, 2010
Posts: 369
Ottawa
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Posted on Oct 24 2017 12:16 PM
I rarely say this but even the binding looks good on this guitar! Finish looks like what the word Seatopian sounds like.
— -Pierre
The Obsidians! (Ottawa surf)
The Obsidians debut EP
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Chippertheripper
Joined: Mar 11, 2011
Posts: 819
Semass
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Posted on Oct 24 2017 03:09 PM
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
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Seattle
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Posted on Oct 24 2017 03:25 PM
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4052
Nashville, TN.
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Posted on Oct 24 2017 03:26 PM
"I'm really happy with the way it sits in the mix in a band environment as well." _
Who cares?
Just look at those sparkles!
Just joking, That is one amazing looking guitar, enjoy.
Cheers,
Jeff
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http://www.youtube.com/user/crazyacesrock
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stratdancer
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Akron, Ohio
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Posted on Oct 24 2017 04:29 PM
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Ariel
Joined: Aug 29, 2009
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Israel
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Posted on Oct 24 2017 05:18 PM
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zunrj5
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Posted on Oct 24 2017 05:38 PM
Thanks for the comments everyone. Hopefully you'll be hearing it in action soon!
— -John
The Seatopians 2017-
The Seatopians on bandcamp
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Staredge
Joined: Sep 27, 2008
Posts: 1149
Damascus, Maryland
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Posted on Oct 24 2017 06:27 PM
Oh my. 
If that was a P bass........... 
— Will
"You're done, once you're a surfer you're done. You're in. It's like the mob or something. You're not getting out." - Kelly Slater
The Luau Cinders
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11049
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Oct 24 2017 06:55 PM
Nice John! I admire you getting the 3 position switch, those inbetween settings are the antisurf.
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF
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josheboy
Joined: Mar 13, 2009
Posts: 2365
Twin Cities, MN
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Posted on Oct 24 2017 09:49 PM
Wow that's a looker!!! Congrats John!!!
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bamboozer
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Posts: 672
Delaware
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Posted on Oct 25 2017 05:36 AM
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plexi69
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Posted on Oct 27 2017 07:16 PM
Really like the color. Is that a spray on finish or a type of wrap? Looks killer, congrats.
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zunrj5
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Posted on Oct 27 2017 08:34 PM
plexi69 wrote:
Really like the color. Is that a spray on finish or a type of wrap? Looks killer, congrats.
Thanks! It was stripped and refinish by Marty Bell. Here's a link the his website: http://martybellfinishing.com If you're looking at getting something refinished, I highly recommend his services!
— -John
The Seatopians 2017-
The Seatopians on bandcamp
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Corey_Y
Joined: Dec 30, 2015
Posts: 162
Poland, Ohio
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Posted on Nov 01 2017 12:44 PM
Snazzy. I've had Marty Bell do a few refinishes for me in the past and he was always top notch and really nice to deal with.
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BamaSurf
Joined: Oct 18, 2017
Posts: 92
Mobile, Alabama
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Posted on Nov 09 2017 11:30 AM
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blackheartsfan
Joined: Jun 13, 2009
Posts: 274
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Posted on Nov 19 2017 01:09 AM
That is friggin' gorgeous!
What did that sparkle paint job cost?
What was the turn-around time?
Did the painter strip the original finish?
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ProfRadar
Joined: Oct 14, 2017
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Posted on Nov 19 2017 06:04 AM
Love it! I’ve always been a big fan of metallic finishes, and who can argue with SD Antiquity pups?
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Badger
Joined: Nov 16, 2013
Posts: 4536
Wisconsin
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Posted on Nov 19 2017 08:10 AM
blackheartsfan wrote:
That is friggin' gorgeous!
What did that sparkle paint job cost?
What was the turn-around time?
Did the painter strip the original finish?
This - inquiring minds are inquiring minds.
Jeebers that guitar is gorgeous.
Short list of my refin colors is pretty set but am still open to adding to it.
— Wes
SoCal ex-pat with a snow shovel
DISCLAIMER: The above is opinion/suggestion only & should not be used for mission planning/navigation, tweaking of instruments, beverage selection, or wardrobe choices.
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