Vintage Tortoiseshell pickguards are back!!! Spitfire style.

ravcon

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Posted on Feb 21 2014 10:23 AM

These are beautiful!

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Spitfire7

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Posted on Feb 21 2014 04:51 PM

ravcon wrote:

These are beautiful!

Did you need one?

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ravcon

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Posted on Feb 21 2014 08:49 PM

I may eventually…

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Billy_Apple

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Posted on Aug 14 2014 01:55 PM

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josheboy

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Posted on Aug 14 2014 02:07 PM

Sigh.

I know quite a few happy Spitfire customers. I myself would be one if he made japanese pickguards. YMMV, I guess.

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MadScientist

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Posted on Aug 14 2014 02:23 PM

First post on the board to slam a business. Classy.

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JakeDobner

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Posted on Aug 14 2014 02:23 PM

josheboy wrote:

Sigh.

I know quite a few happy Spitfire customers. I myself would be one if he made japanese pickguards. YMMV, I guess.

You can always drill new holes.

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Billy_Apple

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Posted on Aug 14 2014 02:33 PM

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JakeDobner

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Posted on Aug 14 2014 02:42 PM

Billy_Apple wrote:

Fair enough. But Spitfire uses this (and many other) forums for his free advertising and marketing platform. I think it's only fair that you get a range of opinions.

A good point! He was pretty aggressive in marketing here and has only posted advertising for his own business. Also, if you are going to call your work art and say it is the 'best' then I do believe you leave yourself open to criticism.

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crumble

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Posted on Aug 14 2014 02:57 PM

JakeDobner wrote:

Also, if you are going to call your work art and say it is the 'best' then I do believe you leave yourself open to criticism.

Apparently his work is created by Jesus.

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JakeDobner

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Posted on Aug 14 2014 03:23 PM

I really hope his name is Jesús.

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crumble

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Posted on Aug 14 2014 03:42 PM

Not trying start anything Jake I just read it on his site.

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JakeDobner

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Posted on Aug 14 2014 05:15 PM

crumble wrote:

Not trying start anything Jake I just read it on his site.

It actually does...

Maybe he meant this guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwYVqMj5i6k
(I never miss a chance to link to this)

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crumble

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Posted on Aug 14 2014 05:47 PM

Bill Cosby

Just seems really odd that Jesus would want to rip a customer off.

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EJ

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Posted on Aug 14 2014 10:59 PM

JakeDobner wrote:

Billy_Apple wrote:

Fair enough. But Spitfire uses this (and many other) forums for his free advertising and marketing platform. I think it's only fair that you get a range of opinions.

A good point! He was pretty aggressive in marketing here and has only posted advertising for his own business. Also, if you are going to call your work art and say it is the 'best' then I do believe you leave yourself open to criticism.

I think it's all about "viral Marketing" these days right? Especially with the 30 something's that appear to to know everything. I would say his marketing is not aggressive at all really, just kind of more like hey I spent hundreds and hundreds of hours of making accurate tort that resembles the originals better than what's mass produced, for people who give a shit, It as art, and he has done it out of passion to give enthusiasts a viable upgrade to their zen of aesthetics on their guitars.Its a very limited market. Most people don't have the fortune of owning fine vintage guitars like Jake.. Like most artists he's not really making "money" from his craft on these. Please show some respect for people who actually produce something in 3d reality.

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josheboy

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Posted on Jun 27 2015 09:40 PM

So Mark from Spitfire recently added Japanese Jazzmaster pickguard templates to his collection (Japanese Jaguars too!) so now those of with jp guitars can finally get some quality tort (not that cheap looking printed plastic ALLPARTS crap). So I bit the bullet and ordered one.

As you can see from the attached photo, it looks AMAZING!!! It looks like living lava and flame. So gorgeous!

His guards are a tad pricey, but totally worth it. It really is like a piece of art. The photo looks great but it doesn't do it justice.

Mark was really pleasant to deal with and I got updates every step of the way. Shipping was quality and super fast as well. I, for one, will be doing business with him again as soon as I save the $ to get one for my Jaguar.

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Spitfire7

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Posts: 24
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Posted on Jun 29 2015 01:11 AM

Thanks Josh. Its looking gorgeous. Thanks for the kind words too, much appreciated.

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josheboy

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Twin Cities, MN
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Posted on Apr 27 2016 01:57 PM

So I finally got around to ordering a Spitfire for my CIJ Jaguar. As you can see, it looks absolutely stunning! I had him age/relic the bevel to a nice cream color so it would match the sunburst paint a little better (I felt the super new clean white edge would be too bright for this guitar). It's like a completely new Jag, yet looks vintage. Compared to the crappy allparts guard that was on there, the difference is night & day!

Again, I had another great transaction experience with Mark. He is a celluloid tortoiseshell artist and a professional to deal with. I know the guards are pricey, but they're worth ever penny!

Cheers!

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Badger

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Posted on Apr 27 2016 06:33 PM

I have to admit, the list of colors that tort goes well with is a long one.
Beautiful Josh!

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Surf_Skater

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Posted on Apr 27 2016 07:16 PM

That tort is just beautiful. It almost looks like it's on fire.

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ravcon Joined: Feb 20, 2010 Posts: 727 Charlotte, NC	Posted on Feb 21 2014 10:23 AM These are beautiful! — Mike manfromravcon.com Top
Spitfire7 Joined: Aug 25, 2009 Posts: 24 California	Posted on Feb 21 2014 04:51 PM ravcon wrote: These are beautiful! Did you need one? — Spitfire: The Best In Vintage Tortoiseshell Pickguards http://spitfiretortoiseshellpickguards.wordpress.com/ Top
ravcon Joined: Feb 20, 2010 Posts: 727 Charlotte, NC	Posted on Feb 21 2014 08:49 PM I may eventually… — Mike manfromravcon.com Top
Billy_Apple Joined: Aug 14, 2014 Posts: 2	Posted on Aug 14 2014 01:55 PM ... Last edited: Aug 15, 2014 13:25:05 Top
josheboy Joined: Mar 13, 2009 Posts: 2365 Twin Cities, MN	Posted on Aug 14 2014 02:07 PM Sigh. I know quite a few happy Spitfire customers. I myself would be one if he made japanese pickguards. YMMV, I guess. Top
MadScientist Joined: Jan 17, 2008 Posts: 2188 Atlanta, GA	Posted on Aug 14 2014 02:23 PM First post on the board to slam a business. Classy. — Jamie SSS Agent #181 Cartoons drenched in reverb! The Mystery Men? El Capitan & The Reluctant Sadists Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Aug 14 2014 02:23 PM josheboy wrote: Sigh. I know quite a few happy Spitfire customers. I myself would be one if he made japanese pickguards. YMMV, I guess. You can always drill new holes. Top
Billy_Apple Joined: Aug 14, 2014 Posts: 2	Posted on Aug 14 2014 02:33 PM ... Last edited: Aug 15, 2014 13:25:55 Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Aug 14 2014 02:42 PM Billy_Apple wrote: Fair enough. But Spitfire uses this (and many other) forums for his free advertising and marketing platform. I think it's only fair that you get a range of opinions. A good point! He was pretty aggressive in marketing here and has only posted advertising for his own business. Also, if you are going to call your work art and say it is the 'best' then I do believe you leave yourself open to criticism. Top
crumble Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England	Posted on Aug 14 2014 02:57 PM JakeDobner wrote: Also, if you are going to call your work art and say it is the 'best' then I do believe you leave yourself open to criticism. Apparently his work is created by Jesus. Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Aug 14 2014 03:23 PM I really hope his name is Jesús. Top
crumble Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England	Posted on Aug 14 2014 03:42 PM Not trying start anything Jake I just read it on his site. Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Aug 14 2014 05:15 PM crumble wrote: Not trying start anything Jake I just read it on his site. It actually does... Maybe he meant this guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwYVqMj5i6k (I never miss a chance to link to this) Top
crumble Joined: Sep 09, 2008 Posts: 3158 Guildford England	Posted on Aug 14 2014 05:47 PM Bill Cosby Just seems really odd that Jesus would want to rip a customer off. Top
EJ Joined: May 05, 2012 Posts: 351 Virginia Beach	Posted on Aug 14 2014 10:59 PM JakeDobner wrote: Billy_Apple wrote: Fair enough. But Spitfire uses this (and many other) forums for his free advertising and marketing platform. I think it's only fair that you get a range of opinions. A good point! He was pretty aggressive in marketing here and has only posted advertising for his own business. Also, if you are going to call your work art and say it is the 'best' then I do believe you leave yourself open to criticism. I think it's all about "viral Marketing" these days right? Especially with the 30 something's that appear to to know everything. I would say his marketing is not aggressive at all really, just kind of more like hey I spent hundreds and hundreds of hours of making accurate tort that resembles the originals better than what's mass produced, for people who give a shit, It as art, and he has done it out of passion to give enthusiasts a viable upgrade to their zen of aesthetics on their guitars.Its a very limited market. Most people don't have the fortune of owning fine vintage guitars like Jake.. Like most artists he's not really making "money" from his craft on these. Please show some respect for people who actually produce something in 3d reality. Top
josheboy Joined: Mar 13, 2009 Posts: 2365 Twin Cities, MN	Posted on Jun 27 2015 09:40 PM So Mark from Spitfire recently added Japanese Jazzmaster pickguard templates to his collection (Japanese Jaguars too!) so now those of with jp guitars can finally get some quality tort (not that cheap looking printed plastic ALLPARTS crap). So I bit the bullet and ordered one. As you can see from the attached photo, it looks AMAZING!!! It looks like living lava and flame. So gorgeous! His guards are a tad pricey, but totally worth it. It really is like a piece of art. The photo looks great but it doesn't do it justice. Mark was really pleasant to deal with and I got updates every step of the way. Shipping was quality and super fast as well. I, for one, will be doing business with him again as soon as I save the $ to get one for my Jaguar. Last edited: Jun 28, 2015 00:39:19 Top
Spitfire7 Joined: Aug 25, 2009 Posts: 24 California	Posted on Jun 29 2015 01:11 AM Thanks Josh. Its looking gorgeous. Thanks for the kind words too, much appreciated. — Spitfire: The Best In Vintage Tortoiseshell Pickguards http://spitfiretortoiseshellpickguards.wordpress.com/ Top
josheboy Joined: Mar 13, 2009 Posts: 2365 Twin Cities, MN	Posted on Apr 27 2016 01:57 PM So I finally got around to ordering a Spitfire for my CIJ Jaguar. As you can see, it looks absolutely stunning! I had him age/relic the bevel to a nice cream color so it would match the sunburst paint a little better (I felt the super new clean white edge would be too bright for this guitar). It's like a completely new Jag, yet looks vintage. Compared to the crappy allparts guard that was on there, the difference is night & day! Again, I had another great transaction experience with Mark. He is a celluloid tortoiseshell artist and a professional to deal with. I know the guards are pricey, but they're worth ever penny! Cheers! Top
Badger Joined: Nov 16, 2013 Posts: 4536 Wisconsin	Posted on Apr 27 2016 06:33 PM I have to admit, the list of colors that tort goes well with is a long one. Beautiful Josh! — 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. Top
Surf_Skater Joined: Sep 06, 2012 Posts: 1299 Lawrenceville , GA	Posted on Apr 27 2016 07:16 PM That tort is just beautiful. It almost looks like it's on fire. Top

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