Comments on: Guitar Rescue: A True Story

By: Charlie

Charlie — Sun, 25 Mar 2018 18:31:57 +0000

Buddha, I really enjoyed seeing the video of your review of a Gibson Medalist Guitar Amplifier. My dad, Stowe Myers designed it for Gibson. I have always felt it was rather innovative with the floating grill outlined in chrome, the angled panel of simulated maple and the control design. Gibson also had him produce a new design of their Maestro W3 Sound System for Woodwinds in which he used some unique colors for the controls. I’m putting together a tribute to my dad and his designs and would like to put a link to your video. Hope you are okay with that.
Really appreciated your review of the amp – Thanks,
Charlie

By: Ken

Ken — Sun, 18 Oct 2015 08:48:40 +0000

That guitar was built between 1954 and 1958. It is extremely rare and when you can find it, it sells for between $10,000 and $15,000 dollars. Less than 200 were made by the Stratosphere Guitar Company in Springfield, MO. Collectors Love this thing!

By: Adam Nelsen

Adam Nelsen — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 23:50:02 +0000

Elmer’s glue and glitter. Must have been a trend, I picked up a 64 Duo Sonic body with a similar finish, though it was more likely goopy layers of brushed on enamel. Took some serious work with a grinder to knock that stuff down!

By: Paul Sherman

Paul Sherman — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 17:00:29 +0000

Either plastics would have cut out just fine using a cutting tip for a standard solder gun.
Just remember to cut slightly over size, tip actually melts plastics and leaves a “bead that must be filed/sanded off.
By the way,sometimes you have to invest in more tools than a utility knife and scissors to work on anything, including compromised guitars.