Import flame top quality???

[seahawk29]

Hry guys,

So Im gassin for a KE-3 at the moment and am probably gonna grab a 2005 model cause their being blown out all over the place. So i was leaning towards a crimson swirl but they are hard to find so my next choices are either the blue or red flame top model. So i was just wondering how nice the tops look on the jap imports preferrably a kelly. The red looks like it doesnt have much of deep flame too it and the blue doesnt look as dark as id like it to be. So if anyone has got some real pics of some import flametops (not catalog images) Id love to see them so I can make up my mind and get this fucker already. Thanks fellas. Later.

[slash-ed]

The few Pro series i've seen with flames (KE, RR) look kind of weak and too thin to me. Go for a solid colour or graphic finish.

[fett]

There is Photo-Flame and real Flame and there is a big difference. Which is it? Gurus? By the way, welcome to the board.

[QuantumRider]

Here's my MIJ soloist, veneer flame top w/natural finish...



Hope this helps,
QR

[mm2002]

I don't know about the newer ones, but I got a PS6T from Todd (Tekky) a couple of years ago, and the top looked great. It was just a veneer, but very nice.

[QuantumRider]

Mark-

I ordered mine in Jan 2006, and it was in my greedy little hands last month. So mine is a "newer one", and also a veneer. But I'm REAL happy with the way it looks

[Drake S.]

QR that is a Nice veneer on that MIJ Soloist, I'ld like to find a Veneer like that for a certain project I have in mind. Slash you seeing this

[sully]

the foto flames were donly done in the mid 90s and for a short time. what you see are actual figured tops. and really, for what you're paying for the guitar, it's not a bad deal. you're not gonna get a AAAAAAAAAA flame top on a $600 guitar.

[rjohnstone]

QR that is a Nice veneer on that MIJ Soloist, I'ld like to find a Veneer like that for a certain project I have in mind. Slash you seeing this

Check this guys stuff out...
http://stores.ebay.com/Fraser-Valley...rs_W0QQfsubZ14

I just ordered a 4A quilted maple veneer set from these guys.


Cost... $10... that's right.... $10.
It's paper thin (.7mm), so it can be shaped onto most tops without having to steam it first. You will need to use steam and soften it if you have any serious curves.

They have a nice tiger set for $8

[mm2002]

Mark-

I ordered mine in Jan 2006, and it was in my greedy little hands last month. So mine is a "newer one", and also a veneer. But I'm REAL happy with the way it looks

Yes, looks great to me. I love the natural too!

[RobRR]

Yup, I used his veneers on my headstock.. came out awesome! Check my Rhoads thread in general for pics. Good stuff he sells, VERY nice figure and no blemishes.

[Crown_of_Horns]

Check this guys stuff out...
http://stores.ebay.com/Fraser-Valley...rs_W0QQfsubZ14

I just ordered a 4A quilted maple veneer set from these guys.


Cost... $10... that's right.... $10.
It's paper thin (.7mm), so it can be shaped onto most tops without having to steam it first. You will need to use steam and soften it if you have any serious curves.

They have a nice tiger set for $8

I was thinking about order the same thing. Let me know how it turns out. I plan to use this on my fretless p-bass. The quilted will be for a trans red head stock and body. The flammed veneer for a trans black pickguard.

[wilkinsi]

Here's my MIJ soloist, veneer flame top w/natural finish...



Hope this helps,
QR

now THAT is gorgeous :notworthy:

[slash-ed]

very nice.

[FusionFarmer]

The flame maple on my Fusion Pro is kinda weak in my opinion, its real veneer and looks decent and you get some "movement" but its not impressive at all.