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by shinksma
Thu Oct 30, 2014 5:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: El Degas Flying V - what body wood(s)?
Replies: 14
Views: 13102

Re: El Degas Flying V - what body wood(s)?

Hopefully I'll have some time this weekend to have a quick look "under the hood", as it were, and maybe find some tell-tale ripple along the side of the body.

All I can remember is that when I did take off the pickguard all those years ago, it seemed blatantly obvious it was plywood - like I could ...
by shinksma
Tue Oct 28, 2014 8:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: El Degas Flying V - what body wood(s)?
Replies: 14
Views: 13102

Re: El Degas Flying V - what body wood(s)?

I have found it very difficult to photograph the transparent finish. Your lighting has to be just right. That's a nice guitar, glad you are enjoying it :D
I'm not sure what you mean by "transparent finish". This guitar is painted solid red like an early Fender strat with the Dupont colors. There ...
by shinksma
Tue Oct 28, 2014 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: El Degas Flying V - what body wood(s)?
Replies: 14
Views: 13102

Re: El Degas Flying V - what body wood(s)?

OK, a hog body, hey? That would explain the weight...

Here's a pic:

http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab246/shinksma/Guitars%20and%20music/IMG_2785LR_1024_zps7dc2434a.jpg

Sorry it is a bit weirdly lit, like it is a 2D cutout: it's the evening right now, so indoor lighting and an on-board ...
by shinksma
Tue Oct 28, 2014 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: El Degas Flying V - what body wood(s)?
Replies: 14
Views: 13102

El Degas Flying V - what body wood(s)?

Hi all,

I'm new to the forum. I just joined because I finally got curious about a guitar I've had for thirty years, my El Degas Flying V. It matches pretty well the description in this older thread:

http://www.eldegas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=166

Lipstick red solid color, white pick guard ...