My Thorn is starting to move along

[niersbach]

So this puppy has been in the works for quite a while now. In June Ron had run it through the paint booth. It came out looking fantastic, but I had wanted it to be a very light blue and both of us were shocked at how dark it came out. Ron really wanted to repaint it, and I really wanted him to, but I also suddenly got the bug to get teh guitar asap so teh added months were going to be tough. I ended up going ahead and being patient and asked him to go ahead and repaint it.

Here is the original paint

http://www.niersbach.org/137_7.jpg

And here it is now after Ron repainted it.

http://www.niersbach.org/137_8.jpg

THe subtle fingernail burst on it now is absolutely perfect!!! I also like the fact that the face in the quilt REALLY pops now, where on the original paint it got lost a bit in the burst. Both paintjobs are jsut stunning, and the original paint I think was a lot more unique, but the shade of Blue that it is now is EXACTLY what I had pictured when I ordered the guitar. Granted I am sure its a few shades darker when it isnt getting blasted by camera flash.

[fatherjacques]

Wow!!! What a paint Job and Top:AOK I would have waited myself for this result

[Scott Peterson]

Killer both ways.

[AbstractLunatic]

I like both too!

[Dan Desy]

Awesome, Bill! You're a patient man :)

And what's wrong with the first blue? Looks Whale Blue to me. What else could you ask for? ;)

[ss396]

i think the redone finish does a better job of highlighting the amazing quilt pattern, mesmerizing.

[DiazDude]

i think the redone finish does a better job of highlighting the amazing quilt pattern, mesmerizing.

Both are great...the lighter finish is SICK!! :drool

[Jon Silberman]

Killer both ways.

My sentiments precisely. :JAM

[suhr_rodney]

Great pics Bill. I can't wait for that one to arrive... I'll be knocking at your door! :D

[r9player]

Looking great Bill .. and I thought you were done with guitars ...

[dwes]

Bill,
Beautiful! Congrats. Your patience paid off.
One of each would be nice...
Dave

[pgurlea]

Both are magnificent but I prefer the second paint job. Good call sticking with your original vision.
The lighter shade of blue does a better job of highlighting that gorgeous quit top
Paul

[niersbach]

Looking great Bill .. and I thought you were done with guitars ...

Hey Pai

The ex-wife couldnt tag me for one that wasnt completed yet!! LOLOL And I still have the Driskill and the London...all I need now is time to learn how to play with raiseing the 2 kids on my own and all.

Hey Dave, my sentiments exactly!! When I posted this and saw the 2 versions in the same post my first thought was "Maybe I should quick put another on order and tell Ron I want the original color" because its absolutely fantastic also. Although if that was the case I guess I would need to put 20 Thorns on order because I have yet to see one come out of Rons shop that isnt to absolutely die for.

Dan, I agree its a killer color, no doubt, but I was really looking for a matteo blue type top with a small burst that will go with the rest of what is planned for the guitar. The top is just one VERY small piece of what is going to make this a jaw dropper.

[Dan Desy]

Well then, I can't wait to see the finished product!

[gkelm]

Wow, got lost in that top for a minute (shakes head)...there, I think I'm out now. :)

[Mike Dresch]

Awesome Bill! Congrats!

[Fuchsaudio]

Ron's the best...:)

[big mike]

Looking good Man, looking good!!!!

[shesky]

Both look great but at the risk of being unpopular I prefer the original paint. I tend to like my blue's with grey/black in them. It is a heartstopper for sure. Very nice!!!


shesky

[paintguy]

Both look great but at the risk of being unpopular I prefer the original paint. I tend to like my blue's with grey/black in them. It is a heartstopper for sure. Very nice!!!


shesky

Yeah, I mentioned the same thing on the Thorn Forum. I think some of the color differences has to do with the lighting as well. The first job is in so/so lighting and the 2nd is in bright light. I think the difference might be less dramatic if both were shot in the same lighting.

Either way, they both are smokin' hot.

[Dana Olsen]

Killer both ways.Yup - fantastic both ways!

Dana O.

[rickboot]

mmm. I have a blue quilt Thorn on order. I want it to look like #2. Beautiful.

[graydane]

I dig your color choice as well. I have a blue quilt thorn, and I can't wait to see what your finsished product looks like.