xtjdx Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 Hello everyone! I'm new to guitar modding in general, so this is a huge accomplishment for me! My Gibson SG was getting really boring (this one), so I decided to switch it to a natural finish! Here it is! And... I am really satisfied with it right now and don't think that I will be putting any finishing coats on it. I love the feel of the grain and the linseed oil. The only thing I've noticed that really stands out is where the wood is glued (I guess Gibson gets a lot lazier if the guitar's going to be painted. Tons of belt sander burns on the sides that were ever-so-fun to get out!). Next comes gold hardware! I know that this isn't really anything big but just thought I'd share it. I'll be building a guitar from scratch soon and it will likely be neat! Opinions on how it looks aren't necessary, but would be appreciated! Thanks, Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 Opinions on how it looks aren't necessary, but would be appreciated! ← I'm of the opinion that ALL Gibsons should show off their mahogany...looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 I used to have a mid-70s SG that was stripped and oiled just like that. Actually, I owned that SG at least 2 or 3 times. Kept trading it off and getting it back somehow. Anyway, looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pibrocher Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 I love SG's Definetly my favorite Gibson body style. Mahogany has also become one of my most favorite tone woods. That refinish looks great. Its always interesting to see what happens when you strip the paint away. I assume you left the fretboard untoched? Linseedoil would not be a very druable finish to have on a fretboard. I agree with you about the "feel" of an oiled guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Sorbera Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 Nice work there! you got luckey because thats some nice looking mahogany. I auccually like the back better than the front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadmike Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 its a shame theres a strip at the side that isnt "grained" the same, but it still looks amazing. im not that fond of natural finishes but i really like that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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