corsa2 Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) Hi guys!! i am new here and i would appreciate some help with my PRS project.Well as you can see i decided to refinish and change the freatboard on my CUSTOM 24..i dont know if this is a bad idea..It doesnt matter any more because i 've already began!! Well the only problem is that the flame maple top is kinda destroyed....I made some mistakes in sanding proccess..this is the only thing that i got sad for... well now i thing that the only option that is left is the opaque color...staining would not look that good... well any ideas?? it doesnt matter how crazy your ideas are! just say it!! pics would be very helpfull!! http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e58/corsa2/IMG_0001.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e58/corsa2/IMG_0006.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e58/corsa2/IMG_0007.jpg Photos are too Large Edited February 9, 2006 by Scott Rosenberger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campylobacter Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 I suggest you to link those pictures first: http://projectguitar.ibforums.com/index.php?showtopic=11235 Try crackled finish on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lietuvis Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 How exactly did the flamed maple get destroyed? Unless you sanded through the entire maple cap(which is almost an inch thick) you should be fine. Of course, maybe you want it to be an opaque color... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyd Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 (edited) Judging by that second pic you sanded it with some sort of power disk sander, you can see some obvious low spots where the disk dug in around the drop (unless the primer is still wet in those areas,) if not however and they are low spots they will have to be leveled before it will look good with any kind of glossy finish on it. But you may still can pull off a darker sunburst just light enough for some grain to show. Good luck Edited February 9, 2006 by scottyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOJO Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 (edited) since you've covered the top i'd find someone to do a cool graphic PRS..maybe something unique and never seen on a PRS what did you do as far as inlays on the new board { are they still birds ?? } maybe something to tie in with them or someone recently re did their PRS to the old very valuable "Metal" model it not an original but i think it turned out pretty cool..( you could do any color you want) http://www.prsforums.com/forums/index.php?...&hl=metal+model i always thought a charvel Hot Rod flame job would look wild on a PRS maybe some flip flop flames paint?? Edited February 10, 2006 by MOJO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I think you should have sold the PRS and used the money to purchase a guitar that is worth being ruined. I'm sorry, but using a professional-quality instrument as a guinea pig for your first try at refinishing a guitar is, in my humble opinion, just plain wasteful. I can see someone who's practiced on a lot beaters giving it a shot, but you just completely destroyed an investment-grade instrument. Not cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Beer Man Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 As i agree with the above, i think u should do something not typical of Prs finishes. Such as a swirl or a fabric finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jens Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 I agree with crafty. Bad idea... But let's not dwell in tha past, try to make the best of it. And you should probably sand it down again and do it properly this time. The surface looks really uneven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokeros Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 It is never too late to join the sawdust back onto the guitar like a collage, maybe that will restore the finish to its original state. HAHA ..Jokin Like said already, unless ur some rich ass who can afford PRS's as a dime or if you stole it and have no musical background to guitars, then....I tryly believe that you have gone to a position where nothing can be done but move on. But it is never too late to give it to someone like LGM or other many custom artists out there to finish off what you started and get your money back...with a better finish that is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhoads56 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hi guys!! i am new here and i would appreciate some help with my PRS project.Well as you can see i decided to refinish and change the freatboard on my CUSTOM 24..i dont know if this is a bad idea..It doesnt matter any more because i 've already began!! Well the only problem is that the flame maple top is kinda destroyed....I made some mistakes in sanding proccess..this is the only thing that i got sad for... well now i thing that the only option that is left is the opaque color...staining would not look that good... well any ideas?? it doesnt matter how crazy your ideas are! just say it!! pics would be very helpfull!! http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e58/corsa2/IMG_0001.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e58/corsa2/IMG_0006.jpg http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e58/corsa2/IMG_0007.jpg Photos are too Large Send me a PM with the price your willing to sell it for. As it is now, it is a mess which will be extremely difficult to fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsa2 Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 How exactly did the flamed maple get destroyed? Unless you sanded through the entire maple cap(which is almost an inch thick) you should be fine. Of course, maybe you want it to be an opaque color... well i sanded it with a power sander and now there are several spots that even if i try to sand them by hand would not become as the original was..i mean i oversanded some areas and if i sand them more then i will hit the mahogany. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitar2005 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 (edited) How exactly did the flamed maple get destroyed? Unless you sanded through the entire maple cap(which is almost an inch thick) you should be fine. Of course, maybe you want it to be an opaque color... well i sanded it with a power sander and now there are several spots that even if i try to sand them by hand would not become as the original was..i mean i oversanded some areas and if i sand them more then i will hit the mahogany. What a waste. I don't think that guitar will come out well. You obviously don't have the skill set to work on guitars. The top looks runined, even for a solid color. My advice, sell it to Rhoads56 (he suggested you sell it to him in one of the posts in this thread). Why would anyone do that to a high quality guitar is beyond me. You (or your parents) must have a lot of money to waste. Personally, if it was my guitar, I'd remove the top and put a new one on. Edited February 10, 2006 by guitar2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Hey, you could always send it to E* R**** for a retop. He loves to "fix" PRSs. Maybe he'll even throw in his "famous" heel job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rokeros Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 yep, and charge $1500 dollars hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdguitars Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 The only reason someone would do this if the guitar was stolen... I hope thats not the case. Bad choice on first test. SEarch ebay for project guitar can find 100's of them out there. no value at all left.... Even if the gutiar was trashed it probably was worth more beat up than the state its in now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsa2 Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 well thats very cool!! its the best idea i ve heard 'till now... The old metal model is very cool!! and the flip flop flames are cool too!!! well i am gonna see what am gonna do with the top and then i ll try to find someone to do the metal model paint job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernova9 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 well thats very cool!! its the best idea i ve heard 'till now... The old metal model is very cool!! and the flip flop flames are cool too!!! well i am gonna see what am gonna do with the top and then i ll try to find someone to do the metal model paint job Seriously...... Don't touch that guitar any more. Send it to a luthier/spray artist to do it for you. The people on this site all love guitars, and from what you've done to that guitar, I'm amazed you haven't got flamed much more already. You seem a tad out of your depth - there comes a point when you need to realise that you may need other people's hands-on help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsa2 Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 well crafty you are right!it was a mistake but it belongs in the past...now i ll try to fix it..if i am not able to fix it i 'll deal with ormsby it we will find a solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsa2 Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 Guys the guitar IS NOT STOLEN!!! it was just a stupid thing but hey its not a human!!its a guitar and from what i ve seen with hard work yes it can come back to its original state and maybe better...!! And for those who thing that i dont have skills or i do not love guitar and all that i have to say that i L-O-V-E guitars and i am much more skilled now than i was a year ago when i did this on the PRS!! just check my Les Paul project and you will get the idea!! As i agree with the above, i think u should do something not typical of Prs finishes. Such as a swirl or a fabric finish. Duff beer man your ideas also rock!!! a swirl PRS or even a fabric finish would look very good!!thanks for your ideas man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyd Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 (edited) i dont think the guitar is trashed, it just needs a lot of work you will have to fill in the low spots to get them back level just so its worthy of a solid color, and dont let some of these guys get to you, even if it is PRS its YOUR prs so do with it what you will. But i would consider taking it to a pro for the repair. Edited February 10, 2006 by scottyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsa2 Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 How exactly did the flamed maple get destroyed? Unless you sanded through the entire maple cap(which is almost an inch thick) you should be fine. Of course, maybe you want it to be an opaque color... well i sanded it with a power sander and now there are several spots that even if i try to sand them by hand would not become as the original was..i mean i oversanded some areas and if i sand them more then i will hit the mahogany. What a waste. I don't think that guitar will come out well. You obviously don't have the skill set to work on guitars. The top looks runined, even for a solid color. My advice, sell it to Rhoads56 (he suggested you sell it to him in one of the posts in this thread). Why would anyone do that to a high quality guitar is beyond me. You (or your parents) must have a lot of money to waste. Personally, if it was my guitar, I'd remove the top and put a new one on. Well this is what i am going to do!!i am going to remove this top and i will make a new one!!and if i succed i will go for a cool graphic paint job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsa2 Posted February 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 i dont think the guitar is trashed, it just needs a lot of work you will have to fill in the low spots to get them back level just so its worthy of a solid color, and dont let some of these guys get to you, even if it is PRS its YOUR prs so do with it what you will. But i would consider taking it to a pro for the repair. Now you are 10000% right Scottyd!!!!this is what i believe!!its my guitar i cant do whatever i want with it!!it was stupid doing that but its my problem and i ve decided to work hard and do my PRS look even better than it was and make some of the big mouth folks shut it!! thanks for the support man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loudandproud Posted February 10, 2006 Report Share Posted February 10, 2006 im going to cry, i just looked at my prs tremonti tribal and tried to envision myself touching with anything more abrasive than a microfiber polishing rag. Nope, still cant see it happening over in these parts of the woods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 (edited) After viewing your other thread featuring the porn wallpaper, I'm erasing all the nice, encouraging words I just wrote. This project is a fake and not even worth arguing over. I'm finished here. Edited February 11, 2006 by crafty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CudBucket Posted February 23, 2006 Report Share Posted February 23, 2006 well crafty you are right!it was a mistake but it belongs in the past...now i ll try to fix it..if i am not able to fix it i 'll deal with ormsby it we will find a solution. If you couldn't simply sand and prep a body for finish, what makes you think you have the skill to repair it? What a sad, sad waste of a fine guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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