bond163 Posted March 21, 2006 Report Posted March 21, 2006 does anyone know if they are a 1piece body? i'm interested in doing a natural/tung-oil finish on one, and would kill myself if i sand it back, and its a two or three piece body. really want to get a finish like this js6: http://www.geocities.com/ibanez_js_site/images/6/js6_f.jpg Quote
Nitefly SA Posted March 21, 2006 Report Posted March 21, 2006 well, its a relatively high end guitar so it would probably be a one or two piece and basswood's grain isn't very apparent so you could probably get away with a natural finish either way. Quote
bond163 Posted March 22, 2006 Author Report Posted March 22, 2006 mmmm i just know, alot of ibanez's are made out of 3-5 pieces Quote
ryanb Posted March 22, 2006 Report Posted March 22, 2006 I don't agree. I would be very suprised if it were a one piece body -- there would be no reason for Ibanez to build it that way for a solid finish (it's possible, but don't assume). Even so, it is still basswood. Yes basswood's grain isn't very apparent ... which is one reason it won't look good stained. Basswood will never look like a JS6 (mahogany), no matter what elaborate staining you try to do to it. If that is the look you want, get a JS6/6000 or make a mahogany body. You also shouldn't assume that the basswood will look that good. It can have discolored areas that don't affect the sound, but would look terrible in a natural finish. Of course, you won't ever know for sure until you strip the existing finish, but I wouldn't even consider it in this case. Quote
bond163 Posted March 22, 2006 Author Report Posted March 22, 2006 calm down i'd already decided from the replies on another forum, that i'm going to get the body copied on a mahogany piece of wood. should look beautiful Quote
ryanb Posted March 22, 2006 Report Posted March 22, 2006 calm down i'd already decided from the replies on another forum, that i'm going to get the body copied on a mahogany piece of wood. should look beautiful I am perfectly calm. Any excitement is something you read into it. If you already decided to replace the body, why are you here asking for opinions on sanding and refinishing this one? Good luck anyway ... hope it comes out well. Quote
bond163 Posted March 23, 2006 Author Report Posted March 23, 2006 i decided after posting here, but didn't get back to edit my post oh i'm tinkling inside at the thought of this guitar. they just look so good. Quote
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