axe_murderer Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 (edited) I stumbled on this website tonight, and I think I have found my paradise.....thank you for making this site available... I recently bought a 1979 Ibanez st300 and she has some minor dings, and the finish has darkened( not yellowed)...I have tried several wood cleaners, even cleaner for wood floors and cannot seem to get the finish to look respectable..( this will be a stage and studio guitar)...and I want to be proud of what I play... I have resolved myself to having to refinish it....and although I am aware that refinishing or painting it may reduce the value of the instrument, I feel it is worth the risk... I am torn between restoring it to a " close to original" finish, or just stripping it down and doing a custom paint...( I am thinking of the chromalusion paint that changes color....unsure of the exact name..) .. Can I get some feedback to see what you think... Edited April 6, 2006 by axe_murderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 How about some pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axe_murderer Posted April 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 (edited) How about some pics? okay, these all all I have..will take more detailed today....the quality isn't great, but it will give an idea... Edited April 6, 2006 by axe_murderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 My personal opinion: it's an old guitar, it's supposed to look old. The dings and scratches are just part of the character of a well-played instrument. You should know that refinishing the guitar is going to put it out of commission for at least a month. Maybe longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 It looks perfect just the way it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axe_murderer Posted April 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 here are a few closeup pics of the damage...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jer7440 Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 It's funny... seems like there are several guys on here trying to get their new guitars to look like that. Maybe you all could trade. Then everyone would be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickguard Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Like I said: character. Now, put away that heat gun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axe_murderer Posted April 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Like I said: character. Now, put away that heat gun! bahaha the heatgun....that's for a newer Ibanez for my kid...wants it " plum purple...ewwww" It's funny... seems like there are several guys on here trying to get their new guitars to look like that. Maybe you all could trade. Then everyone would be happy. heck no....I looked for 15 plus years for this one.....it's getting burried right next to me...." so I can play stairway to heaven/ or hell whichever applies..lol" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoser Rob Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 Just leave the damn thing the way it is. The Fender Custom Shop charges big $$$ to make a guitar look like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapbarstrat Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 It takes forever for a finish to get old and dry enough to actually contribute to the good tone of the instrument, rather than just being a nice looking outer film, that actually suppresses the good tone of the instrument. 1979 was forever ago, and that finish has a story. Don't erase it. It's a musical instrument. All the "pride" rides on the sound, not the looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yahilltrade Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 i think it looks great. nothing like an ol relic. looking like you know what your talking about when you play somehitng like that. just my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axe_murderer Posted April 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 It takes forever for a finish to get old and dry enough to actually contribute to the good tone of the instrument, rather than just being a nice looking outer film, that actually suppresses the good tone of the instrument. 1979 was forever ago, and that finish has a story. Don't erase it. It's a musical instrument. All the "pride" rides on the sound, not the looks. okay, agreed......I won't touch it.lol......exactly why I made the thread....where I'm at there isn't too many people with knowledge to discuss with..( most repair shops here are out to make a fast buck..) .... I am glad I made the thread.... I will have to source out some replacement machine heads, or try to locate rebuilding parts as these are fairly worn.... any info would be greatly appreciated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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