brewu22 Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 why did jackson put a veneer on a solid color guitar did it have a transparent before? Even the older Charvels had some sort of veneer on the front and back. I think it was for dent resistance. The veneer is a very ugly brown color. I dont know about the old charvels,its possible they used a much harder wood fromt and back for some protection - but that wont have been the case on this guitar!!! It was just for the sake of general knowledge. I knew it wasn't the case for this guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeVictim Posted July 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 After seeing some of the work on here, especially WesV's, I think I will attempt to sand the finish a little, level it out, and give it another burst + clear. I feel that I made a good first attempt, but I feel it could be more than what it is. Advice is welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeVictim Posted July 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 OK, did some sanding and re-bursting last night. Went to check on the drying and the hook my guitar was hanging from, gave way. I wathced helplessly as my month of hard work bounced off the cement in my garage. I am not going to be able to sand this down without seriously altering the shape of the body. It's not totally trashed, just not pretty. But hey, it adds mojo right? I will continue to finnish it and post pics when done. BTW, the re-burst looks really nice. I did it free handed. Pics to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted July 25, 2007 Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 Finish.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeVictim Posted July 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Finish.... Huh? Well, I tried to upload some close up pics of the damage, but no dice. Here is an updated body shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Finish.... Huh? You're putting the "finish" on your guitar. Not making it "Finnish" (one who comes from Finland). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Finish.... Huh? You're putting the "finish" on your guitar. Not making it "Finnish" (one who comes from Finland). You'd make my Finnish wife proud Jon, if I wasn't already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeVictim Posted August 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 No I wanna make it Finnish. Gotta pay homage to those early Finnish hardcore bands I'll post a completion shot for your criticism soon. I'm sure I'll get torn apart... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 I'll post a completion shot for your criticism soon. I'm sure I'll get torn apart... As long as you listen to the advice you'll receive, you're only doing yourself a favor by posting pictures on this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeVictim Posted August 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 Final Pics. http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t255/Jo...Picture1008.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 The awesome news is that you've taken your first steps into refinishing guitars. Since my one and only attempt was a disaster, you're at least a few steps ahead of me. Learning new stuff and "going for it" rulez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeVictim Posted August 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 Thanks man. Anyone else got something to say? I feel that this has definantly been a learning experience, with a slight learning curve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 So what have we learnt today? :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeVictim Posted August 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 So what have we learnt today? :-D No matter how many sardines you stick inside the control cavity, you can't finnish a guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted August 8, 2007 Report Share Posted August 8, 2007 Umm....is that a "-1"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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