spacecowboy Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Hi, i just got this les paul style kit. And the binding is already put on. But i want to cut 2 parts giving it a violin look. But What should i do about the binding its glued it or wtv... Any Ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 If it is plastic binding, it will be glued on with some kind of plastic glue. Probably some naptha or acetone will help get it loose if it is plastic. Your best bet is to remove it completely, then replace it with a pre-assembled 2-layer binding of the same width. Not a small amount of work, but definitely doable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecowboy Posted July 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Thanks. Also It was seal so you dont have to sand between painting cotes... If its seal how do i...well remove it? Or Should i just cut and not put binding where i cut the violin cuts... Maybe that would look stupid, not binded all around? And this Pre-assembled 2 layer binding its common to find? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikbojerik Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 If you rout in C-holes like the sides of a violin, you should definitely bind it to match the rest of the body or it will look silly IMO. StewMac has all sorts of pre-assembled bindings, as well as the tools you need to cut the binding channel (use their router bit with the complete set of sized bearings). Do a little homework on this (Search is your friend) and you'll find out all you need to know. Then make the decision before you remove the binding (which will be more difficult since it is sealed...you'll have to cut through the sealer on the seam with an exacto knife). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecowboy Posted July 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 (edited) Thanks Erikbojerik! But lets say i remove the binding, the rest of the guitar is gonna be seal, except for the C-holes i cut and then when i put the binding back on... Do i remove all the sealer? Also cause i wanted to put a stain on the guitar, and maybe a suttle fade... But i doubt sealer would work with a stain cause the stain has to be on the wood itself right? Edited July 28, 2007 by spacecowboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubber314chicken Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 yep. sand 'er down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecowboy Posted July 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2007 Sand it? it seems pretty thing though, i guess its the most reliable way? unless i buy a heat guy and remove it like paint??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecowboy Posted August 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Maybe a chemical? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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