Care to post some kind of proof of how it 'ruins' the tone.
Care to post some kind of proof that it doesn't?
Spraypaint is for lawn furniture, not guitars.
now that doesn't really qualify your statement...
i did my kramer baretta like that. i ended up doing a black burst around the body to cover the edge of the decal. it looks really good. i have started the clear coat process, and so far no adverse reactions.
patrick didn't die. he did have a brain tumour removed however. it put him out if commision for a while though. he posts on jemsite regularly, and is catching up on work. maybe try jemsite...
i have a guy putting a new fretboard on my american master (ibanez custom shop neck through) here in ontario for 300.00. the old fretboard was already off though. i was quoted around 500.00 by everyone i called if they had to remove the old fretboard.