Custom Guitar Paint - Rule 1

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PharmD4
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A while back, I started a project refurbishing my first electric guitar. My plan was to strip the paint down to the woodgrain, stain it, and coat it with guitar lacquer. Unfortunately, when I stripped the paint off, it revealed a very bland, unremarkable wood (basswood maybe?) that wasn't at all what I was expecting. Definitely should have researched ahead of time.

But luckily, I have a family member who specializes in custom paint jobs, so I asked him if he could paint simulated woodgrain and here's what he did:





Like most things, it looks even better in person. I couldn't be happier with how it turned out... figured some of you guitar enthusiasts would enjoy as well.

Edit to add final set up:
91_Aggie
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Needs some flames.
jeffk
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62strat
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I still have my first guitar.. broken neck but always wanted to make it a project. It's the old sunburst ibanez. That loooks cool. Wish I could have seen the plain wood version.
Cromagnum
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It's not for me, but it is a unique look for sure.
Echoes97
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Looks pretty damned sharp to me! I dig it, he did a great job IMO. Post the final setup when you put it together.
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PharmD4
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Final set up added to OP
Fuzzy Dunlop
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That's a great looking guitar!
Echoes97
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Damn nice looking guitar man!! Congrats on a sweet looking instrument!
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TX AG 88
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nice!
MSFC Aggie
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I'd play it
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