rcuda
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Post by rcuda on Nov 24, 2006 8:32:24 GMT -6
I just bought my second saga kit. This one is a Les Paul type. My first was a Stratocaster type. I would like to do a sunburst finish with this one, but I would like to know if there is any way to finish the guitar without having to strip the epoxy sealer off. I ended up having to sand the sealer off my strat kit which took a LONG LONG time, and turned out to be relatively unnecessary.
If I do end up having to strip it, what kind of stripper should I use? I've heard good things about CitruStrip.
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Post by cknowles on Nov 24, 2006 22:06:08 GMT -6
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Nov 25, 2006 6:28:24 GMT -6
Concur with the Citristrip...check out the feature on the Repair Page on GuitarAttack. Dave runs down how to strip a Squier strat and the techniques are similar with the Saga.
Chris -- nice sunburst on the Saga with a brush! For more of a traditional sunburst, check the feature on the Parts Les Paul in the Builder's Forum or the sunbursting 101 at ReRanch.com.
Good luck,
John
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rcuda
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Post by rcuda on Nov 25, 2006 12:39:47 GMT -6
with whom do you concur on the Citrustrip? Cknowles or myself? Should I use something harsher than Citrustrip? Would aircraft remover work?
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Post by GuitarAttack Forum on Nov 25, 2006 16:48:51 GMT -6
I apologize for the lack of clarity. I concur with Chris when it comes to stripping the body sealer. The Citrustrip, while a great stripper, probably won't budge the body stripper. Oddly, it works well on the necks, and I have no objective data to show why!
Again, check out the article on the Repair Page -- the aircraft stripper is discussed there.
John
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rcuda
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Post by rcuda on Nov 25, 2006 19:53:32 GMT -6
Thanks for the input. Once my guitar arrives I'll set her up and play her for a week or so before I get started on putting a finish on it. I'm thinking a cherry red to dark brown burst with antiqued binding. Beyond that, my only plans are to install a DP/DT pot for coil taps. I'll let everyone know how it goes. Check this site out for awesome wring diagrams!!! <a href="http://www.guitarelectronics.com">www.guitarelectronics.com</a> |
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