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Author:  dmorg57 [ Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:33 am ]
Post subject:  Coloring laminated top
Hi all,

As a bit of a project for my father in law, I am refinishing and setting up an old 12 string guitar with a laminated spruce top. In taking off the plastic covering and "naked lady" graphic (yup, that's right), I sanded off a good amount of the laminate. I want to color the top so that the laminate underneath does not show through, and would like some advice on how to finish/cover it.

Sorry, but I got the project started prior to taking a picture of the gal on the top, so don't ask!! :lol:

thanks in advance,

Dave
Author:  Ti-Roux [ Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Coloring laminated top
What do you mean by laminated top? And why to hide it? ...you know, all tops are laminated.
Author:  JohnAbercrombie [ Wed Nov 18, 2009 11:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Coloring laminated top
Dave-
If you have sanded through the top (spruce) layer, it will be pretty hard to 'hide'.
Also, I'd be a bit concerned with the change in strength of the top, though most of those plywood guitars were 'overbuilt' ;) so it's probably not an issue.

Hope this doesn't cause family problems for you!! (ie hope you have a tolerant father-in-law).

Cheers
John
Author:  dmorg57 [ Fri Nov 20, 2009 12:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Coloring laminated top
Hmmm, thanks for the reply guys. Looks like I may have to wing it, or put the naked lady back on.

Now, where was that naked lady decal website?? :lol:

Happy Thanksgiving to all,

Dave
Author:  JohnAbercrombie [ Fri Nov 20, 2009 1:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Coloring laminated top
Dave-
Another possibility would be to put the guitar aside for a year or two, and come back to a 'rebuild' when you feel competent to replace the top.

Or you could make one of those funky Nashville-style leather covers for the whole guitar body!

Cheers
John
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