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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!!

thanks in advance,

Dave

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Dave

Remember, to always plant trees under which you may never sit.

What do you mean by laminated top? And why to hide it? ...you know, all tops are laminated.

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Francis Richer, Montréal
Les Guitares F&M Guitars

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

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??

Happy Thanksgiving to all,

Dave

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Dave

Remember, to always plant trees under which you may never sit.

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