Would any forum members consider painting my guitar??

[johnzah]

I recently ordered an alder Jazzmaster body from Warmoth, but I decided that I really want a black nitro finish because I want this guitar to age naturally. I plan on having it forever basically.

Do any of you guys do finish work and how much would it cost?

Thanks guys.

 

[stubhead]

Tonar is THE dude here, although many others of us have done them. Tonar's got to be closing in on a hundred, I'd guess. He did that "Mary Kay" telecaster up in the corner right now, for example.
http://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?action=profile;u=58

 

[johnzah]

great! I'll ask if he would be willing to do it. Thanks for the help.

I considered getting the supplies and trying it myself but I really don't want it to look like crap.

 

[Tonar8352]

I only use old school nitro lacquer and would love to do the guitar. PM and I'll get you a quote. Here is an example of a Blackie strat with a vintage tinted neck.

 

[Alfang]

Stubhead is correct, while lebowski called himeself the dude, Tonar is the real " The Dude"

 

[rapfohl09]

Tonar did mine, I will recommend him whenever I can.

 

[crash]

How about this guy?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Lefty-Maple-QltMplTop-Warmoth-Strat-Body-Uni-Rt-/260923521045?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3cc040f815#ht_500wt_1208

 

[bagman67]

How about this guy?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-Lefty-Maple-QltMplTop-Warmoth-Strat-Body-Uni-Rt-/260923521045?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3cc040f815#ht_500wt_1208

Now why would you wanna go and stink up the place like that?  Talk about farting in an elevator...

 

[stubhead]

I'm selling it because I am switching to acoustic instead of electric

thank god

If you don't like the paintjob you can just sand it off lightly

how ridiculous, who could duplicate THAT

 

[Jusatele]

I am sure that we can find an Art Major somewhere to pinstripe it for you.

 

[jay4321]

Tonar's done at least 3 bodies and a bunch of necks for me, good easy choice if you're looking for nitro. Mine are mostly pretty straightforward finishes but it's not like a black guitar is very complicated either.

I hear you can get some cans from Reranch and do it yourself, but you have to have a place for it so you don't die of fumes or get dust in it, then you know buy the sandpaper, then buff the thing and hang it, etc. Just spend the cash and let the guy do it, and it will magically show up in the mail for you all done.

 

[tfarny]

Tonar has painted my two most beautiful axes and they are both amazing. He is also a true professional to deal with.

 

[Cagey]

I hear you can get some cans from Reranch and do it yourself, but you have to have a place for it so you don't die of fumes or get dust in it, then you know buy the sandpaper, then buff the thing and hang it, etc. Just spend the cash and let the guy do it, and it will magically show up in the mail for you all done.

The buffing is the real trick. There's no easy way out of that if you want a good finish. It's also almost as much an art as the finishing itself. Thing is, a good buffer will run you about $500 plus supplies. You either have to have a lotta disposable income or need to buff out a lot of finishes to justify one.