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Old 04-30-2008, 02:26 AM
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Re-painting!


Hey guys, Im getting a new axe of evilbay and I dont really like the colour, so I think I might sand her back and leave it natural but I was wondering if theres anything I should know before atemping to do this, any do's and any dont's? Its a bass wood body if that means anything. I will post pics if I decide to go ahead!
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Old 04-30-2008, 02:34 AM
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Re: Re-painting!


Basswood doesn't have very noticeable grain, and the wood is pale, almost white in color. I just sanded down an RG a few weeks ago. It can be done still, if you want, but it's less "the norm" for staining as say mahogany.

What color is the guitar right now? Is the paint in good shape?
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Old 04-30-2008, 02:42 AM
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The paints not in a terrible way, isnt neville basswood? Pictures would be appericated!
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Old 04-30-2008, 02:44 AM
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Re: Re-painting!


would this happen to be a 1995 rg550
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Old 04-30-2008, 02:52 AM
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Re: Re-painting!


This is what sanded basswood looks like. The upper body contour also has a veneer or something over it, which doesn't match the rest. The surface also looks a little dark, from the sanding dust getting in the grain (original color was black).

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/618...odgrainxj5.jpg

Warmoth's page has this to say about basswood:

"This is a lighter weight wood normally producing Strat® bodies under 4 lbs. The color is white, but often has nasty green mineral streaks in it. This is a closed-grain wood, but it can absorb a lot of finish. This is not a good wood for clear finishes since there is little figure. It is quite soft, and does not take abuse well. Sound-wise, Basswood has a nice, growley, warm tone with good mids. A favorite tone wood for shredders in the 80s since its defined sound cuts through a mix well."
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Old 04-30-2008, 06:00 AM
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would this happen to be a 1995 rg550
lol i was going to bid on that too. i like my maple 550 better =]
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Old 04-30-2008, 06:36 AM
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Dont think ill sand it, Maybe
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Old 04-30-2008, 08:58 AM
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Re: Re-painting!


if it has green blemishes could stain it for a darker wood colour, then clear coat it?
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