Sanding off the finish - on my rg550

[Noodles]

Can anyone tell me if there are any disadvantages(sp?) to leaving the guitar without a finish? Thanks.

(Edited by Noodles at 1:27 pm on April 29, 2001)

[Project Guitar]

It changes the tone which can be good or bad depending on the type you prefer........

Also the wood if not sealed in some way will absorb all the dirt and oil from handling which will give you a very un-even look in time.....

[Noodles]

Will it harm the wood in any way?Like make it crack or warp.

(Edited by Noodles at 3:02 pm on April 29, 2001)

[Noodles]

Also their is a rough spot in the wood and when I tried to sand it down it got bigger, what do I do?

[Project Guitar]

Looks like it is time for me to build another tutorial.....

This time though I am going to show three different ways to strip a body because even though I have my favorite way it is not the only way.....

The rough part that keeps getting bigger on you is actually soft wood that could use a wood sealor to condition down the grain and allow you finish it off to a smooth surface without ending up with a golf divit on the surface. I know It's a poor comparison but when your refinishing a body even a pinprick sized hole or bump can become a major problem.

[Cory Bottone]

hey beclavert, you have tutorials on how to strip paint on the net? if you do can you post the link thanks.

[Project Guitar]

I'll try to build one up this week as body's come in to the shop and give you a link here....

[Noodles]

Turns out that the rough spot on the body is just the wood grain, turns out their was some sort of sealer I had to get through.