How do you go about getting a guitar re-finished?

[misocainea]

I am having a bit of a problem...i have an imported Jackson guitar with a flame-maple top thats painted in an orange-ish cherry sunburst type of finish. The "clear coat" and paint on it are very cheaply done and any small knock seems to take a chip of paint of the bloody thing. I'm wondering if there is a way to professionally strip the finish off without hurting the flame top. i want to have the guitar re-painted a different color and get a better clear coat put on. I want to get it done transparent red so you can still see the flame top. Also, what kind of a place would do that kind of work on a guitar, and how much would it cost? I'm resigned to the fact that it may be in my best interests to just get a new guitar, but i'd really rather not. Any comments or suggestions are highly appreciated.

 

[big_black]

Re: How do you go about getting a guitar re-finished?

What kind of Ibanez is it?

 

[Zerberus]

Re: How do you go about getting a guitar re-finished?

Stripping: Sandpaper + Elbow grease

Refinish: www.gmwguitars.com

BTW, bb, it´s a Jackson, not an IbeenHad (words 12 and 13 of the first sentence)

 

[kmcguitars]

Re: How do you go about getting a guitar re-finished?

Do you know if it's a real figured top? or veneer? or Photoflame? If it's the
latter be very careful with paint stripper and sand paper. Most photoflame's
I've delt w/t where pretty robust. But any high area is a sand thru waiting
to happen.

 

[misocainea]

Re: How do you go about getting a guitar re-finished?

It is a veneer top.
Thx for the link.

 

[the guy who invented fire]

Re: How do you go about getting a guitar re-finished?

Stripping: Sandpaper + Elbow grease

Refinish: www.gmwguitars.com

BTW, bb, it´s a Jackson, not an IbeenHad (words 12 and 13 of the first sentence)

good call!