Painting someone guitar.

Travis H

Travis H

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Hey guys.
I had posted a few of my pics of the few I have painted my self on a site thats kinda like myspace and facebook together :p So any way some dude who lives pretty close to me asked if I would paint his bass for him. He offed to pay me and even drive it down to where I am.

Have you guys ever Painted someone interment for them?
I guess the main reason for this thread is I don't want to **** up on it and have to buy it from the guy.:laughing: What do you guys think?

Smart ass comments welcome
 
Re: Painting someone guitar.

Put it in writing what you will deliver and make sure he understands exactly what he's going to get. Get half up front then the balance when completed, don't give it back to him without payment in full.
 
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keep the price reasonable and the expectations low

you want the customer to be pleasantly surprised not disappointed

"I'll try to get the sparkle count up, but ya know these things can be the will of the gods."
 
Re: Painting someone guitar.

ehdwuld said:
keep the price reasonable and the expectations low

you want the customer to be pleasantly surprised not disappointed

"i'll try to get the sparkle count up, but ya know these things can be the will of the gods."
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+1
 
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thanks ehdwuld il keep that in mind and fuse I don't not have time to check my crapy spelling all the time. il check it when i have time but most of the time im in and out
 
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I've painted a lot of stuff for myself and stuff for others. Confidence comes with experience provided you have learned what to do and not do. Patience and mostly pride in your work is key to reaching the point where you can be confident enough to do work for others, and charge for it. I'm a picky bastid with an eye for detail, if I don't like it, I fix it or start over. My first paint jobs covered cost of materials, and maybe I made 5 bucks an hour for myself...I gained a lot of experience (I was 'cheap') and when i got good, I charged a more fair price...good luck, keep it fun and wear a damn respirator...mmmmmkay?:dance:
 
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butnut said:
I've painted a lot of stuff for myself and stuff for others. Confidence comes with experience provided you have learned what to do and not do. Patience and mostly pride in your work is key to reaching the point where you can be confident enough to do work for others, and charge for it. I'm a picky bastid with an eye for detail, if I don't like it, I fix it or start over. My first paint jobs covered cost of materials, and maybe I made 5 bucks an hour for myself...I gained a lot of experience (I was 'cheap') and when i got good, I charged a more fair price...good luck, keep it fun and wear a damn respirator...mmmmmkay?:dance:
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thanks for the advice i will use it :) as far as the respirator goes i paint outside so most of the time i don't need one :fingersx:
 
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Trust me...if you even smell a hint of paint, it's going in your lungs...and it don't come back out. Put a mask on, even mixing paint can mess you up. Have fun.
 
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i've never done one for another person, but I have painted a few of my own.

like others have said, make sure the expectations are clearly set. is he just wanting a different base color? or is it a tricky sunburst or metallic thing he is after?
 
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woemoejack said:
a tricky sunburst or metallic thing he is after?
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The latter. Travis did an awesome sparkle finish on a Strat, I believe. I can see why somebody would be interested in his work.

My advice: keep it low key, and refuse to do it if you feel uncomfortable - like if he says the bass belonged to his dead father.
 
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ImmortalSix said:
The latter. Travis did an awesome sparkle finish on a Strat, I believe. I can see why somebody would be interested in his work.

My advice: keep it low key, and refuse to do it if you feel uncomfortable - like if he says the bass belonged to his dead father.
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thanks immortal aye he liked my sparkle job and started asking if i would do a bass for him
 
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