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Hi guys,
Just wanted to share a really cool guitar that was sent in for repairs and a refin.
The owner got a real good deal on an Ibanez Joe Satriani Signature Model due to some minor damage done near the recess route.
After stripping the guitar, I began working on the repair.
To do this, I first lifted the split section of wood, applied TiteBond and clamped it overnight.
Then I used masking tape to form a mold for the missing piece and filled it with Marine Epoxy.
This stuff works great for these types of repairs ... it's solid as a rock, doesn't shrink, and can be sanded.
After doing the repair, I did a mock-fit of the trem and discovered what I think is exactly how this damage happened ... the baseplate of the trem didn't fit the shape of the recess route. (?)
It makes sense that when the bar was pressed down, the baseplate caught the lip of the recess route and caused that nasty split. At least that's what I think.
To avoid this from happening again, I then reshaped the trem route to match the shape of the baseplate.
Lesson learned: Always test fit your parts and peices PRIOR to finishing a guitar.
Can you guys imagine how sick I would have been to find this out AFTER I had did all the work of refinishing it? Ugh!
The owner of this guitar sent me a picture of a cell phone as reference for the color he wanted to use.
After several email exchanges, he decided on a HOK "Pearlescent Ultra Orange".
(note: this color is a bitch to photograph)
I didn't play the guitar much when I first got it, but I spent alot more time with it while setting it up and let me tell ya ... this guitar smokes!
If you guys ever have a chance to play one of these guitars ... do it!
You'll be amazed.
Just wanted to share a really cool guitar that was sent in for repairs and a refin.
The owner got a real good deal on an Ibanez Joe Satriani Signature Model due to some minor damage done near the recess route.
After stripping the guitar, I began working on the repair.
To do this, I first lifted the split section of wood, applied TiteBond and clamped it overnight.
Then I used masking tape to form a mold for the missing piece and filled it with Marine Epoxy.
This stuff works great for these types of repairs ... it's solid as a rock, doesn't shrink, and can be sanded.
After doing the repair, I did a mock-fit of the trem and discovered what I think is exactly how this damage happened ... the baseplate of the trem didn't fit the shape of the recess route. (?)
It makes sense that when the bar was pressed down, the baseplate caught the lip of the recess route and caused that nasty split. At least that's what I think.
To avoid this from happening again, I then reshaped the trem route to match the shape of the baseplate.
Lesson learned: Always test fit your parts and peices PRIOR to finishing a guitar.
Can you guys imagine how sick I would have been to find this out AFTER I had did all the work of refinishing it? Ugh!
The owner of this guitar sent me a picture of a cell phone as reference for the color he wanted to use.
After several email exchanges, he decided on a HOK "Pearlescent Ultra Orange".
(note: this color is a bitch to photograph)
I didn't play the guitar much when I first got it, but I spent alot more time with it while setting it up and let me tell ya ... this guitar smokes!
If you guys ever have a chance to play one of these guitars ... do it!
You'll be amazed.
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