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Topic: ATTN Smegma

wilson !Mex505FZAw started this discussion 15 years ago #9,869

So in Kimmo's absence, I've been lurking GHOUL and soaking up the lulz, but I saw your guitarfag posts. As a woodworker and a gutarist I'd like to give you some ideas on refinishing your old squier strat. Post ITT if interested.

Smegma !J5VkSmegmA joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later[^] [v] #176,020

@OP

That would help a lot!
The Squier is a bullet series. Probably 150 bucks, so my friend and I were just going to wing it.
If we fucked it up, no big loss lol. I would love some ideas.

wilson !Mex505FZAw (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 8 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #176,030

@previous (Smegma !J5VkSmegmA)

What kind of wood is it?

Have you modified the body at all?

--those are the first 2 questions. If you wanna do it simple stupid, just stain it with minwax and spray it with nitrocellulose lacquer.

Smegma !J5VkSmegmA replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 10 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #176,036

@previous (wilson !Mex505FZAw)

The body was not modified.
I'll have to get back to you on the wood. My friend has it. His father would know.
Most of the Squier generally use agathis and basswood.

wilson !Mex505FZAw (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 0 seconds later, 10 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #176,037

If you want to paint it, use a good enamel, and ALWAYS SPRAY IT ON!

You still have to finish it with the nitro, for the tone

wilson !Mex505FZAw (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 12 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #176,044

@176,036 (Smegma !J5VkSmegmA)

If it's basswood it's good. Agathis is cheaper. If it's Basswood that is decent, the high end strats are all ash, alder, and basswood with a maple top. Still, I'd recommend staining it and spraying it with nitrocellulose.

Smegma !J5VkSmegmA replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 14 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #176,054

@previous (wilson !Mex505FZAw)

I'll keep that in mind. Thank you.

wilson !Mex505FZAw (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 16 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #176,058

@previous (Smegma !J5VkSmegmA)

You'll have to strip all the old paint off first. Use the citrus based shit.

Smegma !J5VkSmegmA replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 18 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #176,064

@previous (wilson !Mex505FZAw)

How would I go about that without fucking shit up?
I feel like sanding it would be too rough, but that's the only way I can imagine getting through the clear coat and to the paint.

wilson !Mex505FZAw (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 19 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #176,065

@previous (Smegma !J5VkSmegmA)

You won't fuck shit up if you use the citrus stripper. It won't harm the wood.

Smegma !J5VkSmegmA replied with this 15 years ago, 29 seconds later, 20 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #176,067

@previous (wilson !Mex505FZAw)

Ok. I'll pass that information along.
Thanks again.
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