New Paint Job risky?

[sega62]

Last year I bought a Dreadnought and even if the paint job is great, a dark sunburst is not my thing.
I even went to a guitar store to buy another guitar, but none sounds better then mine.
So, I've contacted the makers of my guitar and they promised me that they can repaint it without affecting the solidity or the sound of the instrument.

Anyone here had done something similar?
How about the sound and the solidity?

thanks

[HHP]

What brand of guitar is it and what finish do you want?

[sega62]

It's a Boucher mahogany, great guitar....the one I have!
It is a dark sunburst that I have on mine,
The finish I desire is a Light sunburst exactly like the Gibson Hummingbird orange, iced tea color!


http://www.guitareboucher.com/conten...9/330/lang,en/

[HHP]

Did they give you an estimate? The cost to strip the old finish off and re-spray is probably going to be significant. You might net out better just trading yours for one in a finish you prefer. Not worrying about it and sticking with what you have would be option.

[sega62]

Originally Posted by HHP

Did they give you an estimate? The cost to strip the old finish off and re-spray is probably going to be significant. You might net out better just trading yours for one in a finish you prefer. Not worrying about it and sticking with what you have would be option.

Yes, $650+taxes. apprx $725 overall
The thing is if I sell it I lose right away $700, and secondly I dont get a instrument as good, I tried a lot of em, and mine sounds lot better, I've tried Martin d-series, and Gibson's hummingbirds, j-185 and a Songwriter, and none of em sound as clear, and transparent as mine.

there you have it!

[HHP]

Originally Posted by sega62

Yes, $650+taxes. apprx $725 overall
The thing is if I sell it I lose right away $700, and secondly I dont get a instrument as good, I tried a lot of em, and mine sounds lot better, I've tried Martin d-series, and Gibson's hummingbirds, j-185 and a Songwriter, and none of em sound as clear, and transparent as mine.

there you have it!

Your money but I would not put another $700 in just to change the finish. Have you considered that the sound may change with the refinish?

[sega62]

Originally Posted by HHP

Your money but I would not put another $700 in just to change the finish. Have you considered that the sound may change with the refinish?

They told me no it would not change the sound, it's the same cie so it would be apprx the same sound, I hope!

[Wolf]

If I'd rely liked the sound of an guitar i would not risk it. It's not reversible, i guess. Just my c 2.

[Brackett Instruments]

Originally Posted by sega62

Yes, $650+taxes. apprx $725 overall
The thing is if I sell it I lose right away $700, and secondly I dont get a instrument as good, I tried a lot of em, and mine sounds lot better, I've tried Martin d-series, and Gibson's hummingbirds, j-185 and a Songwriter, and none of em sound as clear, and transparent as mine.

there you have it!

I agree with your thinking. If you sell it you may spend a BUNCH trying to replace it with one you like as much

Originally Posted by Wolf

If I'd rely liked the sound of an guitar i would not risk it. It's not reversible, i guess. Just my c 2.

It's almost impossible to do a complete re finish without removing some wood, which will change the tone.......but....... most 'burst finishes have a sealer coat or 2 under the color coats. It's possible to remove the color coats, leaving the sealer, then re apply the top coats. This woudn't be likely to change the tone. My concern would be compatability of the sealer coats, with the new color coats, but since Boucher built the guitar, and will be doing the refinish they'll use compatable materials. (since they know exactly what was used the first time).

[sega62]

It's almost impossible to do a complete re finish without removing some wood, which will change the tone.......but....... most 'burst finishes have a sealer coat or 2 under the color coats. It's possible to remove the color coats, leaving the sealer, then re apply the top coats. This woudn't be likely to change the tone. My concern would be compatability of the sealer coats, with the new color coats, but since Boucher built the guitar, and will be doing the refinish they'll use compatable materials. (since they know exactly what was used the first time).[/QUOTE]

Thanks, I will ask em about the sealer applied before the burst color!