What color???????

[headlessdeadguy]

What color should I do my LP in? Transparent color, sunburst, metallic, solid???? I cant make up my mind.

I look forward to hearing any and all ideas.
Thanks,
Mike

 

[Jordon]

TV YELLOW!!!!

 

[headlessdeadguy]

TV YELLOW!!!!

Had a TV Yellow copy way back when. I was thinking something maybe a little sexier.

Input appreciated

 

[CaseyCor]

Silverburst

 

[Jordon]

TV YELLOW!!!!

Had a TV Yellow copy way back when. I was thinking something maybe a little sexier.

Input appreciated

Ok then.....hmmmm

pearlescent white

 

[Copperhead]

Front rout with a trem?!? You definitely need a Strat color, seafoam???

 

[headlessdeadguy]

Front rout with a trem?!? You definitely need a Strat color, seafoam???

SC XPL Came from Gibson with a Kahler.

 

[Copperhead]

Front rout with a trem?!? You definitely need a Strat color, seafoam???

SC XPL Came from Gibson with a Kahler.

Sorry, not a Gibson expert!
Had an Epiphone Sheraton and a Heritage H-335 though.

 

[headlessdeadguy]

SC XPL Came from Gibson with a Kahler.[/quote]

Sorry, not a Gibson expert!
Had an Epiphone Sheraton and a Heritage H-335 though.[/quote]


I didn't mean to sound that way..I'm far from an expert on anything.. It's a rare guitar and I'm torn on weather to do something cool( sunburst/metallic etc) or just be boring.

Thanks for the input

 

[dougiefresh]

Front rout with a trem?!? You definitely need a Strat color, seafoam???

 

[Jordon]

Front rout with a trem?!? You definitely need a Strat color, seafoam???

Ok...i can have?

 

[dougiefresh]

Somebody near me has it up for sale.
I saw it on Craigslist -

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/msg/779794116.html

 

[White_Van]

Silverburst

+1 a silverburst with a floyd and black hardware.

Sexy.

 

[Copperhead]

Do you have a spray gun and do your own paint? Or are you going to commission someone else to do it? Lots of cool paint products out there for the DIY guy, but it could get a little spendy if you were hiring a painter.
If it were me, I'd go for the biggest metalflake I could get, probably base coat / clear coat. I would also mask and paint "binding" on the front body edge.



.....also, have you checked out this site yet?

http://www.pickguardian.com/pickguardia ... rials.html

 

[headlessdeadguy]

I have painted cars for a living for about 20 years but I am having this guitar professionally restored. I guess I should have had it stripped by a pro and painted it myself but I am a little leary(sp) about doing this guitar myself. I have been all over the board with ideas. From Tobacco sunburst, dark green transparent, solid black. pearl white. I just don't want to make the wrong decision.

 

[Copperhead]

The grain looks nice, it would do fine with a clear finish. I guess you have to decide if you're going to want a full on proper restore to build a museum piece, or if it's something you want to have fun with. If you're going to be all about the tone of the wood, then oil finish or a pro nitro job is in order. If not so much, then pick your favorite auto product. I've seen some older Ibby's where the paint is practically used as filler, it's so thick.
If it's super valuable and rare, then maybe go the restoration rout. If we're talking a relative value of oh, say maybe $1000-$2000, by painting it an outrageous color (if it's a quality job) is not going to detract from the value a whole lot.

 

[Tnjpekar]

lp custom burgundy with gold hardware
always looks classy to me

 

[blackba]

I like silverburst or some sort of translucent green. I have seen the green on Epiphone Les Pauls, but not any gibson Les Pauls. I always liked the color....

 

[headlessdeadguy]

The grain looks nice, it would do fine with a clear finish. I guess you have to decide if you're going to want a full on proper restore to build a museum piece, or if it's something you want to have fun with. If you're going to be all about the tone of the wood, then oil finish or a pro nitro job is in order. If not so much, then pick your favorite auto product. I've seen some older Ibby's where the paint is practically used as filler, it's so thick.
If it's super valuable and rare, then maybe go the restoration rout. If we're talking a relative value of oh, say maybe $1000-$2000, by painting it an outrageous color (if it's a quality job) is not going to detract from the value a whole lot.

I have no idea what this guitar is worth. I have seen 5 or 6 double cuts on line they go for $700-$2500. I a DC XPL go on ebay for $2500. I had a guy about 8 years ago at a gig offer me $2000 for it but at the time I thought he was full of shit. I have yet to see one like it online or anywhere so the value is?????? I plan on playing it and value is not of much concern to me cuz I don't plan to ever part with it. What do you think of a super black transparent back with no binding into a tobacco sunburst?

Something like this without the venier(sp?)?

http://www.zerberusguitars.com/English/ ... bacco.html

 

[headlessdeadguy]

I like silverburst or some sort of translucent green. I have seen the green on Epiphone Les Pauls, but not any gibson Les Pauls. I always liked the color....

Love transparent green! But I have a green flametop Brian Moore. Is it ok to have 2 green guitars?