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Post by Jefferson on Feb 6, 2015 13:12:34 GMT -7
I have a guitar that i love to play but dont always love to look at. I bought it because, frankly, it is the best playing guitar i have ever held much less owned. It is a Campbell American Transitone in surf green. Again, unbelieveable player with amazing tonal range but i just dont love surf green. I've been toying with the idea of having the guitar stripped and refinished in say a trans-cherry or something like that. Otherwise, i may just sell it which i hate to do. its one of those guitars that you literally cannot put down... anyway, wondering if you guys had recommendations on who might tackle a project like this? I posted a pic just so you could see the guitar. its funky and wonderful all in its own way.
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Post by KeithA on Feb 6, 2015 13:17:46 GMT -7
I wouldn't touch it !
But, I do like the 'non-traditional' colours and stuff !
A non-traditional body shape deserves a funky colour !
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Post by Maddog on Feb 6, 2015 13:32:21 GMT -7
I gotta go with Keith on this one Jeff.... Totally dig it "AS IS!"
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Post by Stan on Feb 6, 2015 13:47:15 GMT -7
Dig Dig no change if were mine.
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Post by Jefferson on Feb 6, 2015 14:10:49 GMT -7
If you played it you would dig it even more! that is why i bought the stupid thing. I knew i didnt love surf green, but man this thing is so alive in your hands that i find myself literally playing things that i am incapable of playing.
i may heed your collective advice, but would still love info on refinish guys if you have some to pass along...
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Post by kustom250 on Feb 6, 2015 14:14:41 GMT -7
Can you get the builder to do it ?
I know how it is when you love how a guitar plays but don't really dig the finish. My bass is like that.
I've looked into Mark Jenny, since I'd want something like Surf Green with a bit of relicing.
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Post by Stan on Feb 6, 2015 14:24:51 GMT -7
I did have a look at the website of Campbell, there are many fine color options.
If I had to change it I would certainly stay with any of the stock colors for your model year.
Not sure how changing would affect resale values though. Just buy what you want, probably cost you less to trade than
paint.
Perhaps something simple to try 1st like a pick-guard change would please you, I know it did for me on my strat, it now
looks like a totally new and different guitar now.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2015 14:27:42 GMT -7
I personally love that finish but if it doesn't speak to you then why not get it done? Especially if you love the guitar. I have a buddy here in NYC who does finishing for a few small builders. He's very reasonable and responsible. He relic-ed the guitar in my sig. www.protocasterguitars.com/index.html
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Post by Jefferson on Feb 6, 2015 14:38:41 GMT -7
i did talk to dean campbell but he just didnt want to do it. he quoted me $1200!
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Post by kustom250 on Feb 6, 2015 15:08:14 GMT -7
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Post by rcrecelius on Feb 6, 2015 15:21:09 GMT -7
What a funky body shape...looks like they were going to make it like the USA and changed their mind and rounded it off! Funky guitar, funky color...I'm in w the guys that say leave it alone.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 6, 2015 15:21:44 GMT -7
Definitely check out MJT (Mark & Matt Jenny). They've done a body and a neck fro me recently, and both came out fantastic.
(another vote for keeping as-is, though) (says the guy with the surf green strat)
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Post by The Bad Poodle Experience on Feb 6, 2015 17:21:42 GMT -7
I love it and wouldn't touch it if it were mine. But, like Roscoe said, if you love it, why not do it. My advice would be to hold on to it a couple of years and then see how you feel. Especially if you don't need to gig with it. If you're not gigging with it, who really cares what it looks like? Learn to play with your eyes closed and get rid of all the mirrors in your house.
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Post by Jefferson on Feb 6, 2015 18:05:37 GMT -7
I know it's crazy and not very professional, but when I do gig it I always have that unwelcomed millisecond of distraction where I think about it...
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Post by Stan on Feb 6, 2015 18:14:35 GMT -7
I know it's crazy and not very professional, but when I do gig it I always have that unwelcomed millisecond of distraction where I think about it... So what color would really make this the guitar for you?
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Post by nicholas on Feb 6, 2015 18:47:19 GMT -7
I think that looks cool! Looks more blue to me, might just be the pics. In any event, if you like the guitar but not the color a refinish isn't a bad idea. Just keep in mind buyers are picky so if you should decide to sell, it will most likely affect value. I'm not sure where you are located, but I shipped a guitar to Chicago Fret Works for a nitro refinish around 3 years ago. They did a great job. Perfect. It cost around 350 bucks if I remember right. Definitely do great work if your willing to ship and all that. Give em call. But that guitar looks great!
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Post by limenine on Feb 6, 2015 20:18:54 GMT -7
I was just looking at the CFW link ^^^ and they do some really nice work! I think if you love that guitar, you should finish it any way you like. It doesn't sound like resale is a big deal since it's a 'keeper'
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Post by Jefferson on Feb 6, 2015 20:26:48 GMT -7
I know it's crazy and not very professional, but when I do gig it I always have that unwelcomed millisecond of distraction where I think about it... So what color would really make this the guitar for you? 4 possibilities: 1. 3 tone sunburst like a great strat 2. A really good trans cherry 3. Hugger orange with white racing stripes 4. '69 camaro blue (leMans blue I believe) with white stripes with white stripes
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Post by Stan on Feb 6, 2015 21:37:52 GMT -7
hmmm, I think Orange with stripes would be fun....................
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Post by limenine on Feb 6, 2015 22:22:24 GMT -7
I'm partial to the sunburst, but tv yellow with a black pickguard, or a goldtop... Mmmm
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Post by Maddog on Feb 7, 2015 6:07:56 GMT -7
So what color would really make this the guitar for you? 4 possibilities: 1. 3 tone sunburst like a great strat 2. A really good trans cherry 3. Hugger orange with white racing stripes 4. '69 camaro blue (leMans blue I believe) with white stripes with white stripes For the purist, 1969 Chevrolet Camaros were offered in Le Mans Blue, Dark Blue, Glacier Blue, and Azure Turquoise Blue. All of which would look great on a Campbell American!
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Post by lowbudget on Feb 7, 2015 9:09:46 GMT -7
Huh, I always thought that in '69 LeMans blue was Marina Blue. It was my first choice but I couldn't find a Z28 that color in stock so I settled for Cortez silver with black stripes.
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Post by Luke on Feb 7, 2015 18:55:57 GMT -7
If you love the way the guitar feels, do not sell it! I can promise you that if you sell a guitar like that you will kick yourself. Personally, I dig surf green, but if you don't, I would vote to get it refinished. Don't sell that baby though.
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Post by gunslinger on Feb 8, 2015 10:39:33 GMT -7
No question about where to send it! Lays!
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Post by deltone on Feb 8, 2015 12:21:46 GMT -7
Have it hydro dipped instead of painted. Then if you ever get ready to sell it you can remove it and still retain re-sell value.
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Post by Jefferson on Feb 8, 2015 13:15:24 GMT -7
Have it hydro dipped instead of painted. Then if you ever get ready to sell it you can remove it and still retain re-sell value. What is hydro dipped?
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Post by Stan on Feb 8, 2015 13:31:04 GMT -7
What he said?
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Post by deltone on Feb 8, 2015 14:05:55 GMT -7
Well, never mind. My bad. Apparently you can't remove it without affecting the underlying finish. But, it is an option for refinishing a guitar versus painting. Options are basically limitless...solid colors, patterns, swirls, wood grains, etc. Heres's a couple of vids showing the process. Also, search google images for some examples.
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Post by Stan on Feb 8, 2015 14:33:42 GMT -7
So am I right its just paint in water?
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Post by deltone on Feb 8, 2015 21:49:45 GMT -7
Depends on whether you are applying a specific pattern or a swirl effect. Patterns are done using a pre-printed film that once activated leaves an inked pattern floating on the surface of the water.
The swirl or marble effect is done by dropping paint onto the surface and manipulating the pattern using sticks, feathers, fingers, etc. then dipping the object through the paint film.
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