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Topic: Refinishing a Sho~Bud LDG |
Herman Scurlock
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Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Posted 8 Jun 2009 5:56 pm |
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I bought a Sho~Bud LDG 12 string serial # 11060. Problem is the previous owner apparently decided that putting a coat of varnish on the guitar was a good idea, didn't even take the rear pad off first. I am currently removing the old finish and I would like to restore it to the factory look, problem is I'm not sure how to match the green dye. Does anyone have a source for this dye or maybe a part number for a commercial product. I seen the dye on the Guitar Reranch site but there are no color chips,so I am not sure of the shade. Does anyone have any thoughts on this, or, any other product?
Thanks,
Herman |
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 8 Jun 2009 7:06 pm
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Herman, I am using a blue dye from Re-ranch on a LDG and it is working quite well. I think you could get a good match with their green dye. You could start with a weaker mix and add to it until you reach the shade you want. You might also check the Stewart-McDonald site as they have dye and stain.
Jerry
Last edited by Jerry Roller on 8 Jun 2009 8:03 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Kevin Mincke
From:
Farmington, MN (Twin Cities-South Metro) USA
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Posted 8 Jun 2009 7:54 pm
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AJ Nelson who did the original finishes at the Sho~bud factory is still doing some for Jeff Surratt who builds the Show~Pro guitar. I'd get a hold of Jeff and see if AJ would refinish it. Jeff also has parts and works on Buds....
www.showprosteelguitars.com
615-754-4856. |
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Herman Scurlock
From:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Posted 9 Jun 2009 5:42 pm
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Thanks guy's. Stewart MacDonald is right in my back yard so I may try their dye, plus, they sell the lacquer in quarts rather than spray cans.Since I have all the spray equipment it will be a little cheaper and I think a much better finish.
Would love to have the job professionally done but it's just not in the budget. I'll just take my time, practice on some scrap wood and I think I'll end up with a good finish. |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 9 Jun 2009 6:12 pm
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Herman,
Here's what A.J. Nelson did to my green cab about two years ago with a blue dye. This is a '76-77 timeframe model. Good luck with your refinish...Carl
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Herman Scurlock
From:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Posted 10 Jun 2009 3:58 am
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Carl,
That's a beautiful guitar. I suppose I could live with another color besides green but in 1981 I bought a brand new LDG from Sonny Curtis and then when the steel guitar fell out of vogue in country music, like a fool, I sold it. Been kickin myself ever since, so I suppose this original color restore is a way to make amends with myself. |
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Carl Williams
From:
Oklahoma
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Posted 11 Jun 2009 5:42 am LDG Color?
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| You're welcome Herman and I hear you on staying with the original color. If I had seen my guitar with the brand new, original green, I would have probably would have stayed with green as well. Again, good luck and will be standing by for pics for your NEW LDG. Carl |
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Herman Scurlock
From:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Posted 28 Jun 2009 5:15 pm
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Not finished yet but I was so happy with the way it turned out I just had to share it. Green dye from StewMac and nitro lacquer. Such a high gloss it's hard to photograph. Thanks for all the input.
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Benton Allen
From:
Muscle Shoals, Alabama, USA
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Posted 28 Jun 2009 5:47 pm
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YEA Buddy!!!
I love it! 
Cheers!
Benton |
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 28 Jun 2009 6:42 pm
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Oh, yeah!  |
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 28 Jun 2009 7:10 pm
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Wow!! 
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Jackson Steel Guitars
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James Collett
From:
San Dimas, CA
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Posted 28 Jun 2009 7:25 pm
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You're not gonna ruin that shiny laquered neck with a fretboard, are ya?
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Herman Scurlock
From:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
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Posted 29 Jun 2009 3:30 am
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There's a new thought; a fretless steel. I got a feeling that could be challenging.  |
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