sonic1974 Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Kinda toying with the idea of eventually ( a bit too broke right now) getting some paint work done to my Studio. There's one big chip and two smaller areas where the finish has come right off down to the wood. This is all due to user error. So I want to get those patches fixed up. I was also thinking of doing a bit of pin-striping in pehlham blue (the guitar is silver). I know prices could vary a lot, but what would be a ballpark estimate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Custom Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 A solid color refinish on a set neck is about $500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic1974 Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 Would that be to do the whole guitar? Or could you touch up some spots for a bit cheaper? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studio Custom Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 I don't know of anyone who is interested in the stress of color matching and warranting a $100 job. Sounds like a DIY project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl.B Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Is there wood missing from the big chip? Pictures would help in maybe giving you some options on what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic1974 Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 33 minutes ago, Studio Custom said: I don't know of anyone who is interested in the stress of color matching and warranting a $100 job. Sounds like a DIY project. Good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic1974 Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 4 minutes ago, Carl.B said: Is there wood missing from the big chip? Pictures would help in maybe giving you some options on what to do. No, from the big chip, the wood is okay. I can post a couple of pics later tonight. Maybe DIY is a good option, but I'll have to do a lot of research to make sure not to fuck it up! ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Studio Custom said: A solid color refinish on a set neck is about $500. but he needs every wood-particle aligned with his coolness and we need to charge more than caffeinated drinks for that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killerteddybear Posted April 20, 2017 Share Posted April 20, 2017 Own those divots! Refinish them in fire engine red and skip the colour match issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic1974 Posted April 20, 2017 Author Share Posted April 20, 2017 50 minutes ago, phoenix said: but he needs every wood-particle aligned with his coolness and we need to charge more than caffeinated drinks for that... I don't pretend to be cool, but at least I can have a cool looking guitar! 😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadroller Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 When last I saw her, she looked like this. Miss her! She was a rocking Silver Mahogany Studio, my first Hamer USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic1974 Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 Yeah, that's the one! Since then I dropped it and put a really big chip in it, luckily at the back. Really love this guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveL Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 It's a cool axe. But my thinking is for the cost of a refin. (Plus value of the guitar) You could probably pay for something pretty cool. Say an artist custom. If you do hit it with a refin You'll also be left with something that might actually be worth less than it is now. As far as ding repair. A future buyer may possibly think the visible dings are better than a homemade touch up. If u really like the axe then go for it. I do think the axe looks cool as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic1974 Posted April 22, 2017 Author Share Posted April 22, 2017 I'm starting to think you're right DaveL. I'm going to stop worrying about the cosmetics and rock it. 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchee Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 If you refin it, then you're gonna end up worrying about putting the first NEW dent in it...and because of that, you probably won't play it much at all; or worse, just end up selling it because it doesn't get played. Like you just said, might as well rock it as is, It's already paid for! Besides, honest wear and tear is the coolest wear and tear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Haynie Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Did anyone ever think about the reason for those stickers in Dean Markley strings years ago? You use the stickers to cover up the dings and chips in your guitar finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scepter Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 8 hours ago, crunchee said: If you refin it, then you're gonna end up worrying about putting the first NEW dent in it...and because of that, you probably won't play it much at all; or worse, just end up selling it because it doesn't get played. Like you just said, might as well rock it as is, It's already paid for! Besides, honest wear and tear is the coolest wear and tear. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM OF HAMER Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Chips?????............................ What Chips????? I don't see any Chips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Scepter Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Refin?.. don't need no stinking Refin! And besides, chicks dig scars! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc2 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Yeah.....in another 20 years it'll look GREAT!! Remember, Fender charges thousands just to beat up ONE guitar. Can you imagine their cost to destroy an entire guitar BRAND? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbora Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 @mc2Now that is one cool looking bass. What kind of pickups are in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchee Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 8 hours ago, mc2 said: Remember, Fender charges thousands just to beat up ONE guitar. Can you imagine their cost to destroy an entire guitar BRAND? We could always ask them about Hamer, couldn't we? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic1974 Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 5 hours ago, gtrdaddy said: I think your bridge volume knob is just a skosh off center. I think that's an optical illusion in the pic due to a reflection from the top carve. It lines up, no worries. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic1974 Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 29 minutes ago, gtrdaddy said: I was just playin' with you because of the 'obsession" with cosmetics! I never saw anything wrong !LOL👍🏻 😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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