PRS SE Standard - Part II: Copper magic

Hi all :)

PRS SE Standard - Part I (http://www.tdpri.com/forum/finely-finished/183815-prs-se-standard-matte-mahogany.html)

The grain of the 3-piece light mahogany body was fairly bland so I went for some copper magic. :grin:

http://www.dvdshrink.info/temp/images/prs7.jpghttp://www.dvdshrink.info/temp/images/prs9.jpg

The photos don't do it justice.

Now, to clear-coat or not to clear-coat?
There is no question it'd make the finish more durable, but I'm afraid it might make it look like plastic more than metal.

This is the paint I used: Rustoleum - Bright Copper (http://www.rustoleumspraypaint.com/Shop/Product.aspx/156/495/metallic-spray-paint).

I might get another SE Standard, while they are still in stock and very cheap, and go for a "Bright Gold" or "Chrome" finish. :razz:

I like that.Any more photos? Is that your own build or have you repainted?

You could always do a satin finish instead of a glossy one, that wouldn't make it look plasticey

I like that.Any more photos? Is that your own build or have you repainted?

More photos coming soon...
Link to part I of this story in my first post. ;)

You could always do a satin finish instead of a glossy one, that wouldn't make it look plasticey
I've decided to use a gloss finish. I should then have the option to dull it if it doesn't quite work. :)

EDIT: You know what, Joe, I think you might be right.
If I do a glossy finish and end up not liking the result I might be taking the risk of cutting through it when dulling it....

I guess the question is does a satin lacquer dull the finish it is applied to or is it mostly neutral and mainly serves as a protecting layer (which is what I'm after)?

I went for "no clear-coat". :)

It's going to look more like a piece of copper as I play it, losing some of the sparkle.

I'm pretty sure it's going to "relic" fairly quickly too.
I don't mind though, the mahogany finish under the copper is going to provide a nice contrast. :mrgreen:

LADIES & GENTLEMEN, PLEASE GIVE A WARM WELCOME TO..... "COPPER PIXIE!!!!"

http://www.dvdshrink.info/temp/images/prs13.jpg
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That looks great! Nice job.

Doug

Chrome's nice, but i heard it flakes easily, if its those from a can

Thanks Doug :)

EugeneC, I have tested the "Chrome" finish on a test body and I can't get it to actually look like chrome.:sad:
I'm now experimenting with a brushed aluminum effect. :grin:
The paint doesn't seem to be the type that would flake but I guess time will tell. ;)

That looks GREAT !!!

I'm partial to copper though - see my recent build...
http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/175911-not-copper-esquire.html

The paint you chose looks to have a really nice 'natural' copper appearance to it. I had actually considered doing a 'copper leaf' finish on mine, but thought that should wait until I've got a little more experience.

Cheers,
Joe

That looks GREAT !!!

I'm partial to copper though - see my recent build...
http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/175911-not-copper-esquire.html


Thanks Joe and great job on your built. :)



The paint you chose looks to have a really nice 'natural' copper appearance to it. I had actually considered doing a 'copper leaf' finish on mine, but thought that should wait until I've got a little more experience.

I toyed with the idea of "leafing" as well but dropped it fairly early.
Too much work. :mrgreen:

I think the "natural" look comes from both the paint and the lack of clear-coat.
I'm pretty sure my finish won't last very long because of the latter, but it'll hopefully give the guitar a nice relic look. ;)

did you build that yourself or just refinish it? if you did build it how much did it ost for everything? it looks good btw

Hello J_Stauffer :)

did you build that yourself or just refinish it? if you did build it how much did it ost for everything? it looks good btw

As you can see in the first (and short) part of this story (http://www.tdpri.com/forum/finely-finished/183815-prs-se-standard-matte-mahogany.html), the guitar is a PRS SE Standard.
They are now out of production and can be found failry cheap.
Mine cost me £279.00 including a PRS SE gig-bag and free delivery.
You can probably find it for $300-$350, if not cheaper, in the US.
I personally think it is an extremely good price/quality ratio. ;)

And now, for some money-shots....

http://www.dvdshrink.info/temp/images/prs-colors1.jpg http://www.dvdshrink.info/temp/images/prs-colors2.jpg

http://www.dvdshrink.info/temp/images/prs-colors3.jpg http://www.dvdshrink.info/temp/images/prs-colors5.jpg

I used the led-backlighting of my tv for some "stage light" effects (not photoshop). :)

A close up...

http://www.dvdshrink.info/temp/images/prs-close-up.jpg

and a few more to finish...

http://www.dvdshrink.info/temp/images/prs-colors.jpghttp://www.dvdshrink.info/temp/images/prs-close-up2.jpg
http://www.dvdshrink.info/temp/images/prs-close-up3.jpg

I really like the way the color changes depending on light and angles. :)

No flash was used during the making of these photos. ;)