52 reissue needs a repaint

Skyguy · August 20th, 2006, 06:06 PM

Hi guys,

My first post here so forgive me if this has been covered before.

I have a 1991 52 reissue that needs a repaint as the original owner was a bit careless. There are some major issues here, not just a ding or two.

I remember seeing a bunch of names come up for some folks who do this kind of work when I was lurking here many months ago. I appreciate any help from you all.

It is a sweet guitar as it sits right next to me as we speak, plugged into my Fender Deluxe Reissue. Probably the nicest combo of guitar and amp that I have experienced in many years of playing.

Thanks bros,
Rob

Pete Galati · August 20th, 2006, 06:59 PM

Why does it need to be repainted?

I'm not sure if I'd want to refinish any guitar that I liked a lot. Once a guitar is the way I like it, I try not to change anything on it at all. Other than restringing it once in a while.

RockinCarl · August 20th, 2006, 07:06 PM

Could we see pics? (

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Mark Jenny- www.MJTele.com is probably the best man for the job if you want a relic job done in Nitro (but it doesn't sound like you want a relic...)

If you want a poly finish you'd probably want to go with Roxy. I believe their website is www.Roxyguitarfinish.com.

I'm sure theres many others, and I know theres many others... I just can't think of them right now.

jwells393 · August 20th, 2006, 07:31 PM

What sort of finish does it have .......... polyurethane? Is polyurethane a bear to strip like the polyester used on MIM Fenders?

Buckocaster51 · August 20th, 2006, 07:56 PM

Like "they" say somewhere else, "This thread is useless without pictures." I think it would have to be a real basket case on the border of unplayability for me to consider selling it.

You might be able to move it to somebody that wants to make the move into relicdom and take the $$$$ and buy one that has the look you like.

Or maybe not.

August 20th, 2006, 06:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Skyguy NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Narberth PA Posts: 1	52 reissue needs a repaint Hi guys, My first post here so forgive me if this has been covered before. I have a 1991 52 reissue that needs a repaint as the original owner was a bit careless. There are some major issues here, not just a ding or two. I remember seeing a bunch of names come up for some folks who do this kind of work when I was lurking here many months ago. I appreciate any help from you all. It is a sweet guitar as it sits right next to me as we speak, plugged into my Fender Deluxe Reissue. Probably the nicest combo of guitar and amp that I have experienced in many years of playing. Thanks bros, Rob

August 20th, 2006, 07:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
RockinCarl Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,468	Could we see pics? () Mark Jenny- www.MJTele.com is probably the best man for the job if you want a relic job done in Nitro (but it doesn't sound like you want a relic...) If you want a poly finish you'd probably want to go with Roxy. I believe their website is www.Roxyguitarfinish.com. I'm sure theres many others, and I know theres many others... I just can't think of them right now.

August 20th, 2006, 07:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 11,921 101 Photos	What sort of finish does it have .......... polyurethane? Is polyurethane a bear to strip like the polyester used on MIM Fenders? __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

August 20th, 2006, 07:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 56 Posts: 5,207 1 Photos	Like "they" say somewhere else, "This thread is useless without pictures." I think it would have to be a real basket case on the border of unplayability for me to consider selling it. You might be able to move it to somebody that wants to make the move into relicdom and take the $$$$ and buy one that has the look you like. Or maybe not. __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

August 20th, 2006, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Pete Galati R.I.P. Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,104 2 Photos	Why does it need to be repainted? I'm not sure if I'd want to refinish any guitar that I liked a lot. Once a guitar is the way I like it, I try not to change anything on it at all. Other than restringing it once in a while.