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The Legacy is sliding back into favour; it's playing very nicely with some of my new projects.

Problem is, I recently realised I see glossy finishes as a barrier between the instrument and me. It's a feel thing, not a rational thing.

So the urge to strip it has returned. :

Tell me that G&L fully understand the science of finishes and wouldn't choke their home turf guitars for cosmetic reasons

Tell me that consequentally, stripping it would destroy the value of an American made axe without adding any real sonic benefits.

Tell me something...

I'd say, put the bottle down bruce, and I don't mean down the gullet....

Enjoy your guitar however you like it

But don’t put an Umbrella Party sticker on it I reckon

Why not just take the shine off the finish with one of those synthetic steel wool pads?

Like this: https://imgur.com/gallery/9uV56

Is it poly?

It's your guitar, do what the hell you like with it.


However, the only way to not lose value would be to get a pro-level refinish in nitro.

robthemac wrote: ↑Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:27 pmIs it poly?

Yes

It's such a cool funky colour - but your guitar, your choice.

You could also regret it. Is a slight change in feel and unlikely drastic change in sound, worth it?

olegmcnoleg wrote: ↑Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:29 pm It's your guitar, do what the hell you like with it.


However, the only way to not lose value would be to get a pro-level refinish in nitro.

also this, but puhleasse no belt sanding.

Not the nitro bit. just rattle canz....

olegmcnoleg wrote: ↑Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:29 pm It's your guitar, do what the hell you like with it.


However, the only way to not lose value would be to get a pro-level refinish in nitro.

I think the essence of this question is whether the refinish would yeild any real benefits.

Strip it like its at a bachelor party.

Slowy wrote: ↑Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:36 pm

olegmcnoleg wrote: ↑Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:29 pm It's your guitar, do what the hell you like with it.


However, the only way to not lose value would be to get a pro-level refinish in nitro.

I think the essence of this question is whether the refinish would yeild any real benefits.

It will certainly yield results, whether they are the ones you want is another matter. There may be a lovely twelvety piece body under that lovely 5mm thick poly finish.

At the end of the cliche, if you want to do it then do it. We'll just laugh at the outcome if its not a good one.

Starfire wrote: ↑Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:20 pm Why not just take the shine off the finish with one of those synthetic steel wool pads?

Like this: https://imgur.com/gallery/9uV56

Exactly my first thought too, the colour is great!

If it's an American G&L, it can't possibly lose more resale value in NZ anyway. Go for it!

Dibs