I need your opinions asap!!

[XOSKELETAL]

Ya'll know I ordered an NOS seafoam green strat with matching headstock. Someone here, I can't remember who, suggested I get it with the sunburst painted underneath, like some of the originals, so that as it chips and wears, the sunburst will show, which could be real cool.

I found out today that I can do this without extra cost. The question is, should I? Would I miss out on the bare wood showing? Which would be cooler as it wears and chips?

I need to let them know asap so that I don't make the 6 month wait even longer.

[Guildx700~]

I dunno, but that sounds like a lot of finish to put on a body IMO.

[59Tweed]

Just do the headstock. :lolspin

Heck, no; I wdn't. Then, again...I wdn't want seafoam green with a matching headstock; too close to the surf green jobbies done up special order for a diff forum, few years back. ;)

[afenderman67]

i dunno either, but i do know the thinner the finish the better!!
for tone that is!!!!!






chris

[ShawnRT]

I'd pass on the sunburst underneath. Just my 2 cents

[Tim C.]

XO,

I would also say pass on the extra finish. I think it will rob tone from the guitar. Too much finish.

I think part of the reason relic's sound so good is the thin finish.

A few years ago I ordered a custom shop Strat in black hallowflake. That guitar had no tone whatsoever. I still think it was because to get it to sparkle they have to put on several finish coats.

As far as the color goes, seafoam green is cool and I like the matching headstock. It is your guitar so have it painted as you wish.

Now carry on with your Grey Goose. :p

Tim C.

[rayh]

I wouldn't. I have a '57 and a '62 Reissue Strat and the paint finish on each one is chipped or worn off in very small spots. It's kind of startling to see how thin the finish is.

[Harpua]

just what sort of abuse are you all doing to your axes to have the finish chip? this, i don't understand...seriously. is it in the inherent nature of the finish to just flake off on its own after a while or what?

[rayh]

Mine were that way when I bought them (from Guitar Center, nuff said). I keep my guitars in a case and polished. I got them CHEAP.

[Ken]

XO, interesting idea, but you got ask yourself if you're ever going to handle it in such a way or have it long enough for it to chip.

I'm with Tim, the less paint and lacquer, the better. Give the wood a fighting chance to breath (and dry out more).

[Ken]

Cancel your order and get this guitar instead!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...item=909500921

[3rdStone]

XO, DON'T DO IT! No reason to mess up an ultra-cool seafoamer!

[XOSKELETAL]

Well, I'm not gonna do it. I doub't I'll ever wear through the finish, so what's the point, right?

Thanks for the input.

Now, it's 6 friggin months until I get it.

Ken, that's nice, but I'm set on the sea foam, and a fender strat.