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I have a San Dimas Charvel pointy neck that is factory painted black with an ebony board. I am not a huge fan of painted necks and so I have just hung on to it for quite a few years. I am tempted to sand the paint off and oil it like a normal Charvel neck. However, I know painted necks are fairly rare so I feel a bit bad messing with it. Any thoughts on whether I should sand it or leave it as is?
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Here's the thread:
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I read the thread and I am not sure it helped me...did I miss something?Comment
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You don't need to remove the paint to get a non-painted feel. Just lightly sand it with 600 grit or 800 grit, just to scuff the clear coat and give it a satin feel. Then, if you ever want to shine it back up again, just use swirl remover and then wax.Comment
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Sorry, I explained it, then lost my own post...
Get a replacement neck, and preserve the original, maybe?
He had replaced his original neck, and keeps it in a box.
That way, you could have the best of both, and keep the value intact
if you ever want to sell it, or retire it.Comment
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Ah I see. I should clarify that I don't have a complete guitar. It is just the neck and has never been mounted since I have owned it. So buying another neck just adds to the couple of extra necks I already have. I would like to use it because Charvel necks are a bit difficult to come by. Maybe my best bet is to find someone with an unfinished version of the neck that wants to trade...Originally posted by Cygnus X1 View PostComment
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Oh, man should we just start over?
Nevermind. I was never here...
Yeah, sell that neck then, I would say, or at least
give it a shot. If they are that rare, don't even
think about sanding the finish off.Comment
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+1Originally posted by Stinkbug View Post
dimas era stuff is sometimes easier to trade for than it is to buy.Comment
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I'd say go for it and sand it.Comment
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I would definately at least try to offer it up for trade. You never know if someone is looking to do a project. If you do not get any takers, you could try to sell it, but I expect that you may have trouble getting enough money for it to turn it into another San Dimas era neck. In the end, if no one wants it, I say trade it, unless you suddenly get the urge to do a pointy copy of the "Bryan Adams" S-Head.
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I say "Don't F with it"Henrik Danhage Sig Heavy RelicComment
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It's YOUR guitar, do as you like with it! Make it the way it'll make you happiest!Comment
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I would trade it for the version that you want.
Sanding it down sounds like a lot of work and you could possibly f up a rare neck.
Scott
Be without fear in the face of your enemies. Be brave and upright, that God may love thee. Speak the truth always, even if it leads to your death. Safeguard the helpless and do no wrong.Comment
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I like to compare these like old, classic cars.Originally posted by JZ06 View Post
Whenever you see one at an show, auction, or
whatever, they bring ridiculous amounts of money
when they are "original".
Take a typical 69 plain jane Camaro, vinyl roof.
It wasn't a Z28, so some hot rodder took it and
souped it up to be even better than the Z28.
2008, Barrett Jackson auto auction, the unmolested
plain jane grabs $75,000. The Z28 goes for $125,000.
The screwed up plain jane? $2,500 in your local paper.
If they don't make them anymore, get rid of it. Don't mess it
up to get something you could easily buy.Comment
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