NGD - my first USA Jackson. Au Natural PC1

[neilli]

Looks very nice!

You could always get the body cleared with a satin finish if you really want to avoid it getting grubby..

[MartinBarre]

Yeah I have a can of clear lacquer I could use for it, I might go for it. It looks good now I have to say, and I have the Liquid Gold Rick suggested on the way so I'll try that and shine it all up. If it still looks a little dull I'll clearcoat it.

[toejam]

Nice!

[neilli]

..If it still looks a little dull I'll clearcoat it.

Of course, the upside to the au natural finish is exactly what you've just demonstrated - it can be 'fixed' pretty easily, unlike dings in clear coat..

[rjohnstone]

Looks fantastic!
Use the liquid gold. It's a cleaner and a preservative.
You only need to use it once a month on the body if you play it regularly and the fret board when ever you change strings.
I always keep a small soft cloth (no microfiber, just cotton) in my case to wipe the guitar down before I put it away.
Follow this and your guitar will always look good.
No need for the clear coat.

[Hellbat]

Couldn't you tru-oil it for a more durable finish? Do they come from the factory tru-oiled or is that just necks?

[MartinBarre]

Of course, the upside to the au natural finish is exactly what you've just demonstrated - it can be 'fixed' pretty easily, unlike dings in clear coat..

Yep I realised that once I'd cleaned it all up. As long as I follow Rick's advice on cleaning it will never end up as black again anyway.

[CMH (OH)]

awesome job. She is looking great!

[drewbag]

Wow she certainly did clean up nice!

[Metal Spawn]

I hate grubby-looking guitars, too... Good cleaning job, bro!

[MartinBarre]

Thanks guys! Jammed with it on Saturday night (although I ended up playing the drums for longer than I did guitar!) and it kicks some serious ass.
Only issue is the on/off microswitch for the sustainer isa bit dodgy I'll need to take a look at it. Sometimes it cuts right out when you touch it.

[msaint65]

Martin, late to the party here - but great job on the clean-up. And I always tip my hat to the man who enough balls to use sandpaper on his guitar .

[MartinBarre]

Martin, late to the party here - but great job on the clean-up. And I always tip my hat to the man who enough balls to use sandpaper on his guitar .

Ha, well, I was really pissed off with it looking dirty so I didn't think sandpaper could make it any worse!

[EPB]

The guitar looks great Martin. That's a great price for a PC1 in the UK! can't believe I didn't see that one on ebay as well. I'm normally checking for jackson/charvels most days.

[MartinBarre]

The guitar looks great Martin. That's a great price for a PC1 in the UK! can't believe I didn't see that one on ebay as well. I'm normally checking for jackson/charvels most days.

Yeah, me too. And I'd particularly been watching for PC1s recently. I couldn't believe it when I did a search for a PC1 and that came up with 12 minutes to go and without a single bid!
Very happy to finally own a USA Jackson, although I still love all the ones I own - just been playing the KVXT, it's a great guitar too.