I blow torched my axe

YngwieReid · 08-25-2006, 04:07 AM

So I wanted to get rid of the finish on my guitar, however I wasn't sure about the best way. So I blow torched it, worked great, didn't crack = GREAT news. There were a few bad spots, so I had the guy who did Vai's first burnt jem to look at mine. He fixed it up a bit for me

However, theres a few places that I didn't want to burn to give it an uber war look. Now I'm thinking I want to take the rest of the finish off, without blow torching anymore. Whats the best way?

~AJ. Reid

ps. Also, I'll be doing the Tung Oil thing, whats the deal with Tung Oil and any sealer left though? I forget what Vai's tech, and the guys at Griffiths told me.... =`(

Allen Garrow · 08-25-2006, 07:05 AM

Gotta have some pics man! Sounds pretty cool.

~A

Elysian · 08-25-2006, 07:41 AM

instead of a blow torch, use a heat gun, just be careful not to burn it

YngwieReid · 08-25-2006, 12:39 PM

This is half way through.. I have a crappy webcam that I took them with.

~AJ. Reid

YngwieReid · 08-25-2006, 12:40 PM

I've since removed everything and taken off more finish....but I want it all off.

What do you mean by heat gun...sorry I'm dumb

~AJ. Reid

JPMDan · 08-25-2006, 12:44 PM

Holy crap, Blow torched your guitar just to remove finish???? Thats the most funny thing I've heard!!!!!! Dude post pics before you go further!

nitelightboy · 08-25-2006, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YngwieReid

What do you mean by heat gun...sorry I'm dumb

It's basically a hair dryer that shoots out some seriously HOT air.

b3n · 08-25-2006, 01:16 PM

...and comes in more manly colours.

JPMDan · 08-25-2006, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b3n

...and comes in more manly colours.

even in pink

All_¥our_Bass · 09-08-2006, 01:12 AM

Why didn't you just give Trogdor a call?

08-25-2006, 04:07 AM	#1
YngwieReid ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada, NL Posts: 100 Real Name: AJ. Reid Main Seven: Washburn USA Deluxe Rig: Marshall 79' JMP Thanked: 0	I blow torched my axe So I wanted to get rid of the finish on my guitar, however I wasn't sure about the best way. So I blow torched it, worked great, didn't crack = GREAT news. There were a few bad spots, so I had the guy who did Vai's first burnt jem to look at mine. He fixed it up a bit for me However, theres a few places that I didn't want to burn to give it an uber war look. Now I'm thinking I want to take the rest of the finish off, without blow torching anymore. Whats the best way? ~AJ. Reid ps. Also, I'll be doing the Tung Oil thing, whats the deal with Tung Oil and any sealer left though? I forget what Vai's tech, and the guys at Griffiths told me.... =`( I'm the biggest 80's hair metal fan alive Inspiration:Andy Timmons, Joe Satriani, Paul Gilbert, Richie Kotzen. http://www.myspace.com/randomreid It doesn't get better than this; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBTX_TXm_HQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aOIiC5ulA8

08-25-2006, 07:05 AM	#2
Allen Garrow Famous Beaver Hunter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 1,278 Main Seven: Ibanez RG1527 Rig: Digitech Valve FX Thanked: 6	Gotta have some pics man! Sounds pretty cool. ~A Come sopra, dunque di sotto. Fare che lei farà, e nuoce nessuno.

08-25-2006, 07:41 AM	#3
Elysian CrabClaw Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 4,546 Real Name: Adam Main Seven: Elysian Custom Guitars Thanked: 26 $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	instead of a blow torch, use a heat gun, just be careful not to burn it Sign your negative rep.

09-08-2006, 01:12 AM	#10
All_¥our_Bass Archon At Starbucks! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sevenstring.org Posts: 1,980 Real Name: Nicholas Main Seven: I don't has yetz :'( Main ERG: Hello Kitty Squire Strat Rig: BP80->Drive CD 100B Thanked: 32	Why didn't you just give Trogdor a call? STARBUCK'S IST KRIEG!! ZeroSignal:"How does it feel?" 7 Dying Trees:"Like sticking your fingers in marmite and stirring the moon with a spoon." "Damn guys, I didn't expect the Orange Inquisition." - Shaman

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08-25-2006, 12:40 PM	#5
YngwieReid ss.org Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada, NL Posts: 100 Real Name: AJ. Reid Main Seven: Washburn USA Deluxe Rig: Marshall 79' JMP Thanked: 0	I've since removed everything and taken off more finish....but I want it all off. What do you mean by heat gun...sorry I'm dumb ~AJ. Reid

08-25-2006, 12:44 PM	#6
JPMDan Dis fuckin' guy... Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Posts: 5,494 Real Name: Dan Main Seven: Conklin GTG-7T Rig: A. Reactor 112+PodXT Thanked: 42	Holy crap, Blow torched your guitar just to remove finish???? Thats the most funny thing I've heard!!!!!! Dude post pics before you go further!

08-25-2006, 01:16 PM	#8
b3n ...Is unacceptable. Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London, UK. Posts: 1,583 Real Name: Ben Main Seven: Herbst Custom Rig: Pod XT Live / FA60 Thanked: 3	...and comes in more manly colours.

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