Members nuke_diver Posted February 7, 2013 Members Share Posted February 7, 2013 I got this at a Tommy E workshop. While the signature is more or less out of the way I'd like to see it more permanently preserved since I have no intention of selling this guitar and no intention of not playing it (it is my only 6 string acoustic and of incalcuable sentimental value). I asked a local luthier and he quoted $60-90 (depending on location he did not see this image). Is there a cheaper way I can do myself? Will I risk messing up the sig if I do (the signature is with a black sharpie)? Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jelloman Posted February 7, 2013 Members Share Posted February 7, 2013 If you do nothing the sig is going to wear off...so it would be worth it to spend the money to preserve it...unless you are 100% confident in your ability to layer finish on top of it without lifting or smearing it...I have seen a number of examples where people made a real hash of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The EAKLE Posted February 8, 2013 Members Share Posted February 8, 2013 I'd say pay to get it done professionally. I'd be terrified of messing up on something that important to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GreatDane Posted February 8, 2013 Members Share Posted February 8, 2013 $60 - 90 isn't a lot to pay someone to do it. I'd just go that route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Folky_Grunge Posted February 8, 2013 Members Share Posted February 8, 2013 You could always put some Sharpie in a surface and test if something messes with it before putting it on the guitar. I'd guess that something without a solvent would be best. Maybe a fixative, like the kind people use on paintings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nuke_diver Posted February 8, 2013 Author Members Share Posted February 8, 2013 Thanks guys looks like the consenus is to get it done professionally since I'm not 100% sure I won't screw it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kayd_mon Posted February 8, 2013 Members Share Posted February 8, 2013 Mr. Emmanuel signed a CD of mine after a show once. I count it as a cherished possession, and I'm sure I'd regard a signed guitar even more. I think it's definitely worth it to preserve the sig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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