Members frankie pajamas Posted March 9, 2011 Members Share Posted March 9, 2011 Alright, I was inspired by the thread over at MyLesPaul Forum on dulling finishes. I used a ScotchBrite pad and did this all by hand. Removed all the hardware and electronics and did many small swirls until scratches were no longer visible. Replaced the tuners w/ Grovers to match the other hardware. Pickups are a Gibson '57 Classic in the neck and a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge. BTW - this is an early 90's Hamer, MIK in the Cort factory. Enjoy! Before Flamey Neck - Before Backside - Before AFTER PHOTOS (Flash is on for all of these photos) W/ Hardware & Pickups Frontal Backside Neck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members o.versteer Posted March 9, 2011 Members Share Posted March 9, 2011 Looks good. Hardware could do with some dulling to match, but isn't essential. How much work was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeadNight Warrior Posted March 9, 2011 Members Share Posted March 9, 2011 Definitely prefer the after shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Beckman Posted March 9, 2011 Members Share Posted March 9, 2011 :thu:I like that. I have been wanting to do this to my strat, but I am a little afraid. I have read that you can use scotchbrite pads to do this to chrome hardware as well. Are you going to do this as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frankie pajamas Posted March 9, 2011 Author Members Share Posted March 9, 2011 Thanks guys! It only took a couple hours total. Taking off all the hardware and electronics and then reassembling probably took just as long as the actual dulling process. I think for darker finishes the Orbital Sander method would be essential so as to not see any swirls, but I am really surprised how easy this was. I think I will dull down the hardware on my next string change - thanks for the suggestion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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