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nuke_diver · ‎07-19-2004

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)?

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I held one note through the whole thing and grimaced like I was being taken from behind by a camel.....

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jelloman · ‎08-26-2008

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...

The EAKLE · ‎01-20-2013

I'd say pay to get it done professionally. I'd be terrified of messing up on something that important to me.

GreatDane · ‎09-22-2006

$60 - 90 isn't a lot to pay someone to do it. I'd just go that route.

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Folky_Grunge · ‎11-29-2007

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.

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nuke_diver · ‎07-19-2004

Thanks guys looks like the consenus is to get it done professionally since I'm not 100% sure I won't screw it up

Originally Posted by Frets99
I held one note through the whole thing and grimaced like I was being taken from behind by a camel.....

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Jkater · ‎12-30-2004

Whatever works, I'd make sure that it is preserved and you won't regret the $90 spent. Nice memory! :thumbsup:

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kayd_mon · ‎11-03-2010

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!

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Preacher · ‎09-15-2008

The EAKLE wrote:
I'd say pay to get it done professionally. I'd be terrified of messing up on something that important to me.

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tiltsta · ‎10-29-2007

Yeah, go pro on this one. How a clear coat overspray you pick will react with sharpie and the factory finish are unknowns. A pro shop probably has a lot of experience with this kind of thing and can do it.

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