Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 5:37 am
If you have never painted a burst, note that it takes a good deal of practice and knowledge of paints and finishing techniques to do it well.
An airbrush is not the way to go; most airbrushes are made for artist use with water-based paints, and will not spray the kind of paint used on guitars (lacquer or urethane) reliably and in enough volume without clogging. A small spray gun is the way to go.
Generally, once you add the cost of the spray equipment to the cost of the paint, you've got the cost of a basic pro refinish or 2/3 of a new Rickenbacker at street price. Then there's the learning curve, which is steep for anyone who has not sprayed before.
An airbrush is not the way to go; most airbrushes are made for artist use with water-based paints, and will not spray the kind of paint used on guitars (lacquer or urethane) reliably and in enough volume without clogging. A small spray gun is the way to go.
Generally, once you add the cost of the spray equipment to the cost of the paint, you've got the cost of a basic pro refinish or 2/3 of a new Rickenbacker at street price. Then there's the learning curve, which is steep for anyone who has not sprayed before.
