How Do You Paint An Electric Guitar Body?
Refinishing an electric guitar or applying paint to a brand new axe is a great way to personalize your instrument, but there is a great deal to consider. It’s a dirty job and you need to have a workspace that can stand up to the mess. Ideally, you’d have access to a spray booth, but few people do, so a well-ventilated workshop, garage or basement will do the trick. You can paint outside, but be sure to do so when the weather is nice with little wind because dust or any other debris can wreak havoc upon your efforts. Remove all hardware. Everything from the tuning pegs to the bridge, pots and pickups need to be removed so you have a clean slate to work with. When disassembling the electronics, be sure to use a soldering iron to loosen the connections so as not to damage the wiring. Remove the neck as well so you can paint the body and the neck separately. Be sure to put everything away in an order that will allow you to reassemble the guitar once your paint job is complete. Strip off th
