Thurston Moore (I’m sure we all know who that is here) is coming to monorail in Glasgow in October 15 and I’m thinking of taking my squier jag to get signed on the back of the headstock. Is there a pen type that’ll be permanent on a Poly finished guitar? Or will I have to sand off the original finish then refinish over the signature?
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Getting a guitar signed.
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Re: Getting a guitar signed.
If I were you I would def sand it off and refinish afterwards to make sure that thing stays there!
Jaguar > Jazzmaster :)
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Re: Getting a guitar signed.
Do you have to completely sand off the original finish? Couldn't you scuff it with some 240 or so and just spray over it? Especially since it's the back of the headstock.
I'd definitely test out how your marker does against the specific can of poly you're going to use beforehand, though.
I'd definitely test out how your marker does against the specific can of poly you're going to use beforehand, though.
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Re: Getting a guitar signed.
Pro tip, get a picture of him signing it so there's provenance. Him signing and him with you and the guitar. Even if you plan to never sell it doesn't matter. Guitars can outlive us, and those taking care of your shit afterwards will greatly appreciate it. Good luck!
I'm sure some Fender dealer in '64 looked at the new Duo-Sonic II and thought, "That's not a Duo-Sonic. That's a Mustang".
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Re: Getting a guitar signed.
If I was Thurston Moore, wanting to take provenance photos of me signing the guitar would put me right off signing it. Makes it about the value rather than recognising a fan.
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Re: Getting a guitar signed.
Well, you don't have to make it conspicuous. Just have a friend take a few while its happening.
Either way, good luck and enjoy the show!
I'm sure some Fender dealer in '64 looked at the new Duo-Sonic II and thought, "That's not a Duo-Sonic. That's a Mustang".
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Re: Getting a guitar signed.
+1 Otherwise, other than you to anyone else it means nothing...vistavision wrote: ↑Tue Oct 01, 2019 5:16 pmPro tip, get a picture of him signing it so there's provenance. Him signing and him with you and the guitar. Even if you plan to never sell it doesn't matter. Guitars can outlive us, and those taking care of your shit afterwards will greatly appreciate it. Good luck!