Hints please on making a relic

[Pete Mallinson]

Greetings,
Just for something silly to do, I fancy making a 4 string electric mandolin
based on the Yngwe Malmsteen tribute strat (with scalloped fingerboard of
course)!!!!!!!!
I`ve looked at various sites that tell you "how to relic a strat" but having
looked at old Fenders, one thing strikes me - the chippiness / flakeyness of
the final finish over the initial primer (Fullerplast)? which sanding and
buffing alone would not acheive.

Any suggestions for a couple of types of finish that would stick together
(but not too well)?
I generally finish with cellulose so something a bit cellulose resistant
should fit the bill.

Cheers
Soundfarmer Pete

[David Hajicek]

"Pete Mallinson" <pe...@peteandsue.force9.co.uk> wrote in message
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You could always spray a thin coat of shellac over the primer. It would
cause the other lacquer to chip off more easily than a layer sprayed on
lacquer.

Dave Hajicek

[Pete Mallinson]

Thanks David,
Sounds perfect - I remember once spraying cellulose over a spirit primer and
that didn`t stick too well either ;-)

"David Hajicek" <haj...@skypoint.com> wrote in message
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[A.J.Lucas]

On Nov 7, 2:26 pm, "Pete Mallinson" <p...@peteandsue.force9.co.uk>
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> Thanks David,
> Sounds perfect - I remember once spraying cellulose over a spirit primer and
> that didn`t stick too well either ;-)
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> > "Pete Mallinson" <p...@peteandsue.force9.co.uk> wrote in message

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> >> Greetings,
> >> Just for something silly to do, I fancy making a 4 string electric
> >> mandolin based on the Yngwe Malmsteen tribute strat (with scalloped
> >> fingerboard of course)!!!!!!!!
> >> I`ve looked at various sites that tell you "how to relic a strat" but
> >> having looked at old Fenders, one thing strikes me - the chippiness /
> >> flakeyness of the final finish over the initial primer (Fullerplast)?
> >> which sanding and buffing alone would not acheive.
>
> >> Any suggestions for a couple of types of finish that would stick together
> >> (but not too well)?
> >> I generally finish with cellulose so something a bit cellulose resistant
> >> should fit the bill.
>
> >> Cheers
> >> Soundfarmer Pete
>
> > You could always spray a thin coat of shellac over the primer.  It would
> > cause the other lacquer to chip off more easily than a layer sprayed on
> > lacquer.
>

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I've found the most convincing relic finish can be achieved by gigging
the instrument several nights a week for 20 years or so. It fools
everyone!

A

[Pete Mallinson]

I've found the most convincing relic finish can be achieved by gigging
the instrument several nights a week for 20 years or so. It fools
everyone!

A
Too true but I did say I wanted to do something silly - a bit of light
relief ( I couldn`t do a mini Malmsteen and have it pristine now could I
:-)?
I suppose the trickiest aspect will be getting the right balance with
shortened springs and trem block - a spot of trial and error but should be a
laugh!
CheeryBye
P.S. perhaps a little sticker that says "plink loud"

[A.J.Lucas]

On Nov 9, 10:22 pm, "Pete Mallinson" <p...@peteandsue.force9.co.uk>
wrote:

That should be interesting: a mandolin with a whammy bar!

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