sulkbooth Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I have the JTV-89 in black, and absolutely love the sound and tuning options of the JTV. I'm not a fan of the looks of the JTV-89 though... So, I was thinking to refinish the guitar. First though was to remove the black colour, and maybe just use some kind of bee-wax. Anyone know how the finish is underneath the black? I have a korean model.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Saxman Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Anyone know how the finish is underneath the black? Mine is "blood red", but I wish they would have sold a korean model with natural or amber finish. Supposedly there is a US model available with this kind of finish: but have never seen a real photo apart from this: http://line6.com/support/manuals/jtv89us 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulkbooth Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 Mine is "blood red", but I wish they would have sold a korean model with natural or amber finish. Supposedly there is a US model available with this kind of finish: but have never seen a real photo apart from this: http://line6.com/support/manuals/jtv89us Thanks, it looks quite good actually :) I see the specs of the guitar is mahogany, is it "solid" mahogany? I want it to be this finish, (when stripped) but have no idea if it is possible. This is a Warmoth body which is mahogany. And hopefully I can get it to be more of this finish: http://www.ibanezrules.com/catalogs/us/1997/97032.jpg (yes I know, it is an old picture... But you'll get the idea) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Saxman Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I have no idea, but I think it should be similar. Perhaps not so cool, with more ugly veining of wood, which may explain why they have chosen dark finishes.Still, I think it would look good with a natural finish. I'd really like to see the result, if someone is brave enough to do so. You will find some pictures of the wood here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/line6photos/5516384934/in/photostream/lightbox/ "Cutting JTV-89 bodies" "Stack of JTV-89 ready for paint" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulkbooth Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 Hmm, looking quite good :) Maybe I'll take the plunge and just refinish the whole guitar... :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_Watt Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 You never know what you will find under a solid color body when you remove the paint. Filler, etc. They have to be much more careful with at transparent finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ur2funky Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 You can remove the finish inside one of the cavities...pickups or under the battery box would be the easiest. That way you can see the wood without committing to refinishing. (The battery box simply unplugs from the motherboard.) Mahogany can run anywhere from light, to red, to a dark brown colored wood. I have a couple red '89s and I can see dark streaks in the wood thru the finish. Unlike the even grained mahogany you would see on a cherry SG for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ur2funky Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I've always wanted to refinish a mahogany guitar in Doghair finish ala Collins. You fill the pores with one color, and add another color over that. Red with black spots is also a good choice. I know it's not for everyone.... http://artisphereonline.com/2011/06/22/how-to/ebony-limed-oak-step-by-step-by-lynne-rutter/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ur2funky Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Here's one of my '89s. You can see some of the grain... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_m Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 This is pretty sweet... I'd go for that finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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