Refinishing my McCarty, need help choosing a color.

I doubt they will do something radically different like a completely different stain. Didn't I read somewhere on this forum that options are limited to stains within range of the original colour?

I do think the top is nicer than the colour shows atm.
 
Gtrbldr said:
I doubt they will do something radically different like a completely different stain. Didn't I read somewhere on this forum that options are limited to stains within range of the original colour?

I do think the top is nicer than the colour shows atm.
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I think it's that they can't sand out every last trace of the original stain, so the new color needs to be similar, and you're likely not able to go to a significantly lighter shade (i.e. if it was Charcoal, you won't be able to get McCarty/Amber)
 
show_a_little_faith said:
I think it's that they can't sand out every last trace of the original stain, so the new color needs to be similar, and you're likely not able to go to a significantly lighter shade (i.e. if it was Charcoal, you won't be able to get McCarty/Amber)
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Especially in the ripples that is gonna be challenge. Those dyes penetrate deep in the grain.

Something to keep in mind
 
Gtrbldr said:
I doubt they will do something radically different like a completely different stain. Didn't I read somewhere on this forum that options are limited to stains within range of the original colour?

I do think the top is nicer than the colour shows atm.
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Yep, that is correct. I had a Whale Blue Cu22 refinished. Had to stay in the same, or related, color palette. Couldn't go to anything with a Yellow in it since they can't get 100% of the old stain off. I ended up with Purple Hazel.
 
pwrmac7600 said:
Color has been approved!
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pwrmac7600 said:
Appointment has been set!
May 13th. So hopefully have it back by christmas? lol
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Nice! Not sure what they quoted you for time, but here's my experience. I've had two refinished to different colors. I was quoted 16 weeks on the first one (also a pickup swap, and two mini toggles added). It was every minute of 16 weeks. On the second I was also quoted 16 weeks. It was back in 5.
 
bodia said:
Nice! Not sure what they quoted you for time, but here's my experience. I've had two refinished to different colors. I was quoted 16 weeks on the first one (also a pickup swap, and two mini toggles added). It was every minute of 16 weeks. On the second I was also quoted 16 weeks. It was back in 5.
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We shall see. I am in no rush. Lol who am I kidding
 
bodia said:
It'll be worth it
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Yeah I am super excited to see it in it's new chosen finish. I think it's gonna look sexy, and i think the new color will bring out the flame much more than the current finish does. In preperation for her journey i gave her a new prs stoptail piece, and some upgraded prs vintage style locking tuners.then when she gets back i will just have to decide if i want to go with cream rings or black.
 
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