Guitar refinishing?

[Salutemysolution]

Alright this is just kind of a random question, but has anyone ever had a guitar refinished? I love my goldtop H 150, but I find myself wishing it was black sometimes. Chances are I wouldn't go through with it, but I wondered if it is even feasible. I'm sure it would cost a great deal as well.

[barrymclark]

I have had a couple refinished.

 

Depending on how extensive the prep work is... I find the prices pretty reasonable. Normally about the $300 mark if all goes well. That has been my experience.

[Gitfiddler]

Check with Brent. He's had a few refins done and has a good local factory connection in Kalamazoo.

 

But then again, Brent might as well be considered a Heritage 'Made Man'!

[big bob]

if you are willing to do the work, it's very inexpensive. Kinda fun too.

[Salutemysolution]

I'm not afraid of the work, but I would rather someone who knew what they were doing to do it. It seems like refinishing in black would be easier than some other colors. I would probably do it for 300 bucks. I may email Heritage and get a quote.

[barrymclark]

I'm not afraid of the work, but I would rather someone who knew what they were doing to do it. It seems like refinishing in black would be easier than some other colors. I would probably do it for 300 bucks. I may email Heritage and get a quote.

Who knows what Heritage would charge if they would even do it.

[Salutemysolution]

Who knows what Heritage would charge if they would even do it.

I would have no idea where to go if they wouldn't do it. I would feel much better about leaving it in their hands.

[barrymclark]

I would have no idea where to go if they wouldn't do it. I would feel much better about leaving it in their hands.

I hear ya. Best thing to do is find a good luthier. They will often point you in the right direction.

[hubberjub]

Have you considered trading it for a black 150? You might be able to find a willing soul.

[Salutemysolution]

Have you considered trading it for a black 150? You might be able to find a willing soul.

I have considered that, but I'm really attached to this particular guitar. It has a really good feel and the neck is just the right size for me. Also, it has an ebony fretboard which I don't see a lot of on the H 150s. I ordered it as a goldtop, but I really wish I had gotten it in black. There is just something about the black with the cream pickguard.

[skydog]

Here's a great place to study up on refinishing: http://www.reranch.com/reranch/