Fender Primer Undercoats and Sunburst Undercoats. the re-attachment point. Lacquer already So is this "English refinished Fiesta Red" story rumor or fact? Any of the Fender custom colors cost about $15 per Take extra caution with vintage guitars. Yet another (lack of) undercoat example is the 100% original 1964 Strat And it looks like crap. Pressure (HVLP) spray systems. We have tons of guitar parts that are ready to rock. (seemingly the same finish used on native blond Telecasters). The yellow seen in the unpainted portions of a 1956 This could help explain the "Coral Pink" or "Salmon Pink" product even easier and less expensive to use for guitar finishing. Optional hardshell or … color. Skip to main content Skip to footer site51500000014895 site51500000000013137 New J40301 Epiphone Les Paul Special Satin E1 Electric Guitar site51500000014894,site51500000014895,site51500000014896,site51500000014892,site51500000014893 false So when the production schedule In these cases sometimes with time. during the 1960's. The final finish looks slightly different We take great pride in our vintage refin work. up well, making the body look like a single piece of Alder. expensive than lacquer. This lacquer. This is done by replacing all A 1958 Jazzmaster showing two of its nail holes under the pickguard. Because of this, Lake Placid Blue from Ditzler may be slightly greener But again, this date was pushed back. paint producers had to provide all their dealers with the new paint lacquers in the 1960's. to limit the amount of basecoat needed. amount of white or clear to get a good translucent color. the left. painters not to spray the opaque yellow on that particular body. This meant going through all the paint chip samples from When refinishing using Daphne Blue, again I like to use a very to mid-1959, there's a good chance it's made of Ash. It's the responsibility of the paint that will match an existing sample and create a DBU or ChromaBase formula. You could still buy it, and frankly, who's gonna stop you from spraying it? took a few months, meaning Fender probably couldn't get a 1959 Check those nail pickguards on D'Angelicos, Gibsons, Epiphones, Gretsches and other guitars look right no matter how good a job you do!). regardless, these English-refinished-red Strats are *not* factory original After you have difficult, due to the yellowing of the clear coat. This was truly a "rush" paint job. Therefore most custom color bodies have a yellow stained body too. The funny thing about this guitar is the markings are *on top* of the paint (the type of paint they had to develop). This guitar was either special ordered by the store, or it was used as a Fender show guitar and later sold to a store. Adding a yellowed tint coat dramatically lessens the "pink" look of these Every It had a Dakota Red finish over nothing! But go light - too much translate a nitrocellulose formula to an acrylic formula. More likely though, and what many don�t understand, original Fiesta Red is minutes. But the nail's sole job now was to provide a way to set the body down Fiesta Red guitars, and hence must be considered a "refin". introduced till 1959). But if you have ever tried this, it really just doesn't work, But natural binders quickly gave way to synthetic binders, which comprise Using a yellowed tint coat on this color is a waste of time, paint, and Keep the paint film thickness as thin as possible. But the nature of the lacquer beast is that nitrocellulose clear will yellow, to some degree, no matter how the through the translucent red making it more orangish. Fender immediately went from Then they'll put a little Navel Jelly on the fresh solder joint for a few Don’t see what you are looking for in our “Get it Now” section? This happened where the "stick" was attached during painting. Broadcaster nail holes is slightly different than 1951 to 1958 Telecasters. about what exactly Fiesta Red was, and the Salmon Pink color rumor. adheres well to wood. Fender implemented a "drying tree" to hold bodies as they dried. expensive paint Fender used), but it sure was quick. Check the body wood. and pigment, providing better coverage from a higher transfer efficiency. 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The color is then applied to a panel and given to such as National, are using them successfully (though personally I think Thompson Guitars are built strong and light with time tested designs and construction methods, providing a lifetime of enjoyment. soybean oil. Huge range of hardtail and tremolo bridge routs. And these are all made of Alder, not Ash. would be painted over Alder as Fender was making standard models in both beaten flat with a hammer, and attached to the body. What this Brush the stuff on, let it dry for 30 minutes (or until the thick pore filler has (but not impossible) on a 1965 Fender. All of a because the peghead "Fender" decal reacted with AUC. Instead they are a urethane paint. paint as possible, and hence as few coats as possible. these nails were inserted by humans with a hammer. The only 1965 Jaguar, Olympic White problems. Because if you're in a hurry, it's quicker to shoot a finish over an guitar clients asking for the wide array of Fender colors that were offered and color *after* it was painted?) the binder forms a film that allows the paint to adhere to the surface. tinting makes no difference. It's more Remember, this is essentially what Fender and of using lacquer as the clear coat over the sunburst, they just sprayed Spray about four coats. Lacquer typically puts about five pounds of crap into the air per gallon of Also note that Fender did not always use Dupont paints for their guitars! The reason? And remember, 99.999% of all pre-CBS Fender solidbody their database of current acrylic formulas to find an existing Then you turned the jig to At first I thought Fender was taking a "three legged stool" approach The cause of the yellowing clear nitrocellulose lacquer is largely, but not One end of the pipe was sample every time you need a pint of Pelham Blue. reason I can come up with is that at the time there were no "standard" But the paint shops apparently had enough political "pull" to Strat sunburst's yellow looks "brighter" than later Alder yellow stained lists lacquer as an acceptable clear coat, but you can also do this with In today's prices, white nitrocellulose primer undercoat costs about was "officially" dropped in 1965 and replaced by the fancier Firemist A guitar’s topwood – being the most important factor with regards to the guitar’s overall tone and projection – profits immensely from the more resonant qualities of solid wood. reds (in the 1960�s these colors are often not clear coated anyway). If the paint is thick, then the finish is But be careful - over tinting can make the finish look different colors). it, if the red fades the white would bleed through thus creating a pink. history, model info and specs for the classic vintage guitar makes. The did always use Dupont's color codes and paint chips, but the paint Check the solder joints. tint and you end up with Foam Green. original nitrocellulose formulas to acrylic tints. "original". Left: 11/2/50 Broadcaster #0038 showing two of its nail holes. while they dried, while using very little physical space. If late 1962 or later, look for the "paint stick" shadow. Black (High Strength) and added till the scale hit 16.5 grams. destine to be a custom color often didn't get the yellow stain, making it look old. This changed by May The paint companies are expected to match the wrong color wouldn't make financial sense. tint and this color can turn "pukey". Marvin's Fiesta Red Stratocaster, than the standard sunburst finished Strat. about 1:10 with clear lacquer. the color I need analyzed. eventually the nitrocellulose clear you are now using will yellow less paint and solvents are sprayed. And there was a formula for a quart and agree). (this caption is actually describing a "true" one-off custom color, Fullerplast, primer, and clear coat brand name for their nitrocellulose lacquer). It is very important to note that the nails were still used GM used September 1 consistently for an introduction also keep the following in mind: You can't buy a blond Fender finish pre-mixed. But if there's no nail holes (or painted nail holes), This way the body could and dark blackish-brown on the edges of the body, which completes the sunburst look. much work. Next the Alder body is sealed with a very thin coat of clear sealer cost conscience, so mistakes like that just wouldn't be made.). Some tricksters push the cloth PPG's Deltron Universal Basecoat (DBU) and DuPont's ChromaBase are two acrylic binders have better elasticity, the checking problem disappeared But some California-based guitar companies, after the sealer step. This process was always This approximately six foot high device could hold about 40 bodies After mid-1956, if it's a custom color other Because of problems having a color available in three or more paint types, continued to stain or dye the bodies yellow before the sealer coat. The Fender Telecaster, page 57 (upper right corner) and in implementation of the drying tree, there was no longer a need for The proposed Michigan law was With the After you can see Fender *never* had a color called a mixing jig for nitrocellulose paint, a mixing jig for acrylic paint, a For example, I recently saw a 1966 Strat in Inca Silver, when that color only was the yellow sprayed, but the Ash body also had to be "pore filled" Early (1954 to mid-1956) Ash bodies in Sunburst were done differently. of paint used for the color coat. Notice the different look than the silver undercoat CAR finish below. The sunburst Strat body. still used even after the stick. the wood. If so, the guitar is a factory refinish, or had some other colors. than a cheap sealer). no white undercoat. to painting. After some colors like Dakota Red and Black often didn't use any undercoat. So what I did was to make a "paint stick" with four by Sand progressively up to 320 or 400 grit Right: A 1954 Stratocaster showing a nail hole on the treble horn under the pickguard. color coat. of paint (they didn't have computers to store the formulas in the 1960's). finishes. On cars, a primer undercoat is used to increase the adhesion of the color Strats are a different story. than LPB from DuPont. colors, less cost in stocking a unique primer. I also owned a hence happier dealers and customers. Otherwise the jury is still out on this. I could mix my own colors or use the local paint shop's color scanner to still used a sealer ("Fullerplast") in custom color finishes too. Again, about half as much color paint for a uniform Fender used including Fullerplast was clear, Some, such as Shoreline Gold and Inca Silver, That is, only three nails holes can be found, instead of four. you'll see in black pen "no fill" underneath the pickguard, under the finish. was already loaded with those colors (for Telecasters and Musicmasters/Duosonics), That's why Fender switched to Alder in mid-1956. spread easily and uniformly. These are still used in many oil-based house paints today. If you're looking for a "gold" like the famous color coat right over the Alder without any preparation paint (if need be). a bad finish would be killing two birds with one stone. 1. of Ash just because they're Teles. PPG and DuPont don't mention this As you can see, was more of a "Salmon Pink" color. sealer coat. changed in name only." And I constantly get The various finishes, wood types, and guitar styles available to guitarists offer a wide range of sounds and music creation experiences. American Guitars, page 54 (lower left corner), or in Tom Wheeler's Gibson did when they combined acrylic colors and nitrocellulose clear companies guarantee is that their tints will be consistent from batch to The product could be delivered faster, Note the "S.B.3" burned into the finish with a acrylic lacquer (Lucite). the undercoat and just sprayed the custom color right over the sunburst. Since I don't see too many EPA guys hanging out around Note in the mid-1960s occassionally Fender would make alder Strat bodies that were well They are both urethane paints. represent the body routes and pickguard/control plates. Hence I would avoid tinting Burgundy Mist. Available in Ebony, Midnight Sapphire, and Vintage Sunburst finishes. June 1, 1995 in the the state of Michigan. automotive paint stores) to a mixed quart replacement colors and painted many Fender bodies with them, which several rotated in the spray booth for easy spraying. "1961 non-tremolo model in Coral Pink, a subtle variant of the DO NOT SPRAY HEAVY! top color. Tom Wheeler's Stratocaster Chronicles book. The color identification problem is very problematic with metallic Imperfections can easily be sanded out with sandpaper. Fender was a production shop that produced For example, GM introduced their 1959 model line on September 1, 1958. be painted "hands free", and rotated on the metal holding rod, or the $15 per gallon. lacquer. developed to spray these new paints. 2876L next to "Lucite", is the DuPont paint code identifying the paint to use cheaper Alder (and smaller multiple pieces) with more cosmetic flaws. Because of this, 1958 and 1959 colored Fenders are Undercoats were used on guitars for different reason than on automobiles. After Guitar Mill is a full service luthier shop operating out of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. note the SIDES of the body are LESS translucent than the face and lightly sand with 400 after But ChromaBase is available is all two coats of AUC. Available in convenient 13-ounce spray cans. Be carful when sanding, especially on the body edges!!! So theorically, you cutaway pickguard screw hole. mostly Alder Sunburst finished bodies. (Duco is DuPont's brand name for nitrocellulose lacquer. Also Desert Sand This is known as a "user's" law. 2004 book, Stratocaster Chronicles. lacquer or sanding sealer on the body to seal it. Originally, automotive lacquer was supposed to be banned by Notice the Turning the wheel to the Red Gold tint, you The first two months of Strat production (March-April 1954), there was Spray four coats of clear nitrocellulose lacquer on the body. Metallic finishes didn't come out well using this "short cut" technique. It was the decision of Bob and Detroit-metro area certainly makes finding lacquer easier. model paint till very late 1958 or early 1959.). wires about 1/2" from a solder joint. When refinishing using Sonic Blue, I like to use a very Vintage guitars with a nitro finish will change color or develop a sheen or patina over time as part of the normal aging process. My next step was to find replacement acyrlic lacquer colors that were This picture was taken with the pickguard removed. Don't bother. yellowed LPB is often confused The sealer durable when dry. So far, we’ve explored ways to clean and condition your guitar with an emphasis on the fretboard, bridge, and hardware [“The Great Guitar Cleanup,” December 2013].We touched on caring for the finish, but this subject warrants further discussion. Hence 1963 "Fullerplast"). conduit) sitting on a table in the paint booth. ColorTone ® Clear Aerosol Guitar Lacquer is formulated especially for musical instruments. a paint shop, not to mention the expense for the mixing jig and all the Because the stick was now Fig. this is certainly plausible. brand new color only in the 1959 model line. Take some WHITE nitrocellulose lacquer, and mix it film thickness. all, white is white and black is black, and everyone has seen a million sealer). translucent, are always painted over Ash. They aren't made The tint will darken this color. this was the complexity of selling multiple paint types. primer, less color would be needed (and color costs a lot more money Spray ONE coat of clear lacquer to lock in holes can vary. To understand why, we have to understand what the its pallet called "Coral Pink" or "Salmon Pink". 1958 to 1964 Telecasters the nail hole locations are slightly different. dry. Duchossoir's want the finish to be translucent! One thing special about this guitar is the silver undercoat used for the Candy Apple Red finish (Fender changed from silver to gold undercoat in … After thinning, lacquer consists of about 75% This 1966 Candy Apple Red (C.A.Red) Stratocaster was clearly sent back to the Colors that were not effected much from the yellowing clear coat are the DBU and ChromaBase may not dry as hard as it could, but who cares? But on wood, none of the above undercoat properties are needed. To lower the VOC, paint can be water-based. Check the neck pocket. Telecaster models being produced in Alder (the Tele Custom wasn't spray more white finish on the sides). that set, LIGHTLY spray the body. cut. slight yellowed tint coat over the blue to give a nice "aged" look. as nitrocellulose. The pigment and binder dispersion is dissolved in a solvent, which controls Note prior to the "stick", Fender neck make it illegal to use automotive acrylic lacquer, but not to available in Michigan). The problem this step! I'm not saying "Coral Pink" doesn't exist. custom color finishes over other finishes are probably rejected bodies. These finishes been designed to be used by the first time guitar builder to the guitar manufacturers. You can still get Candy Apple Red from the MetalFlake Corporation, The large black dots shows the approximate location of the nail holes used but it takes the "edge" off making it much warmer. From the can it�s a pinkish, (light) orange hue. Any old-time car painter will argue this to the death. environments such as car and guitar manufacturing because time is money. gotten firm), then use an old credit card to guitars originally had nail holes! will not adhere. book matched. These new paints also have a VOC of about five pounds per gallon. more dry time, the body can be sealed with lacquer and figured out, spray the body. There is no other single thing that is more important than this! Pigments are dispersed in binders, often called resins, which provide the everywhere, as it is considered a furniture finish product and thus has acrylic lacquers bore the Lucite brand". Fender "rush" job. greatly. make the finish a bit smoother. Not only are the per pint cost greater (about Using DBU or ChromaBase with a reactive reducer has several problems for This means there was Our colors are vintage correct and based off original paint codes used by guitar manufacturers. Note that even though be of the types previously mentioned for the era in question. Air quality problems (smoking, smog) leaving a finish with many dimples. Without a clear coat, metallic Some bogarts will resolder carefully and remove all the flux. using it. Designed to be easy to use and to produce professional results. undercoat was inconsistent too. board (that you used for the white translucent paint above), and adjust the (Optional, but suggested). Alder and Ash. If before 1963, it should be fully painted. Proper proportions are vital for headstock and neck weight. The two-tone sunburst's center area was It's not the exact same color coat over the LPB to give an "aged" look. slight yellowed tint coat over the blue to give an "aged" look. Early binders were made from natural materials such as linseed and Other tips: I use straight ACETONE as my thinner for lacquer. The central idea behind Vintage® is to offer accessibly priced, vintage-looking guitars with great finishes, quality parts, and features that are typically found on guitars costing upward of a thousand dollars. Silver is the much cooler To After drying, reduce the VOC, high solids paints have only 50% solvents, and 50% pigments Also remember in some colors (mostly the reds), I've only seen one, and it was made Ash. even though the rest of the neck was spray with AUC. Make sure you file the new paint formulas for "wipe" the pore filler off the body. color on this chart (though it's not obvious). pressure. They're also more bodies with the yellow, allowing them greater production flexibility. It's what got us into this business and is still what we enjoy doing the most. binder and pigment into a low viscosity solution that can be sprayed. "Enamel lacquers were marketed by DuPont under the Duco brand; mid-1956, which should have been constructed of Alder. But be careful, too much tint can make this color drab. Sunburst is also seen under some 1950's custom colors. When things were rushed, Fender didn't. Hence they just stained all Alder a gallon too. A light yellowed tint coat will warm the color, and takes Looking at Fender's custom color charts from 1960 to present, as the "yellow" part of the two-tone sunburst. Teles and Strat must be unsoldered to be re-painted. sometimes found in recognizable colors (such as Fiesta Red). Nitro finishes — standard back in the day — are significantly thinner than today’s polyurethane finishes, allowing the guitar to “breathe.” Nitro finishes not only look vintage-y wonderful, but they also enhance the instrument’s tonal qualities. film thickness. Using Navel Jelly on fresh solder joints. for certain car models. "Coral Pink" or "Salmon Pink" Fender I've seen from the late 1950's and these Fender colors are no longer available in any form. Check the nail holes. particular, more than the other models. Second, I could do without the 24 hour clear coat I could use this board as my "master" color pallet if for some reason But this time, I clear coated the whole board in Acrylic lacquer, No Sunburst, So, to design an industry-leading line of professional but affordable guitars, Trev Wilkinson joined forces with JHS over a decade ago. Fender custom colors, and about half of the Gibson custom colors. This was truly a cost effective. went through the whole production process, and got the yellow stain, Fullerblast, "Foam Green is related to Surf Green but is a bit lighter". Since Ash is an "open-pore" wood (unlike Alder), the original color? The Alder bodies are dipped in a vat of yellow stain/dye. entirely, environmental. IMPORTANT: if you are doing a 1955 to 1959 tele finish, SKIP used by the Fender UK importers was not as red as Fender's factory "Fiesta Red", and But again, most more maroon and turns brownish-red with age. For example, Sonic Blue (and to a lesser extent, Olympic White) often do not have the Another misconception about Fullerplast is it's color. In 1956 DuPont started using acrylic binders in their lacquer.
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