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| Author: | Rod True [ Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Saving a signature on a guitar |
I had a young man call me and ask how he could ensure an autograph on his Yamaha acoustic could be covered so it wouldn't rub off. He wants it visible though. Signature was done with a sharpie on a Yamaha acoustic (not sure of the finish, but probably poly). I searched the archives with no success. Can anyone help? Thanks |
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| Author: | Josh H [ Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saving a signature on a guitar |
Rod, I had a young man bring my a guitar like this a couple years ago. I used a small piece of clear pick guard to cover the signature. It is quick, simple, cheap, and will protect it really well. The guitar was a cheaper electric. Josh |
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| Author: | Joe Sabin [ Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saving a signature on a guitar |
Won't the sharpie ink set into the finish with time? I think the sharpie carrier is pretty harsh and probably cut into the finish. Kinda like a tatoo, no? Although the clear pickguard is a great idea! |
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| Author: | SteveCourtright [ Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saving a signature on a guitar |
The Sharpie ink is alcohol soluble. So, any polar solvent is a no-no. I would test a water based finish over a sample and see if that works. I also like the plastic film/pickguard idea, but that may not be an option depending on where the signature is. |
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| Author: | wbergman [ Thu Dec 18, 2008 9:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Saving a signature on a guitar |
Something like the adhesive on some plastic sheets might slowly move the sharpie ink and spread it out. |
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