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One of the original
Mousegeetars in
the Disney vault |
Today is April 1st, and it’s time to start on a new project. We will need several grades of sandpaper, some varnish remover, different sizes of paint brushes, some wire cutters, and Bondo™.
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| 1961 Gibson ES-335 |
Oh, yeah. I almost forgot. We will also need a 1961 cherry red Gibson ES-335. I guess we can substitute a newer Epiphone version. If you must.
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1961 P.A.F Humbucking
guitar pickup |
First of all we need to remove that neck pickup. Just set it aside to use for another project. Save the potentiometers too. We next use the Bondo™ to fill the rectangular hole left where the pickup was. Use a scraper to level that adhesive.
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| Variety of Sandpaper |
Now this next part is very important, so pay close attention. We are going to start sanding the guitars’ upper body with 80 grit paper and then finishing with 0000 paper until the surface is smooth as silk,
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| Cherry wood stain |
Afterward we apply some Cherry Red stain from Stew Mac with a rag or cloth. Brush on the upper surface and blend in with a smooth bristle brush the rub the finish in with a cotton cloth.
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| Cherry Wood Spray Paint |
Next apply Stew Mac Cherry Red spray paint to the guitar’s upper body. Do this in a well-ventilated area. I advise that you wear a mask, or respirator so your nasal foliage doesn’t turn cherry red. Chicks really don’t dig that look.
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| Guitar Lacquer |
Once everything has dried, spray a nice thin coat of nitrocellulose lacquer on it. Once it has dried I suggest doing this at least three times.
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| Mickey Mouse Decal |
I have looked and you can buy large Mickey Mouse decals on Pinterest for less than a couple dollars. Very delicately soak the decal in a pan of water and then place your Mickey Mouse decal on the instrument top side carefully covering the upper and lower bouts with Mickey’s mouse-ears.
Once everything has dried, restring you guitar and start playing your favorite Mickey Mouse Club songs. Yes sir, ♫ You’re and honorary Mouseketter! ♫
This is unbelievable Gibson will now be available under the name Xibson, after being purchased and renamed by Elon Musk.
Oh yeah, April Fools!!!
