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The Ricken’cracker’ Part 1

The Ricken’cracker’ Part 1

by Caz | Jul 21, 2010 | Custom paint jobs, Guitar Making Students, Repairs

Duncan’s Ricken-cracker Duncan brought this guitar to us to be resprayed as the lacquer had started to split. Made by a popular and respected manufacturer, it had been purchased brand new, but started to deteriorate almost immediately – and this was the...
The Ricken’cracker’ Part 2

The Ricken’cracker’ Part 2

by Caz | Jul 21, 2010 | !Bailey Guitars, Custom paint jobs, Repairs

No longer a Ricken’cracker’ After part 1 the guitar was almost ready for spraying – only a final light sanding was needed. I masked off the binding and fingerboard and the guitar was ready for its first sealer coat. Scuff Sanding in between, it was...

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