If I Catch a Strat on Fire...

Sp8ctre

Sp8ctre

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...how long should I let it burn? Should I remove the pickguard or leave it on so there is a nice burn outline?
 
Sp8ctre said:
...how long should I let it burn? Should I remove the pickguard or leave it on so there is a nice burn outline?
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Is this a trick question?

Or are you seriously thinking about setting a guitar on fire?

And if you are, please, PLEASE, assure us all it has nothing to do with Jimi Hendrix, Rory Gallagher or Tony Iommi's guitars.
 
I will treat it as a serious question.

Don't do that.
Fire is a very tricky thing to work with.
If you want a scorched looking strat body, use a heat gun.
With the heat gun you will have much more control of the entire process.
 
gball said:
Is this a trick question?

Or are you seriously thinking about setting a guitar on fire?

And if you are, please, PLEASE, assure us all it has nothing to do with Jimi Hendrix, Rory Gallagher or Tony Iommi's guitars.
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Rory's guitar was so beaten up because it was stolen and left outside in a ditch for a period of time. The elements did that and not fire.

So...yes it's a Hendrix thing...my curiosity is getting the better of me.

Tony M. said:
I will treat it as a serious question.

Don't do that.
Fire is a very tricky thing to work with.
If you want a scorched looking strat body, use a heat gun.
With the heat gun you will have much more control of the entire process.
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I don't think a heat gun will leave a natural burn pattern.
 
Sp8ctre said:
.....I don't think a heat gun will leave a natural burn pattern.
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That depends on the heat gun.

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Sp8ctre said:
Rory's guitar was so beaten up because it was stolen and left outside in a ditch for a period of time. The elements did that and not fire.

So...yes it's a Hendrix thing...my curiosity is getting the better of me.



I don't think a heat gun will leave a natural burn pattern.
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No! No! Hendrix was a stoned idiot. Don't ruin a guitar like that Chris!!!
 
gball said:
No! No! Hendrix was a stoned idiot. Don't ruin a guitar like that Chris!!!
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It will only be a low end Strat body that is of little value...and the Hendrix thing was a marketing stunt. It wasn't even his idea!
 
Good luck with the project!

Y'all know I dont dig the relic thing but the burnt highlights could be cool.
wonder if that retains a burnt smell?
do you coat that with an oil finish after?

Sometimes I want to make a big bonfire of all my gear, but thats a different story.
 
jtcnj said:
Good luck with the project!

Y'all know I dont dig the relic thing but the burnt highlights could be cool.
wonder if that retains a burnt smell?
do you coat that with an oil finish after?

Sometimes I want to make a big bonfire of all my gear, but thats a different story.
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I am not a relic fan either, but I have a 3 tone finish body and I can't stand the 3 tone paint look.

My other option is to paint it Black and do a Gilmour replica, but I already have a Gilmour Strat...
 
jtcnj said:
"Gunter gleiben glauchen globen"
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The song begins with a voice that says ""Gunter Glieben Glauten Globen". ... Producer Mutt Lange got tired of counting the band in with "1, 2, 3, 4...," so he started saying this.The boys liked it so they put it in the song. It means so much, it means nothing.
 
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