Re: Finishing or refinishing an inlaid Gibson style headstock
I have a suspicion that you are contemplating refinishing the headstock on an instrument. If so, may I ask what instrument, and why? There are many pitfalls to be aware of, such as 'inlays' actually being wafer-thin overlays, lakes of filler in huge inlay recesses, dyed veneers that don't really match anything when you try to shoot clear on them ...
Adrian mentioned ways of dealing with some of these issues, but it sure can come as a shock when the inlays disappear along with the lacquer you're cleaning off.
Shade Tree Fretted Instrument Repair, retired
Nevada City, California
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