Peavey Foundation Refinish
 

Hi all. I have a 1991 Foundation V that I love, but the red finish is hideous. I am thinking of stripping it and staining to somewhat match the maple neck. What is the best way to do this and do these things have an attractive grain to them?

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Before you sand down, be aware that the wood used under solid finishes on most instruments WON'T usually look attractive. It may be a laminate of multiple pieces of wood with poorly matched grain.

That said, I suggest you have a backup plan. If the grain isn't what you hope for, refinish with a solid color.

That is what I am afraid of. I would love to go with vintage cream if that is the case..

If you want the job to be perfect: http://www.wilkinsguitars.com/finishing.htm

Take your time.

The two biggest factors in doing a quality refinish are patience and preparation.

See here for in depth step-by-step instructions and materials: http://www.reranch.com/basics.htm

My stripped 92 Foundation, 3 pc. laminate. I wanted to do something around the control plate area but my router decided to do something else so I just routed a stripe and used the rest of that piece of rosewood to balance it out.

Thanks Arial. That doesn't look bad at all!

I like the results you got, Arial!

Thank you.