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    Washburn WB44 crazy paving!

    I can't find the WB44 listed in any Washburn catalogue can anyone hazard a guess as to the date of production?
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    Washburn WB44 crazy paving!

    I was talking about the methodology not the practice! Presumably one applies heat until the poly softens and releases from the wood. How hot does the poly need to get to be released?
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    Washburn WB44 crazy paving!

    I have attached some photos to show the condition. From the serial number I guess it was made in South Korea in 1980 with probably an Ash or Mahogony body, older than I thought The scale length is 34", with 24 frets Maple with a Rosewood fretboard in really nice condition. I would like to...
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    Washburn WB44 crazy paving!

    Presumably like the old days removing oil based paint with a blow torch? How hot does it need to get before scraping off, does it need to bubble or just get pretty warm?
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    Washburn WB44 crazy paving!

    I bought the guitar a few years ago whilst living in Singapore. It has been in air conditioned storage there for a couple of years and recently shipped to Germany. Whist in storage, the poly coating has crazed all over the body and I was thinking of re-bodying it, but the wood is in good...