Topic: I need an advice for Bonamassa's signature on the pickguard...
Hey there...How I can have JB signature on the pickguard more permanent than now??? Thank u guys!!!
JB jr
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Re: I need an advice for Bonamassa's signature on the pickguard...
When I had ted Nugent, Joe Satriani, Pat Metheny and Alan Holdsworth sign my guitar, I carefully traced over it with clear nail polish. It has lasted for 12-15 years now. It's not smooth but it's protected and has lasted years.
You can take it to a local luthier or maybe even a body shop and have it professionally sprayed/clear coated.
I had Paul Reed Smith sign my back plate on both my PRS's...I took them off and replaced them with plain ones. I keep the autographed ones for safe keeping in a sealed plastic bag.
On my acustic I had Tommy Shaw, Jason Bonham and Mick Jones sign it. I didn't do anything to them and now all that's left of Tommy's name is "y Shaw"
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Well, honestly I would replace the pickguard to a new one and put the signed one
on a shelf or so. But if you want it that way then I would spray a clear coat over it.
Alex
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Re: I need an advice for Bonamassa's signature on the pickguard...
Before you put anything near the signature I would do a test using the same pen that was used just to make sure that it doesn't come off. Ideally you should have prepared the surface of the pick guard with sand paper before getting it signed so the laquer has something to hold on to.
Re: I need an advice for Bonamassa's signature on the pickguard...
gingerpaul wrote:
Before you put anything near the signature I would do a test using the same pen that was used just to make sure that it doesn't come off. Ideally you should have prepared the surface of the pick guard with sand paper before getting it signed so the laquer has something to hold on to.
So i have to call Joe to have is pen hehehehe xD!!! Maybe I can try with another permanent pen...someone told me to try with the spray for the hair...I don't know how you call it but I'm afraid...
JB jr
"but if heartaches were nickels...I'd be the richest fool alive"
Re: I need an advice for Bonamassa's signature on the pickguard...
Until you figure it out I'd get a new pickguard and put the autographed one somewhere safe.
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Re: I need an advice for Bonamassa's signature on the pickguard...
If it looks like a normal permanent marker then have a trial run with one of those. As another thought, what about [Blue Peter mode] clear sticky-back-plastic? [/Blue Peter mode]
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Re: I need an advice for Bonamassa's signature on the pickguard...
you could have the pickguard laminated or you could spray multiple layers of clearcoat over it...
- Nic from Detroit... posting on JB's Forum since 6-2-2006
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Re: I need an advice for Bonamassa's signature on the pickguard...
...have Joe sign another one as back-up... 
honestly... I would take it off of the guitar and replace it with another one.
Greets
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Re: I need an advice for Bonamassa's signature on the pickguard...
Ive had jb and double trouble sign my guitar, its kind of a signature collection all on one guitar. I still play it all the time. the DT signatures are wearing off even though it was done with a sharpie. I don't care though, I'm not ever going to sell it - and I want to play it out. good conversation piece.
just play it man. if you ever need another one signed, you know where you can find Joe.
- Nic from Detroit... posting on JB's Forum since 6-2-2006
Ask me about my handwound Great Lakes Guitar Pickups
Since 2010, Bonamassa fans have taken advantage of my JB friend discount = my cost + shipping.
Ask me about my handwound Great Lakes Guitar Pickups
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Re: I need an advice for Bonamassa's signature on the pickguard...
NPB_EST.1979 wrote:
Ive had jb and double trouble sign my guitar, its kind of a signature collection all on one guitar. I still play it all the time. the DT signatures are wearing off even though it was done with a sharpie. I don't care though, I'm not ever going to sell it - and I want to play it out. good conversation piece.
just play it man. if you ever need another one signed, you know where you can find Joe.
Yessssss...is true!!! I have to play the guitar with the original signature...JB is always on the road with us!!!!! I'm waiting for some concerts here...I'm only 16 and my dream is to play with him...and I'm playing...playing and playing to make that dream coming true ( i don't if is correct xD)
JB jr
"but if heartaches were nickels...I'd be the richest fool alive"
Re: I need an advice for Bonamassa's signature on the pickguard...
Like I said before. Get clear nail polish and trace over the signature. It doesn't look that bad and it really protects the signature. I had my guitar signed years ago and all the signatures are still intact.
Sharpies will wear off in a week.
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I replaced my signed pickguard with a new one as it allready started fading a little bit. It's hanging on the wall along with a JB pick.
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Re: I need an advice for Bonamassa's signature on the pickguard...
Ramonster wrote:
I replaced my signed pickguard with a new one as it allready started fading a little bit. It's hanging on the wall along with a JB pick.
yes...i have to do that!!! I'm only lazy to go to the shop and buy another pickguard heheheheh!!! But I have to buy it...I'm afraid of the signature!!!
JB jr
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Re: I need an advice for Bonamassa's signature on the pickguard...
bonamassa junior wrote:
Ramonster wrote:I replaced my signed pickguard with a new one as it allready started fading a little bit. It's hanging on the wall along with a JB pick.
yes...i have to do that!!! I'm only lazy to go to the shop and buy another pickguard heheheheh!!! But I have to buy it...I'm afraid of the signature!!!
JB jr
that what i was going to suggest then have the pick guard framed
I got blisters on my bloody fingers (JL)
Re: I need an advice for Bonamassa's signature on the pickguard...
Bluezman wrote:
bonamassa junior wrote:Ramonster wrote:I replaced my signed pickguard with a new one as it allready started fading a little bit. It's hanging on the wall along with a JB pick.
yes...i have to do that!!! I'm only lazy to go to the shop and buy another pickguard heheheheh!!! But I have to buy it...I'm afraid of the signature!!!
JB jr
that what i was going to suggest then have the pick guard framed
Yessss..I think it would be the best!! I already have other two JB signatures in my bedroom...I can put this one near them!!! yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah xD thank you Daryl!!! If I have this signature is only for you!!!
JB jr
"but if heartaches were nickels...I'd be the richest fool alive"