You guys have been a great source of inspiration, knowledge and encouragement.
I' moving on soon to a new project and want to do it right. You have previously given me advice on this but I'm genuinely stuck.. :(
I have these really nice Gretsch round badge shells, 20,16,13 and all hardware, original "Broadkaster" heads, even the early 60's cymbal stand sold with the kit!
I think I have the original early '60s shellac finish on these. I would like to make it a "walnut" finish which is period Gretsch factory production.
Options:
1) Go with paint/laquer remover. Strip off old finish, sand, re-stain in walnut, then apply a nice Tung oil finish.
2) Apply walnut paper-backed veneer, tung oil finish.
The first option would be more "Gretsch-like". The socond option would be real wood.
Help2
~K