How do you paint a solid body guitar?

There’s nothing quite like the sound of a solid body electric guitar. The tone is warm and rich, yet still cuts through when you need it to. What’s even better is that you can paint them to create a unique look that reflects your own personality or even just to make your guitar stand out in a sea of branded guitars. Here’s how to paint a solid body guitar.

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