It's fun to modify a guitar to make it more personal to you.Adding special parts and accessories to your guitar will make it look unique to you and your style.
Step 1: Paint your guitar.
Paint the guitar's body with spray paint or another paint that is safe for guitars if you disassemble it.Add designs or repaint the whole surface, then top with a guitar lacquer for a shiny, professional finish.If you want the paint to adhere to the body, you need to sand it down and use a sanding block.Before adding paint, it is a good idea to coat the body with a primer.To get an even color in your desired shade, add several layers of each.It is best to paint the entire guitar body on a solid-body electric guitar.acoustic guitars are more susceptible to getting paint into the interior of the instrument than hollow-body guitars.
Step 2: Stickers or decals can be added.
Adding decals or stickers to the guitar's body is a great way to make a statement.If you pull up the lacquer or paint on your guitar, you'll find a sticky sticker behind it.Before you apply the stickers, make sure you are happy with the permanent location.You can buy decals that look like tattoos.If you want a shine consistent with the rest of your guitar, spray a coat of lacquer over the decals.
Step 3: Use pens to draw or write.
To create patterns, pictures, or words on the body of your guitar, you can sketch out your own freeform design or use a stencil.Markers and pens are permanent.Before adding color from a marker, you should sketch out a design with a pencil.It is possible to remove some color with rubbing alcohol.Adding your own signature to your guitar is a great way to personalize it.You can use wood glue to add sparkle to your designs.
Step 4: Colorful binding or purfling can be added.
The thin plastic or wood pieces between the two edges of the instrument body are the binding and purfling.The binding on your guitar is usually white or neutral wood, but the purfling can come in a variety of colors and patterns.
Step 5: Purchase fretboard inlay stickers.
Buying stickers that look like the real thing will give you an alternative to inlays made of stone or shell.These stay put under strings and fingers.Try different shapes, designs, or even custom words for each fret.Carefully remove the strings on your guitar, clean and dry the surface of the fretboard, and center the stickers evenly on the frets to apply them.You can even personalize the stickers with your name, like a famous musician, by buying them for the headstock of your guitar.
Step 6: A unique pickguard can be added.
Pickguards are fun colors, shapes, or patterns.The pickguard is used to protect the guitar face from scratches of the pick, but it can also be a highly decorative piece.It is easy to apply a new pickguard on a guitar that doesn't already have one, but it may be possible to replace an existing one with a bridge removal knife and some heat from a lamp.
Step 7: Try knobs and strings.
Colorful varieties or different finishes are what you'll get when you replace your current strings and tuning knobs.It is important that you do not sacrifice quality when replacing guitar strings.If you want to upgrade to better quality, use the same gauge and steel or nylon material.You will end up with a completely different sound and feeling while playing.You can replace knobs on the face of the guitar as well as with special shapes and materials, as electric guitars have even more options for knob customization.Before buying new knobs, make sure your guitar has solid shaft or split shaft pots.
Step 8: New bridge pins are needed.
The pins that hold your guitar strings should be replaced.There are unique pins that contain shell, bone, brass or other materials that give them color and shine.Bridge pins made from wood and bone can improve the sound of your guitar strings.
Step 9: The pickup covers need to be replaced.
If you have an electric guitar with pickup covers that can be replaced, try a new color or finish.You don't need a screwdriver to replace the pickup covers.They are available in a variety of colors and finishes to complement your guitar.
Step 10: If you want to make your own case, get a new one.
A new hard or soft case is needed to protect your guitar.You can make your own guitar case with some fabric, batting and a sewing machine.If you have good woodworking skills and access to the materials necessary to cut a custom shape for your guitar, you can make your own hard case.If you make your own case, make sure that there is no extra room inside for your guitar to get damaged, but also that it doesn't get squeezed too tightly.
Step 11: You can decorate your case.
If you want to show off your personality and style, try spicing up an old case with new details.You can attach buttons or piping to a soft case.You can replace the clasps and other hardware on a hard case with new ones in a different metal or color.To attach your own fabric to the inside of the case, you can either use fabric glue or hand-sewing.If you add a lining to the guitar case, make sure it still fits.
Step 12: Get a new guitar strap.
If you want to add a touch of color or pattern to your guitar, get yourself a new guitar strap.For comfort, choose a wide strap.It is possible to make your own guitar strap with any piece of heavy fabric and the right fittings.Wrap new fabric around your existing strap to make it look better.
Step 13: There are unique guitar picks.
You can get new picks that compliment your guitar.You can find guitar or music stores that can make custom picks for you.Pick punchers can be used to cut out the right shape from any hard plastic or other suitable material.