I picked up my first Parker this weekend, a -95 Fly Deluxe. Without a doubt the most impressive guitar I've owned, and somewhat of a bucket-list guitar for me. Everything works perfectly besides a wonky tuner, loose barrel jack, and crusty bearing in the bridge. It's in fair condition with some paint cracks and chips but with some large chunks of missing paint on the back of the neck that someone has poorly tried to repair with what looks like nail polish
but it was reflected in the price, I only paid 940 Freedom Eagles for it (according to today's exchange rate). I have to remove the nail polish to assess the extent of the damage, but the neck is perfectly straight, no loose frets and the fretboard have no signs of delamination, so I'm hopeful it is only cosmetic.
But oh boy, it's a player! I haven't been able to put it down since I got it.
How do people usually stand regarding professional refinishes? Do the guitars retain their value if you change the color? Is it frowned upon?
I am an educated guitar builder with a journeyman letter in the craft and currently working in the R&D department at a fairly well-known guitar company. I know how to work with and refinish these things.
I had a refinish in mind ever since I saw the listing, but now, as it's in my possession, I'm honestly hesitant out of respect for the guitar.
Well, before I can decide on anything, I have to stop playing on the damn thing in order to prep it for finish.
