How I Restored My Electric Guitar From The High School Years

The geekiest thing I’ve done. And I’ve learned so much in the process.

When I was 17, my parents bought me an electric guitar. As a matter of fact, it was my guitar teacher (“maestro” Antonio Scarpetti) who made the purchase because he thought I didn’t know enough at the time. It turned out to be an affordable Ibanez RG270DX, Made in Korea (nowadays these models are made in China). The shiny and loud “emerald green” finish was really really 90s. I even gave it a name, “Seven”, not…