Preston Thompson Guitars | Spraying a Sunburst

Take a look at luthier Simon Haycraft adding a sunburst in the Preston Thompson Guitars workshop.

Here’s an inside look at the Preston Thompson Guitars workshop, in the finish booth with luthier Simon Haycraft. Simon is adding a sunburst to a beautiful Thompson dreadnought. That’s Billy Strings’ song “Turmoil and Tinfoil” playing in the background!

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