New Strat...

So... This just came in the mail. It is even worse than I thought. This monstrosity started life as a limited edition 2019 rose gold pro strat with a one piece rosewood neck.

Step one will be to take it all apart. Any tips on paint removal? I have no idea what the paint is and what is under there to make it so lumpy. It does not chip away too easily. Seems to be a clear coat. This should be fun.