Check out this stunning Gene Simmons AXE guitar painted by Gentry Riley of Gentry Riley Designs! As Gene Simmons’ former authorized designer and painter, Gentry brought his signature artistry to this project, creating a bold and unforgettable look.
For this version, he combined Tamco Paint’s Intensity Oh My Orange, Black Out Black, Silver Bling, Yellow Sunrise, and Chalk White, a diverse palette that brought the guitar to life with depth, contrast, and energy. With the help of HR Reducers, each color laid down flawlessly, producing a polished and professional finish.
This particular AXE is a bolt-on model (Gene played a neck-thru version). These AXE 2 Cort guitars were available for years until Gene discontinued them in 2012. To learn more about the history of these iconic instruments, check out AXE Haven.com.
Gentry’s creative approach makes this piece truly one-of-a-kind, showcasing both his artistic skill and the premium quality of Tamco Paint’s Intensity line.
Painter: Gentry Riley
Shop Name: Gentry Riley Designs
Guitar Shop: SEFIN Guitars
Tamco Products used for this look:
- Tamco Intensity Black Out Black
- Tamco Intensity Oh My Orange
- Tamco Intensity Silver Bling
- Tamco Intensity Chalk White
- Tamco Intensity Yellow Sunrise
- HR Reducers
Optional but recommended Tamco Paint products:
- Paint Remover
- HR397 or HR397W Waterbourne Wax & Grease Remover
- HR398 Final Wipe
- Polyester Paste
- High Build Epoxy Primer Series Kit
- DTA Epoxy Primer
- DTM Primer
- Forever Seal
- Slick Silver Metallic
- HH57 Basecoat Hardener
- Flo N Go
- Tamco T-Cups - Spray gun cup liner system
- Tamco Clearcoat
- Finishing & Detailing
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