Kick's first build LP-1MQ Red Widow

[Simon Barden]

It is looking good. Though it's crying out for a bone nut to replace the yellow plastic one.

[FrankenWashie]

It is looking good. Though it's crying out for a bone nut to replace the yellow plastic one.

Or a black graphtec version.

[chrissyinbkk]

Looks amazing Kick

[nitroburner1000]

I just applied another coat of TO to the Red Widow and I thought I'd share some pics with you.



You can see the body reflecting my Festool container.

This one is from another angle:



That bubbly stuff at the topleft side is the reflection of a window and is just because the TO is still wet and I know by now that it will smoothen out.

The headstock:



You can see some grain and to be honest, that was not what I had in mind originally (it had to be silky smooth) bur I kinda like it this way. It has some vintage feeling which I like.

Anyway, I know everthing is not perfect but I love it the way she is! Can't wait for finishing with the TO and start with the electronics and then final assembly

Beautifully executed burst, colour really pops the veneer and i love the slight grainy effect on the headstock.

[Dedman]

I think you could probably sand that a bit flatter and get it a bit more glassy. How many coats of TO now?

[Kick]

I think you could probably sand that a bit flatter and get it a bit more glassy. How many coats of TO now?

I think that I have applied around 18 to 20 coats. As said before, I'll continue until the bottle of TO is empty.

@Simon: If I'd go for another nut I have to find a pre-slotted one because I don't have the tools to make it myself. I'll do some Googling!

[Simon Barden]

PBG should hopefully be selling affordable nut files soon. You can order a set to arrive with your next kit!

[Rossc0]

Looking good Kick. Don't think were ever satisfied eh, that's probably what drives build 2,3 4....

[wazkelly]

Looks great Kick.

If you want to smoothen up the Headstock some wet sanding with 1500 Wet & Dry should do the trick.

[Kick]

I found a nut here from a guitar parts supplier so that's easy. Only thing is that they say it is meant for a 'single cut' guitar but I think i'll sent them a mail to ask for the dimensions of that nut. It must be the same as it is now. To be continued!