Howdy all,
First time builder from Melbourne, have just ordered my RCA-4. My only concern at the moment is how to treat the binding when sanding & coating (unsure of finish yet). Looking forward to exploring possible mods & upgrades for the Christmas holiday project.
Welcome Gribbit. Binding isn't too much of an issue. Polish it with 0000 steel wool after you have sanded the body and it will usually be relatively easy to clean it up afterwards.
Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
Welcome Gribbit.
Plenty of forum member RC4 builds to peruse for guidance or inspiration.
Keen to see what you have got planned for yours.
Cheers Waz
# 1 - EX-5 https://goo.gl/fQJMqh
# 2 - EX-1 https://goo.gl/KSY9W9
# 3 - Non PBG Tele https://goo.gl/W14G5g
# 4 - Non PBG J Bass https://goo.gl/FbBaFy
# 5 - TL-1AR GOTM Aug 2017 https://goo.gl/sUh14s
# 6 - MMB-4 Runner-up GOTM Oct 2018https://goo.gl/gvrPkp
# 7 - ES-1 Runner-up GOTM Aug 2018https://goo.gl/T9BEY8
Welcome to the forum Gribbit!
Nr 1: Red Widow LP-1MQ (Finished) ->Diary<-
Welcome Gribbit. JB
Builds to date
#1, 3 string box guitar
#2, GR-1SF, November guitar of the month 2016
#3, Charvel Surfcaster tribute scratch build. ( Completed )
#4, Pawn shop Strat ( Completed )
#5, Current build MM-1Q
Welcome Aboard
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
Welcome Gribbit
Build #1 - ST-1 - Completed
Build #2 - LP-1SS - Completed
Build #3 - TLA-1R - Completed
Build #4 - SGD-612 - Completed
Build #5 - ES-1G - Completed
Build #6 - STA-1HT | Completed
Build #7 - ST1JR - Completed
Current Build #8 - JBA-4
Build #9 - Semi-scratch build Tele x 2 - Completed
Current Build #10 - PRS-1H
Current Build #11 - AGJR-1 - Completed
Current Build #12 - ATL-1SB
Current Build #13 - GST-1
Current Build #14 - FBM-1
Thanks for the welcome, kit arrived yesterday, happy days.
Look forward to start posting the build diary.
Welcome fellow Melbournite
1: FV Circa 1975 Total build from scratch fret board the lot Design out of an Electronics mag. RIP
2: FS Candy Red on Gold Basecoat.
3:Finished Build: LP Custom 3 pickup Black Silver Burst.
4:Current Build SGM-1 Electric Guitar Kit (Mahogany) Going for a nice wood stain effect.
5:Current Build P Bass Electric Guitar Kit (Ash) Going for a nice wood stain effect.
6:Current Build ES-3 Electric Hollow Body Guitar Kit (Sunburst) Going for a nice wood stain effect.
Hi Gribbit, welcome to the club.
I'm about to "attack" my first project, TL-1TH, and have been checking the forums about how to begin. Interesting question re the binding, as I had the same concern. I actually have a bit of a scratch on the top edge of my binding and was wondering how to smooth it out.
Thanks to Fretworn for the advice.
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