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I rekon it looks great @robin - reminds me of the faded denim type finishes

Finished the painting. Didn’t quite turn out as planned. It wasn’t a shade of blue I particularly liked….Sky Blue! So, as finishing options a) and b)...

I lightly stained the body and neck with a red dye that I mixed from Keda dye powders as a base coat, going to sand them tomorrow with 240, not sure...

Our shops have just re-opened,though Covid precautions and distancing still apply, but at least it's possible to go and try things again, even if it...

Thank you, that helps a lot! I had a few "classical" guitars so far, I guess these are the opposite of what I actually want with big bodies and broad...

Welcome along Phil!

0.010" may be a bit tight for a 0.011" B string, especially if the string is slightly over-sized. Saying that, I use a 0.016" file for my 0.017" G...

I had one of the very first Faiths, a Neptune with a finish that's similar to their current 'naked' finish. I also tried out a hi-goss Neptune a...

Thanks Simon - and for the offer. I have another guitar in the works and I'd like to make this a long term hobby. So I think it's probably sensible...

No cutaway on the Taylor though...

And talking of nut files, if you use the double-sided V-edge shaped files, rather than the straight-sided individual files, you'd be best not...

As I've said, I'm happy for you to borrow my nut files for a few days if you want. I don't need them at the moment. Obviously getting your own is a...

Have a look at a Taylor GS Mini Mahogany. See if you can find one in a shop to try. Impressive little guitar for the price.

Thanks both - I do much prefer the treeless look. With your advice in mind I'll aim to adjust the nut as best I can. Time to order those nut slot...

IMO, good quality and workmanship especially for the price point. I have not done (nor found it necessary) to any fretwork. I did adjust the nut and...

Cort is good. I have a Cort acoustic bass. Great quality materials and hardware. Sent from my Pixel 4 using Tapatalk

Not necessarily. Nine times out of ten string buzz at the nut is a result of improperly cut string slots in the nut. String trees will usually make...

Slow and steady progress..round overs and neck screw ferrule positions.

No pictures for this update on my guitar, but I was able to get started on wet sanding the body last night. First time wet sanding, but had some...

Oh yes, nice, thank you! The Cort does not look bad! I have never played one before, what is the quality?

Good to know, I thought it needs to soak into the wood, thanks! I'll do the thing with the white spirit and check those marks.

I've not played any Faith guitars but they are available in AUS and seem to get good global reviews. The model you posted goes for just under the...

You'd dye, then spray. Mask the top and bottom of the body and spray the edges first, then when dry, uncover the body do the sunburst on the edge of...

Rounded neck plate? Why not? The Hexacaster is getting a 4-hole rounded one, in the style of the latest US Strats and Teles.

I was sitting down! Anal? Me? :) Better take the plastic off for your GOTM pics. Good to hear it sounds as good as it looks.

And the guitar lead is OK with another guitar? Again, it's worth taking and posting a photo of the control plate wiring, just in case there's...

Simon, Been busy finishing other builds. ...... and I was worried I would throw this one across the room. I rewired it completely to the...

Simon, I will apologise in advance....I left the plastic on the pickguard as well. I hope you were reading whilst sitting down. I have a...

Can I use dyes on spray? The reason I'm using dyes is because I'm finishing it with tru oil, don't have any other option for now :(