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As long as the screw thread is mainly in the wood block it should not matter. Plus, no one will look inside :rolleyes:.

+1. I would normally sand up to 180 g or 240 g with for staining. I sand and then stain for my process. Have you considered the option of grain...

No worries, fender3x, thanks for the advice!

I should mention that I am not the greatest at staining, so others may want to chime in. I typically don't go finer than 220. The exception is on...

Thanks for the replies, everyone! fender3x, thanks for mentioning the grits. I plan to apply one coat of stain and then sand it down before...

Been pondering veneer racing stripes just to satisfy fenders seemly obsession with them :). What’s everyone’s experience with glue for veneer? I’ve...

Grey and bald omg work faster Dave :)

Playing slide on the ST-1 on this one

You could go grey waiting :D

it certainly can I've found the only way to get the old binding off I found was scrape it off I knocked it up about 1 year ago as using a router on...

Thanks, it's good to at least eliminate something as a "possible cause". I'll use the shielding tape in the second build - just to be sure...

If you don't think the tuners are snug enough you can wrap the shaft (B in the pic) with aluminum or copper tape (what you'd use for shielding). It's...

I like the way you have matched the on the curve on the block to make the glue bond nice and tight, and held it in place with the weight. I have...

Got the same kit will be watching with anticipation

I wonder about the tuners as well..... how "snug" (a tight fit) are they supposed to be? it they are to fit in snug to the point where they cannot...

I know that feeling! Those very high frets look like they are getting very flat, before you see anything come off the 13th or 10th (depending on what...

Maybe I am confused... It seems like it would be easier to just raise the saddle by 1mm to produce the same effect? There is an oldschool method of...

As with the resonator, there is no block on the top shoulder to anchor the strap button, and I like the strap button at that position. So, I made a...

Thanks! My first bass had a batwing. I have loved them ever since ;-) 19.2 V. I don't know if you have Craftsman Tools in Australia. The...

1+ I always hold open the possibility of a solid color. My translucent finishes are not always successful. Particularly over veneer. That said,...

It's done, and your approach should work. It's not a substitute for fret leveling, but it can be helpful when you have a single fret--or just a part...

Welcome! 1+ on starting a build diary. I also try to use water based finishes. You may be able to start with a lower grit like 180 or 220 depending...

Thanks guys yeah I was thinking along similar lines, Yamaha can make a revstar with stripes so why can’t I. Like the idea of routing out the centre...

The centre join line may be all glue and may not take any stain. You may be able to carefully cut out (with a craft knife) the glue and replace it...

Yes, the pickguard material is inlaid into the headstock. I have done the same on a number of builds - check out the MBM-1 headstock at...

Now that is a great batwing.....

That split in the veneer... I wonder if you could make a "feature" of it..... run a line along the centre of the guitar? You'd need a good...

Very nice..... The logo - I do not know what a "Cricut vinyl sticker" is... but does that mean you inlaid the pickguard material (I'm assuming 3...

The grounding of the strings and bridge/tailpiece did take a while! I did it methodically, one piece at a time, the bushing insert was grounded...