I ordered a JMA-1 kit and I am all geeked up about getting it.
It is cleared for takeoff, but not yet on the plane from Australia.
Wish us luck.
:cool:
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I ordered a JMA-1 kit and I am all geeked up about getting it.
It is cleared for takeoff, but not yet on the plane from Australia.
Wish us luck.
:cool:
Best of luck, Roger. Out of curiosity, where is it heading?
Maryland, USA.
It got here yesterday. I am pretty pleased, except that it came with a pre-shaped headstock. I was looking forward to designing my own. The image I ordered off of shows an uncut block headstock.
I am eager to get sanding. Wondering what the best grain filler should be before I try "General Finishes Water Based Dye, 1 Pint, Blue."
That is what I am leaning towards curranty. Though I am still learning the possibilities....
Hi rogerV, I would have expected an uncut headstock also! Does it look well finished?Quote:
Originally Posted by rogerV
I think with GF Dye stains you probably should not fill first. You may want to read here...
https://generalfinishes.com/wood-fin...ased-dye-stain
I think it should work well on Ash. Follow the directions for open grain woods on ash. Closed grain on Maple. I would test it first someplace that doesn't show to make sure it's not blotchy.
I'd raise the grain first. I have used it on paulownia which GF does not really recommend. I added 10% High Performance clear coat to guard against blotchiness and it worked pretty well. On ash you should not need to add anything, but I'd still test it.
FWIW, I filled with Aquacoat clear, which is great, but a little pricy. I also put a couple of coats of 1lb cut shellac (platina) between the dye stain and the Aquacoat, which worked pretty well, but I was using red and you're using blue so I'd test first ;-)
By "well finished" do you mean cut well. Yes, it is. It is pretty much like a Fenders Strat shape. I will need some sanding, but it is fine and will work nicely. It has a pretty rosewood fretboard (at least it is supposed to be rosewood).
It doesn't look like they sell the paddle head neck, if I wanted to get one.
Dont forget to post a few piccy so we can follow along
If I have questions or if I am asking for advice, is it better to continue to post in this thread?
Or is it better to create a new post with the specific question?
Thanks.
I may need a lot of help. :)
If you haven't already, start a Build Diary, that would be the best place to post all your build-specific questions.Quote:
Originally Posted by rogerV
One benefit to doing this is for your own future reference, as well as being all in one place rather than scattered about in the forum.
Start here: "My Build Diary"