Damo's 2nd build - ES1G

Hey all!
I've started my 2nd build being the ES1G whilst I'm also doing final teaks on my ESB4.

This isn't an overly detailed build diary because I forgot to take photos of the mock build but here's my progress to date:

1. Grain fill. I wanted to try out grain filling on this build because I didn't do it on the ESB4 and even though I'm really happy with the ESB4 I kinda wished I'd grain filled it. Anyway I used mahogany Timbermate so hoped to get some nice reddish grain popping. Here's the sanded body:
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2. Coat 1. Going for a classic look here with a burst using Colortone Yellow, Cherry and black. I had to work fast because Colortone dries real fast. I had to work in sections to try and avoid dry lines at the edges of the colours (worked better in some areas but not so great in others.
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3 Coat 2. I was pretty happy after the first coat but I really wanted the black to be blacker and the yellow to be richer. I also realised that the back was different to the front so the back ended up needing more work.
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The grain on the front doesn't really show up that well in the photos but it's looking great.

wow Damo that is a sensational burst, well done man !
This will look the ducks nuts when it gets the clear coats on !

Thanks woks! Yeah I can't wait for clear coats.. Gonna go the Cabots clear again because I had great results last time.


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nice one Damo, is that a rattle can ? you going gloss or satin ?

all these semi hollow builds with cool bursts has got me keen to build one !

Lovely burst there.

Yeah rattle can gloss. I learnt the hard way on my last build about the "right" and "wrong" way to spray with a can so I think I should be right to get a good finish in less time this time round.


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Thanks Pablo


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That is one brilliant burst, great job!

Great bursts!

Thanks Andrew and Fretworn..
This video helped out with the method for anyone interested:
http://youtu.be/OjlIAq17aVc



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