First Build - ES-12G

hi John,
good move to get another bottle of stain coat. 2-3 more coats should be getting deeper and ready for intensifying coats.
There's no need to steel wool too much between coats, just a light rub so you don't lose too much colour

thanks wokka, you just answered my next question.
So, light rub with steel wool before applying more stain coats, got it ;)

that's it John, just to remove any high points or lint from the cloth that stuck and to give the next coat bit of tooth.
Usually 2-3 minute light rub with super fine steel wool is enough. Any more and you will remove to much stain

She's looking really nice John! As the colour deepens she's really going to pop. I really love this kit - yours might actually be the first build diary for one of these - congrats! I play my 335 12-string all the time and it's awesome. Can't wait to see how yours comes out!

cheers,
Gav.

thanks Gav, always loved the sound of a 12-string
and the look ;)

Looking good, John! How has the pitting gone after you applied the stain?

nice work John, and a 12 stringer, very cool

Hi Swanny,
Its not as noticable as it was
and the surface feels pretty smooth,
will be more so once i apply the finishing coats

an update of sorts. checked the neck today, quarter turn on the rod in preparation for checking the frets.
Also checked the neck fit and alignment. Fit looks pretty good to me, i could probably push it down a bit more to get rid of that gap off the body but i didnt have the energy this evening ;).
also the alignment looks good, about 3-4mm of neck outside the first and 12th strings?
altho i used string to check it (didnt have any cotton). Will check it again once I get the body finished.
Also made up a dummy body to set up the wiring, Have decided to go with braided/shielded wire.
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nice one John, don't think I've seen anyone finish a guitar in cardboard bwhahahahahaah

cool template

3-4mm of string offset each side should be fine