First time builder TL-1TB

That headstock is rather cool[emoji106]



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I was going to ask what stain you are using...it looks a little weak?

Hi everyone

Managed to get quite a lot done this week.

Masking the binding and the front to get the back stained
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Here it is after the stain
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I have decided to go with Tru oil and matte finish
Here it is after the initial coat
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After the initial coat, I applied another one, sanded with 400, applied 2 more, sanded with 800, applied 2 more then sanded with 1200.

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Getting very shiny!

After the 1200, I applied another 2 coats, then used 0000 steel wool to get rid of the shiny spots.
Here it is with the studs half way installed, and the matte look
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Using a hammer and cloth between it and the guitar to push the studs in the rest of the way
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More work on the neck, along with an amber stain
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Ended up having the front edge rounded off.

Here's the body to give me an idea of what it will look like
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Not using the pickups that came with the kit.

The neck has a Railhammer Gnarly 90, and the bridge is from my Hagstrom Viking.

Great job :)

Very nice gentle burst on the body...

That is looking really nice

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Looking good.. I like the natural finish and the fade.. looking good..