JMA-1 First timer..

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Originally Posted by FrankenWashie

In my limited Luthiery experience, losing the plot only occurs somewhere between 240 and 1500 grit, or after the fourth attempt to get Black Stump to work properly on an EXA-1.

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Haha ill store that for future reference maybe im closer than i thought.

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Originally Posted by Grubsta

Well it certainly was a worthy winner and beautifully finished. Its nice to get a better idea of what the stain could look like on my build. [emoji106]

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Thanks grubsta, the colour might be a bit different being yours is an ash body, will look great with the grain how you've got it

I was just wondering if anyone could give me any tips on removing sharpie marker from my fretboard. I Did mask the fretboard when i was working on it but it seems that somehow I still managed to get some marker under the tape i havent oiled the fretboard yet.

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Bit of metho?

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Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain

Bit of metho?

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If that doesn't work, 0000 steel wool.

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Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain

Bit of metho?

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I was thinking that but not really sure how or if it would affect the timber in any way. So I just wanted to see what other ideas people have. Thanks for the suggestion.

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Originally Posted by pablopepper

If that doesn't work, 0000 steel wool.

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I do have 0000 steel wool so ill give it a go thanks. [emoji106]

Metho or white spirit/turps won't harm the fingerboard. You could even try some naptha (liquid lighter fluid). Goof-Off would probably work as well.

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Originally Posted by Simon Barden

Metho or white spirit/turps won't harm the fingerboard. You could even try some naptha (liquid lighter fluid). Goof-Off would probably work as well.

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Great thanks Simon ill check it out tomorrow.

Today was the day when all the sanding and grain filling starts to pay off. My Dingotone arrived yesterday so i was pretty eager to get some stain on the body. As i mentioned earlier in the thread i chose to go with Bushfire Sunrise I'm very happy with my color choice the grain has popped pretty nicely.
I was a little anxious using the DT for the first time but after a couple of minutes i actually enjoyed the process easy to use and pleasant smelling I'm really happy with how it went on and looking forward to getting onto the intensifying coat.

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