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Let me preface this post by saying; I know, or at least should know, more about painting and paint prep than my actions would lead you to beleive.

I decided against paying a bunch for nitro paint...

Sorry, I may not have been clear. The length of the neck has about 12-14 coats (3 days of 4-5 coats per day). The headstock at 3 coats, but I will hit it with the same amount now that it is...

Don't get me wrong, the choice of paint system was purely for the colour! I costed it, including contingency cans for primer and clear when I stuff up, and cannot justify it for this first build! So,...

So I think I am happy with the neck. I rubbed it with 0000 equiv. Scotchbrite this morning and was tempted to leave it at that! I have since applied another 3 coats and feel like I dont need any...

I knew it was the wrong product, I even took care not to adhere it too firmly. I also knew I had low tack painters tape somewhere but couldn't find it at the time (got it now, but hopefully I have...

So, a quick update.

Kit was missing the bone nut upgrade and copper sheilding tape, but everything else was there and in good order. Kit may have been returned as there was a pen mark (dot) at the...

Hi All,

Getting started on my first build, an ST-1 with rosewood fingerboard. I plan on finishing the body with a solid colour (ideally shell pink, although finding a suitable product seems it may...