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OK. So it has been a long time since I updated on this build. I have not been able to get to it as much as I planned due to family issues but I have been doing a little when I had the chance.
So, I...

Hi,
Yeah, I am using water-based stains.
I was going for a smokehouse burst as you see on the Gibson studio.
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I decided to carry on with the stain and see what I get, I can always paint...

Thanks, I will check him out.

I have watched quite a few videos on staining, the back of the guitar went well but it all went wrong on the front... when I tried to blend the colours... also I...

Hi guys.
Any tips on how to do a burst with stains?
I have been practising on the headstock before I go to the body and I cant seem to get it right.
I don't want to mess up on the body.
Any...

Update on the build so far.
I decided to tape the binding after responses to my question on here.
Fine sanding is done and started with the staining. My first attempt at staining so hopefully...

Hi guys.
Got my stains today and was going to start the finish but I am just wondering what will happen if I do not tape the binding? This is the first time I have used stain, so I am not sure if it...

Thanks for the welcome.
I have been sanding all day and plan to be sanding all day again tomorrow. (during my coffee breaks at work, anyway) I may as well keep sanding until the stains arrive.
I...

Hi guys.
I'm Mark, this is my first post here. Just officially starting my build.
I ordered the spalted maple lp style kit and was surprised when it turned out to be a set neck, I didn't even...