ES 335

[cregan75]

Here's the ES335 kit I've started. It's my first build. Sanded and base coat.
Would appreciate feedback, I would like the contrast to be a little bolder any advice?

[west0288]

Hey, Chris. Welcome.

To get better contrast, apply a darker wash stain (like a Feast Watson product), sand back lightly, and then apply your desired colour coats over the top.

[gavinturner]

Hi Chris,

It depends on what kind of finish you are using. For Colortone (water based) dye I have found this technique from Bill at Canadianbreed guitars to produce good results as an alternative to the dye and sand-back proposed by Brodie.

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1n_g6PA_c0[/embed]

Not to take away from Brodie's suggestion! This technique is good for those who don't want to (or can't) sand back.

cheers,
Gav.

[cregan75]

Hey guys, thanks for the advice.
I've done a stack of mods but never a build, so all info is appreciated.
What do you finish necks in? My fav neck to play is a Maple finished natural but paint doesn't big me too much.
Thanks again,
Reg

[Gavin1393]

True Oil for necks, unless you can get DB to part with some DingoTone....

[cregan75]

Thanks Gavin.