I am new to the site and bring greetings from the UK.
I am new to the site and bring greetings from the UK.
Welcome along Geoff.
Welcome Geoff!
cheers,
Gav.
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Build #01: BC-1
Build #02: ST-1
Build #03: JR-1DC
Build #04: ES-2V
Build #05: ESB-4 (GOTM July 2014)
Build #06: RC-1
Build #07: MK-2
Build #08: TLA-1
Build #09: JR-1DC
Build #0A: LPA-1
Build #0B: STA-1 (GOTM April 2015)
Build #0C: MKA-2
Build #0D: LP-1M
Build #0E: JB-1
Build #0F: FS-1
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Welcome Geoff. Great name, glad your parents knew how to spell it correctly.
Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
This is my first build.
I've been playing over 20-years and own a range of guitars and decided to have a go at a custom model, I've always liked archtop and acoustics which is why I settled on the ES-3 for my first project.
Last edited by Geoff Stephens; 04-01-2016 at 06:45 AM.
Hi Geoff, welcome to the forum and good to see another international member.
What kit have you got in mind to build ?
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Hi guys,
Thank you for the welcome.
I have the ES3 kit.
I am finding it complicated to start threads hence the delay in my response.
My kit is a basswood body so I am in some dilemma regarding the best way to finish it, I am told Wudtone won't be as effective on basswood which leads me along the lines of a tinted lacquer, any thoughts from other builders would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Geoff, wudtone will stain fine on basswood, I'm not sure if Dingotone can be shipped to UK, if so I recommend using that to stain
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Hi Wokkaboy
Dingotone doesn't ship to the UK so it only leaves the Wudtone as an option.
Do you know if I can I lacquer over it afterwards?
Alternatively could I use a proprietory wood stain from a DIY store?
Welcome and howdy!
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