Hello, I've recently bought the IB-7, 7 string guitar kit to do for my year 12 research project. I've spent most of my holidays sanding it. I've put about two coats of primer on it and I have noticed a large crack when it's hot that looks like it goes in pretty deep. I am planning on painting it matte black so if I need to put something on it that will show I can.
It's actually wide enough to squash with my fingers.
Jack - sounds like a bummer - I've contacted DB Our local resident luthier for any advice and will get back to you when we can.
Current builds:
GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548
Hi Jack, looks like a crack that's opened up with the temperature change. We can get that complete kit back and replace with a new (uncracked) one.
Flick me an email and we'll organise it. adamboyle(at)pitbullguitars.com
Cheers,
Adam
adamboyle(at)pitbullguitars.com
Thanks Adam, email sentOriginally Posted by adam
Cheers, Jack
Bummer Jack - good news is that it's being resolved.
Current builds:
GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548
I've gotten the guitar replaced and have started the sanding again. On this body it looks like it's going to take much longer since there are a lot of scratches on the edge of it. They don't seem to feel like they make it any less smooth but I could be wrong. Since I'm painting the guitar and not staining it will these be an issue or can I cut a bit of a corner to save time.
I'm beginning to run out of time to complete this as it's for my year 12 research project so any ways I can get it done quicker would be extremely appreciated.
Hi Jack, would be best if you can remove the machine marks or you will need more primer coats to hide them.
Which way are you sanding ? you should sand with the grain so sand up and down and not along the edges.
Get some 120 grit and finer paper and you should remove them pretty quickly.
Worth grain filling the body before you put the primer on. This will fill all the tiny pores and lower points. The more preparation you do now will pay off in the long run. You will need less primer and colour coats.
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I have been sanding with the grain but I have only been using 240 grit. Should I use 120 instead? Thanks
Hi Jack, yes those machine marks look fairly deep on the bottom edge. I suggest start at 120 grit then work up till about 320 grit should be enough
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
Okay thank you very much
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