Got the body & neck polished up, now for fitting the neck. I'm happy enough with the final finish however the plywood veneer used on the front & back were very open grain & I did not use sanding sealer. This has meant that I do not have a 'mirror' finish as any more sanding might have seen me put holes in the body. As it is, I have used 1500 & 2000 grit wet and dry over a couple of thick coats of clear finish, followed by Meguiars ultimate compound. The sanding has resulted in the outside area becoming a lighter colour than originally intended. I was trying to have it look like the original Gibson colour scheme I might have to just get another one after this one & perfect my technique!
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