Finally gtting around to making my build diary for this. A fair bit of the work has been done.
Using the mustang kit to put together a Musicmaster for my partner as a Christmas present. She has wanted to start learing for ages, but all of my guitars have a slightly thick neck for her little hands, she really likes the LPjnr that I made, so I thought a little the short scale will suit her well. And its just a cool guitar to have around.
We conceptualized it and designed it together.
Finished in the Bauwerk Limestone Paint Hay with a musicmaster cream coloured pick guard, we'd been hoping for for anodised gold .... but it is pretty hard to track down and expensive. Hoping the pickguard gets here by christmas as is. Upgraded the tuners to the beautiful chrome gotohs. Picked up a Silver lace sensor, and just one volume, tone and output. Keep everything simple and efficient.
Mostly happy with the quality of the kit, almost considered sending the neck back as there is a little construction damage at the nut that has been poorly repaired, but decided it would just be a little feature really, its not like there is anything structurally wrong. The body is a lovely slab of ash.
Finshing is mostly done. Took a tonne of sanding and ebony timbermate as grain fill. The Bauwerk limewash paint was really great to use and worked really well for a mostly transparent finish. The oil is going on real well over the top. Three thicker base coats on to begin with, up to number 5 diluted 50/50 with gum turps. Looking smooth and glossy already.
Last edited by Jomasgaard; 23-11-2020 at 12:46 PM.
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