Well, received my ES-1F and started a mock up of the finished piece. A few minor dings in the veneer, nothing much. Watched all (most) of the videos and downloaded the wiring diagram. I've got a background in both woodwork and electronics (a bit), so I'm not too worried about that. I'm only a beginner musician though so that side is what troubles me the most.
Got a couple of questions to start. My kit is a ES-1F hollow body, but I can only find a wiring diagram for a ES-1G semi hollow body. When I click on featured guitar ES-1G it links to ES-1F, so I'm thinking there is not much difference. Does anyone know the difference?
As a woodworker I'm leaning towards a natural finish either livos ardvos oil or shellac. Anyone have any experience of these? I'm also tempted to use techniglue (a two part epoxy) to glue the neck to the body, but I also have west systems and PVA?
Finally anyone have experience with Feast Watson Prooftint stain from Bunnings as an alternative to Dingotone, if I decide to slightly darken the wood colour?
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