Here we go... Muzza's first build. Non PBG PRS-1TS

[Tweaky]

"Popping the grain"....!!!!!

Who's f#$%&*@ idea was THAT?

If I didn't hate sanding before, I sure do now. Safe to say, I'm not trying that again.


I've gotta say, I'm not enjoying this hand rubbed burst experience. Hopefully, the fruit of my efforts will make it all worthwhile, but I'm not liking the result so far.

After more 240 grit (and even down to 180 grit) than the whole build so far...


I was just going to coat the whole face with Nullabor Ochre and wait until the new improved 'BLACK Stump' arrives.


But my curiosity and impatience got the better of me - I tried my hand at the initial stages of a burst using the 'Blackish' Stump - thinking the thin-ness may help me with the blending.


The third photo is after about 5 coats of N.O. and B.S. Probably should've stopped after 3 or 4 as it just wasn't taking any more in.

BTW, the Black Stump does look black in these photos, but it's really thin/transparent. The grain of the maple is still very visible.

I reckon my airbrush is going to see the light of day for the first time in over 12 years on my next build. It'll need new 'O' rings I'd say...

Can you spray DingoTone? Or does it HAVE to be rubbed in?

I've just copied your photos, then stuck them in photoshop to see what a light yellow /gold stain might look like if you "Lightly" rubbed it in, starting from the centre working out.

To save you the suspense, it could look like a highly desirable PRS custom job.

IMHO, leave it as is ATM....get some light yellow stain/dye, and make it very weak....then slowly build up the yellow starting from the centre, go over the black as well. it will give it that vintage 'Old Nitrocellulose' look....it could end up looking like my 40 year old 347.
Depends how shiny you want it, and what sort or finish you intend, clear or tinted.

Every stuff up has a silver lining....it just might not be what you expected....best rule is..... be happy to have a guitar to work on, and think laterally.

PM me for a specific procedure on how to get this axe of yours the envy of everybody else.
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