So this is my first off the cuff build , I have taken my guitars apart manytimes but never built one , so this will be my learning experience
So this is my first off the cuff build , I have taken my guitars apart manytimes but never built one , so this will be my learning experience
so the kit showed up wasn't happy with bolt on neck but my bad I did order itso used a Black Tintex Fabric dye
so the quilted maple top had an issue with the dye any how first build so I added Red Tintex Fabric dye
now just applied the Clear Coat , Hopefully have it built by next week
Wow! that red dye really brought it up huh? Looking fantastic man, what are your plans for pickups are you going with the kit or are you going to change up?Originally Posted by darwinswrong
so the quilted maple top had an issue with the dye any how first build so I added Red Tintex Fabric dye
looks unreal Darwin, well done on your first build and looks like you didn't sand through the thin veneer?
don't hurry the curing process just for the sake of playing it, take your time.
Hows the neck/headstock looking ?
don't forget to clean up the binding before clear coats, use some super fine steel wool
Welcome to the forum by the way
Last edited by wokkaboy; 01-04-2016 at 03:19 PM.
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
Geeez! There seems to be quite a few recent builds being completed within a month or so! This one's only been on the board for a week!!!
I've been slogging away on my first build for over 2 months and have only just started applying the Intensifying coats...
Last edited by Muzza; 01-04-2016 at 10:37 PM.
first build PRS-1TS in progress...
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=4937
second build PRS-1Q in progress...
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=4956
My thoughts exactly Muzz!
So yes I guess i did sand through parts of the thin veneer as i had bubbles and what not the clearcoating has been a bitch to do get nice how ever a little flame and scorch takes care of any bubbles or chips also this is my first build so I am rushing this somewhat
More Fire and Betty Page . I hope PBG doesn't mind me using fire on their guitars
Last edited by darwinswrong; 02-04-2016 at 12:56 PM.
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