First build of a guitar and a slight problem

[wokkaboy]

hey Johnny the scroll saw will be fine to cut the pickguard to size

I actually use a bandsaw with care to cut the pickguard or a scroll saw !

[josan100]

hey Johnny the scroll saw will be fine to cut the pickguard to size

I actually use a bandsaw with care to cut the pickguard or a scroll saw !

I got an idea from a guitar builder... he uses thin Wood or veneer to make a plate like the one I have in plastic. That should be easier to cut than plastic and probably look better.

[josan100]

Decided to paint the back and edges of the guitar glossy black.... so I put so far 4 layers of primer on the back of the guitar!

Next step... sanding and sanding... and probably more primer... and then get ready to the glossy black!

[wokkaboy]

nice one Johnny the contrast of the deep red and glossy black back/sides should look cool.
I still think you should drop the pickguard idea unless you match the pickguard with a nice piece of flame maple

[josan100]

Two coats of glossy black... some more sanding and polishing ahead... and probably numerous layers of black paint!

[gavinturner]

Looking great. The cherry face looks really nice with the flame popped, and the gloss black is really going to compliment it. Great job!

cheers,
Gav.