Wayne's ES-3, Mahogany burst, first timer.

[vh2580]

Love the colours. Really nice build Wayne.

[Muzza]

Take heart Muzza, I am 5 months and in and haven't even looked at electronics yet, never mind a finished finish!

I'm nearly 4 months in and I've just last week put my first finish coat on.

Electronics?

Huh?

[wazkelly]

I'm nearly 4 months in and I've just last week put my first finish coat on.

Electronics?

Huh?

Hey Muzza, you sound as sad as your dog looks in the avatar.

4 months and still getting around to final coats.......Ah, I can remember that and hopefully now as the seasons are changing there won't be much if any humidity to contend with. Just colder overnights that also prolong DT curing time.

[Wayne.Mumford]

The fret inlays are stock on the ES-3 neck.

[Wayne.Mumford]

Finally finished,just had a couple of small bits to do. The truss rod cover,which I made from the pick guard that wasn't going to go on. I tried to copy the Gibson bell shape, cut it down to size with a fret saw
then used the bench grinder to get a better shape.

I also had to add the strap lugs, now all done. I had a great time building this guitar, cant wait for the next one, especially with such good quality kits available. I might even go back to a bass guitar I started back in 1978. but that's for another time.