SG-2 by Nitroburner1000

**nitroburner1000** · 04-11-2016, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by stan

it's coming up well, great looking SG

Thanks Stan

**nitroburner1000** · 13-11-2016, 01:56 PM

Had a spare weekend so decided to some more work on the SG.

When i glued the veneer on the the top of the guitar there was a bit of gravel that got caught between the bench and the back of the guitar, leaving a considerable dent!

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So after some considerable youtube research i decided to have a crack at it. I had to sand and redo the stain on the back again anyway as the stain brought out some considerable scratches that i had been too slack to sand out..

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**nitroburner1000** · 13-11-2016, 02:01 PM

Youtube said that if you use a wet cloth and a soldering iron the wood will swell, esp if it is bare, so i power sanded out all the scratches and went over it with 240 and then 400 grit

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and then used the wet rag and soldering iron technique

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**nitroburner1000** · 13-11-2016, 02:04 PM

As you can see it turned out a treat.
I put on a coat of stain and you could hardly see it.

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( On the pic above the dent is in the exact center ) 2 coats of stain and one coat of wipe on poly, very happy with the results.

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**wazkelly** · 14-11-2016, 05:34 PM

Good save and looks terrific.

**nitroburner1000** · 14-11-2016, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by wazkelly

Good save and looks terrific.

Thanks heaps mate, never thought it would turn out so good.

**wokkaboy** · 14-11-2016, 05:45 PM

good save Nitro and you have learnt a new skill so win win !

**nitroburner1000** · 14-11-2016, 05:52 PM

Next...... I didnt like the plastic trussrod cover so i glued a veneer of the walnut onto it, shaped it a gave it a few coats of poly.
Looks good with the new graphite nut.

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**wazkelly** · 14-11-2016, 06:45 PM

Another good idea. On both my Explorers I found rosewood truss rod covers on eBay and used them instead of the daggy standard plastic one that comes with each kit.

**nitroburner1000** · 14-11-2016, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by wazkelly

Another good idea. On both my Explorers I found rosewood truss rod covers on eBay and used them instead of the daggy standard plastic one that comes with each kit.

They would look sweet esp if you have a rosewood fretboard

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