I was steel wooling the fret board and frets on my other build and my Jbass had been drying for a week with the last intensifyer, so I gave it only a very light rub all over which seemed to safely remove some inconsistency without affecting the finish. Did leave a ton of steel dust though. Magnet picked up a lot then I gave it a thorough dust and another sweep.
Hi Cade, have to agree about how 0000 steel wool easily disintegrates into very small particles. Good to see that you are being very thorough with multiple magnet sweeps.
# 1 - EX-5 https://goo.gl/fQJMqh
# 2 - EX-1 https://goo.gl/KSY9W9
# 3 - Non PBG Tele https://goo.gl/W14G5g
# 4 - Non PBG J Bass https://goo.gl/FbBaFy
# 5 - TL-1AR GOTM Aug 2017 https://goo.gl/sUh14s
# 6 - MMB-4 Runner-up GOTM Oct 2018https://goo.gl/gvrPkp
# 7 - ES-1 Runner-up GOTM Aug 2018https://goo.gl/T9BEY8
If you wrapped a magnet in steel wool, would that keep the metal dust from flying away in the first place?
Hmmm, might work better on flat surfaces however steel wool is best used for cleaning up frets which tend to be more round than flat.
# 1 - EX-5 https://goo.gl/fQJMqh
# 2 - EX-1 https://goo.gl/KSY9W9
# 3 - Non PBG Tele https://goo.gl/W14G5g
# 4 - Non PBG J Bass https://goo.gl/FbBaFy
# 5 - TL-1AR GOTM Aug 2017 https://goo.gl/sUh14s
# 6 - MMB-4 Runner-up GOTM Oct 2018https://goo.gl/gvrPkp
# 7 - ES-1 Runner-up GOTM Aug 2018https://goo.gl/T9BEY8
Completed job from this weekend. All standard PBG Kit parts used on this build.
Very happy with the Dingotone Color saturation after finishing wax applied. Looks brilliantly vibrant under the sun.
Tone sounds a little flat compared to my precision bass however I need to tinker with intonation more then will try for a video demo.
Current build and status
First build = JB4 (Complete)http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6692
Second Build = Non PBG SG (Complete) http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6827
Third Build = Impatiently deciding
Impressive. Make sure you enter it in GotM.
Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
Thanks mate! It's been a blast working through this first buildOriginally Posted by Fretworn
Current build and status
First build = JB4 (Complete)http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6692
Second Build = Non PBG SG (Complete) http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6827
Third Build = Impatiently deciding
wow that's come up a treat Cade well done, the graphics on the pickguard really stands out nicely.
Is that bushfire sunset DT stain ? that's what I'm using on my ash jazz bass
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
It is bushfire Sunrise Wokka, 3 stain coats, 3 intensifier coats, 3 finish coats and a light rub of dingotone guitar wax on the fretboard and body. It looks brighter and smoother in person and I'm very happy with it. If I put it out in the sun it very much gets a fire effect and even deeper. this pic is when the sun came through
Current build and status
First build = JB4 (Complete)http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6692
Second Build = Non PBG SG (Complete) http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6827
Third Build = Impatiently deciding
excellent cheers for that Cade, I always mix up sunrise for sunset in the bushfire !
I'll have a think about a different pickguard colour than the supplied white one. I'd love to try and stick some graphics on like you have !
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
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