Daveyob first build diary TLA-1

[daveyob]

I'm striking my first blow this week in my build by visiting a friend with a vice to cut out my headstock. Then I guess it's on to sanding and finishing, but I haven't yet decided on, or ordered an stains or finishes. I'm keen on blue or greenish colour. I was interested to know if anyone has used the Dingotone Bondi Blue colour. The example picture on the site...

https://www.pitbullguitars.com/shop/...it-bondi-blue/

..looks quite speckled i.e. lots of contrast between dark and light blue colours. Some of the other sample picture colours look more uniform. Is it just the picture, or maybe that wood that looks quite contrasted? I'd prefer a more uniform stain if possible.

Also, I wanted to keep the neck natural so wondered if I should buy something like a colourless neck finishing kit as well.

Cheers everyone

[nitroburner1000]

I'm striking my first blow this week in my build by visiting a friend with a vice to cut out my headstock. Then I guess it's on to sanding and finishing, but I haven't yet decided on, or ordered an stains or finishes. I'm keen on blue or greenish colour. I was interested to know if anyone has used the Dingotone Bondi Blue colour. The example picture on the site...

https://www.pitbullguitars.com/shop/...it-bondi-blue/

..looks quite speckled i.e. lots of contrast between dark and light blue colours. Some of the other sample picture colours look more uniform. Is it just the picture, or maybe that wood that looks quite contrasted? I'd prefer a more uniform stain if possible.

Also, I wanted to keep the neck natural so wondered if I should buy something like a colourless neck finishing kit as well.

Cheers everyone

Hi Davey just a few painting staining tips... if staining wipe over with a damp rag to check for glue marks as has already been mentioned but instead of water use metho as water if over applied will tend to raise the grain and can make the stain initially look patchy and sheery leaving you to do a lot of unnecessary sanding.
With the neck if you want a natural look get a crystal clear finish as a lot of brush on polyurathanes (wipe on poly included) tend to be yellow in colour so specify this when buying.The rattle cans tend to be ok.