2nd - SG-1F mod to a trip hum!

[ShazzRandom]

Hey just caught up with this thread, awesome job with the routing Shaz, im just about to use one for the first time myself. Thanks for the tips Wokka and Pablo i will need all the help i can get.

Heya, thanks for dropping in cheers! It was a very nerve wracking task that didn't quite work out as expected, but I'm still stoked with the job I've done so far all the best with yours!

[nitroburner1000]

Heya, thanks for dropping in cheers! It was a very nerve wracking task that didn't quite work out as expected, but I'm still stoked with the job I've done so far all the best with yours!

Thanks heaps, personally i think you did an awesome job, most guys wouldnt even think of trying to route a new pup cavity, i know id have second thoughts!.

Well thanks to your videos i used a router for the first time to deepen a bridge cavity so i could fill it in and i am stoked. Youve gotta hand it to everyone here, they are all willing to give anything a go, and if theyve already done it are at the ready to help.
Cheers keep up the awesome work Shazz.

[ShazzRandom]

Thanks heaps, personally i think you did an awesome job, most guys wouldnt even think of trying to route a new pup cavity, i know id have second thoughts!.

Well thanks to your videos i used a router for the first time to deepen a bridge cavity so i could fill it in and i am stoked. Youve gotta hand it to everyone here, they are all willing to give anything a go, and if theyve already done it are at the ready to help.
Cheers keep up the awesome work Shazz.

Thanks again, There is definitely a helpful bunch on here!

[NULLIG]

hey shazz do you mind if I ask a few questions about the gr-1 sf, if / when you have the time ..thanks.

[stan]

the purple looks amazing Shazz, you're doing a great job

[ShazzRandom]

hey shazz do you mind if I ask a few questions about the gr-1 sf, if / when you have the time ..thanks.

Hey Nullig, go right ahead
If you want to ask on my other forum thread here's the link http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=4174

[ShazzRandom]

the purple looks amazing Shazz, you're doing a great job

Cheers Stan! I'm stoked with it just gave her a wipe over to get rid of any residue and she looks even better! About to drop some pics

[ShazzRandom]

So here is what the final stain looks like. This is just wiped down, no clear yet. Just waiting to do a polish on the test pieces to see which comes up a better finish.

[wokkaboy]

Shazz looking good. I think it's worth trying to smooth the blend line go for one more colour coat. Try and darken the black edge, then keep rubbing purple (in a circular motion) along the transition area and you should smooth it out. A good burst takes many many coats to get a really smooth transition. When the clear goes on the transition will be highlighted even more.
I know its easier said than done because some areas 'take' the stain better than others, but worth trying to blend the colours smoother.
What are you using a wipe on poly/tru oil for the clear coats ?

[ShazzRandom]

Shazz looking good. I think it's worth trying to smooth the blend line go for one more colour coat. Try and darken the black edge, then keep rubbing purple (in a circular motion) along the transition area and you should smooth it out. A good burst takes many many coats to get a really smooth transition. When the clear goes on the transition will be highlighted even more.
I know its easier said than done because some areas 'take' the stain better than others, but worth trying to blend the colours smoother.
What are you using a wipe on poly/tru oil for the clear coats ?

Hey wokka, I can't seem to get the black any darker it's a really thin dye. I've applied about 9 coats so far and the last 4 haven't done much. I don't want to do to much more and wreck what I've already got. It looks smoother in real life too haha
I'm going to use a spray clear and do a polish on top.