RB's LP-1S Build

[Rubber Bullets]

So my guitar has now arrived so I guess it's time to start one of these.

I am sadly a bit underwhelmed. Having seen so many spalted veneers, not to mention the one shown in the ad, I can't help but feel a bit short changed by the top of this one.



What do you think? Am I wrong?

Don't get me wrong, I do think that it will still make a beautiful guitar, if I do my bit properly, and I do love the feel of the wood (I need to stop stroking it before I get it irredeemably greasy ), but I was hoping for a bit more contrast in the grain.

All that aside I now need to make a proper plan of action, as having opened the box I suddenly feel a bit overwhelmed with the task ahead. I'm not sure that I'm going to be in a position to do any more of these, so this one needs to be right first time.

So that'll do for now, my barrage of questions will start below.

RB

[deleted user]

I wouldn't worry too much. I think it still looks cool. And besides - you'll end up loving it no matter how it looks. Trust me


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[Rubber Bullets]

Thanks Darryl, I know you're right of course

[WeirdBits]

Give the spalt a wipe over with methylated spirits or turps etc. so you can really see what you've got when it's wet. That should help you see the true figuring and give you an idea what direction to take with the finish.

[Rubber Bullets]

I've got white spirit Scott, will that be ok? Will that help me find any glue spots too? What can I get in the UK to remove the glue spots?

See, I said the barrage of questions would start

[Simon Barden]

White spirit will be fine. And you can get Goof-Off in the UK as well at non-inflated prices, though there are other glue removal products available but I really have no idea how they all compare. Look on Amazon.

And a look at the top shows that the join line is pretty straight down the middle, so you're better off than some there.

This might be a top where a bit of stain could bring out some more of the figuring.

[Rubber Bullets]

Thanks Simon.

So here it is with a bit of white spirit rubbed on



There are a couple of areas of slight concern, firstly this one



I am going to use Crimson Guitars Stains and finishing oil, I don't know the pros or cons of trying to fill this, or whether the oil might do the job for me if I do enough coats?

Then there is this one, is it a bit of glue residue?



Cheers

RB

[Simon Barden]

I'd probably use a small bit of grain filler on that small tear, it would take too much filling with oil and would probably still be visible.

My guess would be glue residue, though it could also be a patch that's become rather polished so doesn't take up the white spirit as readily. You could try a very light scrape with some medium grit sandpaper and see if that improves it. If not, assume glue.

[chrissyinbkk]

Personally I think the spalt looks real nice especially wet as in the pic, looks almost a finish with a clear coat to go on..
Let me know how you get on with the crimson stains, i have some for an SGM I'm picking up Tuesday

[Rubber Bullets]

Thanks Simon. The grain filler I've found is white spirit thinned. This doesn't cause any problem with the water based stain does it?

Also when you say medium sand paper what sort of grit are you talking? ( Sorry to sound dumb).

Your right chrissyinbkk, it does look a lot better with the spirit on. I'm definitely happier.

RB