Hi everyone,
My name's Tom and I've just received my first guitar kit to start building.
It's a TLA-1F, so an ash body with a flame maple veneer.
I've never done anything like this before and I'm a complete novice on nearly all things construction (I work in an office all day) so I'm probably going to need quite a few pointers.
Sorry for any future ignorance!
Last edited by PommyTom; 30-09-2017 at 09:35 AM.
Welcome and enjoy. Lots of helpful locals here. I'm relatively new as well and have found it to be a great community.
Welcome Tom. Ask as many questions as you need.
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
Welcome Tom. Enjoy the build
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Hi Tom
No judgements here fella! Welcome to the forum!!
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Welcome aboard Tom!
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Welcome Tom. Nice kit and an easy one to start on for your new addiction as this kit building is like Pringles, you can't stop at one.
# 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
So the kit itself seems pretty good in terms of any nicks or dints. I'm not sure what everyone means by machine marks but I can't really see any unsightly marks anywhere.
I've started sanding the body so that it's smooth to touch without any fuzzy feel. I'm looking at a solid colour paint finish but unsure what paint to get at this stage, I've looked at White Knight Squirts from Bunnings which is an acrylic enamel and comes in a gloss finish, it also comes as an undercoat and a clear sealer. So it seems like a good idea to go this way as I know all products will cooperate with each other.
I've read that because it's an ash body then I'll need to get a filler or something? Can anyone enlighten me on this at all, or any product preferences they have? Thanks !
Ash is usually full of highly figured grain and a shame to hide under solid colour plus that grain also can show contour lines under solid finish too.Originally Posted by PommyTom
Best to use Timber Mate as a filler plus good primer coats.
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# 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
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