So after my fair share of sanding, I have decided I want to go for an "old timely" look.
I have found a couple of glue spots and a scratch on the flame maple cap but rather than do away with them, I'm going to embrace them.
Any imperfections in the maple cap will only add to how perfect this ends up being, or at least i hope so...
It's all part of experimenting and chasing what image I have in my mind for the guitar. If i wanted a perfect finish I would certainly take my time but I feel that going with the 'mistakes' and making them work for me seems like such a great sentiment for not only this but for life in general. I bet you didn't think this would wind up as philosophical as this did you? haha
I have stained the guitar this morning with black colourtone stain, did a single coat of this to bring out the grain and get a bit of variation in the following coats which I have since done. 3 coats of tobacco brown colourtone stain and here we are. This is currently where the kit is at. (See attached photos)
I will have 2 posts that follow this, 1 on my plans for accents, custom hardware and bits. The other for regarding how to finish the guitar itself. Would really love some educated input.
Thanks for following along, its been awesome so far! LOVE IT!
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