Ok still moving along at pretty glacial speed on this one. I'm trying to involved the owner as much as possible so we have to wait for opportunities when we both have some time. I elected not to glue the neck first as originally planned. Probably sensible.
Got him around for staining yesterday. Went pretty well. I'm very happy with the custom tint on the front. It almost looks like a gold top. Will go a bit less green with the poly on I think.
A few bits of glue made themselves known, even though I thought I had got it all.
This bit in particular I thought was a flaw in the veneer, which I think it is.. that someone has wiped glue over :/
First pass.
A bit of elbow grease and acetone and it's improved a lot, still a little ding. Owner is not at all bothered as he essentially wants to relic the shit out of it once we are done. I'm trying to make it as nicely as possible though, just for my own satisfaction. It'll get beat up quick enough being gigged relentlessly. Hoping to have it done for a tour in December, we'll see.
First and second coats of dark brown, still a little uneven, but one more pass and it should be apples.
I'm hoping to spray the burst this afternoon, will post results if I get there.
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