TL-1HA first build

[McCreed]

So it seems that white spirit might be right thing for this?

That is my understanding also. White Spirit (UK) = Mineral Turpentine (AUS). And yes, 50/50 (1:1) White Spirit/Polyurethane.

Looking at Big D's video, a bit sanding in the middle followed another hit of yellow dye should get you where you want.
I have not done a stain burst other than mucking around on scrap, so can only go by what I've seen on YT.

Yours is looking really good though! It's a shame that body requires such a prominent pickguard. It would be nice to show off more of your hard work there!

[Groovyman32]

That is my understanding also. White Spirit (UK) = Mineral Turpentine (AUS). And yes, 50/50 (1:1) White Spirit/Polyurethane.

Perfect thanks - all the bits should arrive today (thanks Prime) so I can get on it this week.

Looking at Big D's video, a bit sanding in the middle followed another hit of yellow dye should get you where you want.
I have not done a stain burst other than mucking around on scrap, so can only go by what I've seen on YT.

Yeah that was my idea. Sand, add more yellow and very light sand again. I’m assuming the poly will change the colour? Or as it’s clear it will totally transparent?

Yours is looking really good though! It's a shame that body requires such a prominent pickguard. It would be nice to show off more of your hard work there!

Thanks - yeah it’s a shame to cover it up with a massive scratch plate. I thought about making two smaller plates, one for the switch and one for the control cavity. Then I could mount the pup rings to the body. But I think the pup routes are too big todo this.

You might think it’s a bit daft to try a burst finish with this kit as the guard is so big. But the real story is that I also have a 2 piece alder body and roasted maple neck from a UK based builder. So while they were being built I ordered the PB kit to practice on. I have no prior experience so I felt I could make my noob mistakes on the kit.

I didn’t want to build two identical standard looking teles and a chat with a mate got me Jonesing for a 70’s deluxe tele. I was planning this same finish on the alder tele so I’m practicing it on the PB kit. But the long term plan is that if I can avoid ruining the PB kit and make a playable guitar then I’ll refinish it - may be in Danish Pete purple? I think that would suite the 70’s vibe?

Another option is to keep the yellow burst on the 70’s and do a similar burst on the alder tele - may be red/brownish to yellow. I always liked Fender’s sienna sunburst....


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