Dikky, Simon, McCreed, Greg
Thanks heaps for sharing guys. I really appreciate learning what works for everyone.

For me, i like about 5or6 coats on the body and just 2or 3 on the neck (truoil)

On past builds and bought guitars i have always sanded back the neck so i can feel very smooth and close to the wood. I dont really care if it effects the look. I just want it to feel right.

Where i fall down is always on body preparation and how much or how little to sand between coats. I think it is all smooth then apply the colour only to find that it looks crap then i spend a few days fixing my oversight.

Then after i get all of the body prep right i start a nice clear coat and either dont do it right, it dries in a sand storm or after it dries i sand right through it .


Also i called the sandpaperman. Had a nice chat with a lady there.
She was super helpful in helping be find what i need on their site.
She explained that almost all of what i need is out of stock!
However on a positive note, there is a container on the wharf waiting for customs to release it and all of what i need is in that container.

I actually did abuse the finish of my guitar with 0000 steel wool before seeing your comments guys. What a stuff up!
So i then rubbed it back with wet 1200 grit and let it dry then put another thin coat of TO on it. Fingers crossed.

Hope that container is released asap!

Hooray for guitars.


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