First Build - JBA-4

[Mathew]

@Phrozin: The body is Ash. I agree, the dye is patchy. I think your comment about sandpaper was spot on as my second attempt with dye (after sanding to 400 grit) seemed to sit on the surface rather than penetrate.

I do love the colour and grain, so I'll work with it. I'm doing all this by hand with Sandpaper on blocks, and am not really set up to (or confident in) stripping it back and starting again. I've ordered another guitar to do after this one, so I'll go another way with prep for my next project. I drew so many ideas from so many people for my current methodology (including from yourself) - I need to consider compatibility next time.

Thanks for the great and honest feedback. I really appreciate it.

[phrozin]

@Phrozin: The body is Ash. I agree, the dye is patchy. I think your comment about sandpaper was spot on as my second attempt with dye (after sanding to 400 grit) seemed to sit on the surface rather than penetrate.

I do love the colour and grain, so I'll work with it. I'm doing all this by hand with Sandpaper on blocks, and am not really set up to (or confident in) stripping it back and starting again. I've ordered another guitar to do after this one, so I'll go another way with prep for my next project. I drew so many ideas from so many people for my current methodology (including from yourself) - I need to consider compatibility next time.

Thanks for the great and honest feedback. I really appreciate it.

yeh your sort of committed atm with this one if you need any advice you know how to contact me I do read the forums but rarely comment, with your next build try get a plan of what you want to achieve and you will soon get some nice gear, I do read the forums but i rarely comment