Added a stamped "serial no" to the back of the headstock, filled with Ebony Timbermate, let it dry, and then sanded back with 240 g paper.
Also levelled the frets (upgraded to an aluminium fret block), filed, checked with a fret rocker. Relevelled, refiled, rechecked everything two more times. Then polished with a fine scotchbright pad and 0000 steelwool.
This time I also tried a new fret end file to tidy and remove the fret end burrs - after watching the Stewmac and other videos.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Trevor The serial number system with the timbermate is cool. What size stamp do you use?
Tony
Thanks vh2580.Originally Posted by vh2580
They are 4mm letters and numbers. Just a cheap set off ebay. I have only used them on wood for my guitar headstocks.
The lettering also looks good without using any timbermate fill, on stained or painted necks. I've been using them since 2021.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Today, I gave the tele body a slight belly cut and arm contour using a shinto rasp, belt sander and then palm sander. Hopefully enough material has been removed to make them useful!
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Added a slurry of Maple Timbermate to the Victorian Ash Tele body.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
That stamped serial number is a great idea!
#001 (LP-1S) [finished - co-runner up Nov 2018 GOTM]
#002 (WL-1)
#003 (MPL Megacaster - semi scratch build) [finished]
#004 (ST-1 JR - Arachnoid Superhero build) [finished]
#005 (LP jr)
#006 (TL-1A)
Junk shop acoustic refurbs (various)
'The TGS Special'
Thanks JohnH.
Today I have:
sanded the body back with 400g paper,
given it a light coat of Ubeaut sanding sealer, gently rubbed it back with 1200 g paper
stained it orange with 2 coats of Ubeaut orange dye,
and sprayed on 9 coats of Cabot's water-based polyurethane.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Oooh, the orange is nice
#001 (LP-1S) [finished - co-runner up Nov 2018 GOTM]
#002 (WL-1)
#003 (MPL Megacaster - semi scratch build) [finished]
#004 (ST-1 JR - Arachnoid Superhero build) [finished]
#005 (LP jr)
#006 (TL-1A)
Junk shop acoustic refurbs (various)
'The TGS Special'
Thanks JohnH.
It has been very hot and humid in Perth over the last 2 months. Hopefully, it will be better spraying weather soon so I can make some more progress.
Last edited by Trevor Davies; 09-03-2024 at 06:16 AM.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Welcome to my world ;-) It is never reliably not hot and humid here. I have pretty much decided that I just can't really use spray equipment. It's always hovering around the high end for humidity, and we can have temps in the high 20s or 30s (C) any time of year. My best accommodation so far has been to use finishes that can handle high temps and wet air. Limits the choices ;-)
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