Thought I’d try a kit from an unnamed overseas source. Not the best idea I ever had, centre join of top veneer is not good so I might have to paint this one. Thinking charcoal hammer tone - I’ve used it on other project’s successfully. Once again I’m sure the ideas will change(if I don’t rush it that is). The rest of the kit seems ok so here’s hoping.
Last edited by Tgraham; Yesterday at 09:45 AM.
That split in the veneer...
I wonder if you could make a "feature" of it..... run a line along the centre of the guitar?
You'd need a good router bit and a piece of interesting wood to contrast the body though....
The centre join line may be all glue and may not take any stain. You may be able to carefully cut out (with a craft knife) the glue and replace it with a wood filler like Timbermate! Or maybe some automotive pin stripes could cover it up!
Maybe worth trying other options if your fall back is a solid colour!
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Thanks guys yeah I was thinking along similar lines, Yamaha can make a revstar with stripes so why can’t I. Like the idea of routing out the centre line and putting in something different - coloured resin comes to mind oh the options are endless. Time to make a jig ( again)
Cheers
Last edited by Tgraham; Today at 04:12 AM.
1+Originally Posted by Trevor Davies
I always hold open the possibility of a solid color. My translucent finishes are not always successful. Particularly over veneer. That said, one of my favorite builds so far has a solid color top and translucent sides and back.
Agreed about the Revstars, a guitar with "rev" in the name should at least consider a racing stripe. There are other reasons to look at the Revstar for inspiration IMHO. A cool, unique take on sunburst (sunset?), and blends of solid and translucent finishes.
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