Stans LP build

[gavinturner]

Nice save Stan. This one is a personal pet hate. I always seem to be doing it. Last you tube video I watched by a luthier in Sydney recommended actually leaving the thinnest sliver of binding "unmasked" along the bottom of the binding so that this didn't happen. I think I'll be doing the same next time I spray a neck.

Anyway, nice work. She's really coming together..!

cheers,
Gav.

[stan]

thanks for looking in Gav, when it cures a bit longer, on goes the top colour.

Just can't fully rid it of dust specks and have decided that enough is enough and will live with a few

Still in two minds over the headstock, was going to shape it, not going to as I like the square, want to again... aarrgghh

[kells80aus]

Looks like it all comming together Stan.

Cheers PK

[bargeloobs]

/<\\/p>[]<\\/p>/Quote from stan on May 26, 2014, 09:01
thanks for looking in Gav, when it cures a bit longer, on goes the top colour.

Just can't fully rid it of dust specks and have decided that enough is enough and will live with a few

Still in two minds over the headstock, was going to shape it, not going to as I like the square, want to again... aarrgghh

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[stan]

thanks BL, looks quite good, I do have something in mind, just not sure... (actually just too lazy to cut the headstock...)

Just when I thought I was getting there - started putting the top colour on only to find the back still had not cured, and the material that was underneath the guitar left imprints in the clear coat, all the way down to and also in the black itself - this is after 2 days between clears, about 4 coats and hitting it with a mild heat gun to help cure it F%$K!!!!!!!!!!!!

The whole back has to be rubbed back, black patched up and all done again.

I am going to be the world's expert on satin black and clear at this rate...

[gavinturner]

Sorry to hear about your hardship's Stan. In my experience, I reckon solid colours are the hardest things to get right. I've been plagued with numerous do-overs on every single "painted" build I've attempted. And from your diary I would say a satin finish seems 100x more difficult. You certainly will be quite the authority by the time you are done! But don't despair - she's looking great. Hang in there!!

cheers,
Gav.

[bargeloobs]

Damn that sux man! Don't worry I'll be turning to you for advice regarding satin finishes alright.
Just a minor set back Stan, overcome and conquer. You'll get there!!

[dingobass]

This is part of the learning curve... at least you can save it and I reckon by the time she is done she will be beautiful!
Keep going mate, you will beat the bugger

[kells80aus]

i kike that headstock. looks real cool

PK

[pablopepper]

Black is the hardest colour to get right. Keep it up Stan, your persistence will make the end result even more special.