So, taking JC's advice, I gave 'er a light once over with 800 today ready for final sprays:
Then I sprayed:
Got it silky smooth, with no blemishes on the front. The back has a bit of gunk in it, so debating whether it is worth the hassle to remove it though. One minor spot to fix on the bottom edge as well, then clears are done!
This beastie should be wired and playing within a few days too! Excited!
"Sometimes you want to give up the guitar, you'll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you're gonna be rewarded"
- Jimi Hendrix
My Builds:
#1: Non-PBG SG - "Purple Flame" (Getting Wired)
#2: PBG MB-1 - "The Wasp" (Getting Wired)
#3: PBG IB-1 - "V-Bay at Noon" (90% Done)
#4: PBG SG-1F - (Getting Cleared)
My Future Builds:
PBG ES-1G Custom - "Dave Grohl DG-335 Tribute"
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Wiiinnnniiiinnngggg! That looks so damn good.
Just awesome dude. love the colours
Great finish from rattles man. Keen to hear it!
glad you are on the home stretch Brodie, looking great !
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
Looking amazing Brodie. Such a great finish! Can't wait to see this best strung up!
cheers,
Gav.
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Build #01: BC-1
Build #02: ST-1
Build #03: JR-1DC
Build #04: ES-2V
Build #05: ESB-4 (GOTM July 2014)
Build #06: RC-1
Build #07: MK-2
Build #08: TLA-1
Build #09: JR-1DC
Build #0A: LPA-1
Build #0B: STA-1 (GOTM April 2015)
Build #0C: MKA-2
Build #0D: LP-1M
Build #0E: JB-1
Build #0F: FS-1
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nearly there man, this is a beast!
Thanks, everyone.
OK, advice time again please.
I'm setting about putting the bridge bushings in, but I'm very worried about cracking the finish as they seem way too tight.
I started one, to see how it would go, and this is the result:
I'm terrified to continue, because if I ruin this finish I've worked so hard on, I may just cry.
What's my best course of action, from those who have done this before?
"Sometimes you want to give up the guitar, you'll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you're gonna be rewarded"
- Jimi Hendrix
My Builds:
#1: Non-PBG SG - "Purple Flame" (Getting Wired)
#2: PBG MB-1 - "The Wasp" (Getting Wired)
#3: PBG IB-1 - "V-Bay at Noon" (90% Done)
#4: PBG SG-1F - (Getting Cleared)
My Future Builds:
PBG ES-1G Custom - "Dave Grohl DG-335 Tribute"
Find me on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/brodie.west.9
Slam it
Do you have a round file, give it a little tickle, not too much, just so it can get started a little easier. If you don't, try some 80 grit rolled up and sort of spin it around in the bridge holes. How long has the clears been drying for?
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