getting started. Wanting to do this one in a mat black. Any tips?
filled the pores time to start sanding.
Great start.
The only tip I have is matte black is very tricky to get right. The final coat must be perfect, because if you have to sand it the finish changes, and you can't polish out any small errors or it isn't matte any more.
You can use a flat or matte black with a matte clear, or just matte black
That said, when it's done right, it looks awesome
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nice start Tadeo, looks like ebony timbermate you used ? what are the red stamps you put in the neck pocket/control cavity ? nice touch !
As Stan said a matte black can be difficult but stick at it and put some photos up of your progress and ask for help if needed.
To have GAS at 10 years old that's scary how big your axe collection will be by the time you turn 21 yo !
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
My dad took me hiking in Japan a few years back and we got these cool hand carved dragon stamps. I've put them in the holes in the JB and thought I'd just keep it up. Thanks for the support. I've 5 guitars a banjo. I'm going to make a ukulele after this one.
Last edited by Tadeo; 23-12-2015 at 05:08 PM.
good stuff Tadeo thats a cool tradition your Japanese stamps. Sounds like you got one of the biggest collection for most 10 year olds haha
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
Thanks. Yes the collection is getting up there.
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