You may be right. Seems to have popped a bit with more sanding and grain filling.
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You may be right. Seems to have popped a bit with more sanding and grain filling.
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Ben that grain looks sweet. Would be a shame to cover it up with solid paint. Butterscotch gets my vote !
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
I'm with Woks in that there is plenty of grain there worthy of showing off.
Yes, don't hide that grain! It can add so much character to the guitar. You're doing a great job so far!
Okay, grain will staynow I am onto the job of working out how to finish it. I have zero experience in applying anything other than a stain to decking. I want a gloss finish, but would like to have a translucent finish. I was hoping for butterscotch but cannot find anywhere besides overseas to buy any finishing products that is butterscotch.
So a few questions.
For the body
Is the first step a timber dye or stain?
Then can I clear acrylic over th dye for the gloss finish?
I see dingo tone was working on a butterscotch, who can I contact to see if this is ready for e to purchase?
For the neck
How do I get a vintage yellow look to my neck?
Where do you guys get the cool looking headstock decals? How to I go about designing one?
Where do I get the lemon oil for my rosewood fretboard?
Thanks for the help!
Ben
Ended up getting some feast Watson proof tint and getting nice colour. Now I am clear coating. Starting to look real nice.
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Oh nice choice!
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wow Ben that looks excellent, is that FW Golden Teak you used ?
DB will throw you in the naughty warehouse for using it ! hahah
what sort of clear are you going to use ?
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
As long as the naughty warehouse has a bar I am happy 😊 Yep, Golden Teak with a spot of colour reducer.Originally Posted by wokkaboy
I am using white knight crystal clear gloss. I will be cutting and polishing it for a nice gloss finish.
sounds like a plan Ben
yes the NW has stacks of beer, how do you think we put up with DB growling on the PA system 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
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