I've noticed that other hollow body kits don't all have the F hole binding. Did you mask off the binding prior to staining? Or does the stain clean off easy enough not to worry?
I've noticed that other hollow body kits don't all have the F hole binding. Did you mask off the binding prior to staining? Or does the stain clean off easy enough not to worry?
I didn't go as far as masking off the binding, I cleaned it up with a razor blade, sandpaper and steel wool.
I suppose you should first check for fine cracks, as I've read others have had cracks develop in their binding, if that's the case.... keep the stain well away from it!
Last edited by Swanny; 04-01-2016 at 07:17 AM.
Welcome aboard the good ship Crazypeople, Wisdom
With masking of binding, it will depend on the type of stain used.
If you use Aniline dye based products, you would be wise to mask....
Otherwise, paint then when cured scrape and polish as Swanny did.
There is always a workaround for glitches, mistakes and other Guitar building gremlins.....
That's good news for me, I really didn't want to deal with masking and bleeding tape lines. I'll probably end up using Dingotone, looks like nice stuff.
Wisdom, I don't think Pitbull can ship Dingotone overseas. I think you'd have to buy a return ticket, bring your kit over, treat it with Dingotone and then take it home. It sounds expensive that way!
LOL! would be a fun trip though!
Gorgeous guitar Swanny - great job!
The man replied, "Things as they are
Are changed upon the blue guitar."
(Wallace Stevens)
Thank you, Dave! I love playing it, too, both plugged and unplugged.
I'm about to go and have a look at this other dog's breakfast we're building. My son's at uni, so I'm left to it by myself, and it's just not my thing...
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Hey Swanny,
Have you experienced any fading with the stamp pad ink?
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Andy, no fading whatsoever. The colour is the same as when I finished.Originally Posted by Andy40
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