Thanks for the comments guys. The figure isn't as spectacular compared to others but I'm glad it turned out well. Grain filling was a pain too.
Thanks for the comments guys. The figure isn't as spectacular compared to others but I'm glad it turned out well. Grain filling was a pain too.
Great job Simon!
Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
perfect finish Simon!
Stan's LP Build for my Sister: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=3146
Benson Pickup Strat mod: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5229
Epiphone LP headstock fix: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=3410
Martin Backpacker Repair: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...?t=5038&page=3
'57 Harmony Jazz guitar project: http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=2972
that looks a treat! almost looks white washed but so so glassy!
Thats a great looking finish.
Can you elaborate on the process for the white finish?
Its the kinda look I originally planned to go with for my first build.
Holy crap! That trans white is stunning! Excellent job, perfect hardware choice. 10/10
'As long as there's, you know, sex and drugs, I can do without the rock and roll.'
well done Simon we haven't seen a trans white build like this and a beautiful gloss. Gold hardware and red pearloid guard really go well. Great build !
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
Hey Swinging beef, I basically used cheap acrylic paint from the dollar store and diluted it with water and stained it like you normally would. But beware of the amount of water you use because you can raise a significant amount of grain in the process. I then sprayed a couple of clear coats and then grain filled with timbermate. The grain of the body wasn't too spectacular to see much figuring. I then used about 3 cans of clear coats and buffed it out.Originally Posted by Swinging Beef
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