First build, blue widow LP quilted

[CascadiaGuitarGeek]

It's not a PBG kit.

Yes, I bought my LP kit from the same website. They used to stock kits with Gibson shaped headstocks, then they revamped their website after what I can only assume was a similar notice that PBG received regarding the LP kit body shapes. Now they have recently reverted back to selling Gibson clones. I guess they are willing to take the risk and make that money while hoping they don't get hit with any penalties.

[JB RETRO]

Why is it that this company can sell LP type kit and PBG can't. Maybe they just haven't been caught up with yet

[Denial]

Ah that's very similar to the kit I got from them in my Uncle Milty project. Looks like they are back to fearlessly infringing trademarks after a brief hiatus. I hope the build goes well for you.

Yes I noticed that it appears to be very similar to your Uncle Milty project. I have been interested in your colouring of the binding on that build.

Do yo have any tips for the sanding of the sides of the body where there is binding top and bottom?

Did you use any grain filler to help smooth out the sides?

[Andy40]

I wonder what the "Imitation Ebony Fretboard" is made from

[JB RETRO]

I understand why Adam can't, but by rights this other guy should not be able to even import them over here, or any other guy. Just saying. Good for one good for all

[Sonic Mountain]

I understand why Adam can't, but by rights this other guy should not be able to even import them over here, or any other guy. Just saying. Good for one good for all

Yeah I agree.

[FrankenWashie]

I understand why Adam can't, but by rights this other guy should not be able to even import them over here, or any other guy. Just saying. Good for one good for all

I think your first statement summed it up JB. I'm sure big G will get around to him (again, apparently) eventually.

[JohnH]

I have been doing some experimenting with black and blue stains.

I would like to get some opinions on how much black dye is required to help the quilting to stand out and how deep the blue before it is too much
See below some photos of an experiment with a piece of pine , starting with a light coat of black and 4 coats of blue

Has anybody had much experience with ubeaut water dye on quilted maple?

I'm afraid I haven't used quilted veneers, or the ubeaut dyes, but of the stained examples you posted I like the last and second last best - the colour is the most even in those two. I quite like the slightly green tinge to the earlier tests, but for me at least the uniformity of the darker colour is nicer.

[CascadiaGuitarGeek]

I probably don't stick to proper sanding technique when I've done my LP kits. Usually I just hold the sandpaper and run it along the sides increasing the grit level as I go. Sometimes I'll wrap the paper around an eraser for more even pressure. I didn't really do anything to protect the binding and just tried to be careful and not sand over it too much.

I was still new to the world of wood finishing when I started it so sadly I did not use grain filler. Unless you want a more rough natural finish then don't skip this step, otherwise it adds a metric tonne of sanding work. I've now stocked up on a few different filler colours so that I'm ready to go when I get to my next projects.

[Fretworn]

I think the Tru Oil has a natural yellow hue, so it will tend to make blue look more green.