hey all, thanks for the messages.
nah i haven't played on a scalloped fret board yet that's why i'll only do from the 15th fret
Also, i found this last night. this is something else i want to add
https://www.guitarfetish.com/BHM-Sty...rd_p_1181.html
hey all, thanks for the messages.
nah i haven't played on a scalloped fret board yet that's why i'll only do from the 15th fret
Also, i found this last night. this is something else i want to add
https://www.guitarfetish.com/BHM-Sty...rd_p_1181.html
Just finished staining the neck and burning the design into the headstock. decided to stain the neck with a mixture of tea and coffee for an old look. what do you all suggest i do to get that clear glossy finish
look at the colour difference haha. ive shaped the headstock more or less with a handsaw haha
If he hasn't already, Fido looks keen to have a go at it.Originally Posted by guitarmatt89
look at the colour difference haha. ive shaped the headstock more or less with a handsaw haha
cheers, Mark.
I thought s/he was just quality control....
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Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
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Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
slowly staining the neck and burning in the designs
Im gonna stain it, ive just stained the neck with a mixture of tea and coffee plus cinnamon and played around with soaking steel wool in vinegar. im gonna buff and polish it when its all done to get a shiny finish, but im not sure what to use for that. will probably do the same with the body
Are you leaving the headstock that shape?
If not it may be best to cut & shape it now if you plan to have a uniform stain colour all over.
On my 5th build (link in signature below) I did the chemical wash stain method you described above and it will need some top coat otherwise parts will gradually wipe off over time through natural wear & tear. If buffed straight up it will disappear before your eyes in no time at all. I used lots & lots of Tru Oil but any type of top coat should do equally as good a job to help you achieve a shiny finish.
Cheers, Waz
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