Before and after of headstock shaping. Going for a classic 50's strat look...a bit of sanding still to go, but largely there.
Before and after of headstock shaping. Going for a classic 50's strat look...a bit of sanding still to go, but largely there.
First base colour coat. The golden looking bottom edge os the sunlight reflecting of some flame maple effect that is on the bottom piece. Not nearly as noticeable as the photo suggests.
Walrus,
the cutaways and edges always end up a darker colour.
Can't hurt to steel wool and put another deep coat on, then back to base coats. You will appreciate the deeper colour and more uniform finish with another deep coat
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
Will do. I certainly don't mind having a deeper red.
I've added another deep coat and two more base coats. That takes it to 2 deep coats and 4 base coats. As long as it looks OK once dry, I think I'll apply the top coat this weekend.
Walrus - looking good!
Current builds:
GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548
Love the colour!
Stunning result so far!
Gavmeister
Thanks guys, it's been fun watching the colour change as each new coat goes on. Copper tape arrived, and the decal paper...so the coast is clear to get this done.
That looks seriously spiffy to me already.
Should be an outstanding effort when it's done 8-)
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