Here we go... Muzza's first build. Non PBG PRS-1TS

[wokkaboy]

Hi Muzza I sent you a PM, please message me your email address please, pdf is too large to post here

[dingobass]

Hi Muzza, remind me next week, I have never been so under pressure at work in 30+ odd years of work

Drink a cup of concrete Woks

[wokkaboy]

DB I will sort you out next catch up

I will put an unbearable amount of chilli on the next pizza bwhahahaha

there is a concrete manufacturer across the road at work

[dingobass]

By the way, this is the finish I'm going to attempt - but with gold hardware.

It's a Maton BB1200JH. I own this guitar, not the one pictured, but it's identical.

I can't justify owning a $4k guitar at my age/ability. Hence the attempt to copy the essence of it. I'll be selling the JH in the near future if anyone's interested.

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My first 2 builds (both PRSs) are practice runs for my third build - which will be an ES-2V. Inspired by the above Maton. All my builds will have the same finish for the following reason...

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DO NOT SELL THAT BEAUTIFUL GUITAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From personal experience, you will regret it.

[peterh]

Regarding the search function, I've found the same thing - doesn't seem to work well but Google can help - just try using google search for PRS-1TS site:buildyourownguitar.com.au. Lots of results.

[Muzza]

Yes, Peter, that worked. Thanks.

Not a lot though. The PRS models are in the minority's it seems. Which is probably why I went for them.

[Muzza]

The DingoTone arrived today.

Keen as mustard, I put the 'Black Stump' on the neck and, well, I was expecting more... black!

The instructions say to hang it up for 5 days after putting the stain on. I figure I'll need at least 10 coats to get this as dark as I want it. Like, 'Black'.

I'm looking at 50 days before I even put the enhancer on. Which is another 3 days... each coat?

Am I reading the instructions right?

[wokkaboy]

Hi Muzza, the curing times are pretty conservative, being in Sunshine Coast may take less time if it's warm.
Can you please post a photo ? The maple necks take a few coats to soak in the stain.
I'm sure after another 2 coats of stain coat it should darken up.

Remember patience. Start work on the body while you wait

[Muzza]

This is after 4 coats on the body and 5 on the neck.





Is it going to go black, do to think? I thought maybe I hadn't shaken it up enough, but I really gave it some.

How will I know when I can put a few more coats on? Instruction sheet says 5 days, Dingo's video says 3-4 days.

[wokkaboy]

ok Muzza I see it's not really that black. Have you used the stain coat and given it at least 3 days curing between coats ?

better wait for DB to see if he can suggest anything.

I will get in trouble for suggesting this but Feast Watson Proof Tint Black will give you darker results

the shade of black you got is similar to wudtone black magic woman, it's not really a black black