Robbo's MB-1 build

[Rockfactor]

Couple more questions please knowledgable folk.

I'm planning on a waterslide decal of our logo (my avatar) on the headstock.

Have I made a rod for my own back choosing a matt finish? Can I apply the decal, clear over it then scour if to a flat finish?

Maybe a satin clear coat if such a beast exists?

Thanks, Robbo

[Andy40]

I haven't done a satin finish yet Robbo, but ive done plenty of waterslide decals.

I usually do a few clear coats to seal everything up then apply the waterslide decal then apply as many clear coats over the top to seal in that waterslide goodness.

I would normally wet sand to a gloss finish, but if i were doing a satin finish I would just wet sand to a satin finish.

Other guys might have a different take on it.

[Rockfactor]

Thanks Andy.

I've found some satin clear but it is a different brand so fingers crossed I have no issues with compatibility.

With the waterslide, do you order of the interwebs or print your own?

Thanks again...

[FrankenWashie]

Thanks Andy.

I've found some satin clear but it is a different brand so fingers crossed I have no issues with compatibility.

With the waterslide, do you order of the interwebs or print your own?

Thanks again...

Mandatory scrap test first up Rockfactor, I'm sure it will be fine, but you never can tell how different brand formulas will react with each other.

[Rockfactor]

^^^ for sure.

I've already spent four times as long on the finishing than I intended, although I find it relaxing turning good timber into timber dust

Thanks for the reminder.

[FrankenWashie]

or shavings:

[Kick]

That's the fun of building your own guitar; you can do what you want. I'd go for a black headstock

[stan]

yes a satin clear should be fine - the only trouble is that you have to get it perfect - this is because you cant polish out imperfections - or it isnt satin anymore. You may have luck with very fine grade sanding if you need to. Axe looks great

[Rockfactor]

Headstock painted, waiting for satin clear coat and decal.



The nut wasn't a good fit so knocked it out and gave it a reshape.

Before photo... after photo to come.



I was pretty careful with the prep of the guitar before painting but there is a spot that looks like some sand grit was stuck to the timber that was painted over. I sanded it back a little and gave it another coat but it's still pockmarked so on the weekend I'll fill them up and repaint the area.

I'm really pleased with the results so far.

I'm loving how supportive this forum is. It's a credit to everyone that every comment is positive.

Robbo.

[Kick]

Yeah, black headstock