First Build - JBA-4

[Rabbit]

And now you mention it Rabbit, doing the 'trial' on the instrument itself seems stupid! But so far, things are coming together nicely.

Well like Simon said:

"And you can almost always go and strip a finish off a guitar/bass and start again if you want to. I have. It's hard work, but getting a much better finish the 2nd (or 3rd) time around is very rewarding. "

I'm just one of those people who spends 2 months faffing around for something that takes 2 minutes to actually do . Just go easy if you are going to polish the satin finish. A lot of satins go gloss with wear. Where I work they use a 2k poly clear as a satin. All it takes is a light rub with a grey scuff pad and it starts to take on a shine

[Simon Barden]

Or take off the shine?

[Mathew]

I'm very happy with how the neck looks and feels now. That 600 grit and final coat made all the difference.

Just gave the headstock the lightest of sands, and a 5th coat of poly. I'm guessing that's enough, but might repeat that in the morning just to be sure. It's looking good, but will need flat sanding / grits / polish.

[juz]

Looks great. Every time I see it I wish that I had coloured the headstock. I am going for a textured finish on the body of my guitar so I am torn as to how to finish the neck. I have used wipe on poly gloss front and back. I have sanded both with 2000 grit. I think I will leave the back and polish the front of the headstock and see what happens.

[Mathew]

Juz, I wish I had some experience to help. My success so far has been 20% vision, 30% forum study, 30% specific advice received, and 20% luck. I was concerned how a dark headstock front would go with a clear neck, but I think it looks good. Proof will be when I get the neck onto the body - that's when I'm hoping everything makes sense.

I did take a lot of inspiration from how you made the body of your guitar look. I think yours looks amazing.

[juz]

Lots of luck helps. So many things I do I know I will not do again. I have teenagers who keep me grounded, “Did you really expect the first guitar you built would be perfect Dad?” The forums are fantastic but I love just getting in and trying things.

[Mathew]

Holes plugged with beeswax, ready to level sand with 600 grit wet.

[FaustoB]

This is looking so good!

[Mathew]

Wet sand done. Was terrified about sanding through clear coat, but as it turned out, I was fine. Micro Mesh pads were so easy to use! It's not perfect, but I'm happy with it. I've polished it with Maguires Ultimate Compound, and I can still see a few fine scratches from the wet sanding. But I'll get some Scratch X into it after lunch and see how it comes out.

I have some Dunlop 65 Guitar Polish and Cleaner. Is this suitable to put over the top? Or is there another polish I should use to finish after Scratch X?

[phrozin]

Wet sand done. Was terrified about sanding through clear coat, but as it turned out, I was fine. Micro Mesh pads were so easy to use! It's not perfect, but I'm happy with it. I've polished it with Maguires Ultimate Compound, and I can still see a few fine scratches from the wet sanding. But I'll get some Scratch X into it after lunch and see how it comes out.

I have some Dunlop 65 Guitar Polish and Cleaner. Is this suitable to put over the top? Or is there another polish I should use to finish after Scratch X?

if you done lacquer normal car polish will work best I use this will be your best bet

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