Ash Strat Reset

[Bass Guy]

I would counsel not going too crazy with the highlights. They show up at different angles in various lights. I went whack-job crazy with my first build (silver highlights in Surf Green) and found that a second coat was overkill. They also don't disperse as well as the colours, so you can end up with globs where you don't want globs.

But then again I haven't seen your finish yet, so use your best judgement.

[kells80aus]

hi BG.

I really don't want it globbing. maybe I'll just do another coat or two of Butterscotch. then re-look at the highlights. probably go straight to the finish after another coat or two of Butterscotch. I think Gav said he did about 6-7 coats of BS on his Junior.

Cheers PK

[kells80aus]

fifth coat of Butterscotch. looking better all the time.

PK

[kells80aus]

Having looked at the strat this arvo, once the butterscotch has had a good chance to cure. I think that I'll go straight to the clear coat. The darker grain is starting to cloud under teh Butterscotch, so I think I have reached saturation with the colour..

Cheers PK

[kells80aus]

1st coat of Age Tinted gloss applied. Not sure how meny is needed. I figure go to three and see. then go to four if it need more. maybe five if it comes alive.......

PK

[gavinturner]

Pictures please!!

cheers,
Gav

[kells80aus]

1st layer of clear coat. on top of 5 layers of Butterscotch and 1 layer of gold highlights

[kells80aus]

The other side

[kells80aus]

that strange little block of wood in the pickup cavity.

[gavinturner]

Wow Paul,

that butterscotch on the ash body looks superb. Such a beautiful creamy shade! Nice work.

cheers,
Gav.