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

[Muzza]

@ Muzza That PRS build is coming along really well, I'm liking the sunburst finish on it.

Thanks mate. Funny enough, I'm NOT happy with the burst. It's just not turning out like I saw it in my mind's eye.

Plenty more coats to go on. It still might happen...

[Muzza]

At what point do I start using the 0000 steel wool?
Between stain coats?

[tonyw]

When you think you want to start glossing it up, i use it, well 0000 pads between each caot where i feel rouch patches with my finger tips, i then rub it down with some naptha then 600 again the another coat, until i am done then i buff it out with 0000 then i switch to my finishing compounds.

[wokkaboy]

Hey Muzza, DB usually says if you are trying to get more depth in the colour skip the steel wool stages to later like before clear coats, so I'd just keep applying stain coats.

[tonyw]

Ahh yes i didnt read it properly, i use 0000 between stain coats if i need to rub out a slight bit of rough, other than than i just wipe over with a slightly damp rag between coats to take away the excess stain and pop the fibres up a little.

[Tweaky]

I might interject here, as I can see some advice been given that might not suit this build.

DingoTone finish is oil based ... since oil & water have never been known to mix, wiping with a damp rag could possibly have a detrimental effect on the finish.

The above advice is true with Water or Alcohol based dyes & stains..... but not with oil based ones.

Ask DingoTone directly, if he doesn't post without reading the previous posts

[dingobass]

Actually, I am glad this topic came up.
Today I 1000 grit wet sanded back a body done in MKII and the results are good.
Photo really doesnt do it justice, the finish is glossier than it appears here.... Ipad not the best for glamour shots
When fully cured it should take a nice shine.

Of course the body will need to sit over night to make sure all the water has evaporated before I apply the last final coat.
When this coat cures, I will leave it for at least 21 days before I do the final cut and polish.

[wokkaboy]

looks good DB so that was the jazz bass hanging, has that had 2 coats of clear mark II aleady ?

must be beer oclock mate !

[Muzza]

I'm really struggling getting this burst right. I've lost count on how many times I've sanded it all back and started again. I'll soon have to just accept what I've got before I run out of veneer. I'm almost out of Nullabor Ochre, so I've really only got one more shot at it.

The black band is too wide and it's a bit wonky. I keep sanding it back, and it keeps coming back at that width. I'm not having so much difficulty with my second PRS build. This one seems to screw me over every chance it gets.



At least I've finally got the neck as black as I wanted it. The back of the guitar body is this black too.

[Muzza]

These just arrived this morning. I reckon I won't be needing them for at least a few weeks at the rate I'm going...