I've just ordered the kit for my first-ever guitar build, a DTL-1. Planning on a natural wood finish, something like this beauty. Space already reserved on the guitar wall...
I do have a few questions, though -- any guidance would be much appreciated!
What tools will I need to get the job done? I have the normal set of DIY stuff, plus a Dremel, hex keys, soldering kit, small files, and some veneering stuff for some custom computer cases I've made in the past.
I've watched a fair few YouTube videos (always dangerous), and it does seem that spending time getting the neck and the fretboard just right is worth the effort. So on that basis it sounds like it might be a good plan to get:
Something for filing down the frets (or would regular wet and dry on a sanding block do the job just as well given that I'm not planning to take this up professionally ;-)
Is there anything I'm missing? Or, on the other hand, am I going tool-crazy and planning to buy stuff I won't need?
Next question -- which grades of sandpaper would you recommend I get?
The last question is about the finish. I'm considering linseed oil to bring out the grain pattern out after sanding; would nitrocellulose work well on top of that (assuming it's boiled linseed and I give it a few weeks to fully cure first)?
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