#2 - EXM-1 Guitar Kit...

[Rodc]

Pleased I came across this thread. I'm looking at the EX for staining too. You've done well rjmc to get it to this stage. The black red is looking good!
I had the same problem with the gap in the neck pocket on my AG kit when I had to kick the neck to line the strings up right. I filled it with glue and saw dust. The stain didn't take to it but the Tru Oil did help a lot when I did the finish coats.

[rjmc]

Hi,

Thank you for your kind feedback... I used a bit of grainfiller to fill a tiny gap in the neck pocket. The grainfiller I use can be applied to fill tinny gaps. It is stainable and doesn't crack, and is also compatible with every kind of finish.

[rjmc]

Hi everyone,

Staining done, time for some Crimson Guitars Penetrating oil... Currently finishing the third coat...

[rjmc]

Hi,

Starting to put some coats of Crimson's High Build Guitar Finishing Oil. However, even without 0 experience, and with the issues previously discussed on the body, I think I got a fair result....



Second coat this night....

[rjmc]

And, for those who have followed this from ther beginning...

Remember the flaws on the kit?



How the flaws are currently

[rjmc]

Good morning...

I've added one more coat of oil, but this time, took some pictures with a better camera.... with/without natural light

[rjmc]

[JimC]

Nice job.
Hey, how different are the Crimson cherry and crimson stains? I'm mulling over a project and wondering about using the cherry to accentuate the grain under the crimson, but on my monitor the crimson examples don't look very different, so I wonder how much effect I'd get and whether I'd be better using a small admixture of brown instead.

[Simon Barden]

I like that look. It’s both interesting and involving. And it’s obviously hidden the flaws pretty well. Great work.

[McCreed]

Yes, looks really good. You've managed the mismatched timber really well. Good on ya!

Your mate should be very pleased with that!