Hey guys,
This is my first build and first real detail woodworking project. I'm wanting to build a sweet new guitar but also have a better understanding on how to do work on and modify guitars moving forward.
I have ordered a TLA-1S as I love the look of natural timbers and an excited to see what I get, I was inspired by Wayne.M's TL-1S and Kman42’s ATL-1SB GOTM builds.
So i'm busliy reading the manuals and watching the videos for the coming days until the kit arives.
I have 3 young kids so will likely be a slow build but should be great fun, I'm looking forward to being involved in the forum and hopefully eventually knowing enough to help others too haha.
A couple of quick questions if anyone has time. Sorry if these are already up I am just learning to navigate the forum and I'm happy to be directed to where to find the answers, teach a man to fish and all that.
The manaul says not to sand veneer tops does this mean I should not even do some fine grit work to get it preped or will it be ready to tru oil out of the box.
Any reccomendations to really bring out the grain in these spalted tops? or just many coats of tru oil. Can some stain be apllied for a subtle alteration of the colours?
How can I stain or darken the maple fretboard. Is there particular types of stain i should look into?
Thanks guys.
Cheers,