Another work project.
I have just completed a STA-1HT kit. All stock parts. Body has been finished with 1 coat of ebony Timbermate to highlight the grain, stained with red ink, and finished with Tru-oil coats, light sanding etc. I have tried to get a textured finish with the grain. The logo is a vinyl sticker cut with a Cricut Joy. The "serial' on the back of the head stock is stamped, then filled with ebony Timbermate, then sanded back flat before adding the Tru-oil.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1, TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1.
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
When did this happen, and why is it the first I'm hearing of it????
Looks good. Nice colour.
I've played around with alcohol inks before, but haven't done a full finish with them yet.
Making the world a better place; one guitar at a time...
This looks amazing!
I tried to do the darker Timbermate trick, but I chickened out from the ebony colour and went for maple, which looked darker than ash. It dried to pink, so it didn't much, but at least I didn't ruined my wood.
Thanks McCreed and Juanito.
I have never had a strat style guitar before - I'm quite impressed with the way it feels to play.
Also McCreed , just a heads up, but a green one is coming!
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1, TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1.
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Beautiful work, Trevor. Love how the matching headstock turned out.
Kit builds: JBA-4M | STA-1M | AIB-1Q | TL-1 (in progress)
Side projects: Artist TC59 | Sheoak Dreaming | Spalted Marri Metal | Randy Vs | Sassafrassin' | St. Vincent
Thank youAlso McCreed , just a heads up, but a green one is coming!
Making the world a better place; one guitar at a time...
That looks unreal. Especially that grainy half. What a great result - well done.
Thanks Dozy and Bakersdozen,
The ash bodies can be full of lovely grain. Not sure if it was an accident or planned by the factory making the kits , but the best grain is on the most exposed part of the body. I think I was lucky!
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1, TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1.
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Nice guitar. I do like the grain pattern on it. Lucky to get a decent piece of white ash as a lot of the kits seem to use the straighter grained black ash. An issue of limited availability.
As promised:
I have just completed another STA-1HT kit. All stock parts. Body has been finished with 1 coat of ebony Timbermate to highlight the grain, stained with Ubeaut green stain (diluted to 50%), and finished with Tru-oil coats, light sanding etc. The logo is a vinyl sticker cut with a Cricut Joy.
Last edited by Trevor Davies; 11-03-2023 at 04:13 PM.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1, TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1.
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
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