Stans LP build

[stan]

About time I actually put together a build thread.

This is my lefty LP kit - the plan is to do a satin black body, neck and sides with a painted front - colour yet to be revealed.

I wanted to do a wudtone type top finish but there were a few factors - there were some small knicks, bumps on the body in general. Also the flamed maple top was not centred properly, the division between the two sheets was off centre by about 10mm. Not lots, but enough to see instantly.
No problem - solid painted finish it is.

Primer/undercoat - upol automotive



a few coats rubbed back, nice and smooth.

Satin black goes on, also upol automotive, rubbed back as well:





In my haste to move things along - I applied to much black, too soon. The result was the the top coat crackled. Actually not a bad effect, but not what I wanted.

Could not do this deliberately if I tried:






Because too much sanding is not enough, that's what had to happen:




Black reapplied - taking my time this time. Currently at this stage:





more black to go...

[maxaxe]

Awww Hell Stan - don't you just love set backs like that?
Still, to triumph over adversity is always a satisfying exercise.
I'm sure that with your abilities/skills you will prevail

Hooray for satin black says me. Curious to see the other secret colours . . .

[gazzman]

That cracks me up Stan!
Seriously though the fix up looks great can't wait to see the complete paint job
Cheers
Gazzman

[stan]

Thanks Max - more persistence than skill I think
Cheers Gazz, enough sanding will fix most errors, oh wow I think I am channeling DB...

...and auto paint, I presume there is space in the naughty room?

[gavinturner]

Loving the satin black Stan. Great to see you come back strong after the do-over. I've done two painted guitars so far and on both I had to redo the paint 3 times. You are well out in front of that tally! Awesome work. It's looking killer. Satin black really is a great look for guitars me thinks. I'm going to have to give it a try based on your effort!

Cheers,
Gav.

[stan]

Thanks Gav

There seems to be endless light sandings and touch ups, very , very hard to get this surface flawless.

[bargeloobs]

That satin's lookin' sweet Stan, I'm interested to see what you've got in store for the top.

[stan]

thanks bargeloobs, it will be a colour and high gloss.

Oh and: Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB™ for the bridge and SH-2n Jazz Model™ for the neck...

[wokkaboy]

looks great Stan, satin black really looks cool on an axe. Look forward to see the colour of the top. The Seymour pups should kick butt !

[stan]

Thanks Wokka, the SDs are going to be awesome. Now if only I could play...

More layers, rubbing and stuff:







every layer seems to add either a few light specks that need sanding, or streakiness like you see in the last pic.
I think this is caused by insufficient mixing of contents, causing incorrect thinner and paint ratio (in this case not enough paint) from the pressure can - need to shake longer...

I've taped up the binding, but with so many layers of paint it will be an exercise in care getting the paint off, or I will end up peeling off large chunks of paint off the body...