Darrens HB4

[Analyst69]

After spending many months being "responsible", it was finally time today to start the HB4 kit I got back in December last year.

Decided on a traditional looking burst finish. I used Feast Watsons Golden Teak and Mahogany stains to complete the staining job today.

There's a bit of work ahead cleaning up the binding and deciding on a clear coat for this one (usually a fan of gloss finishes, but thinking a satin finish might be okay on this one but happy to take suggestions on what would be good ).

Look forward to finishing this one and dying to play it.

[Analyst69]

Also had to take a post-stain mock-up...man I am looking forward to getting this one together

[stan]

Nice job on the burst, very traditional

[Analyst69]

Thanks Stan. Came out better than I thought it would.

Question for anyone that's built the HB4. What's the go with earthing this one?

Is it just a case of earthing to the tailpiece via the tailpiece screws?

Cheers

Darren

[WeirdBits]

Nice looking burst, and DB has your answer regarding the tailpiece ground.

[gavinturner]

Awesome burst Darren! Looks amazing. Gonna look even better with some clear on there. Well done! In terms of the earthing, if it's a hollowbody then you will need to drill a small hole under the tailpiece and run a wire to earth it. That's what I ended up doing with my 175 and it worked a treat.

cheers,
Gav.

[Analyst69]

Thanks Scott and Gav.

I did search for HB4 wiring info, but there is just so much stuff on this forum now, its sometimes hard to find the right thing (my search might not be articulated well either ).

Cheers

Darren

[Gavin1393]

Loving that burst......

[Fretworn]

Great job, it's looking stunning already.

[wokkaboy]

nice looking burst Darren, will look sweet with clear coats