Jasons Tele build... 8/01

[Jason29307]

Hi all,
Well here is the start of my first build. My plan is doing a sunburst Tele.
So far, I have done a mock build, sanded from 180. 220, 320 and some steel wool and wiped down with alcohol.
Then I sprayed a vinyl sealer let dry for 24 hours, lightly sanded with 320 and sprayed another coat of vinyl sealer. That's where I am now. Tomorrow, I will lightly sand with 320 and start paint.
I am doing a sunburst with encore brown and star-cast amber. Should I not worry to much with the sides using the star-cast amber since it will be brown? Also, do I need to use a sealer after the amber spray? If so, do I use the vinyl sealer or the string instrument lacquer?
I look forward to hearing from you guys and if you have any tips or tricks, please chime in.
I look forward to sharing this project with you all... 8-)


Out of the box. Not sanded yet.


Body


Bad picture.. Neck


Coping sawed the neck. That took awhile..


Headstock sanded


Hanging to dry after second coat of vinyl sealer.

Tomorrow, I will lightly sand and if the weather is nice, start painting..

[stan]

great start Jason, always good to see another kit get off the ground

[Jason29307]

Here is the front of the body. It is still a little wet. I haven't bursted the back yet. First time. I can live with it.
What is that whiteish hue that is around the brown? See it? Will it buff out?
Thanks guys..

[pablopepper]

I believe this is 'blushing', caused by moisture. If anything I think buffing will make it worse. Jarrod would be the guy with the pro opinion, but it might be a case of sand off and start again.

[Jason29307]

I got it taken care of. A little denatured alcohol did the trick..

[Jason29307]

I got one more coat of clear lacquer to do, then dry and cure, wet sand, poliah and assemble..

[ihasmario]

Looks great now man

[stan]

very nice

[wokkaboy]

nice tobacco burst Jason, glad you got the blushing sorted

[Fretworn]

Awesome burst. Great job.