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    hello from mez in the uk! Any sanding hints would be welcome
    Last edited by mez; 16-06-2016 at 04:58 AM.

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    GAStronomist wokkaboy's Avatar
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    Hi Mez welcome to the forum. What kit have you purchased does it have a veneer top? Get some good quality sandpaper 120 to 320 or 400 grit. Sand with the grain start on 120 if it's rough or usually 180 grit ok to start on. When I get to work I'll link some sanding videos
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    GAStronomist stan's Avatar
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    Welcome mez, sand til you think it's done, then you are about half way, haha

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    GAStronomist wokkaboy's Avatar
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    Hi Mez, as promised here is a video one of the PBG moderators Gavmeister did on a sanding tutorial.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRXXvkN2Tc0
    Current Builds and status
    scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
    JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
    Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck

    Completed builds
    scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
    MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
    Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in

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    Overlord of Music Andy40's Avatar
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    Hi Mez and welcome
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    Overlord of Music gavinturner's Avatar
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    Welcome Mez!

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    Gav
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