FS-1 build

[neverwas]

So this happened today


But before that the neck had been sanded and given another four coats of clear.



Grant

[Kick]

Wonderful build Grant! That gloss on the neck is stunning and that headstock came out beautifull.

[Andyxlh]

That really looks superb.

[neverwas]

Thanks Kick, good to see you are still around.
Cheers Andy.

Grant

[Kick]

Thanks Kick, good to see you are still around.
Cheers Andy.

Grant

Some things in my life required more attention this year. But I'm still alive and kicking

[FrankenWashie]

so this happened today


but before that the neck had been sanded and given another four coats of clear.



grant

shiiiiiiiinnnnyyyy😁😁❤️

[Andyxlh]

Wow, this is really something. Well done.

[JohnH]

Man, that's looking killer.

[neverwas]

Thanks again guys.
Been a while since an update so here we go.

The back came out a lot lighter than the front and the more I looked at it the more I thought should do something about it. Sprayed clear tinted with black to try and darken it a little, was a bit cautious and could have gone a bit darker but it was enough to tame it down a bit. Not the best pic but you can see the difference on the binding where started cleaning it up.

Did try to mask the binding with vinyl tape, about 1mm of binding width and tight curves didn't work well and ended up brushing on liquid masking fluid. Worked great apart from where the solvents from the clear went through it and softened the painted binding. Then had to mask up and repaint that part.

Once that was done the whole lot got a few more coats of clear and left to dry.
Started the wiring by extending the wire from the bridge pickup in the hope of keeping it all neat when finished.

Wiring harness done, used heatshrink to keep it in shape and also if it ends up being seen then won't be as noticeable as the braided wire.

Clipped on the pickups and it passed the tap test, volumes work, all good.
I have used full size CTS pots and they fit into the f-holes fine....individually. How they will fit now they are all wired together with orange drops between them may be another story. Could end in tears, or therapy, or both.

Have just started sanding for final polishing and just remembered why my last two builds had a satin finish.

Grant

[wazkelly]

Installing the electrical bits can add small surface scratches to a very shiny finish. Just need to be very careful and extremely patient as it may take a few attempts to install before it is all done and working properly.

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