After myhowling balls up with that neck the other week, I wanted something to do whilst waiting for replacement wood so I decided to revisit the first guitar I made. It started life as single humbucker/volume pot only with an imitation PRS neck from China, then in Lockdown 1 I added neck pickup and full controls but it never really played properly (it was only really fit for slide guitar). Putting what I've learned since then to good use, I've got the action down to the proper height, reshaped the neck profile & headstock and best of all it finally intonates.
Guitar making is the art and science of turning expensive wood into sawdust.
Thanks Mark
It's from the competition I'm afraid; Crimson water based stain, penetrating oil, then a layer of carnauba wax. The neck was taken to 1500 grit then oiled using 2000 grit paper and it's like butter. My spray booth is the back garden so it's far too cold & wet for my preferred 'sucky sweet' finish.
BTW - the grain in that ebony fretboard I've just bought is gorgeous and I can't wait to see it oiled up 🙂
Guitar making is the art and science of turning expensive wood into sawdust.
Looks great, nice save! Glad to hear that you have a properly functioning guitar...
I agree that the finish looks great, what’s your 'sucky sweet' finish?
Practice on scrap...
Thanks Matt
I heard Mark call it "sucky sweet" when referring to guitars with high gloss - clear laquer finish in a video (don't ask me which one) and it made me laugh.
I really like stains that show off grain but with high gloss for the durability. This was my most successful build to date and any mistakes on the finish are on the back 🙂
Guitar making is the art and science of turning expensive wood into sawdust.