@clinton Not all sanding sealers are cellulose based. Acrylic such as Chesnut brand is compatible with most things. Not sure if it’s available where you live. Probably would not use it on an acoustic ...

Hi, question that hopefully someone knows the proper way. So, I intend to top coat with wipe on poly diluted with mineral spirits. 4-5 coats with wet sanding in between. Pretty standard right? Howe...

Here goes another build video Attachment : IMG_5388.mp4

@bpower Hell of a lot easier than an acoustic for sure.

@rocknroller912 Im sure yours will turn out real fine!

@nossair Yes 3 piece laminate

@jozefbehr Welcome to the forum. Do you have any experience of guitars or local instruments that are played in your country.

@jozefbehr Welcome also! I've never been to Zimbabwe but we are glad to have you here!

@nossair Welcome - Great to hear from a friend in Morroco! cool - me and Carol spent some time there a long,long time ago! Happy memories 😎

Posted by: @boo OK, that settles that then. Thanks for the input. In which case, I'll vote for side dots only. 😆 TBH, I find those much easier to see than markers on the fretboard anyway,...

Thanks for getting on top of it @thepath. Good to know we're in safe hands. 🙂🎸🙏🎶

@boo When you first showed us the pale moon ebony I thought I'd find it too difficult see fret markers. I think now that adding anything big and colourful enough to stand out would ruin the beauty of...

@boo I agree with russ. I would just use the side dots. A dark side dot that would be close to the color of the dark lines on the front. I think that's what I would do. 🙂

If it was me @boo, I would only have the side dots. It looks great as it is. I'm sure the side dots would be enough on their own. 🙂🎶🙏🎸

@boo Side dots only for me

Side dots only ...it's gorgeous! But either way it will look fantastic... Most players can live quite happily without front dots but rely heavily on side dots. You could always install them later if y...

@clinton great build is it a 3 piece body?

@clinto Great build. I’m doing my first Tele at the moment and am sure it won’t look as good as yours.

so cool. I've almost got the itch to make an electric guitar..... almost. 🙂 Looks awesome.

Posted by: @clinton @russ Yes, I built all the tables in my house A real craftsman @clinton. Great inspiration. 🙏🎶🎸🙂