@nsj  Loads more adjustment too, I always fit new strings on a new build. At least it helps rule the problem out if there is a problem. Another lesson learned, my setting up strings are in the bin now. Trying…   Read more»

@robin Excellent, I’m pleased it easily worked out for you without having to do anything drastic. 
@nsj came through for you. Good call. 👍

@nsj That looks gorgeous, very nice indeed. 😍

You have some handy mates up there @nsj!

@nsj
Nice job done there Neil. 👍 
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Don’t bugger your back up again @nsj. 😬
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@nsj  Staining often doesn’t always look good on the first coat. Sometimes you have to rub down and apply more. Repeat until you get an even stain. One trick is to make a solution of gelatine and warm water in…   Read more»

[quote data-userid=”49175″ data-postid=”23533″] @nsj I just ordered 3 of their stains for the first time, will take 6 weeks to get to me, grrrr! I have had success with the oils so hope the stains work just as well, cheers…   Read more»

@nsj I just ordered 3 of their stains for the first time, will take 6 weeks to get to me, grrrr! I have had success with the oils so hope the stains work just as well, cheers

@nsj Have you tried any of the Crimson Guitars oil finishes? I have used them with great success and finished off with Renaissance Wax for a silky smooth finish.

@nsj Staining is a challenge but you did a good job of it. Nice color tone and fairly even. Watch out for cure times when applying oil later. Be patient so you don’t end up with a sticky mess. (Don’t…   Read more»

@nsj Most of us are. 🤣🙌

@nsj That is fantastic, you’ve done a superb job. I think the colour looks just right and it’s nice and even, you’ve applied it very well. That is half the battle with any kind of finish, consistency, how even and…   Read more»

@tv101 Oops meant to say make it a feature as @nsj suggests.

@nsj Ha good advice, make it look on purpose, I think that’s half the battle of building guitars is to make mistakes look deliberate cheers.

@tv101 Yes I agree, I will add a veneer on the back of the headstock and make it a veneer as @nsj suggests, cheers

@nsj cheers for that

@nsj I’m loving it. 🤘😁🤘🎸

@nsj
All looking good Neil.  👍 
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My lovely aldi sander is doing a great job! Took me by surprise 🤣