@koendb thanks for the rundown, I’d agree that claims of tonal improvement from filling the gaps are significant on an electric guitar are unlikely. I’m yet to see or indeed hear any proof of anything...

so key question from your second build, what was the difference? Good question 🙂I did pay a lot more attention to details and used a slot depth gauge to make sure all the frets where slotted at the s...

@ndakota I’ve got some of this I’ll be using: Have a look on YouTube as there was a product demonstration/tutorial for it somewhere. From the reviews 3 or 4 coats would leave a nice satin sheen on it...

Neck looks beautiful BTW! 😲 👍 Thanks, appreciate the comment! I’ve got a droplet sat on it now, presuming as the grain is pretty tight it’ll take a fair while to absorb. Next job is t...

Neck looks beautiful BTW! 😲 👍

Fingers x'd 🤞 The dent will raise as the water dries - sometimes it takes a few goes... I'm sure whatever is left will easily sand out or come out when you round over the end.

@markbailey This is the dent (bottom left) I was talking about. I’ll opt for the drop off water first and see if that helps before trying anything more severe! Attachment : BE026BE3-48B5-4C35-B542...

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@robin come to think of it there was a small pot of “something” provided when I bought stain and finish for a kit build guitar, wonder if that’s what it was!

@tej Yes it is transparent, the stuff I've used is called "Sand and Seal". This is the first time I've used it, so can't vouch for its suitability or longevity yet. It's water based and I've tried add...

@robin Is it transparent then, would you use it before or after staining? Sounds like another technique I need to test anyway!

@koendb @tej @russ Thanks for your kind wishes and thoughts, I'm sure Gina is going to fine after her treatment. Yes the grain filler is to try and get as smooth a surface as I can before lacquering...

…not abalone, mother of Pearl! Oh for an edit function that works!?!?!?! I’ve MOP for the side dots too but they’re very thin so need to make sure they’re only very marginally proud when glued in so I...

@robin Sorry for the tough time your family is having. Guitar is looking good, bet you’re pleased. Is the point of grain filling just to give a physically smooth surface?

@Robin So sorry for your loss. We hope that the treatment is succesful and she recovers completely! Looking sweet!

Hi guys, I've not posted for a while, real life has got in the way and guitar build gone on the back burner. My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer a couple of months ago. She's now had surgery twic...

@koendb, so key question from your second build, what was the difference?

Wood glue with a syringe would be no more messy then superglue I think?I only have built 2 necks myself so far, so my experience is pretty limited. In both builds, I also filed in a slight V shape in ...