Almost full dress. I think the knobs are too orange and not dark enough so I am ordering another set. I haven't finished the trussrod cover. I will try and cut it next week. I cut the pickguard down so it fit tighter against the pickups (without rings). Lastly I am probably going to take all the...
All these parts are going to be a LP at some point. Putting the covers on the humbuckers Tone Pros bridge and tailpiece Using brass inserts and socket head stainless steel screws to mount the pickups. Also I decided against vintage wire inside so here you see the switch wires.
I really don't like using the CA as sanding it can be tricky and I know the dust is bad. But it is quick and that is what respirators are for. Still some work to do.
Can't really see it in the photo but even the top is still a little uneven. Leveling the back with CA and credit card. I know what you are going to ask. Why are you leveling out with CA when you already grain filled? The vintage grain fill I have is just not really good at it. I love the...
Starting with a few heavy coats of high solids sanding sealer before a grain fill followed by leveling. I like to keep the guitar level while spraying as it helps even the flow out.