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  1. H

    shiny spots on open pore finish

    hello all, i was just wondering what may have caused these strange shiny/oily spots on my open pore finish guitar. i did in fact buy the guitar second hand but these shiny spots can only be viewed under certain lighting so i wasnt able to see them in the store. if any one can suggest possible...
  2. VeibaeSimp

    Ordering a Kiesel K-Series 8 string soon, but I'm not sure what to do Top Coat wise

    Hey again, folks, I've decided to pull the trigger on a K-Series 8 string soon and ended up getting a quote sorted for it but with it being so understandably expensive, I'm honestly not quite sure what to do finish wise. I ended up going with a natural look with Swamp Ash body with a Royal...
  3. Stuck_in_a_dream

    Need some advice!

    I got me a decent 1st classical guitar ~$500, from a prominent online retailer. It arrived today, but then I noticed this: I contacted the sales rep right away, sent him a couple of pics (this one ^ included). The response I got was: ---- "Oh no! Many apologies for this! I have Tech Support...
  4. neurosis

    New EHB just purchased has rough neck

    Hi all, I just bought a new EHB1005 during the Black Friday sales. The bass is ergonomically perfect in my opinion. The fretwork is great and the tonal options are better than anything I have ever owned from Squier and the like. It really is my first good bass. The neck on this one is really...
  5. negativezebra

    Custom finish in London

    Hi all, I’m considering to have my axe refinished. I don’t have the time, space and equipment so I won’t be able to do it myself even I’d love to. So I’d appreciate any suggestions in London, UK or anywhere close to SW London. I’m not looking for fancy graphics but would like to see options for...
  6. guitaardvark

    What is the most sustainable finish to use on a guitar?

    Hey all, My dad and I are getting into building guitars for fun. I feel very strongly about climate change, so our challenge is to use as much reclaimed wood as possible and make everything sustainably sourced and non-toxic. We've located some good wood to use, but we're considering our...
  7. Pimiboj

    Guitar finish that changes the color of the wood the least

    Hey guys, I need some advice on finishing. So I've finished my first guitar with some automotive 2k lacquer, but this changed the color of the wood badly. This bugged me so much that I decided to sand it off and try it again with a different finish. Now I'm looking to find a finish that changes...
  8. neurosis

    Headstock Refinish Planning (Need Advice)

    Hello all, a while ago I acquired a MIJ Les Paul Custom. It was really dirty and had had a headstock break that was repaired but badly refinished. On closer examination I realized that the two concave binding pieces to the sides of the trussrod cover had been scraped off inconsistently. One...
  9. neurosis

    ESP teles, how do the LTDs compare to the E-II´s?

    Hey all, I was looking to buy one of the baritone E-IIs but they're currently on backorder until January. So in the meantime, as GAS will do... I am looking at the cheaper SC LTD models. I have some ESPs and have had them in the past and I also had an LTD AL-600 that was really nice but...
  10. Grand Rabbit

    Finishing Alder and other Softer Woods

    Hey all, I'm curious about which finishes you prefer for soft woods. Ideally, I would use an oil finish because of the relative simplicity of application and the rich depth you can get out of oiled wood grain, however I don't know how protective this would be for wood as soft as alder. My two...
  11. P

    Would you send it back or not?

    So guys I bought recently Jackson SLATH-X M 3-7 sw as my first seven stringed guitar but it happens to have not really good paint job around neck. Binding seems like it was a bit badly polished. Also it is not perfectly straight when connecting to neck paint. Under the finger it seems smooth so...
  12. aciek_l

    Post your Kiesel Aries and help me choose finish for mine. :)

    GAS reached it's maximum and I'm very close to ordering my own Kiesel Aries. :) I will go with basic specification - this means alder body and solid color finish. I'm pretty sure about maple fretboard, but it's hard to judge color by these small frames in Kiesel's configurator. Show me your...
  13. Mraz

    How are those finishes named (Kiesel)?

    Hey, I was searching around the Kiesel web-site and I think I found the name for one but I'm not sure so I rather ask here, since I don't know how long it takes to get a reply from Kiesel.. If this thread seems like a ....-thread, please delete it =) Is this an Antique Ash Treatment with...
  14. BenEllerGuitars

    This is Why You Suck at Guitar: Your Neck Finish Sucks! (oil and wax tutorial)

    Hey kids!!! Uncle Ben here with a brand new episode of This is Why You Suck at Guitar. Typically on this series, i've been giving you the straight poop on how to improve your playing, but this time, i'm gonna give you the straight poop on how to improve what you're playing on! I've always...
  15. DiegusMaximus32

    Cleaning Off Krazy Glue

    I just installed hole plugs to cover the empty pot holes in my Ibanez RGA121. I used Krazy Glue to secure them, but there's a tiny bit of excess around the edges. The most common way to remove Krazy Glue is with acetone but I'm fairly certain that will eat the finish for breakfast. Will it harm...
  16. 7stringDemon

    Achieve Caparison Snowstorm finish?

    Hey guys and girls, I just have a simple question. Does anyone know how to achieve this Caparison finish? [/URL] I'd love to make a 27" Super Strat 7 with one humbucker, a Floyd and this finish. Thanks a lot! - Damien
  17. A

    DIY Kit: What would I need in order to be able to put this guitar together?

    Hi, I've been a guitarist for 7 years. I'm good at playing but I want more experience building/painting/finishing and such. All the parts and screws are there, including the back plates and such. What would I need in order to be able to put this guitar together...
  18. A

    How to paint/color a guitar?

    Hi, I've been a guitarist for six years, and I'm buying a DIY kit because it seems really cool. I want to add a lot of custom features to it. Anyway, I don't know a lot about the finishing/painting aspect of guitars and I'm hoping someone can help. the guitar body and neck are raw, so when...
  19. Eliguy666

    A Question on Buckeye Burl

    Does anyone here know if buckeye burl stains or takes a transparent finish well? I've had an idea lately to stain buckeye burl orange, making it look kind of like the cover of Cynic's Focus The issue is that I don't want to buy a really gorgeous piece of buckeye burl and accidentally ruin...
  20. S

    Cracks in my guitar. Help!!!

    I have an eight string Schecter Blackjack ATX. I just went to restring it and I noticed cracks in the wood running vertically where the bridge is and between the two pickups. I have no idea what would have caused this since I keep it in a climate controlled room with several other guitars which...


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