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GourmetSaint
PostPosted: Fri May 19, 2017 7:25 pm 
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More about body finishing. Buying a fancy XGP maple neck from GF.

Going to French Polish using Ubeaut Hard Shellac.

First step finished. Sanded to 1200 grit
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1st 50/50 sealing layer.
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Rubber made. Ready for first session of bodying.
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First layers...
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After 1st day. Ready to start 2nd day.ImageImage

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Finally finished. I had a mishap with a bridge screw head shearing off flush with body and a bridging wire missing on the 4 way switch. Action and intonation set. ImageImageImageImageImageImage

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Excellent finishing job! Tell me more about that gaudy peghead.

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Excellent finishing job! Tell me more about that gaudy peghead.

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