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Suits the figured top more than a metal knob too, IMO.
I've spent a bit of time sanding out rough-sanding lines, smoothing curves and starting to get close to the finished neck profile (I'll finally finish that once it's all strung up and playable) and now started the slurry-filling and preparation for varnishing.
The figuring on this amboyna simply HAS to have full gloss, so I'm going to revert to Ronsealing the body and tru-oil slurry and buff for the neck. But, I also slurry and wipe with tru-oil before applying the gloss - I find it shows up any missed sanding marks and also produces a wonderful grain-filled base for the gloss coat.
Got a bit more to do on the back, but the top is just drying fully before the first gloss coat:
The back is almost there - just a touch of sanding work remaining around the control chamber. I will also deepen the hatch rebate before the gloss goes on:
Oh - weight at the moment, 3lbs 11oz
Although the new formula Ronseal is a bit quirky and doesn't self level quite enough, this is probably the quickest I've got to an acceptable finish at 3 days total from sanded wood:
After a week of letting it harden fully, I will polish it up properly with Meguiars Ultimate compound but this is perfectly tough enough for normal handling already so hopefully the build will be finished over the next 2-3 days
Piling everything left to fit onto the digital scales, the total final weight is looking like it's going to be under 5 1/4 lbs
I've wired the electrics '50's style' to give a broader range of tone possibilities if Jane needs them in the future and added magnets for the cover with a thumbnail access:
I know slim guitars, fancy wood guitars and gold trimmings aren't everyone's taste but, ladies and gentlemen, here is my C18Q1 entry:
I present to you the 5lbs 4oz Swift Lite Mark 2
As always, many thanks for the encouragement and help along the way - always greatly appreciated!
We ought to get all of the 'Slim Swifts' together (basses as well) for a jam. ;-)
...or Byrds Lyte