My Next Guitar Project

mrn1989

So after feeling like I did justice on the Strat project, I've decided to move onto a Cabronita build this time.

The body arrived from GuitarBuild.co.uk today. I picked out the wood grain from a selection of 3 and I really like how the 2 piece Alder blends, you can barely spot the join which is perfect. Feels like a shame to cover it up but hey ho!

https://i.imgur.com/jUUYhLP.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/IBJgshS.jpg

Will update once I have time to get cracking on it

BeardyAndy

That should turn out awesome, i'll look forward to the updates.

mrn1989

Update on the project, been slow and getting it started 

After Sanding Sealer
https://i.imgur.com/OGYekRR.jpg

First Dusting of Primer
https://i.imgur.com/MwZnuWb.jpg

After a few passes of primer
https://i.imgur.com/pNgdHQa.jpg

First signs of colour
https://i.imgur.com/zCDMb42.jpg

Before the last coat of colour I lightly went over the body with 600 grit to smooth out any imperfections during spraying

Last coat of colour (this is after about 6 light coats)
https://i.imgur.com/rRFKhJM.jpg

Now I just have to wait a week or so, then I can start with the clear gloss. Going well so far!

mrn1989

I was considering a natural finish due to the beautiful Alder grain but my decided to stick to my original plan, which was Lake Placid Blue & Chrome

BigMonka

That grain was lovely! But then so is the LPB!
Are you planning a scratch plate? A chrome one would look pretty awesome.

mrn1989

BigMonka said:

Are you planning a scratch plate? A chrome one would look pretty awesome.

Nope, I don't really like the look of the scratch plates, I'm going naked. xD

Jazzthat

Great job on that painting !

mrn1989

Jazzthat said:

Great job on that painting !

Thank you!

Roland

I like that colour

PeteC

Nice colour !!

grinder

Which primer and paint did you use?

mrn1989

@grinder ;

Sanding Sealer
https://www.northwestguitars.co.uk/clear-nitrocellulose-guitar-paint-sanding-sealer-aerosol-400ml/

White Primer
https://www.northwestguitars.co.uk/nitrocellulose-guitar-paint-white-primer-aerosol-400ml/

Lake Placid Blue
https://www.northwestguitars.co.uk/lake-placid-blue-nitrocellulose-guitar-paint-lacquer-400ml/

grinder

@mrn1989 ;

Awesome, thank you!

mrn1989

No worries