Well I thought it is about time I finished of my LPJish Chinese kit (ish because the control holes are out) but other than that it is good. The pressure is on a bit as I'm moving area and won't have a garage to go to but in the same token I don't want to rush it and mess it up.
I set the neck a couple of days ago and have set out the bridge placement (my 2014 Melody Maker was a great reference point), I'll use a mates drill press tomorrow hopefully and get that sorted.
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From there I think I'll get it properly fret leveled before finishing. (Would you do this before finishing?)
Finishing I'm going to go Manchester Guitar Tech (rattle cans) TV Yellow route. I keep looking for a way to paint a set-neck guitar and avoid runs but I only find info on painting guitar bodies, though I'm sure I have found stuff in the past (should have bookmarked it).
Help and advice appreciated:-)
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It looks like your body isn't mahogany, so the look of the grain might end up a bit different.
Many thanks for the link!
I'll be following Steve Robinson/Manchester Guitar Tech guide the bit I can't get right in my head is masking and when to remove masking!
Do I remove masking after each coat of paint?
Or do I mask then complete all painting?
If it is the latter, won't removing the masking damage the edge of the paint?
Help appreciated:-)
pull the tape when the guitar is touch dry, not fully cured. try to pull off at an angle away from the paint line to avoid pulling the paint up
if its just the fretboard face being masked, you can worry less about all that. Even if the edge is a bit rough, you can smooth it out when cleaning/dressing the frets after the tape is pulled.
I love wilkos washi masking tape. its low tack ,but leaves very clean lines. although this tape is definitely best pulled within 2-3 days for the least amount or residue
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Wez, when you say try not to leave the tape on too long... what would you say max time you'd allow?
I've got my hook ready to hang the guitar for spraying, can you advise where am I best starting and what areas are most likely to attract runs? My thoughts are to start on the edges of the body, back, front, headstock edges, face then neck!