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I'm currently doing a very slow build of a cheap twin neck
kit. I have decided on the finish for the body and necks but I'm seeking
advice on finishing the front of the headstocks which are scarf jointed
maple. My current ideas are as follows and all comments would be
gratefully received.
1) Stain the front of the headstocks black although I suspect I may have edge
bleed issues with this however I would hope to retain some of the grain.
2) Paint the front of the headstocks black with an airbrush but obviously this
would hide any grain but would avoid the edge bleed of the previous method.
3) Stain a piece of veneer black and bond this to the front of the headstock
after the neck staining is complete but before lacquering.
4) Use the traditional headstock veneer (not sure what material you guys
normally use but I have seen some before on guitar parts websites).
On top of any of these methods I would be adding a logo, either as a waterslide
or airbrushing a stencil. I think cutting an inlay would be a bridge too
far for my first build.
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The only drawback to the paint would be completely losing the grain pattern which is probably the nicest part on the whole guitar! Trying stain is tempting but I guess until I try it I wouldn't know how bad the edge bleed would be, or if that would cover the grain as much as paint would anyway.
If staining the headstock face you could always finish the neck first, sand the headstock again, then stain... Its just a bit trickier to be neat with stain, but its just a choice on the order you do things
I should say I normally veneer, but its not the simplest solution
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What do you use for your veneer?
I do also use proper headplates for guitars, but they are normally 2-3mm thick so less suitable for a simple mod.
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If you are struggling with it a soak in some water should help. Then clamp it in place and let dry fully before gluing.
If you are really struggling you can bend on a hot pipe
I have also used veneer softener which allows you to bend a brittle veneer fully around a pencil
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