So, another overdue update.
Despite having little spare time, I managed to apply a couple more layers of tru-oil, but am not finished yet. Needs about 5 or 6 more layers. It's starting to look amazing :rawk:
I also spent the last couple of nights removing lacquer (using paint stripper) and sanding down the body:
I applied the masking tape tonight, so I can start applying sanding sealer tomorrow for the faux-binding.
it wasn't easy to get straight lines, especially around the corners, but I got it to the extend I am happy.
I also decided to direct mount the pickups, as I hated the way pickup rings look on this guitar. This means I will have to use woodfiller to fill the drilling holes which will be a small added job to do.
As the body is going to be a trans-blue burst, I thought white pickup covers may provide a nice contrast. We'll see about that later
anyway, enjoy the pics
Wok