Lostininverness wrote:That looks awesome. Are you happy with how its turned out - looks and sounds?
Yes. I am. Mostly... Putting the steel trem block back in next string change. Think I preferred it.
StratMatt wrote:Job well done there. That aged guard sticks out a bit now against that fresh new paint job. Chuck a set of Glyns pickups in there and you'll be set!
I thought that. I've a less aged guard I might swap. And the paint will be a little more aged if things go to plan. The CS69 pickup set is great and it's got a treble-bleed and Kingtone switch, so it's all-round groovy.
I prefer my CS54 though to be honest. This green one does the Knopfler / Mayer thing well but I like the 'girth' (sorry Bg) of the maple/ash '54.
jeremyb wrote:When can I send my tele down for a shell pink refinish?
Naaa, mate. Just do it yourself.
Maybe I missed it, but what did you use for primer? and can you remember from their colour swatches if there was a shell pink kinda thang?
In the past I haven't bothered with a primer. I only has a white base coat this time around because I tried painting it white and fucked-up the shade.
There were shitloads of swatches. I didn't look for shell pink but I'm sure there would be one there. When you go in Spraystore at the far right end of the counter there's a thing with all the swatch books in it. You giving it a go then?
Maybe I missed it, but what did you use for primer? and can you remember from their colour swatches if there was a shell pink kinda thang?
In the past I haven't bothered with a primer. I only has a white base coat this time around because I tried painting it white and fucked-up the shade.
There were shitloads of swatches. I didn't look for shell pink but I'm sure there would be one there. When you go in Spraystore at the far right end of the counter there's a thing with all the swatch books in it. You giving it a go then?
If I can rig up a spray booth somewhere I'm tempted, I hear the gassing off is pretty horrific, our garage is attached to the house so that might be an issue!
Slowy wrote:
That's the problem; everything rewarding is just such hard work. Regret takes much less effort.
Zaulkin wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 2:09 pm
My project tele is made of Korina and I want to paint it a transparent blonde-ish colour. At least, a bit darker than it naturally is.
What's a good water based grain filler? Is there anything suitable I can grab from bunnings etc?
Just use tru-oil, it has a slight yellowy tint to it, more coats you add the darker it will become, just build it up slowly
Slowy wrote:
That's the problem; everything rewarding is just such hard work. Regret takes much less effort.
Zaulkin wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 2:09 pm
My project tele is made of Korina and I want to paint it a transparent blonde-ish colour. At least, a bit darker than it naturally is.
What's a good water based grain filler? Is there anything suitable I can grab from bunnings etc?
Just use tru-oil, it has a slight yellowy tint to it, more coats you add the darker it will become, just build it up slowly
This is true, although I would like it to be a bit more yellow like my pic.
I have some tung oil sitting around... Although I guess enough tru oil would build up and give me a slightly shiny finish.