Yes, the lacquer I'm using (I think shown in episode 6 or 7) is glossy. I'm not going to apply lacquer to the fingerboard, I don't think that's commom practice, is it? Only going to use wood oil to keep it hydrated and with a natural shine.
Do you have any recommendation for alternative pickguard material? I'm trying to find something to make a custom pg.
Just realized that the neck needs at least some sealer to have a natural shine and fill small pores. I´ve decided to do that before putting the wood oil or polishing the neck with wax. That would probably lead me to wax-filled pores and a bad look. Now it´s shiny and pretty, except for the back part and headstock... take a look at ep10 - Major Screw up... hahaha
ace project keep up the work man
mcroblea12 3 years ago
Hi, thanks for watching!
Yes, the lacquer I'm using (I think shown in episode 6 or 7) is glossy. I'm not going to apply lacquer to the fingerboard, I don't think that's commom practice, is it? Only going to use wood oil to keep it hydrated and with a natural shine.
Do you have any recommendation for alternative pickguard material? I'm trying to find something to make a custom pg.
-cheers,
Marco
marcoamf1977 3 years ago
when you have a rosewood fingerboard you dont apply shine or laquer, just some lemon oil to keep it nice and beatiful
you only apply laquer if its a maple fingerboard
=)
14221jack 3 years ago
haha now that explains alot....
forgottenvalentine3 3 years ago
well marco
they do sell pickguard blanks
but if you're on a budget, you can get a piece of plastic just big enough for a pickguard, or you can make it out of wood
1/8 inches thick
=)
14221jack 3 years ago
cool dude
so, you have a non-shine neck?
it doesn't really matter when you drill the holes for the screws
great project
14221jack 3 years ago
Just realized that the neck needs at least some sealer to have a natural shine and fill small pores. I´ve decided to do that before putting the wood oil or polishing the neck with wax. That would probably lead me to wax-filled pores and a bad look. Now it´s shiny and pretty, except for the back part and headstock... take a look at ep10 - Major Screw up... hahaha
marcoamf1977 3 years ago