I just strung up my new build with a Earvana gibson style drop in shelf nut.
Its a warmoth headstock and 25.5 scale.
Its a very good fit and it is a very noticeable upgrade on the intonation of the guitar.
Well worth the money in my opinion
Step one:
Use grain filler to fill the alder.
Sand flat with a sanding block and 320 grit and repeat till you have a flat surface.
Seal the wood with zinsner spray can shellac
Sand back with 320 grit and do a second coat.
This will give you a flat starting surface.
Spray 3 or 4 light coats of...
Thanks for all the kind words everyone.
I am really happy with the turn out on this build.
I just did the fret dressing/set up on the neck and I can say with out a doubt that this is the flattest and most flawless neck I have owned to date.
Even before I leveled the frets it was almost perfect...
Just finished watching the video you suggested and as you said it has answered all my questions.
Now I just need to buy more guitars to paint! :headbang:
This is sound advice.
Don't be like me and just do it and say "Fu#k itI can learn as I go"
I have sanded down the shitty sunburst job on my new build 3 times and finally ordered a sprayer and an air brush which will ultimately cost me way more than if I had W do it. But I finaly got the hang of...
I have owned a few guitars that were Maple neck ebony fret board with Mahogany body and the tone is indeed huge.
A bit to much lows and low mids for fast music though
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