Ebay Spalted Flame Maple LP Kit - Build

[nexrex]

Top and headstock all masked off. First coats of primer going on...

 

[AGWAN]

I like the handle on that can!

 

[nexrex]

I like the handle on that can!

You can usually get them for a couple of bucks at the hardware. Gives you a bit more control.

 

[bagman67]

I like the handle on that can!

You can usually get them for a couple of bucks at the hardware. Gives you a bit more control.

Yep, I concur.  Very useful.

 

[JaySwear]

this thing is going to look great!

 

[nexrex]

First 2 coats of black. Will let these dry and apply a few more, then a light sanding...

 

[DangerousR6]

Looks good, but should have left the neck au-natur-owl.... :dontknow:

 

[nexrex]

Looks good, but should have left the neck au-natur-owl.... :dontknow:

I could have, but the way the guy had set neck was kind of messy, and he had dripped glue everywhere staining the wood. It would have taken a lot of work, and I an also am big fan of black backed guitars.

 

[nexrex]

Late night I finally got a chance to do a wet/dry sand with 1200 grit paper...

 

[nexrex]

OK, all the tape protecting the binding will be coming off tonight, then I will re-cover the fingerboard and nut.

Binding scraping and clear coats are next, going all the way around the front and back. I was thinking of hanging the body from a hook (through the tuner holes), but I am a little worried that the clear will then run. I think as long as i keep the coats thin I should be OK.

Unless anyone has a better idea?   :icon_scratch:

 

[Nando Vallart]

Looking very very cool!

 

[Tempest]

That was $175??  :tard:

Looks very good  :headbang:

 

[nexrex]

That was $175??   :tard:

Looks very good  :headbang:

Thanks guys. Yep, only $175. It has been a big learning process for me. By no standard was this anywhere near a finished state when I received it. Still have some minor defects to sort out before I start clear coats.

Apart from some minor binding defects, and sanding the kit is coming along nicely.

The white plastic nut on it is a bit mess (and is hollow  :tard:  ) and the action is pretty high. So I have a black graphtech pre-cut and slotted replacement which I am installing before starting clear coats.

 

[nexrex]

Just mucking around with hardware to see what it would all look like...

 

[kboman]

This is starting to look seriously good. Very interesting thread!

 

[DangerousR6]

:icon_thumright:

 

[nexrex]

Thanks guys, good to hear you are all enjoying this. Taping off the fingerboard and clear coats are next...  :confused4:

 

[nexrex]

OK, starting with clear gloss coats tonight. 2 coats then a wet/dry sand with 1200 grit.

 

[Orpheo]

I hate you, do you know that?

Now I can't let this go. I NEED to have a les paul with a spalted maple top, and now what?!


Now I need to find one, otherwise my gas will absorb me, or whatever.








neh, nice axe man! I'll let you guys know if I find one myself

 

[nexrex]

orpheo, you're a fellow lp junkie. $175 on ebay bud, get into it