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Final finishes for Tasmanian Blackwood and Mahogany guitar ?
Hello,
I have started a few threads during this guitar build, and been helped very much. Some of you could claim part ownership, but please don't !
I'm at the stage now where I can prep and apply final finishes.
Here's a couple of pics. The body, fretboard (oil finish already applied) and headstock veneer are all Tassie Blackwood.
The neck is Honduran Mahogany, and the control cavity cover plate is Fijian Mahogany. The latter not as red in its natural state.
The guitar looks as in the photos, perhaps a little anaemic, but classy (I think), so I propose to do the body and headstock veneer with pre-cat 30% gloss Watyl Stylwood for a bit of gloss lift, with the neck and cover plate in Scandinavian Oil for a matt or low satin finish there.
Looks are very much a personal taste thing, but if you agree that the guitar could do with a subtle lift (though it is still to get 3 x nickel volume/tone knobs), Id appreciate some opinions on this.
And also on the best preparation pre- application.
Thank you,
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