Did a little more work on this guitar.
This is my first attempt at a finish, so I don't expect it to be TOO sweet. Actually, I already see a lot of spots I assumed would sand out or hide behind the sealer/primer/paint/gloss but are just staring me in the face now... Oh well, I plan to smash this thing at the next chance I get to stand on stage...
I bought some 1000 and 1200 grit sandpaper and wet sanded the finish a bit. The package said it was for final sanding clear coat to a glassy finish, but the best I could get was still foggy and matte. I ended up layering up a satin clear coat, because I figured it might make any imperfections stand out less.
It only turned out okay. Meh. Moving on...
I bought a Mighty Mite CBS neck, and decided to shape it more like a Jazzmaster.
Busted out the ol' spindle sander and got down to business.
Now I just can't decide to leave it natural, or paint it to match the body. what do you think?
Next I need to decide whether I want to use a Jazzmaster bridge (JAZZstang) or a mustang bridge (JazzSTANG). It's such an easy swap, I'll probably try both when it's all done. what do you think about the two?
For pickups, I have a pair of AVRI Jazzer pickups, and two different shades of pickup covers. I don't know which shade to use... Light (top) or dark (bottom)? Opinion?
It's finally put-together enough to come INSIDE the house, with the others 😀
Sometimes I look around my spare room and can't believe I have so many STACKS of musical equipment and what not. Here are my last 3 Jazzy bodies (top to bottom) mahogany, alder, and poplar.
