Status S2 Build

[kvnjcbsn93]

Originally Posted by younggun

I guess you decided not to do a Carbon Graphite fabric wrap after all?

Nope. I spent around $100 on the fabric but wasnt able to get it flat enough. I was going to give it another attempt or two but then found this neck for a great price and couldent resist buying it.

[younggun]

Ah okay, I was under the impression you were going to do a full body wrap with the carbon graphite. Its looking really nice, either way. Congrats on the build!

[kvnjcbsn93]

Thought I would upload some better photos before starting finishing in a few weeks.






Ive ordered some reranch heritage / cherry red as well as black and red dye to test some different combinations. Im happy that ive finially gotten to applying a finish since its my favorite part, execpt for the wait. Hopefully I will be in Cancun while waiting for it gas off!

[kvnjcbsn93]

So now on to finishing. After sanding the body to 320, I dye the body black and sand down the stain.Attachment 302593

I then apply a lught coat of sanding sealer and apply some timbermate wood filler. Lightly sand down with 320 and apply more sanding sealer.

[kvnjcbsn93]

After the sanding sealer is dry and sanded flat with 320 i start applying color coats. Im thinking another coat or 2 of color but sprayinf is going to have to wait since the rise in humidity until monday due to rain

[kvnjcbsn93]

Some final pictures while i let the paint gas off before wet sanding and buffing in about a month.

[kvnjcbsn93]

Here are some final pictures

[younggun]

That turned out really nice. Congrats on the build!

[kvnjcbsn93]

Thanks. It really turned out good. Sounds just like I was hoping it would. It can get just about every sound that I would like to get from a single instrument.