Front after sanding91 viewsThe body has been sanded twice with each of the following grades: 80, 120, 180, 240, 320 & 400. This photo taken after cleaning off with vacuum and brush, but before washing down with white spirit.tone256
Back after rub-down with grade 2 wire wool soaked in paint stripper90 viewstone256
Back after washdown with white spirit.85 viewsAs per front.tone256
Back after sanding84 viewsDetails as per front after sandingtone256
Front following dismantling ready to strip old finish81 viewsNeck, hardware & electrics removed except earth wire from the control cavity to bridge. This was left in place as wouldn't get in the way and is difficult to thread back through.
Temporary handle fitted by screwing through the handle into the neck socket (ensuring screws long enough to obtain grip, but not long enough to come through body). This makes applying stripper and final finish easier as it provides something to hold and to hang on when drying.tone256
Back after 7 coats81 viewsSee front for detailstone256