I started filling the grain with Ace Hardware Wood Filler. Why not a proper luthier-grade wood grain filler, you ask? Because I want to be able to complete this kit without ordering any exotic fillers, sealers, or lacquers from specialty companies. I wanted to be able to get this done using readily available materials that everyone has access to. And, I can just walk next door to a hardware store. So, I'm a bit spoiled on that.
What you see above is after covering the entire guitar with filler, then sanding it back down and putting a single coat of white primer on it. The primer helps me see exactly which areas need further sealing and or sanding. I had done a pretty good job on the front and only needed a few areas filled.
The back, however, needed a full coat:
What you see above is after covering the entire guitar with filler, then sanding it back down and putting a single coat of white primer on it. The primer helps me see exactly which areas need further sealing and or sanding. I had done a pretty good job on the front and only needed a few areas filled.
The back, however, needed a full coat:
This was cheap wood (Basswood, I believe?) that had a lot of rough grain showing. Hopefully this will be enough to get a decently smooth finish...
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