Tim Crain's J185

Dave Bagwill · Post by **Dave Bagwill** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 9:22 pm

wow, that is looking good, Tim..

tim crain 54 · Post by **tim crain 54** » Sun Mar 02, 2014 10:00 pm

Thanks Dave, I am really liking the sunburst (2nd try) but will try to avoid it on future builds. The masking off adds so much time to the finish but it sure helps if you have defects to cover up. My sides had "wrinkles" on the tight waist curves so the burst "fixed" that. I wouldn't be surprised if that is not the reason it was developed years ago.

John Parchem · Post by **John Parchem** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 7:30 am

very nice burst! Really buffed out nicely.

ken cierp · Post by **ken cierp** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 7:52 am

Looking good!

Did you apply the finish with the neck attached?

tim crain 54 · Post by **tim crain 54** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 10:11 am

Yes, the neck was attached prior to shooting the finish. The neck joint is a dove tail so I wasn't sure as to how to attach it after the body was finished, may be it can be done. I know that the guitars built with the bolt on neck are usually finished in 2 pieces which would make the spraying, sanding, and rub out easier. Does anyone finish the neck and body separately using a dove tail neck joint?? Might be something good to know for the next one.

ken cierp · Post by **ken cierp** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 10:25 am

Does anyone finish the neck and body separately using a dove tail neck joint??

Yes its the normal process "neck - body separate" and why I asked -- I guess the first good example would be the Martin factory.

Kevin in California · Post by **Kevin in California** » Mon Mar 03, 2014 10:38 am

Looking great Tim, I too think your burst turned out marvelous.

Kevin

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