KMG HD-28

[Herman]

Dave, great job. The purfling and the finish are gorgeous
Herman

[Tim Benware]

Great job. I'm guessing you have GAS big time now (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome).

[ken cierp]

Dave -- Yes, I have the "00" in 12th and 14th fret versions --- also the very cool size #2 based on the pattern I got from Preston Thompson.

[ken cierp]

Dave your trim miters are outstanding -- you should make a tutor showing your process.

[dave d]

These miters are far from perfect, but thanks for the compliment. Better this time than last. Let me see if I have some photos that can illustrate the steps, as a picture is more articulate than me.

Tim, I'm amazed every time I string up one of my guitars that it doesn't implode, so yes - I have the syndrome to keep acquiring them!

[dave d]

I took some time today to tweak the height of the nut and clean up some frets that needed a bit of extra polishing. So while I had it on the bench, and since I was inspired by John's recent awesome job of finishing his guitar, I did some additional buffing.
Although it was glossy enough, when I looked up close in the light I had some very fine scratches. Perhaps caused by contaminants in the buffing rags I used, or particles that are just too scratchy in the automotive rubbing compound.

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I ordered some Menzerna polishing paste online. I rubbed it on with a cloth and then buffed. Then repeated with the liquid polish also offered by Menzerna. It definitely worked well to remove small scratches (a few remain, but I got at least 80% of them). To improve it any more I'd have to start with a coarser paste and work my way up again, but I'm happy with the results.
I know this is a matter of taste, as some people prefer that their guitar not look like a piano!

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Depending on the angle of the light, the beautiful grain and color of the rosewood still comes through fine.

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[John Parchem]

Very, very nice!