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Author:  Martin [ Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:58 am ]
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Hello!


Im new around here and new to guitar building overall.


Im mainly a drummer, but as a project, I thought about building a lap steel guitar. Now, I know that it will most definately be a disaster in terms of sound and looks, but Im doing it mostly for experience, even if I only manage to finish the body.


I was thinking about, what finish I would like it to have, but I couldnt think of anything.


Then it hit me! Stickers! Why not put stickers all over the body?


But..I thought about laqcuering the body too.


It may seem a stupid question, but..should I laqcuer the bare body (just one coat or so), then put the stickers on and then lacquer it again or can I put the stickers the bare wood and then lacquer?


As I said, it may sound stupid, but I want to be sure, just in case by some magical chance I succeed at making something playable.


Anyway, thanks in advance for your help!!
Author:  Laurent Brondel [ Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:06 am ]
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Stickers are a bad idea if you decide to remove them later. You should check out a couple of books on wood finishing, like Michael Dresdner's. An oil finish like tung or linseed oil is very easy and could be acceptable for a lap-steel, shellac is easy to apply as well and there's a number of finishes that do not require equipment or tremendous technique to get a good result. Lacquer requires a spray booth, it is both dangerous and toxic, besides the fact that there is definitey a learning curve to it, as with any professional finish.
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:08 am ]
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Well the stickers do not make it moistier resistant. The sickers would make any future repaire a nightmare.

If you take your time and ask for help when needed your steel guitar will not be a desaster and will sound fine.

just type if you need help. That wat we are good at around here
Author:  Martin [ Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:11 am ]
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Thanks for the quick replies!


I see. So the stickers seem like a bad idea, haha.


I'll try to find out more about oil finishes then. And if I have any more questions, I now know, where to go!


Thanks again!
Author:  FishtownMike [ Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:21 am ]
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Say the guitar does turn out to be pretty good why cover it up with crappy sticker. Even if your not any good with finishing a simple wipe on oil finish will look a hundred times better then stickers and its easy. Watcos danish oil is one brand.
Author:  Michael Dale Payne [ Mon Dec 17, 2007 9:23 am ]
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There are lots of easy to apply instrument grade finish available that do not require specalized equipment. Personally I thing French polish is a great choice but brused on shellac. raged on tru-oil, spirit varnishes, Belhen's Rockard varnish, lost to chose from.
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