I just finished scalloping one of my Strat necks (don't worry it's just a mexican 70's classic strat I bought for the purpose, it has a maple neck). Thing is I managed to sand through some of the dot markers, four to be precise . I read that a quick fix would be to use some black insulating tape and a hole punch to make some new markers, then just coat over it. I thought about fitting new markers properly, but I am concerned that the truss rod would be exposed if I drill out the holes where the markers go. So what would you guys do?
Ok the next question is about laquer. From what i can tell this neck has no stain, just clear polyurythane. After the scallop the back of the neck and the whole headstock still have their origional coating. I need to match the new laquer on the scallops exactly to the origional finish. How do I do that?
next stoopid question... where can I buy the laquer and or dot markers in the UK . I have Stew Macs catalogue but they dont ship flammable stuff to the UK.
I have never none any work on a guitar before this, I am a player not in any way a tech or a luthier. I read through the past posts and got some tips but any help you may be able to offer would be very much appreciated.
Many thanks.