Kite
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Hello All,
I'm new here but recently built up a strat with a 3 piece mahogany body, maple neck, ebony fret board and iron gear pickups. Shown below.
I really pike the raw mahogany look, so just want to make the grain a little more pronounced and protect.
So far, I believe I need to fill the end grain, stain and then protect. Does anyone have recommendations for products?
I wasn't intending to copy a fender custom shop but found this during my searches of the internet which I really like the look of.
A couple of notes:
1 piece body wasn't available at the time of ordering. I actually think its looks cool as it is anyway.
Knobs will change to cream to match bridge pickup.
Thank you all!
Finishing a Mahogany Strat
in Inlays and Finishing Chat
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Thank you for the detailed response. I think I will lacquer and polish, mainly to get that glossy look and for a good hard wearing finish.
I like the idea of a tinted grain filler and have seen some examples so that sounds like that is also in the plan.
Just need to make sure I get the stain colour right I think. Nothing to red.