Hello,
This is my first guitar project it is a RBX-170 Yamaha. Although the bass cost me £25, I did not like the finish, it had no character. It took several pieces of sandpaper (appox 25!!) to get rid the original finish. I had planned if this goes well to purchase some better hardware, but I'm not 100% about the finish!
This was the guitar before I did any work.
This is it after the stain.
I wanted a matt finish like my Ibanez SZ1220 pictured below. Once I applied the lacquer and wax I got a shine and which brighten the brown and this isn't what I wanted.
Would it be best if sanded it down to the bare wood again and start from scratch or is there a way to get rid of the shine? If I have to sand down again, what steps should I take to ensure a matt finish?
I believe the wood is Agathis.
Even though I paid £25 for this bass, if I know how to solve these problems now, on my next guitar (hopefully telecaster) I hopefully I can avoid these problems!
Thanks
Dean