Official Luthiers Forum!

Owned and operated by Lance Kragenbrink
It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:10 am


All times are UTC - 5 hours


Forum rules


Be nice, no cussin and enjoy!




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 30 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2
Author Message
PostPosted: Tue Oct 16, 2018 5:57 pm 
Offline
Brazilian Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Fri Dec 14, 2007 3:21 pm
Posts: 3289
Location: Alexandria MN
Back in the day I used KTM-9 after rave reviews by Mike Doolin and John Greven. Disappointment (plus they quit using it too) Then Target USL and EM6000 after rave reviews including Gerald Sheppard. More disappointment. Enter Addam Stark and Tony Ferguson and I never looked back.

This looks great as did the above finishes initially but durability, neck breakdown, and late clouding sealed their doom for guitars, at least for me.

Could this finally be the WB that actually works??

_________________
It's not what you don't know that hurts you, it's what you do know that's wrong.


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Tue Oct 16, 2018 8:51 pm 
Offline
Cocobolo
Cocobolo

Joined: Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:43 am
Posts: 310
Location: N.B. Canada
Well, the answer to that is quite simple. We don’t know.

However, nothing ventured nothing gained. It’s the luxury of being a hobbiest builder as I have tried KTM-9, Behlen’s Rockhard, Royal Lac, Enduro-Var, and now HP Topcoat.

Could this be the “go to” finish for kit builders, hobbiest, enviro friendly, or small builders? Obviously, only time will tell...But that’s the fun part.

_________________
Guitar Building = Continuous Improvement Process


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 12:03 am 
Offline
Brazilian Rosewood
Brazilian Rosewood

Joined: Fri Dec 14, 2007 3:21 pm
Posts: 3289
Location: Alexandria MN
Keep us informed! That is as good a WB finish as I have seen pictures of in the early stages. Hope it works out.

_________________
It's not what you don't know that hurts you, it's what you do know that's wrong.


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 1:11 am 
Offline
Koa
Koa
User avatar

Joined: Thu Aug 25, 2005 4:49 pm
Posts: 1209
Location: Ukiah, CA
Looks great. Any idea of how thick the final finish is?

_________________
Ken Franklin
clumsy yet persistent
https://www.kenfranklinukulele.com


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Wed Oct 17, 2018 3:16 pm 
Offline
Cocobolo
Cocobolo

Joined: Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:43 am
Posts: 310
Location: N.B. Canada
Not sure, however, I will nab a piece when I remove the finish for the fingerboard extension and bridge and caliper it.
As a foot note to this finish discussion, I forgot to mention Truoil. I have done my last four necks, including this one, with this product. Again, easy application, buffs wonderfully, and is never tacky in the warm summer season.

_________________
Guitar Building = Continuous Improvement Process


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 30 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2

All times are UTC - 5 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Duct Tape, kfish and 51 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
phpBB customization services by 2by2host.com