Lasst build for 2019. After I got finished with the Illinois guitar, I was itching for one more build. Definitely can put you in the holiday spirit. Acoustic/electric with tone capacitor, lightly painted and sanded maple neck, first time using nail polish filled fret markers. 32,17,and 12ga strings.

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Comment by Uncle John on December 19, 2019 at 4:04am

Thanks, on the nail polish fret markers.  I hope to try it.

Comment by Lonman on December 18, 2019 at 5:12pm

yea, Merry Christmas to all.  I learned of nail polish from a fella named Lupe on a FB website.  Just drill the hole and fill with polish.  I found that as the polish dries, it does shrink so it too several drops to get where I like it, flush with the wood.  If you get higher than the fretboard, when it is fully dried, just skim the top of the marker with a razor to make flush.  The neck is lightly painted, but I still used the teak oil finish over all the neck, did not effect the polish or the color of the neck.

I will do again. For something different especially when you might want a certain color. The nail polish I used when dried it looks like an abalone or similar color.  I will try posting a close up pic.

Comment by Uncle John on December 18, 2019 at 4:04am
Love the look. NAIL POLISH FRET MARKERS!!
Comment by Glenn Kaiser on December 17, 2019 at 5:23pm

Purty! Merry Christmas too! -Glenn

Comment by Doug Thorsvik on December 17, 2019 at 4:21pm

Awesome!!! Great find for the body. Perfect guitar for the season!

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