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Prep

Only one last sanding and some masking tape application are required before finish can be applied to body and neck. Afterwards, you’ll dust off your workbench for the last time - a good time to contemplate.

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Finish

Time has come to seal the deal and apply finish on the guitar. To get the job done, I recommend the Oil & Wax kit by Goeldo. The mixture yields a yellowish matte glow and certainly makes the colors pop.

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Destroy

Turns out there is always that one last chance to ruin your guitar. How? It is easy. Simply neglect any woodworking advise while making adjustments for the final assembly.

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Assemble

Shield the electronics cavities and start mounting all parts. Your instrument is almost ready to come to life.

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Wire

Grab your soldering iron, pots and switch. Wire your guitar to make it ring! I may have some more insight for you, but my own guitar probably still wouldn’t work if it weren’t for Aurora, Freddy and Heinz.

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Enjoy

Slap a decal, or some laser cut griptape, onto the headstock and enjoy the fruits of your labour. Be amazed at the progress you have made and share with the world what you have achieved. Most importantly, give your instrument a good shred session. Skate or Don’t!!!

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