Category: Finishing guitars

Continuing the build

I flew home with the guitar I built at Texas Toast Guitars. I carried it on the plane and left it at the plane door and retrieved it right after the flight. It was a bit of a nervous flight. It worked out well for all parties. I put on the Hipshot tuners and the…


Taking the guitar home

Today I fly home with my guitar from Westminster, Co. (Denver). It was an awesome trip. I learned a lot. Connected a lot of dots in my woodworking/luthier experience. I built a very nice guitar. I also bought a Challenger Level I while I was there. The community at Texas Toast Guitars was amazing. No…


Painting is done…

“There is nothing left but the crying.” We also have to scrape binding and apply clear coat. It has been a long 7 days. I can’t remember the last time I was away from home this long without my wife. I have had a great time and leave Texas Toast Guitars with a new appreciation…


Starting to paint

Yesterday at TTG was all about sanding, gluing the neck, and prepping for paint. We did get UV pore filler applied. Chris sprayed sealer yesterday afternoon. I am anticipating a full day of sanding for myself. The top on my guitar is most excellent.