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  • Guitar Finishing Safety Tips To Follow | Guitar Kit World
    March 26, 2022

    Guitar Finishing Safety Tips To Follow

    There are a few things to be aware of right from the start when it comes to finishing a guitar, some are obvious and some not so. If in doubt always remember to read the manufacturers' instructions for application and...

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  • How to Apply a Sunburst Guitar Finish | Guitar Kit World
    December 13, 2021

    How to Apply a Sunburst Guitar Finish

    Before going into too much detail in this article, keep in mind that this is just one method of applying a sunburst guitar finish. This method is relatively easy to do for someone new to guitar finishing which is why...

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  • Engineered Ebony Fretboards  | Guitar Kit World
    June 28, 2021

    Engineered Ebony Fretboards 

    Ebony is the default choice for fretboards in pretty much all of today’s best-selling high-end guitars. It’s dark, hard, and visually stunning, with waves of dark brown and black running through its rich grain. The overall effect is very classy, and its reputation as one of the top woods in the world is well deserved.
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  • Sanding a Guitar Body Prior to Painting | Guitar Kit World
    May 21, 2021

    Sanding a Guitar Body Prior to Painting

    In the following article, we're going to cover some of the basics of guitar sanding. While it may seem fairly obvious, in essence, correct preparation will make or break the quality of your guitar kit's finish so it makes sense to...

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  • Fixing Dents and Chips on Guitar Kits | Guitar Kit World
    June 18, 2020

    Fixing Dents and Chips on Guitar Kits

    It can be a real source of frustration to find a dent or chip on your guitar kit’s body or neck. And, while it may seem impossible to fix all is definitely not lost. In the following article, we’re going...

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  • How to Remove Excess Glue from a Guitar Kit | Guitar Kit World
    June 10, 2020

    How to Remove Excess Glue from a Guitar Kit

    “What kind of guitar is that? Actually, I made it myself” There’s no better feeling than completing a beautiful custom DIY guitar kit, or telling a curious friend that you actually made it yourself. Knowing this is an instrument that...

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  • Wood Grain Filler for Guitar Bodies | Guitar Kit World
    November 11, 2018

    Wood Grain Filler for Guitar Bodies

    All hardwoods are fairly open grained, some more than others. To achieve a smooth glossy finish we require an even surface to work with and when using an open grain timber such as Mahogany this can be difficult. To achieve this...

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