The end of the track is ahead for the cedar topped parlor. It’s time to lay the finish down. Every time this is done it gets a little bitter. There are a lot of variables to control while finishing so every piece of experience goes far.
The finish is sprayed on. The first layers are thick to fill in the pores and texture of the wood.
The body is left to dry.
It’s sanded down then re-sprayed with a thin coat, this is done many times
The lacquer cures overnight. I call this the lollipop phase
The neck is also sprayed. Here is some cleanup done on the neck
The body is polished and buffed
The bridge is created and sanded
The bridge is glued on
The frets are leveled and dressed
A beautiful looking back
This guitar is finished after a few detail work. Close enough to put on the strings and take some pictures!