Solo ST Style DIY Electric Double Neck Guitar Kit
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rounded/curved surfaces. Start with 180 grit sandpaper, continue with 240 and finish with 320, always
moving along the grain only. Before the final sanding, wipe the wood with a damp cloth and let it dry to raise
the wood grain.
STEP 2 – There are many different ways to apply finish to your guitar. Do a little research to decide which
type of finish you want to use. One good starting point is to review tutorials at the Project Guitar website:
http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/tutorial5.htm
STEP 3 - For any type of spraying finish (lacquer or paint) you will need to mask three areas with masking
tape: neck pocket on the body, neck’s fingerboard and truss rod nut. Press the tape tightly to the wood, not
allowing any gaps at the edges, to completely prevent the finish leaking to these areas.
STEP 4 - You will also need to make hangers for both the body and neck (if you want to apply
any spraying finish). Make them from a strong metal wire (wire dress/coat hanger can be used for it).
STEP 5 – Apply the finish by following the manufacturer instructions. Remember that spraying the finish is not
an easy process as it requires certain skill and experience – you might want to practice first on some scrap
wood. Always remember your safety – work only in a well ventilated area, away from any open fire and wear
a respirator mask and safety glasses.
STEP 6 – Final polishing for high gloss finishes can be done manually or using a power drill with a foam
polishing pad. The finishing tools and materials are readily available in many automotive/hardware supplies
stores.
TIP: Consider an oil rubbed finish (sometimes called “wipe-on oil finish”) as a good and safe alternative.
Tru-Oil® (known as a “Gun Stock Finish”, based on Linseed Oil) or Waterlox® (Processed Tung Oil) is highly
recommended. Oil finishing takes longer, but it is very safe and easy to apply and a high quality finish can
be achieved, even by a novice.
5. ASSEMBLY
Notes: Before you start assembling the DSTK-1, make sure of a couple things...this is physically a much larger
instrument, and although it seems obvious, make sure your work table is large enough to accommodate the
body/necks with extra space for parts! It is too easy to start and then end up scratching the finish because
you are cramped for space! Also, make sure the table top is covered with a cushion blanket to protect your
finish!
STEP 1 –
Install the Machine Heads on both headstocks. Use the threaded hex peghead bushings with
washers initially tightening them with your fingers only. Align each machine head to match the holes for
mounting screws and use the screws to secure the heads. Finally, tighten the hex bushings with a socket
wrench (or regular hex wrench).
