Elysium Rebel SC EP 10 Beginning the finishing process

In this video series, I will be building a new Elysium Custom guitar. This guitar is based off of an LP Jr type guitar with a mahogany body and a 3 piece laminated mahogany neck. This will be my new Rebel model, featuring P90 Sonoran Custom pickups.
In this episode I begin work on applying the final finish to the guitar. In preparation for applying the finish I am applying 3 coats of sanding sealer, followed by 2 applications of grain filler, then a final coat of sanding sealer before applying the final finish.
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:17 Paint sample overview
3:17 Body prep before sanding sealer
4:09 Applying the sanding sealer
4:56 Applying the grain filler
7:34 Wiping off the grain filler
9:37 Final sand before paint
11:50 Applying the paint
13:06 Wrap up
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[@bigkahuna100]

Looks incredible, Bill, and I can't wait to see the completed guitar!

[@billsguitargarage]

Many thanks. Same here really. I love the point once you can start seeing what the finished product will look like

[@TornelliGuitars]

Nice work Bill, good tip on the grain fill too 👍

[@billsguitargarage]

It was my first use using oil based filler. It was much easier to use then I expected.

[@jonahguitarguy]

Cool Bill!

[@billsguitargarage]

Thanks. Hoping to start shooting clear coat by the end of the week

[@yellowcat1310]

grain filling seems to be a problem for me, maybe i need to try your method snd spend more time being patient and persistant.

[@billsguitargarage]

I think that is my biggest struggle sometimes, is just realizing the "Yes this is a slow process and I need to be patient!" I have 10 coats of clear on it now and it is looking really good. Only about 10 more coats to go!