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H3123 Electric Guitar Kit
Painting and finishing supplies are not supplied
with the guitar kit. Note—The guitar body is made
from alder wood and the neck from maple wood.
Clear finishes such as lacquer look exceptionally
stunning and glossy on these nice types of wood.
Painting/Finishing Tips:
• Always work in a well ventilated area
when using finishing materials.
• Wear an ANSI-approved respirator mask
and safety glasses when using finishing
materials!
• Fabricate hooks from shirt hangers to sus-
pend the guitar components during the fin-
ishing process.
• Several thinner coats usually produce a nicer
finish than one heavy coat. Note—Always
follow the finish manufacturer’s instructions.
• Dust particles suspended in the air will settle
on wet finishes, resulting in less than satis-
factory results. To avoid this problem:
1. Leave the room where the finishing will
take place completely undisturbed for 24
hours prior to applying the finish.
2. Have the guitar components positioned
for the finish application upon entering the
room.
3. Avoid making unnecessary movements
upon entering the finish room.
4. Apply the finish to the desired guitar parts
and immediately leave the finish room.
5. DO NOT return to the room until the spec-
ified drying time has elapsed.
• Always follow the finish manufacturer’s
instructions.
Painting/Finishing