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Regarding the blotchy color coat and uneven metallic...
You may be able to mitigate this problem by spraying the first couple of clear coats VERY dry. If the first coat(s) of clear go on too wet, they tend to dissolve the color coat and re-float the pigment/metallic. Spraying the first few clear coats dry provides a buffer between the color and the subsequent clear coats. I'm not a professional - I've just learned from personal experience.
I can also report that Pelham Blue Flying V will turn a very curious aluminum color if you spray a heavy coat of clear over it... but it's easier to do the second time.

1 Products / Ask the Luthier / Re: Finishing on: December 14, 2011, 03:03:21 PM
Started by Dumoit - Last post by tlenz
Regarding the blotchy color coat and uneven metallic... You may be able to mitigate this problem by spraying the first couple of clear coats VERY dry. If the first coat(s) of clear go on too wet, they tend to dissolve the color coat and re-float the pigment/metallic. Spraying the first few clear coats dry provides a buffer between the color and the subsequent clear coats. I'm not a professional - I've just learned from personal experience. I can also report that Pelham Blue Flying V will turn a very curious aluminum color if you spray a heavy coat of clear over it... but it's easier to do the second time.

2 Products / Talking about Gadow Guitars and Basses / Re: About Me on: October 28, 2011, 09:23:12 AM
Started by jbdavis - Last post by strangely brown
Welcome aboard Ben. I am thoroughly pleased that you are here to irritate Ryan and to keep the forum straight.

3 Products / Talking about Gadow Guitars and Basses / Re: The Durham Custom on: October 28, 2011, 09:16:43 AM
Started by RRGadow - Last post by strangely brown
WOW, She's beautiful Ryan!

4 Products / Talking about Gadow Guitars and Basses / Re: European Distributor on: August 28, 2011, 04:26:17 PM
Started by RRGadow - Last post by Darkstrike
Nice one!

5 Products / Talking about Gadow Guitars and Basses / European Distributor on: August 14, 2011, 07:13:29 PM
Started by RRGadow - Last post by RRGadow
i would like to welcome Tune Your Sound to the Gadow family. Im honored to be on board with Terry Mcinturff and Greg Germino! check it out....tuneyoursound.com

6 Products / Custom Builds / Re: Gadow Bass 'Birds on: June 28, 2011, 08:44:46 PM
Started by Al Mikell - Last post by Al Mikell
...And I've been saving up!

7 Products / Custom Builds / Re: Gadow Bass 'Birds on: June 28, 2011, 08:16:08 PM
Started by Al Mikell - Last post by RRGadow
No photos yet..but real soon. I still have that quilt top one available

8 Products / Custom Builds / Gadow Bass 'Birds on: June 25, 2011, 06:43:20 PM
Started by Al Mikell - Last post by Al Mikell
Just wondering how the new Gadow Bird Basses have been progressing....any photos?

9 Products / Custom Builds / Re: So have the custom builds tapered off? on: June 16, 2011, 11:37:52 AM
Started by tms13pin - Last post by RRGadow
We have some interesting pieces in the works...The problem is Im trying to fight off a serious case of the being burnt out! Im trying to refuel and get back to work.

10 Products / Custom Builds / Re: So have the custom builds tapered off? on: June 14, 2011, 06:35:58 AM
Started by tms13pin - Last post by Huskers1
I agree it has been quiet around here! I actually placed a order with Ryan a month or so back. I am getting a Monterey w/ HSH pickup configuration, which should be a nice compliment to my Classic Hollow and Nashville. By the way, how are your liking your Custom Setneck??