Westone X390 Pantera CB - Tribute Guitar Build - High Gloss Guitar Finish

Westone X390 Pantera CB - Tribute Guitar Build - High Gloss Guitar Finish - The Struggle is REAL!!

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This is NOT a Tutorial... nor is it my favorite part of a Guitar build.
Mistakes were made and overcome trying to do a high gloss rattle can guitar finish.
In this video I go through my attempt(s) in doing a high gloss guitar finish using stains and rattle cans.
I probably made every mistake in the book and had to start over several times and almost gave up and trashed the guitar.
However, in the end I persevered and ended up with a very decent glossy finish and new found knowledge about finishing a guitar.
Disclaimer:
- My frustration does show in the overall quality of this video, but I didn't want to hide it because problems and frustration are also a big part of guitar making. -
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:03 Color Matching
2:44 Staining the Guitar
6:24 Sanding Sealer
7:47 Orbital Sander
8:11 Let's try that again
10:17 Spray Booth
10:36 Caspian Blue Colored Lacquer
16:40 1K Clear Lacquer
21:16 Wet Sanding
23:55 Polishing the Finish
32:50 Shielding Paint
34:08 End Result
34:34 Things I've learned
40:42 Outro
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@peterjones3100 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous effort, I love the Westone brand and have had sooo many over the years, and this is a beautiful tribute to the x390, congrats! I was praying you didn't burn through with that polisher, especially when I see you not using water with the compound 😮 A great tip for keeping the orange peel to a minimum when applying from rattle cans is... while you're warming the can, take a hairdryer to the body immediately before spraying to raise the temperature of your project slightly, a warm spray onto a colder base enhances orangepeel ;)

@williamjones3616 Жыл бұрын

Building a guitar is one thing. However, finishing is an art of its own and you can only perfect it by making mistakes. Great work and a beautiful looking instrument.

@sean4586 Жыл бұрын

This was one of your BEST videos! You are one of the most detailed and patient people on KZfaq. To see you be challenged but succeed was so much fun to watch. I was cheering you on the time. I watch videos rom alot of builders and I always say to myself- Come on, there is no way you did this so perfectly and so easy with no problems. Great to see real reality "TV"

@chadkoons Жыл бұрын

Long time fan of the X390/X350... you have done amazing work 👀😍 You need to share this with Trevor Rabin, I bet he will answer you! These videos make me appreciate the level of craftsmanship Matsumoku put into this design!

@jaumebosca2566 Жыл бұрын

101% agreed!

@radovandragun7673 Жыл бұрын

Daniel, that is an amazing finish, well done mate…

@stevemaalt Жыл бұрын

I only recently found you on KZfaq and started watching your videos within the last few months. I truly appreciate you sharing your frustrations/insecurities/mistakes in this video. So often people only show their very best work and everything going "right". We all know practice makes perfect and "failing upwards" is how we grow. However, our culture tends to prefer perfection over reality. From magazines, to Instagram, to youtube - it's everywhere. By adding that human element into your video, you inspire people like me who are still cutting their teeth to keep at it until I am truly satisfied with my work. On top of that, the end result was AMAZING and I hope to do something similar at some point. Thank you very much for sharing your progress, and I can't wait to see the final result!

@jaumebosca2566 Жыл бұрын

Your anxiety in this part is quite noticeable, but you are a brave builder! You nailed the colour! Your Pantera looks extremely gorgeous now. Thanks for sharing this amazing project Daniel. I appreciate it so much!

@TheGlaude09 Жыл бұрын

This video will be more useful than any other simply demonstrating the steps. Thanks to you, anyone will understand that finishing a guitar is not a quick and easy job. They will know that frustration is a normal step in the process, and that they shouldn't give up! Time and patience is key, I learnt it the hard way as well :) That finish looks perfect to me btw ;)

@andrewmundenandcadfellmast4624 Жыл бұрын

Great work Daniel - it looks fabulous mate👍🏼😊. Love the colour, too. Was a bit dubious at first, but the Caspian blue is beautiful! Thank you for the way you showed us your concerns and methods as well as the tips at the end. I really enjoyed this video😊

@barrychristian4050 Жыл бұрын

Challenging ourselves outside of our comfort zones is how we grow our skills. I feel your pain as I hate when things don't go as well as planned but overcoming them is always a positive. You should be proud, this is a fantastic looking guitar ( and finish) 👍

@Dncr Жыл бұрын

You have picked up a very tough challenge yet over come with perfection.

@grizcuz Жыл бұрын

It's unusual to see you looking apprehensive. When we've seen you doing incredibly detailed and complex inlays like they were a walk in the park. I hope you enjoyed building this model, because I wouldn't be surprised if people reach out to you to build more. It looks like an absolutely first class instrument, the way it shines and catches the light reminds me of polished stone.

@steveroberts Жыл бұрын

Beautiful guitar Daniel. Your finish is fabulous despite your fears. Well done again

@corecreekproductions6533 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous build!

@j.boogie1646 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful work .. Can't wait to see the end !!!

@projiepaul Жыл бұрын

Looking absolutely fantastic!!!😁

@andrekruger9760 Жыл бұрын

It look amazing. Keep up the great work.

@chogumchonsa Жыл бұрын

Excellent finish. I’ve learned quite a bit in this video. Thank you.

@kennburgess1541 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. You’re doing an amazing job on that tribute.

@tyremanguitars Жыл бұрын

great job bro, looks amazing!

@Ferret_76 Жыл бұрын

A fine job! Your concerns and frustration with applying such a finish are testament to what is clearly a labour of love building this guitar.

@GuitaraddictsWorkshop Жыл бұрын

That finish looks stunning! Very impressive!

@jimclark7917 Жыл бұрын

Great job on the finishing Daniel!

@MatthiasPowerbomb Жыл бұрын

That thing looks phenomenal.

@rfdunbar Жыл бұрын

That’s a gorgeous experiment Daniel! I love it!

@MrForgelune Жыл бұрын

great result!

@martindl9897 Жыл бұрын

Very beautiful guitar. Great honest video!! Congratulations Daniel.

@paulcumming7438 Жыл бұрын

Always love your videos. They are always honest and inspirational.great to see you start the finishing in high gloss as a total novice, overcoming all the problems it brings step by step, and completing to a beautiful standard at the end. Well done indeed. Best videos on utube. Please keep sharing your skills.

@jonahguitarguy Жыл бұрын

Beautiful!! I agree the gloss finish is by far the most difficult part of the job. It really turned out nicely.

@michaelsilva3513 Жыл бұрын

Slow and steady wins the race. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing this.

@justinrayguitars6024 Жыл бұрын

You did a great job ! The color is perfect in my opinion.

@JimsevenFrankenstein 5 ай бұрын

Wow, the finishing you successfully completed turned out incredible! I felt so bad when you did the first take and then started over...you put in so much effort and time up until that point and when it didn't turn out like you wanted I could tell you were just crestfallen. I'm so happy for you that you turned around and just pushed through till the end and you came out with that spectacular finish. Congrats 👏 All your hard work and diligence payed off! I absolutely love the final results!

@OB-ec2lo Жыл бұрын

That guitar is beautiful. Could only dream of one. Thank you for the videos. Will be stunning when completed 😎

@chickenbeek Жыл бұрын

This deserves to exist. Wow. Those are one of my favorite shapes from that era. Very well done, looks absolutely fantastic. Congratulations. 👍

@UnquendorGuitars Жыл бұрын

Hi Checkenbeek, Thank you very much.

@davidwellings2783 Жыл бұрын

Heart in the mouth stuff Daniel, but, as ever, some absolutely stunning work and a breathtaking outcome! I’d love a shed workshop like yours….! 🥰🥰🍷🍷🎸🎸

@deann2609 Жыл бұрын

Looks great!

@mikehermges6073 Жыл бұрын

Your level of craftsmanship and honesty are amazing, you always inspire me to do better, be patient and press on thank you and keep posting

@mikeivey8471 Жыл бұрын

Your work is outstanding every time !! I love the color of this guitar !! You got a glorious, high gloss shine on that instrument !! Thank you for sharing your struggles and success with us !!

@Rockstar-lx2li Жыл бұрын

Wow... awesome 👌

@dustdevilz4771 Жыл бұрын

Lots of hand work and the result looks every bit worth the effort. Great video too. Thanks!

@doronf1797 Жыл бұрын

Heavenly beautiful

@littlecncshop Жыл бұрын

When you're spraying clear over a color, there's really no need to do much sanding at all. Just level it a bit with 1500 grit, and spray they clear right over it, and then sand the clear level. This will prevent you from sanding through the color and having to redo it....also I wouldn't recommend wet sanding a color coat. It can cause moisture to get into the wood, and raise the grain....also if you like that 1k clear in a can, try out the 2k. It dries incredibly fast because it contains a catalyst.

@stu_y Жыл бұрын

Have you thought about relicing it? Just kidding! :D A brilliant watch as always, the end result looks amazing.

@michaeldorman Жыл бұрын

I’m impressed with the evenness of the stain you were able to get. It really looks great.

@konsolkongendk Жыл бұрын

Amazing work Daniel. The finish looks amazing! Great advice too for us with OCD tendencies when doing projects :)

@bennyG140 Жыл бұрын

I was a little worried when I seen you start buffing with little polish but then you figured it out and kept it wet🤙 you're a fast learner and that finish came out a million bucks👌 I came here because Ive been search how to make my own guitar and I'm so glad I've found you! Keep up the beautiful work!

@UnquendorGuitars Жыл бұрын

Hi BennyG, Thank you very much. Yes, I had to find out how much polish to use. Too little and there is a chance of burning through the finish. And to much and the compound spray is all over the shop.

@bignasty1000 Жыл бұрын

the guitar looks so good! I've also had bad experience with lacquer, but seeing you do such a fine job makes me motivated to try again. Killer guitar!

@stanleychow9396 8 ай бұрын

You are really great and your guitar work

@janmrlik2763 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Daniel, thank you so much for your nice instruction video and for your great advices in the end of this episode. Just now I am struggling with finishing of the body and neck of Jazz Bass kit, and I am very appreciate your experience with Panthera. So they say - finis coronat opus and you done it very nicely. Tank you again.

@r.honeycutt8660 Жыл бұрын

Really like the high quality finish you got. I have been using McQuires buffing compound and similar foam polishing mandrells in my drill then coating it with wax.

@Furtheronmusic Жыл бұрын

Excellent result. I have had one shot at a rattle can spray lacquer finish and mine was frankly a big error.

@carlodevivomusicontent2138 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic

@dunboozin Жыл бұрын

Superb mate, hate clear coating myself.

@Cliff-Evans Жыл бұрын

Daniel, I take my hat off to you. That looks like a really good finish. I totally understand your trepedation. I am also not very good with laquer and it always scares me when I try. I have had to walk away many times and will probably have to in the future. You have done an excellent job with this guitar. 👍👍

@rosszpenz Жыл бұрын

Respect Daniel!

@hallbergjonatan Жыл бұрын

Great job! The guitar looks really good. Stewmac has a great video tutorial on their youtube channel. It is a collaboration with Driftwood guitars and they go through very deeply on how to do a nitrofinish with an aerosol can. Great job and keep on the great work and videos!

@EntropiaGuitars Жыл бұрын

I spray painted for 3 years professionally. Wet sanding is fine, I've refinished a few strats and always wet sanded with around 1200, then soft pads at 2000, then buffing compounds for a finish that was flawless.

@EntropiaGuitars Жыл бұрын

FYI, it's temperature that may burn through the finish. While it may not be practical in your workshop, I would only polish with water and the compound. The key to keeping burns away is appropriate speed, water and taking it easy on hard edges like cavities, or on the sides. Start off with a cutting compound with a hard pad, work your way up to a glaze compound and a super soft pad.

@EntropiaGuitars Жыл бұрын

And well done on a GREAT finish, it looks superb. You should be dead proud of yourself Daniel!

@cecilhoward3005 Жыл бұрын

Love the finish I am going to do that on a bass I'm building awsome finish..

@r.llynch4124 Жыл бұрын

Amazing work Daniel. It looks perfect. I also dislike staining and finishing. Good thing about staining, you can always sand back and do over. The clear coats are a different animal though.

@daviddonnkin611 Жыл бұрын

Well done Daniel, it's not easy.

@greenman7yyy Жыл бұрын

Your spray passes should ALWAYS start with a dust coat; the purpose of the dusting coat is to dry a little and then provide more for the coat to grab onto. From one coat to the next, ALWAYS alternate horizontal then vertical passes. The following coat with then be horizontal again and so it continues to alternate every other coat. The purpose of alternating the direction of the coat passes (strokes) is weaving the paint layers fir strength; it is similar to construction with composite layers, alternating horizontal (strokes) layer followed by a vertical layer; this is also good for leveling. Your sprayer needs to have rotating nozzle or the work item must itself be rotated 90° instead of changing the plane of stroke.

@peterschut63 Жыл бұрын

Super gave video, je angst was uiteindelijk ongegrond….. 😊

@Lordbaccus 2 ай бұрын

I do enjoy your videos

@mrwaffles1394 Жыл бұрын

I get it. I agonize over the finish as well. I'm still not happy with my GGBO build. It ended up much more green than I wanted. But I didn't have time to sand it off and redo it. But in the end you got there. As we say in Texas, it's shining like a diamond in a goat's ass.

@bradjensen4902 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I have used Micro Mesh for finishes with spirit varnish on violins and find it tops for versatility when wet sanding. Grits up to 12K.

@olivergold5398 Жыл бұрын

Great result of the finish. Although it took very long. Keep practicing painting. Surely you will bring this to the same level of profession as your wood working.

@edadpops1709 Жыл бұрын

As long as you wait a couple days to let water dry out wet sanding works well and has been done for decades. Your handicap is using a rattle can ,but its a slo process either way and is looking great.

@robmarmaduke Жыл бұрын

Very shiny!

@StrudlePie 3 ай бұрын

Noted ✅️ ❤

@swiwswiw Жыл бұрын

Yuh!

@corecreekproductions6533 Жыл бұрын

I like the button down shirt with your logo but didn’t see it available on your merch page… do you have any plans to sell them?

@tSp289 Жыл бұрын

"Hey Guysh, don't lishten to me, I'm a noob!" [Produces immaculate, perfect finish first time] "Very passhable"

@trident1314 Жыл бұрын

I reckon your being a bit hard on yourself regarding finishing tbh....looks awesome

@ErebosGR Жыл бұрын

Pro tip: Apply a Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner (Minwax is the most popular brand) to avoid splotching. P.S. Make sure you match an oil-based conditioner with oil-based stains and a water-based conditioner with water-based stains.

@edadpops1709 Жыл бұрын

Just remember its not dry in a couple days. You needed to wait a couple weeks to allow gassing off,if you dont it could heat up and then shrink.

@johnstitt2615 Жыл бұрын

I thought it was just me. I mean hating this type of finish. You are not alone. The application and challenges......🤪🙃👹🤪like working with brass from scratch. It is great when finished but the road to get there.....painful.

@giannifunky Жыл бұрын

Where is located your shop?

@jeremywalker666 11 ай бұрын

I love this channel but my wife says his accent gives her bad anxiety. Lol What? I've never heard such things. I guess I can only watch when she's out of the room.