Building a Jazzmaster Kit Part 2 - Finishing the body & Dressing the Frets!

Jazzmaster kit part II!
I've got some SERIOUS upgrades and a giveaway planned too - be sure to follow the series!
In part II I tackle the body finish and fretwork
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[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Enjoy part II! Next up will be the full build - stay tuned!

[@kamarienedwards1757]

Darrell Braun Guitar I cannot wait any longer for the full build because all of your builds are amazing

[@Soinano]

Looks beautiful so far🤩

[@grandpasmuse]

Quality in every step. You have the patience of a saint. Can't wait to play it.😁

[@luisfernandogonzalezmelgos9550]

how can i win the guitar?

[@vinniejoneslegoat9408]

body looks great so far... Are you not going for a matching head-body? :/

[@RafaelSanchezR]

Most Canadian person ever , Bob Ross of guitars.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

😂😂😂

[@Poptart2134]

OH MY GOD YOU'RE SO RIGHT

[@ronhouseofbain487]

Us Canadians are laid back and down to earth people... Just beat the devil outta it!

[@theccarbiter]

I was just going down to comment he’s like bob Ross, glad to see I’m not the only one

[@cohandora]

@@DarrellBraunGuitar You should say some of Bob Ross quotes like "See? I just pulled a sneaky on ya!" Or "Happy little ..." 😂😂😂

[@Allottedaaron]

I had never seen the fret end tool and polisher before, thanks for the tip. Will order.

[@scottmantooth8785]

everyone needs one

[@BradAngove]

Awesome work Darrell. That stain job looks beautiful. Nice and even.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the help :)

[@RC32Smiths01]

From the looks of it, these advances on the project are way beyond my expectations and initial thoughts! Awesome work so far!

[@74dartman13]

It's lookin good! I've used your tips before, to roll the edges of the fret board. Makes the neck feel like butter! Thanks!👍😎🎸🎶

[@miguelreyes8545]

Simply amazing! Love your videos Darren, always surprised on your projects! Much love from México!🙌

[@railgraf]

Darrell - thanks a lot for very details explanation of the fret dressing, especially mentioning polishing grids. Very useful!

[@dontderockmeriz4546]

Can’t wait for the build. Yea, you’re right Brads channel is great. I subscribed to him about a year ago. You can learn a lot about ways & techniques for painting many things. Not just guitars.

[@rockandrolleracdc]

Will the guitar comp be open to worldwide or just NA? 😄

[@magicdaveable]

I do my necks with 50/50 Orange Oil/Beeswax. Never sticky and is extremely protective since the oil soaks in very deeply. The beewax fills the pores in the wood.

[@AJ-kx4kt]

Satin finish on the neck has got to be my favorite. A lot of people have told me it feels cheap or looks bad but it is so much smoother and faster than the very glossy, sticky finishes. I think it is either a matter of preference or it could be a matter of whether you want a very playable guitar or you want to look cool.

[@mxkguitar]

Wow! Tuned in for this update and saw exactly what I envisioned when you unpacked it and said it wss mahogany! Looking fantastic! Cant wait for part 3! Excellent work! 😉

[@vknational4301]

Already can't wait for the final build!

[@clarkbabin9799]

I'm loving the look of that fade from yellow to red strat over your right shoulder

[@johanlucasgruner1975]

You should do a matching headstock. It would look really great

[@kamarienedwards1757]

Johan Lucas Grüner that would be really cool to have a matching headstock but he already put the finish on

[@johanlucasgruner1975]

@@kamarienedwards1757 True but if he would be really convinced by the idea, it would be possible to refinish it. It also looks good this way though

[@LumariaAmaranth]

I didn't know about channel until I saw your Relish Guitar unboxing and demo. But since then you've become one of my favorite channels. I love your camera presence and professionalism.

[@bigfootingermany]

Hey Darrell Braun bro. I do that fretwork every day. Good choice of fret file. The Hosco is a great file and it's one of my main files. The other I use is a Nicholson triangle with 3 safe corners. With those two you can do anything from vintage all the way up to Super Jumbos. If you really want the body to get dark, but still show the grain through, you can wipe on black India ink. Just make sure it's either alcohol or shellac based. My favorite is Speedball. It has a shellac base and cleans up easy with alcohol. I still recommend wearing gloves though. You don't want to burn through all the alcohol just trying to get your hands clean again. ;). Bob in Germany.

[@timholmes293]

I'm building a telecaster kit. I'm glad I watched this video, because I wasn't sure if I was supposed to cover the neck with a clear coat or not, so I just left it alone when I sprayed the clear coat on the body. Awesome video though Darrell! Cant wait to see how this guitar turns out.

[@user-yp492]

Wow that thing is beautiful ! Nice work !! Thanks for the tips on the fret work too. I'm just starting out doing kits and I'm nervous about fret but now I know what to do. I want to get a jazz kit now..lol.. we are starting school shopping a bit early for the kids so it's going to have to wait..

[@pamcarr4003]

Nice job Darrell! I just received my Jazzmaster kit today! Can't wait to see video #3! Thanks !

[@yojimbodahut2748]

That stain job is killer!

[@samatza]

Great progress Darrell! Looking great. Have a good week too.

[@jcoulter43]

Looking good. Can't wait to see the finished product. God bless and rock on 👍🎸😎

[@SpazzKazz]

Excited to finally see this video! I suggested a jazz master project on one of your other build videos a few months back

[@jasong546]

The fretboard is a good looking one too!

[@stevenmgyori3826]

Well done and thanks for sharing brother!

[@joaocunha7595]

I love jazzmasters, and yours looks absolutely beautiful!

[@samuelxavier2473]

Cracking work, feller. Enjoying this immensely.

[@slo_carry]

So excited to see how this turns out! Keep up the great work Darrell!

[@EamonBJWyse]

Loving this series/build already. Super useful run through of the fret work. I'll be picking up those tools, for sure. Great video, as always.

[@Mudpuppy98]

I have always been curious about the process for these kits. Thanks for doing this build! Hopefully, I can do one Someday.

[@MrKHOKOLAT]

I never though about the fret ends and the polishers wow, super useful info

[@kamarienedwards1757]

This looks so good already, I can’t wait to see the finish build

[@johngillis6945]

Hey man you’re my current favourite guitar channel! Just really nice to watch you get excited about creating and you’re just so easy to watch. Need more of these kit videos. Maybe have a look at a resoglass guitar at some point. Love from the Uk!

[@WesternWearEnthusiast]

Love your builds Darrell. You always make them very interesting.

[@michaelprivate8115]

Great fret dressing demo Darrell!

[@andrelp9596]

This is coming along nicely!

[@jeremiahseal7778]

I get it!! I literally finished a Gibson Melody Maker last night using Minwax True Black - I guess they mean true black walnut!! Was really hoping to get a more black look - but after several coats it is still pretty brown!!

[@kjv444]

Great series Darrell. Looking forward to part 3. I was planning to replace my Strat guitar body with a Solo finished body, but after seeing your project, I may get an unfinished one instead. I'll decide once I see your finished guitar.

[@vaibanez17]

Ive been waiting for part II, cant wait to see the finished product

[@zack3585]

Awesome! Can’t wait til it’s done and hopefully on my stand haha

[@steveevans4245]

Man that looks killer so far!!! Wow

[@danksenpai3226]

For some reason this video has been quite relaxing. Amazing work, friend! that guitar is gorgeous

[@karanupamanyu]

Last night i had a dream that i won this guitar in the giveaway😂 I really cant wait for the completed piece👌

[@JeffWagen]

Just how I wanted it, beautiful black stain, so gorgeous. Thanks!

[@jepsmusicjp]

I basically will just buy from Solo because of you and Brad Angove.

[@carlparker3571]

Already looking good, and nice work on the neck.

[@domenicreyes4756]

Wow. I’ve been learning so much from this! Thanks a bunch for all of this info. I can’t wait to to work on my guitar

[@RGMDG]

Really enjoying the series. Looking forward to part 3. Thanks

[@amyhmc5496]

My hubby is right...you have mad Luthier skills. Nice work Darrell and black (not hospital gown green) is a great color choice.

[@timothymccune2101]

Thanks bud im a guitar builder and your coaching and tips have help me along the way thank you and you are a great guitarist .

[@Ripzalot]

Loving that ebony stain finish!

[@abujog]

Can't wait for the next video, im excited to see the finished product... 😃

[@deidei6881]

I'm always watching your guitar project. And i love it for real

[@blutsabbath8103]

wow, that's amazing. thanks, these videos are really useful and clear! next time maybe I'll build a jazz master just like these one and save some money for upgrades!

[@realjumper]

Looking good so far. The stain over the three pieces took very well. I'm surprised, but pleased to see it!

[@rayschoch5882]

Looks great so far! If your buddy Brad hasn't already suggested it (I'd be surprised if he hasn't), an easy way to avoid "…stain all over my fingers" is to use nonporous gloves, either rubber, or some brands of surgical / medical. I've used them frequently in finishing gunstocks as well as when applying patina to stained glass projects. To get the body and neck REALLY smooth before staining, I'd suggest #400 steel wool. No electronics or magnets yet, so vacuum up any residue afterward, and you should be good to go.

[@petaks01]

Looking great so far but I missed the part of leveling the frets, haven't seen a kit that can do without that part.

[@Jorbex]

Wow I love this Jazzmasters are really my favourite guitar ever. you sure are tempting me to start doing my own guitar project

[@cowtowncustoms2110]

Looking good! Between you and Brad building kits It looks like those Solo kits are well worth the extra few bucks for the quality of the fit and parts.

[@sixstringcity3931]

A lot of good instruction in you videos. Very nicely done

[@glennchamberlain5056]

Great job so far on the build. Getting ideas for my next Solo kit build. My last one was a telecaster with a prefinished body. Want to try doing my own finishing next on perhaps on ES 335 kit.

[@ricklogan3328]

Darrell, great work as always! Thank You Sir...

[@jcorn91]

Parchment gaurd, cream pickup covers 👍

[@SeanKerns]

Looking great so far, Darrell!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks SK!

[@Chavilbus]

Great vidéo Darell ! Thanks for sharing !

[@SuriSanJose]

Looks awesome!

[@Jstall7543]

Looks cool! Can't wait to hear it!

[@jeffreyeagen4896]

Coming along great! I'd maybe go a little darker, but still looks good. Can't wait for the next segment!

[@gabealverson2516]

This is pretty freaking awesome! I saw there were some mixed feelings on the ebony stain but i think it looks fantastic! Definitely a guitar i would enter for!

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

I dunno. I was expecting a wipe-on stain finish because that’s what people can do by themselves. I know it’s very difficult to try to do a spray finish on your own without the right equipment. But in this case, for jJazzmaster, I would’ve been perfectly OK with you handing the body over to a painter to get a professional finish in a nice crazy color. Even white.

[@williw.5815]

I love these series a lot. Thanks Darrell, keep up the good stuff :D

[@01.brelyanbayupratama2]

Looking forward to seeing how will it becomes...

[@guyfromnj]

Great vid. Enjoying this build series. Gonna buy the fret files this weekend. Been looking for a good safe file

[@angryadam1738]

Ready for part 3

[@jasong546]

I think you stopped staining at the right point, it looks great!

[@randallgough]

Looks like a fun build Darrell, Happy Canada Day Weekend!!!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks!!

[@Damnation3729]

i’m glad I found your channel awhile ago because the stuff you do is quite interesting, keep on surviving!

[@vanshankguitars]

I love the colour!

[@kevinsullivanTCR]

Looks Great Darrell!

[@KevinKratzke]

It seems like the stain went on pretty consistently over the laminated body, but if you want to take an extra precaution, a slip coat of mineral spirits can help to ensure an even stain. It takes almost no time at all (just a quick wipe with the spirits and then you can immediately apply the stain), and it helped a lot with some basswood that was giving me some pretty bad splotching without it.

[@grandpasmuse]

Looks great. Can't wait to get my hands on it.😎

[@magnoliasstressus]

stain conditioner can help with any unevenness... looks good...

[@jonallen5280]

Love the way this guitar is turning out. I've done several guitars (Pacifica, Peavey T-25 and Tele) with a similar finish style. I've actually just bought an American Professional Strat with a chipped body and my plan is to buy a Warmoth chambered Walnut body and do a finish that looks a lot like this. Stoked to see how this turns out and would love to know how the giveaway is going to work because a Jazzmaster was going to be my next project anyway...

[@ml1961]

You mentioned buffing the body. Did you do anything else to body? Building a Solo Tele kit right now. Addictive!

[@orangecarbad8892]

For a darker stain, sand the body with a rougher grit like 80. The finer the grit, the lighter the stain.

[@baumfr]

Raton LaveurDeVitres or use wood dye in lieu of stain.

[@billamj]

I’m liking the direction that you’re going with this but wondering why you didn’t stain the headstock. You could have taped off the sides and back to just stain the front. Just another of my weird thoughts. Keep up the good work, can’t wait to see where you go from here.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Hi! Funny you should mention that! I was seriously considering it, but the stain would have definitely bled over the edges - even with tape. I might still consider trying it If it looks like it needs it after its all put together. Sanding the finish off the headstock will only take a minute or two :)

[@jorgeacevedo3237]

I subscribed today, because your videos and tips are excellent, I congratulate you very much. over 25 years ago I started guitar lessons and I left them, but I was motivated and bought a epiphone les paul special ll, to start again.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Welcome to the channel!

[@jorgeacevedo3237]

@@DarrellBraunGuitar Hello from Puerto Rico, and thanks for personally answering my comment, that speaks very well of you.

[@scottmantooth8785]

have you considered including some wire inlay or pyrography carving enhancements for one of your future builds? one made from century old barn wood would be rather awesome...

[@septichj2229]

Awesome project, even better to give it away but still put in good work.

[@jcfedigan2654]

10/10 best Canadian KZbinr

[@MikeCindyWhite]

Looking great so far bro!

[@justinrayguitars6024]

Great video from the happiest person on YT!👍

[@hv1225]

2 years now and still buffing out the guitar.

[@WarrenPostma]

I would dry brush a dark black milk paint over the stain, if too much paint gets on, just use water and cloth to remove some paint, then coat it in wipe on poly.

[@Bishka100]

If you want to keep the grain with a heavy wood stain, try to avoid a pigment based stain, but use a dye based stain.

[@Jstall7543]

You could pickup some smoked clear for the body if you want it darker. Or satin smoked clear.

[@andyt6191]

With that being red wood a mahogany derivative would have a lot of tannin in it! I think you should have went down the route of vinegar and steelwool to get the black finish or even the Japanese wood burning technique?

[@andrewmoore1735]

Shadow burst would look awesome.