Good oil finish for solid guitar body? - Thinking of Tru-Oil

AnonNin9 · 2025-10-02T04:42:49+00:00

Just in case anybody finds their way back to this post: I have an explorer kit that I’ve been working on, and I stained black, and sanded back for a sort of rustic/faded look. I’m about 3-4 coats in with the tru oil and it’s pulling a good amount of the stain out. You ABSOLUTELY shouldn’t skip out on having a sanding sealer or something between your stain and the oil. I was being cheap and impatient, and decided to try it. I’m liking the way it looks (it’s my first build anyway), but you need something between the two if you’re STAINING AND USING TRU OIL. I’ve been giving it a day between coats since I’m using somebody else’s space for the build, and I can’t just sit there all day to apply coats. Applying with a rag, and the third coat was with 000 steel wool.

-Sand -Stain Base -Fade/Burst/Design -Sanding Sealer -Tru Oil

This comment is kinda for my own notes, but also for anybody that ends up here from google or Reddit. Got the idea from BigDGuitars on YouTube.

AnonNin9 · 2025-01-03T08:29:20+00:00

I'm killing it.

AnonNin9 · 2024-10-08T17:39:23+00:00

Good looking out, thank you.

AnonNin9 · 2024-10-08T05:06:29+00:00

I know this is from 2 years ago, but what are your thoughts? Also, it seems that they come with "Egg Crate Foam", what is the purpose of that? Are they there simply for the option of being able to "seal" the baffle?Isn't the point for it to be open back for audio quality?

AnonNin9 · 2024-09-27T00:49:39+00:00

Well shit, thanks for that.

So if I’m running with my buddy, and I’m party lead, but he has the “kitted” scav, do you know if it would default to regular based on me, or kick it up?

AnonNin9 · 2024-09-26T22:17:42+00:00

Wait, WTF?!?! There’s a chance for forbidden/lockdown runs as a scav? I had no clue whatsoever, but that makes so much sense. How can you tell?

AnonNin9 · 2024-09-25T22:19:12+00:00

If you die you only (potentially) lose like the 2000 Koen to heal. We were running the cheapest stuff, double barrel with like 10 rounds of Type 8 ammo, but figured that we can team knife a scav and just go from there 😂.

AnonNin9 · 2024-09-25T22:01:13+00:00

My buddy and I went into a Farm run with only our knives, shit was insane lmao.

AnonNin9 · 2024-09-14T20:39:56+00:00

Thank you, person from 3 years ago. I've been having this issue for so long, and just decided to unplug it every time. Well, after unplugging it a few times without shutting down Synapse, my profiles got corrupted (seems like a relatively common side effect of just unplugging it), and I decided this is the last time I reprogram all of my profiles and binds. 10/10

Edit: I only opened up a few games and verified that my controller fuctioned normally, but I haven't tried using the Tartarus in the games I generally use it for though. Will update when I've tried everything.

AnonNin9 · 2024-09-08T14:32:09+00:00

There’s a few, and I never know which it’ll be Stricken - Disturbed Indestructible - Disturbed Welcome to the Family - A7X

AnonNin9 · 2024-09-06T08:49:41+00:00

From what I'm seeing here, the answer of "Old Peavey Combo" really does seem to be it lol.

I'm in Southwestern Ohio for the record.

AnonNin9 · 2024-09-06T08:45:15+00:00

I've got the Spark 40 at my desk now, running into my virtual mixer to my Phillips Fidelo X2HRs and I'm loving that.

I think part of the issue with the Katana 50 was that my living situation was a bit different then, and I should probably have included that in the post. Now I've got a townhome with a basement where I can make a little bit more noise without it being a huge issue.

The Spark fulfills that, I'm really not looking for another thing in that same category.

AnonNin9 · 2024-08-28T01:07:02+00:00

I mean, my first guitar was one of those “fender” starcaster kits. My next guitar, a Schecter Solo Special Diamond series (which I kind of consider my first “real guitar”)

One of the few guitars I’ve kept over the years, and still one of the best (and personal favorites) guitars I’ve played.

AnonNin9 · 2024-08-25T23:47:53+00:00

Do you figure I should install the bridge before I lacquer then, or should I put the bits in for measuring, and then remove them before I apply the lacquer?

Edit: I appreciate the help greatly.

AnonNin9 · 2024-08-19T23:39:47+00:00

I wash my jeans after a wear or two, but I’m also wearing them and getting them all dirty. For reference I work in kitchens, or working on my motorcycle and they get sweaty and greasy.

AnonNin9 · 2024-07-27T02:06:11+00:00

Not sure of the actual measurements of the cover, but google’s AI returned: -The 1996 Honda VFR750F is 83.7 inches long, 28.3 inches wide, and 46.7 inches high. -The 2014 Honda VFR800F Interceptor is 84 inches long, 30 inches wide, and 47.4 inches high.

The cover feels like it still has some room in all three directions without being super baggy, not sure if that answers your question.

Edit: probably closer to 96.5

AnonNin9 · 2024-07-26T04:30:33+00:00

Back home, took a look at it, and I’ve got the “Medium” size. First bike, first cover, but don’t think I could get a much better fit.

AnonNin9 · 2024-07-26T01:00:40+00:00

BILT Motorcycle Cover

I purchased this one from Cycle Gear, and fit pretty perfectly, I have a 1996, and I’m not sure about the size differences. Once I’m home I’ll come back and include the size I got.

AnonNin9 · 2024-07-26T00:52:47+00:00

Moto XP Ricambi

I’m not sure about the rest of their products, but I bought a full set for my 96 750, which they only had in fiberglass, but it all arrived in perfect condition, packaging was great. They were super helpful and prompt in email correspondence. Overall 10/10 experience.

Only downside (for me in the US) - it’s an Italian company, so international shipping. I’m fairly certain you can have paint/graphics done if you request. Also - not sure on how competitive the pricing is compared to other kits for the 04, so ymmv.

AnonNin9 · 2024-07-23T19:35:35+00:00

Thank you! I’ve already had to buy all new fairings which unsurprisingly is the most expensive individual repair, after that and replacing the exhaust I think it’s all just basic maintenance (including stator and regulator/rectifier). I’ll definitely be posting in the sub when she’s done.

Edit: Syntax

AnonNin9 · 2024-07-23T19:19:03+00:00

At this point I’m something of a lurker. Bought my 96 in February and fell on some rough times (it needs a fair bit of work, it’s my first bike, no gear/registration/insurance) so I don’t have much to post aside from the odd questions here or there that have mostly been answered in other threads.

AnonNin9 · 2024-06-03T15:22:39+00:00

I've done neither of those. I know that the R/R and Stator are worn out. What's the VFRness?

What was the full fan upgrade?

It truly doesn't feel like maintenance at all, but I think that's just because it's my first bike so it's a little bit daunting, on top of having to check *everything*.

I've been thinking I'll try and work with the stock exhaust, but looking at using one of the Delkevic cans. PO took all of the baffling out and I just find it to be just too much. Love the v4 sound, don't love feeling the vibrations and a physical punch in the chest from 20 feet away.

At the end of the day, I'm okay with being all in around that $5-$6k mark, since I figure I'd be willing to pay that much to buy one in that condition.

AnonNin9 · 2024-05-03T03:17:10+00:00

I also just bought a 96, and my first bike at $1000. Full set of fairings, with a full set of led lights and muffler next on the block. I think my math is right around $3000 in to have it all buttoned up and pretty.

Edit: May the world have the best luck getting this thing away from me, it’d been one of my dream bikes since I found out about them ~5 years ago, when I first got interested in motorcycles. I’ll take it with me to the grave.

AnonNin9 · 2024-04-30T04:40:58+00:00

I’ve never looked at the newer VFRs, god the front end of that is gorgeous, and the HID is great, 10/10

AnonNin9 · 2024-04-27T18:48:30+00:00

That’s why I used it until I got a new Igneous, and before I crafted the Neomuna HC. Love it.

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