Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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If you're just tuning in, this is the second episode in our 4 part step-by-step series on how to build a mini guitar kit.

In Episode 1 (youtu.be/p0kXSurOd1I) we covered:
- Customizing the peghead
- Sanding and prepping the body for finish
- Applying the grain filler

In this Episode we concentrate on applying the finish.

About this series:
If you ever wanted to build your own guitar, but didn't know where to start, this live build along series is a great place to start. In this 4-part series we'll show you step-by-step how to build, wire, and set up one of our fantastic mini guitar kits.

Even if you are a complete beginner, don't worry... we've made this easy -- no workshop is required. You can literally build this on your kitchen table with tools you probably already have.


Here's the stuff you'll need for this build:

Mini T-Style Electric Guitar Kit
stewmac.com/item/12258

Solomon SL-30 Soldering Station
stewmac.com/item/0501

Guitar Tech Screwdriver and Wrench Set
stewmac.com/item/3693

12" Precision Straightedge
stewmac.com/item/3849

6" StewMac Shop Rule
stewmac.com/item/4905

Razor files, set of 2
stewmac.com/item/4170

Luthier's File Set
stewmac.com/item/0842

ColorTone Powdered Grain Filler, ebony
stewmac.com/item/0269-E

ColorTone Wipe-On Poly Finish
stewmac.com/item/3622

ColorTone Liquid Stain
stewmac.com/item/5038

Awl/Inlay Tracing Scribe
stewmac.com/item/1672

Foam Sanding Block
stewmac.com/item/3701

Sandpaper: 150, 220, 320, 400 grits
stewmac.com/item/5562

Light duty 3M Scotch-Brite pad
stewmac.com/item/7445

ColorTone Naphtha
stewmac.com/item/0766

Titebond Original Wood Glue
stewmac.com/item/0622

Masking tape
stewmac.com/item/0678
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