Grain filler for Basswood.

[cmiller0034]

Thanks for the info Slapshot and rblair. Good to know the elmers worked out for you. And that Basswood doesn't need grain filling. I didn't grainfill my basswood body, just used a 1k high build primer and it wet sanded silky smooth.

[rcblair]

The only thing I don't like about basswood is the softness. I laid the body down on a surface that had a few wood shavings on it and they left dents in the body. I was able to steam them out but I was super careful handling the body until it was painted. I used automotive paint so that is fairly hard and the bass has held up well for a couple of years now.

Rick B.

[cmiller0034]

The only thing I don't like about basswood is the softness. I laid the body down on a surface that had a few wood shavings on it and they left dents in the body. I was able to steam them out but I was super careful handling the body until it was painted. I used automotive paint so that is fairly hard and the bass has held up well for a couple of years now.

Rick B.

I encountered the same problems. I used a tough Urethane Clear on my body when I painted it Last weekend. That might be a possible solution for you. A light basswood body and tough candy coated shell. Just like M&M's Everyone who picks it up comments on how lightweight it feels.