Stripping a model 2?

[Tommy_88]

So, when I was in the process of stripping my Model 3, I found that there were a black layer of something under the paint and base coat. What is this? Seemed really tough to sand through, even with a machine... I've been wanting to finish my Model 2 with Tung Oil, and was just wondering how it looks under this black stuff? Is it basswood, or what?

Thanks!

[Alvin_Wilson]

It could be some kind of sealer. Yes, the Model 2 will be made from basswood.

[Tommy_88]

Yeah, that's what I was thinking too... But weird that they would only apply sealer to the front?
Ok, so atleast it's not some form of laminate

[rjohnstone]

Basswood looks like shit raw.
It's also pretty soft, the paint actually protects it from getting dinged up.
That's why there were so many layers for you to sand off.