Luminos Stain...Pretty Dang Cool!
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Masta' C
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Heck yeah! They actually have a line of darker finishes I might experiment with next: LINK
I see all these contemporary matte finishes over raw ash, including colored "sandblasted" finishes, and have to laugh that this one seems so unusual to some people!
Here's the back after its final coat. So, I technically put 5 coats on, but I sanded it back a bit after coats 2 and 4, so it's not a super-thick finish in the end, but pretty much opaque and very smooth:
Masta' C
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To give you guys an idea of what the earlier (non-opaque) coats looked like, here are some very close examples using pics from Wudtone's "Surfer Girl" finish:
Similar to first coat with Luminos:
Similar to second or third coat with Luminos:
You can see in the second pic how there's some similarity to the "blonde" finishes I mentioned in terms of grain showing, but still having a good dose of color over the top.
I initially toyed with the idea of darkening the grain and leaving it semi-transparent like the pic above so the grain would pop through. Maybe on the next one...
Similar to first coat with Luminos:
Similar to second or third coat with Luminos:
You can see in the second pic how there's some similarity to the "blonde" finishes I mentioned in terms of grain showing, but still having a good dose of color over the top.
I initially toyed with the idea of darkening the grain and leaving it semi-transparent like the pic above so the grain would pop through. Maybe on the next one...
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NegativeEase
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Heck yeah! They actually have a line of darker finishes I might experiment with next: LINK
I see all these contemporary matte finishes over raw ash, including colored "sandblasted" finishes, and have to laugh that this one seems so unusual to some people!
Here's the back after its final coat. So, I technically put 5 coats on, but I sanded it back a bit after coats 2 and 4, so it's not a super-thick finish in the end, but pretty much opaque and very smooth:
I think this looks crazy sick.... love for you to update us on how it holds up over time and use.
Thats wood grain.
PFDarkside
of the Forum
This is going to be very cool.
(Please say it’s going to be black hardware.... I know it’ll be chrome but still
)
(Please say it’s going to be black hardware.... I know it’ll be chrome but still
)
Masta' C
Well-known member
Thanks guys! I'm definitely excited. I know the "Meteora" shape isn't for everyone, but I just love it. Plus, this body was custom oversized for me so it won't look too dainty on my 6'4" frame!
Unfortunately, you are correct. Going chrome hardware on this one because the build is centered around an old Wilkinson USA Tele bridge with locking saddles I want to use, but it will have a big ol' swoopy black pickguard on it and black block inlays on the neck to match
Please say it’s going to be black hardware.... I know it’ll be chrome but still
Unfortunately, you are correct. Going chrome hardware on this one because the build is centered around an old Wilkinson USA Tele bridge with locking saddles I want to use, but it will have a big ol' swoopy black pickguard on it and black block inlays on the neck to match
Artie
Peaveyologist
I also like that "Golden Orange" color. That could be interesting on the right guitar.
https://www.amazon.com/Luminos-LUM1100-Outdoor-Protector-Provence/dp/B077779W7T?th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Luminos-LUM1100-Outdoor-Protector-Provence/dp/B077779W7T?th=1
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