new guitar project needs finish

[jake_xms3_punk]

this is the guitar thats getting built for me. i want to hear your thoughts on a good finish. im considering clear satin, clear gloss, maybe an oil finish. what do you think?

 

[beandip]

Re: new guitar project needs finish

A vintage tinted shellac or other hand rubbed finish would be the best, in my opinion.

Also, a nice tobacco burst would look good too.

 

[CTN]

Re: new guitar project needs finish

That's a really nice piece of wood there! love the lightly spalted spots too!

Yeah I was thinking vintage tint as well. Even something like a cherry sunburst would look badass!

 

[jake_xms3_punk]

Re: new guitar project needs finish

what about a tung oil finish?

 

[KeeperOS]

Re: new guitar project needs finish

If not a neutral-colored finish like Tung/Tru Oil then a nice tobacco or sienna burst IMO

 

[Jessie Sammler]

Re: new guitar project needs finish

It looks so nice, it's hard to imagine making it look bad with anything that's been mentioned so far.

 

[C-Martin]

Re: new guitar project needs finish

just don't go with solid colors, go with anything translucent wether it be burst or just oil based and itll look great! Maybe try a light burst or honey burst :scratchch

 

[DoronEsh]

Re: new guitar project needs finish

This is such a great piece of wood. Just go for a natural finish. Don't even burst it. Burst will go against the grain of the wood, as it usually has a 'teardrop' burst.

 

[Zerberus]

Re: new guitar project needs finish

Whatever you do, make sure to buy more clear and sealer than you normally would, because those small punks (aka. the light spalting in places) can suck up a boatload of sealer or if done straight away clearcoat.

 

[NoOnesFang13]

Re: new guitar project needs finish

This is such a great piece of wood. Just go for a natural finish. Don't even burst it. Burst will go against the grain of the wood, as it usually has a 'teardrop' burst.

i have never been a fan og the teardrop burst... though a normal burst with less of a dark area that follows the shape would be nice

 

[Curly]

Re: new guitar project needs finish

I'd use aniline dye on the top in a warm tone to enhance the natural color, such as amber or a warm golden color, then Tru Oil it. Same for the back in either darker amber or reddish.

that back looks a bit shiny rather then just sanded??

 

[jake_xms3_punk]

Re: new guitar project needs finish

that back looks a bit shiny rather then just sanded??

its needs more sanding and its wet

 

[jake_xms3_punk]

Re: new guitar project needs finish

can you laquer over dye?

 

[tnvol]

Re: new guitar project needs finish

If not a neutral-colored finish like Tung/Tru Oil then a nice tobacco or sienna burst IMO

I agree. That would be pretty badass.

 

[Baltar]

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i love oil finishes

 

[beandip]

Re: new guitar project needs finish

can you laquer over dye?

Yes. You can read quite a bit of finishing information over on Stewmac.com in their free information section, as well as on lmii.com and reranch.com. If those three sites can't answer any question you have, you're asking the wrong questions

 

[dominus]

Re: new guitar project needs finish

Dye it blue or purple, then clearcoat it.

 

[super rad stuff]

Re: new guitar project needs finish

Dye it blue or purple, then clearcoat it.

that would be waaay badass. frickin' transluscent purple?!

 

[muttznmongrelz]

Re: new guitar project needs finish

A vintage tinted shellac or other hand rubbed finish would be the best, in my opinion.

I'll second that! :friday:

 

[KeeperOS]

Re: new guitar project needs finish

Dye it blue or purple, then clearcoat it.

oooh, right suggestion (especially the purple part) but wrong piece of wood :9: