american_jesus Posted November 5, 2004 Report Share Posted November 5, 2004 here's my question. i've got a wicked telecaster body(routed for hum/single and floyd rose) that i botched a refin attempt on. i used some home depot paint...spray paint...bad idea. but i figure now i know pretty much what i'm doing and how to go about doing a better refin using some good paint. so my question now is this, i want to add a flamed maple veneer to the top. i've read about how to put on a veneer and everything, but i've got a couple questions. is it possible to stain the veneer while it's not attached to the body, then drop it on, or does it have to be glued down before i should attempt any staining. and also what kind of stain should i use(i would like it to be blue). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javacody Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 (edited) I wouldn't recommend staining a veneer while its off a body, it may curl up on you (depending on the thickness of the veneer). I would recommend an Aniline dye for dying the wood. I'm pretty new to the guitar making game though, so I'm sure others will have better advice. Edited November 6, 2004 by javacody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
american_jesus Posted November 6, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 yeah, i thought so...thanks. i'll remember the analine dye though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvertonessuckbutigotone Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 (edited) I've HEARD its a lot easier just doing it on the body, that way if your doing any sanding you have something to back it. The curling is also an issue I've heard about. Like javacody said, aniline will work best. Edited November 6, 2004 by silvertonessuckbutigotone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sscovill Posted November 6, 2004 Report Share Posted November 6, 2004 Check this place out: http://woodworker.com/cgi-bin/FULLPRES.exe?PARTNUM=847-501 They have a good selection of pre-mixed dyes, retardants, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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