DIYguitarguy Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Hey all you Gibson Gurus, I've searched the forum for details on how to acheive Heritage Red on mahogany, but nothing specific was returned. I've also read the information on Guitar ReRanch's site and I'm not interested in purchasing their aerosols because I have spray equipment. I also know that Stew-Mac offers a book on the subject of finishing that would tell me what I need, but I prefer to ask you experts with experience. I'm specifically looking for what type of grain filler and dye you think works best along with product sources. Any application tips you want to share would also be helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkRockerLuke Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 I have the book and I can give you the recipe for gibson cherry red if you want it from the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIYguitarguy Posted July 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Thanx! I would like to have it and really appreciate your offer to share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkRockerLuke Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 OK therewhich would your prefer standard gibson cherry red (as on the ES 335) modern factory SG cherry red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIYguitarguy Posted July 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 The modern SG factory red, please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkRockerLuke Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 OK then PM me your Email so I can send you the "recipe" for the modern SG factory red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkRockerLuke Posted July 22, 2006 Report Share Posted July 22, 2006 Email sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsilver Posted July 23, 2006 Report Share Posted July 23, 2006 DIY, I recently finished an SG in cherry red and basically used the modern finish from the Stewmac book. However, I tested the process on scrap mahogany before attempting the guitar. On one piece of scrap, I followed the Stewmac recipe. On the other piece, I sprayed a coat of sealer before applying the dark walnut pore filler, with all other steps the same. What I found was that I preferred the piece where I applied the sealer first. It wasn't as dark and the color more uniform that applying the filler directly to the wood. Your mileage may vary, so I suggest you test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIYguitarguy Posted July 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 DIY, I recently finished an SG in cherry red and basically used the modern finish from the Stewmac book. However, I tested the process on scrap mahogany before attempting the guitar. On one piece of scrap, I followed the Stewmac recipe. On the other piece, I sprayed a coat of sealer before applying the dark walnut pore filler, with all other steps the same. What I found was that I preferred the piece where I applied the sealer first. It wasn't as dark and the color more uniform that applying the filler directly to the wood. Your mileage may vary, so I suggest you test. johnsilver, Thanx for the heads up. I will definately be doing test pieces. I didn't think about how the sealer application could affect the color shade. Good tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Dugelius Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 On 7/22/2006 at 10:52 PM, PunkRockerLuke said: OK then PM me your Email so I can send you the "recipe" for the modern SG factory red Is it possible to get the recipe for sg factory red? Regards. tdugelius@gmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizman62 Posted March 16, 2022 Report Share Posted March 16, 2022 @Tommy Dugelius did you notice that this thread is already 16 years old? A more detailed search revealed that @PunkRockerLuke last visited this forum nearly two years ago. Based on his forum activity you may not get the answer very soon. But who knows, maybe he gets an email every time his name is mentioned and chimes in to read your wish. Miracles do happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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