sexybeast Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 I want to refinish this guitar because the existing finish is dull and lifeless. After sanding it all off and preparing the wood, what do you guys think I ought to do with it? I want wood tone and natural feel, but after that I'm open to suggestion. Would the black stain/sand back/color stain method be of any use on Alder? The grain's nice, but not spectacular. I don't have a spray unit, so it's all going to have to be rubbed on. It's a great guitar and I want it to stand out, so any suggstions are welcome. Keep in mind I haven't finished a guitar yet, but I learn quick, follow directions well and have patience. Suggest anything, I'm open. Here's another picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Scorched with a Tru-oil finish perhaps? I loved Slabbefusk's burnt RG, and the Tru-oil I've worked with is awesome for finishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexybeast Posted October 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 That's it? One? Come on, give a fella some help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted October 11, 2006 Report Share Posted October 11, 2006 Erm. Black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthus Posted October 12, 2006 Report Share Posted October 12, 2006 I don't think it looks too bad the way it is now Maybe you could sand it down and grain fill it, then just leave it natural. A burst is always an option, as well. I've always been partial to my superstrats having a nice dark burst. Hell if I could do one on my own project, though, hahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexybeast Posted October 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 That may be the way I go, xanthus. aybe after sanding and filling, the grain will look more vibrant, which is all I'm looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Howsabout something like this? Gadow Custom trans purple/flames Veneer the top and use candy colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexybeast Posted October 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 OOOOOOOHHHHH!!! Any tutorials on how to do it? THAT'S cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Stike (Gadow's finisher) hangs at the Reranch forum. He'd probably explain the steps, but technique is all up to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Holey moley, mother's a doley....that's nicely done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xanthus Posted October 18, 2006 Report Share Posted October 18, 2006 OOOOOOOHHHHH!!! Any tutorials on how to do it? THAT'S cool. A buttload of pinstriping tape, wood dyes, and a hell of a lot of patience/nerves But damn.... if it ain't a beaut. I don't think I'd EVER be able to make something like that, hahaha. Makes me want to jump into my '41 Plymoth and play some rockabilly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGman Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Screw pinstriping tape! A sign writer could print out 3 sheets, one for the two sides, so that the middle part of the flame can be painted, then apply the middle sticker and work your own way out to stan the sides.. Well thats how i would do it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Pinstriping tape allows you to flow your curves more naturally by feel during application, which is why auto artists really ARE artists in that respect. A signwriter would need to be designed in CAD or whatever. Either way works well, so whatever suits best :-D Pinstriping tape is nice and cheap however! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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