JackyB Posted November 24, 2003 Report Share Posted November 24, 2003 I'm in the planning process of making my own Les Paul copy (My first non-kit project.) And I was wondering how Gibson did their "Vintage Sunburst" seen here: http://www.gibson.com/products/gibson/lesp...ages/lpcsvs.jpg I'd be greatful if you could explain it to me in detail, or point me towards a tutorial. I've read a few different faqs on sunbursting, but I'm not sure which method I want to use. I'm guessing it has the standard maple top/mahogany back as with most LP's. Can anyone make some recommendations as where to look for parts? Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted November 24, 2003 Report Share Posted November 24, 2003 Lots of ways to do sunbursts, I won't go into all the various ways, just how I would do that. 3 colors you need: yellow, red, and brown. I would use waterbased stains to do the initial wipe-on color, which is usually 95% yellow, a few drops of red, and fewer drops of brown. That's a pretty standard amber mix, but you can mix/modify to your hearts content to get whatever shade you want. Then shoot on your finish coats until you can sand it smooth. Then mix in brown with a few drops of red (again, your choice) that's the standard 'endburst' mixture, into your finish and apply it as a toner coat. Then more clearcoats until your done. I'm not going to go into how to do -all- this, just covering how to get 'that' particular shade/burst coloring... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted November 24, 2003 Report Share Posted November 24, 2003 Do it carrieburst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Headen Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 Do it carrieburst lol Good idea...well, how I do sunbursts (Fender 3-tone) I get brown, red, and yellow. First wipe on yellow. Then clear and fill the wood (if needed). Then spray a brown angled away from the center of the body 1-2 inches onto the body. Clear and do the same thing with red. Then clear and polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyB Posted November 25, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 While we're on this topic, I saw this picture and I fell in love with the finish: http://www.gibsoncustom.com/background_ima...s/60/60_med.htm What kind of wood is the veneer made out of? And any suggestions on that kind of burst? Thanks again for all the help so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 that is flame maple...and it isn't veneer it is a thick top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drak Posted November 25, 2003 Report Share Posted November 25, 2003 ...and the finish uses the exact same base colors...yellow, red, and brown. Just in different ratios than the first one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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