Quarter Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Love how these are turning out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenspoke Posted May 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Still doing some of the small things. I though building 3 would be easier. Well it is when you are working on rough necks and bodys but whey you are fretting and doing inlay its just as slow only 3x's slower. LOL Here is the test board for the maple top. I was not happy with the Blue as this top is a bit blotchy. Like I said before it was not a first class piece of flame maple. This is from the same board. Whats your opinion on the color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chops1983 Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 Looks good. Abit like a Dark fire. Any bursting or just a solid red? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verhoevenc Posted May 21, 2009 Report Share Posted May 21, 2009 That have any black/sandback...? If not... DO IT! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenspoke Posted May 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 That have any black/sandback...? If not... DO IT! Chris The black or brown stain was too strong, I tried both. Because it is a bit blotchy, ie: the flame is very close together in spots and bleeds into others, so I dont consider this wood having a very defined figure. so the Black and then brown both gave marginal results. I just looked like dark blotches rather than flame. I used a Bordeaux as the base coat (a dark reddish purple) and sanded this back, then added a bright red top dye. I also experimented with a bit of yellow added in between and this was the best combination, no yellow. I am beginning to believe sometimes the wood has something to say about what works or doesn't. This board has fought my desire to blacken the flame. Maybe I missed something as this is my first direct dye attempt on maple. Any bursting or just a solid red? Just a solid red this go round. If it was a better piece of wood I would consider it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 It has a velvet-like quality to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodenspoke Posted May 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Well after little feedback on the maple color I forged ahead. Cant wait for you guys to get ready to give me a good talking to. LOL I put shellac on the sides of the body to keep from staining the wood. I have never had good luck with tape and given dye vs shellac I would rather be removing that. The dye has some laquer on to protect it untill I start finishing the whole guitar. As I have been saying the top is pretty lame flame wise so at least the color adds some interest. Of course now you can comment after the fact?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffster Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 The flame doesn't look perfect. I love it. For some reason I dig imperfect tops. Great shape by the way and color. Lookin forward to the final mock up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metalhead28 Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 I agree, I think that top looks really cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarter Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 That color turned out great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Don't diss that top! I like the way the flame only pops up in some places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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