wisdom727 Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 This is my fourth from-scratch build inspired by some of the fine work by PG members. It's a 7-string, 26.5" scale superstrat, with a 3-piece carved lacewood top, and two-piece hard maple back. The neck is one-piece QS maple with pau ferro FB. The hardware will be gold and the pups will be white HBs. I'm looking for suggestions on finishing -- particularly because the lacewood top has a very textured open grain. I've done two Tru-Oil finishes in past that worked very well. I've also done (and re-did twice) an HVLP finish using water-borne Target EM6000. That wasn't as easy and I still need to improve my technique. Here's the body wiped down with mineral spirits: Neck and body dry: Back is hard maple. I will make a lacewood cover plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Ross Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 I really like Tru-Oil on Lacewood. Try wet sanding with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom727 Posted November 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Thanks, DC. So, we've got one vote for Tru-Oil. Any other suggestions before I commit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdshirtman Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 If it were me I'd be thinking about grain filling with some dark tinted filler and maybe doing a subtle transparent or dye burst around the edge. Then maybe some oil or what ever you prefer to seal it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdom727 Posted November 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 I don't know about a burst, but I'm tempted by the dark grain-fill. What filler product would you suggest using, and what color for the trans? (I remember one of Drak's amazing finishes, where he bleached the lacewood, then dyed it with a black sand-back, then finally a reptilian green - wow!) I'd really love to get a mirror gloss with lots of depth to the lacewood, but I'm a bit intimidated by all the sanding and care required wth this carve. That's why Tru-Oil is my fall-back option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 I second the oiling vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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