Alz Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 Hi there, I'm completely new to guitar building and have an unfinished custom thinline Tele design body I need to treat and finish. The body is swamp ash and I really want to make good use of the grain patterns and give it a charcoal stain look. I'm aiming for something like the attached photo, if possible. I'm looking for advice for the best way to achieve this and on the stains (brands/colours) to use. If anyone could help me out and point me in the right direction, it'd be much appreciated. Many thanks! Alz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted May 11, 2018 Report Share Posted May 11, 2018 That looks like it has been dyed with Transtint or equivalent. In this case I'd say it was dyed completely black and then sanded back til it reached this stage. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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