ScottR Posted September 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 3 minutes ago, mistermikev said: man, that is ALL things a high end guitar should be. Mike's back! And thanks, it's getting there. SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 I mixed a mahogany and water dye for the base color and then filled the voids with CA. I chose CA because I could spray activator and cure it fast, no delay in the work waiting for epoxy to cure. I sanded that flush with 220 and sanded the dye back with 220, 320, and 400. I diluted the dark dye with a bit more water and added some orange. Sanded that back with 320, 400, and micromesh 1500. I added a bit more water and amber dye to the mix. Sanded that back with 400, 1500, and 1800. Added more water and more amber. SR 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Sanded that with micromesh 1500-12000. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Now to apply a couple of coats of Danish oil to add depth and color. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 Now I've got to hurry up and wait while the oil dries. SR 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizman62 Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 I love how you rather enhance the natural colour rather than change it. Very well explained! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShatnersBassoon Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) This is an absolutely stunning work of art. Breath taking even. It would certainly inspire me to shut up and play! Edited September 23, 2019 by ShatnersBassoon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 6 hours ago, Bizman62 said: I love how you rather enhance the natural colour rather than change it. Very well explained! Very nicely put, as it captures exactly my intent. The gradually lightened shades along with the finer grit for the sand back help accent the deeper shadow, to lighter shadow, to deeper mid-tone, to lighter mid-tone, areas, enhancing the three dimensional effect. I must say I was a bit shocked at how much color and contrast the oil brought out, even when I thought I knew what to expect. I guess burl is a whole 'nother animal. SR 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 25 minutes ago, ShatnersBassoon said: This is an absolutely stunning work of art. Breath taking even. It would certainly inspire me to shut up and play! Very kind of you to say so sir. Do let me get some strings on it first though. SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShatnersBassoon Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, ScottR said: Very kind of you to say so sir. Do let me get some strings on it first though. SR Yeah, not very impressive without strings. How did you forget those? Sheesh Edited September 23, 2019 by ShatnersBassoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, ShatnersBassoon said: Yeah, not very impressive without strings. How did you forget those? Sheesh I was stringing it up and then realized I hadn't made a nut yet... ...or installed the bridge. SR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZekeB Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 I think this is my favorite guitar you've done scott. Incredible 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 2 minutes ago, ZekeB said: I think this is my favorite guitar you've done scott. Incredible Thanks! It seems like every one I make becomes my favorite... until I make another. SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZekeB Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 1 minute ago, ScottR said: Thanks! It seems like every one I make becomes my favorite... until I make another. SR Haha, that's true. Those will be some lucky hands to play that guy. This is everything I love about custom made guitars. Beautiful unique instrument 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 That is beyond ridiculous, @ScottR. It's like trying to smile while sucking lemons for me to say it - but that's SO good, Scott And the detailed and selfless explanation of how you do it? Well that is just rubbing the salt into the wound... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Andyjr1515 said: That is beyond ridiculous, @ScottR. It's like trying to smile while sucking lemons for me to say it - but that's SO good, Scott And the detailed and selfless explanation of how you do it? Well that is just rubbing the salt into the wound... Very kind of you to say so Andy. I apologize about the puckering and the stinging sensation...... Beer will probably fix them both. SR 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 I'm sure if you listen carefully you'll hear that burl purring to itself in pleasure at the way you've made it look. Absolutely masterful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistermikev Posted September 25, 2019 Report Share Posted September 25, 2019 Holly snikies does that look sweet. nice work! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZekeB Posted September 26, 2019 Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 Is Danish going to be your final coat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 18 hours ago, Norris said: I'm sure if you listen carefully you'll hear that burl purring to itself in pleasure at the way you've made it look. Absolutely masterful Meeeyyowwww! SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 26, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 8 hours ago, ZekeB said: Is Danish going to be your final coat? While I truly like the way it looks right now, this is going to need some heavy protection. That limba is the lightest I have ever found, and likewise the softest. It reminds me a lot of some light Spanish cedar I used a while back. You can easily mark it with a fingernail. This will be getting a polyester sealer and nitro like the not quite a tele I made over the winter.That also will make the burl look super deep. SR 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZekeB Posted September 27, 2019 Report Share Posted September 27, 2019 Got some danish oil to play with. You made me curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 20 hours ago, ZekeB said: Got some danish oil to play with. You made me curious What you going to do with it? SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZekeB Posted September 28, 2019 Report Share Posted September 28, 2019 24 minutes ago, ScottR said: What you going to do with it? SR Haha, played all night with it. I can see why you sanded back with lighter grits. I think the challenge for me was getting an even color before applying the next color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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