3rd example is stunning but that is due to the quilted maple top with some black used for grain popping. Unfortunately the WL-1 is made from Basswood and the only way to replicate that is with adding a veneer.
3rd example is stunning but that is due to the quilted maple top with some black used for grain popping. Unfortunately the WL-1 is made from Basswood and the only way to replicate that is with adding a veneer.
# 1 - EX-5 https://goo.gl/fQJMqh
# 2 - EX-1 https://goo.gl/KSY9W9
# 3 - Non PBG Tele https://goo.gl/W14G5g
# 4 - Non PBG J Bass https://goo.gl/FbBaFy
# 5 - TL-1AR GOTM Aug 2017 https://goo.gl/sUh14s
# 6 - MMB-4 Runner-up GOTM Oct 2018https://goo.gl/gvrPkp
# 7 - ES-1 Runner-up GOTM Aug 2018https://goo.gl/T9BEY8
OK thanks guys for the input - that is helpful. I'll do a bit more research before starting.
I've done a bit of woodwork here and there, but this is the first time I'll be colouring the result, it's a whole new thing to learn huh?
Can I let you in on a secret - I have managed to get my hands on some Dingotone prerelease stain that may meet the brief...
Current builds:
GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548
Hey Brendan, that sure does look the biz. How many coats done in that shot?
# 1 - EX-5 https://goo.gl/fQJMqh
# 2 - EX-1 https://goo.gl/KSY9W9
# 3 - Non PBG Tele https://goo.gl/W14G5g
# 4 - Non PBG J Bass https://goo.gl/FbBaFy
# 5 - TL-1AR GOTM Aug 2017 https://goo.gl/sUh14s
# 6 - MMB-4 Runner-up GOTM Oct 2018https://goo.gl/gvrPkp
# 7 - ES-1 Runner-up GOTM Aug 2018https://goo.gl/T9BEY8
Couldn't you do a base coat of Black Stump, and then go over the top with your colour of choice?
I'm sure one or two coats of Black Stump would darken up whatever colour you put over the top, but still allow the grain to show through.
Acoustics:
1995 Maton EM725C - Solid 'A' Spruce Top, QLD Walnut B&S, AP5 Pickup
2015 Ibanez AEL108MD-NT - Laminated Spruce top, Laminated Mahogany B&S, Fishman Sonicore Pickup
Electrics:
Pitbull LP-1S - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=5745
Carsen Superstrat Rebuild - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6284
Builds in Progress:
Silent Guitar Semi-Scratch Build - http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6809
Now that ^ is a red stain I would be looking to purchase
Current build and status
First build = JB4 (Complete)http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6692
Second Build = Non PBG SG (Complete) http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=6827
Third Build = Impatiently deciding
Current builds:
GPB-4B: https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...548#post184548