That is a fantastic colour.... can we know what it is?
That is a fantastic colour.... can we know what it is?
Build #1 Completed LP1S
Build #2 Completed STA-1M
Build #3 LP1F http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=7767[url]
Build #4 PRS-1 http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=7881[url]
Build #5 ST-1M http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=7961[url]
Build #6 SGM-1 http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=7857[url]
Oooooh I like it
Love to know what colour it is too
Build 1: Non-PBG Flamed Maple LP - Wine Red
Build 2: JRM-1DC - The Butterscotch Belle
Pedalboard Build
So its a nitro based stain clear base 'Craftsman Pigment Stain' to which I added approx 1/2 blue and 1/2 green solvent based 'Ultratint'
bought a 4 ltr and mixed up approx 500ml which was way too much.
Came up a little darker than I was aiming for, but still pretty happy sa far....
the Ultratint is what we use at work to tint 2 pack poly's and epoxy.
Going to attempt a black burst with some more stain and if all fails give it the Red Door treatment - i.e 'Paint it Black'
RedPine Lapsteel - March 2017
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...hlight=redpine
JB4-A - March 2018
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=8006
Absolutely gorgeous.
The coopers gets the seal of approval as well - but you need to have a tidy up and put some pics in the sheds thread.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
knowledge fail / lesson
blotchy stain when dry
nitro based stain isn't re-coatable (as i've learned today) . so hand rubbing a burst is out, the stain just re-wets itself and is difficult to spread evenly by hand. I tried to iron out the finish a few times which resulted in buildup on the edges. photos look bad
Black burst intentions mean some lovely grain will be hidden.
RedPine Lapsteel - March 2017
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...hlight=redpine
JB4-A - March 2018
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=8006
Looks pretty good still to me?
One of the reason I went back to black on my sg is I couldn't get the red stain to look even enough for my liking. But I think that may be just the way it is with theses bodies assembled from multiple pieces. Once you get a good clear over them its not really noticeable.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"
Cheers Sonic, I only posted the few good pics of edges. Think your right when clear goes on will be fine. Still hoping I can fluke a good burst.
It's funny how when you sand / colour/ build these projects you often know of all the imperfections which dont really matter, yet they still manage to bug you a bit.
RedPine Lapsteel - March 2017
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...hlight=redpine
JB4-A - March 2018
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...ead.php?t=8006
Oh yeah, its the same with cars. You can patch stuff up. But you know it's there.
I think you will be pleasantly surprised at what some clear coats will do for it - regardless of what system you use.
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"