T-bird's TLA-1R Ash Tele

[Andyxlh]

Sounds good, can you get it at Bunnings?

Yes, but don't mention that big green shed on here. Kinda like mentioning Macbeth in the theatre...
The Feast Watson stuff I like, it goes nicely on Ash but I have had some strife getting it even on mahogany.
The Cabots clear satin rattle can goes on nicely and one can would do your whole guitar, neck as well.
You would probably want to use the sanding sealer which you paint on first and sand back to fill the grain imperfections.
All of my translucent finishes have been done with this stuff, I like it, but there's loads of other options too like acrylic, nitrocellulose, true oil, wipe on poly..........and more I'm sure!

[Thunderbird]

Yes, but don't mention that big green shed on here. Kinda like mentioning Macbeth in the theatre...
The Feast Watson stuff I like, it goes nicely on Ash but I have had some strife getting it even on mahogany.
The Cabots clear satin rattle can goes on nicely and one can would do your whole guitar, neck as well.
You would probably want to use the sanding sealer which you paint on first and sand back to fill the grain imperfections.
All of my translucent finishes have been done with this stuff, I like it, but there's loads of other options too like acrylic, nitrocellulose, true oil, wipe on poly..........and more I'm sure!

I see that Sydneyguitarsetups makes nitro in spray cans and in all the proper colours too. I was thinking I would use that if the build is a nice player. $40 a can is pretty pricey.

[Andyxlh]

I see that Sydneyguitarsetups makes nitro in spray cans and in all the proper colours too. I was thinking I would use that if the build is a nice player. $40 a can is pretty pricey.

You will also need the clear too, so it's $80 total I believe if you want a translucent finish

[Thunderbird]

You will also need the clear too, so it's $80 total I believe if you want a translucent finish

It will need to be the best ever player then!

[wazkelly]

Sounds expensive and plenty of cheaper options out there.

Feast Watson has some nice colours and their golden teak looks great if you are chasing that shade which is very similar to Dingo Tone Coolangatta Gold. DT is tricky stuff to work with and not so cheap to buy.

For other colours U-Beaut has a good range - http://www.ubeaut.com.au/dye.html plus there is Keda Dyes - https://www.kedadyeinc.com/

Personally, I used DT on builds 1 & 2, reverted to fountain pen ink and ink jet ink on builds 3 & 4, experimental chemical wash on build 5, and pure natural Tru Oil on build 6. Due to issues encountered with DT top coats I ended up using Tru Oil on all 6 builds, but a word of warning, it does add a bit of slight amber aged yellowing that does seem to go darker over time. Not a good choice over blue as it gradually ends up looking more green than blue.

Stain used on current build hasn't been revealed yet but is a similar substance to what I have used before with Tru Oil going over the top.

Not an advertisement for TO by any means as there are many ways to finish a guitar, I just haven't got around to trying some of the others yet. Tung oil looks interesting as does the Gillys Wax that Ozbike used on his Thunderbird Bass a few months back plus there is wipe on poly but it might not come in small quantities.

[Hardcoretroubadour]

Hey Waz, just going back over your beautiful red JBass, how much of the fountain pen ink from Just write did you use? Would a 30ml bottle be sufficient for a single build? Thinking of trying a red burst on the reverse of the 6 string.

[Sonic Mountain]

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[Thunderbird]

Sounds expensive and plenty of cheaper options out there.

Feast Watson has some nice colours and their golden teak looks great if you are chasing that shade which is very similar to Dingo Tone Coolangatta Gold. DT is tricky stuff to work with and not so cheap to buy.

For other colours U-Beaut has a good range - http://www.ubeaut.com.au/dye.html plus there is Keda Dyes - https://www.kedadyeinc.com/

Personally, I used DT on builds 1 & 2, reverted to fountain pen ink and ink jet ink on builds 3 & 4, experimental chemical wash on build 5, and pure natural Tru Oil on build 6. Due to issues encountered with DT top coats I ended up using Tru Oil on all 6 builds, but a word of warning, it does add a bit of slight amber aged yellowing that does seem to go darker over time. Not a good choice over blue as it gradually ends up looking more green than blue.

Stain used on current build hasn't been revealed yet but is a similar substance to what I have used before with Tru Oil going over the top.

Not an advertisement for TO by any means as there are many ways to finish a guitar, I just haven't got around to trying some of the others yet. Tung oil looks interesting as does the Gillys Wax that Ozbike used on his Thunderbird Bass a few months back plus there is wipe on poly but it might not come in small quantities.

Oh boy! Thanks Waz, that's a lot to mull over!

[Thunderbird]

Some more parts for the build arrived today. The switch is a four way Oak Grigsby.

[wazkelly]

Hey Waz, just going back over your beautiful red JBass, how much of the fountain pen ink from Just write did you use? Would a 30ml bottle be sufficient for a single build? Thinking of trying a red burst on the reverse of the 6 string.

Hi mate, a small amount goes a long way and you probably only need to do 2 stain coats on the body to get enough colour depth.
I had plenty left over, enough to do at least another build.
Cheers,Waz

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