First Build - TLA-1

[NTS]

what is the solvent in your stains? I recommend practicing a burst on some sanded scrap wood before you attempt it on your guitar. Even then the result may be different due to the differing woods, but a worthwhile exercise. Also consider how application of clear coats will effect the stain. Wazkelly suggested a paint on method for the first clear coats for me which turned out ok. I’d suggest taking a look at my ES5V first build diary pages 4 onwards. Good luck!

Thanks for that, I will check it out. I am using the crimson water based stains and finishing oil so they should be compatible with each other. I did a trial during the week on a piece of scrap pine with the stain and oil and it didn’t bleed at all really. I will make sure to give the stain a week or so before oiling.


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[NTS]

So today, I stained the back and side black, and sanded back to pop the grain. Then all over with blue, and black around the edges again. Once that dried, tried feathered the transition a bit more with sanding and more blue.
Reasonably happy with how it is looking given this is my first time using stains. There are a couple of areas to tidy up, and there’s a few patches near the edges to go over with black again. Hopefully during the week I get a chance to finish the back and can repeat the treatment on the front.




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Did a bit of touch up tonight and I think am happy with how’s it’s turning out. This photo was taken about 20 minutes after the stain so hopefully it’s representative of what it will look like after oiling




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[Andyxlh]

That blue is a very nice colour, good job!

[DarkMark]

That’s looking much better. I was worried about how the different pieces of wood were going take up the stain in comparison to each other in your first photo.

[FrankenWashie]

That’s come up brilliantly, well done!

[Fretworn]

Hopefully their top coat is clear, some have a yellowish tiny which can make blues look a bit green.

[Hardcoretroubadour]

Nice work on the burst, they are quite satisfying when you get it right

[wazkelly]

Hopefully their top coat is clear, some have a yellowish tiny which can make blues look a bit green.

Don't use Tru Oil unless you want a shade of Peacock greenish blue.

I speak from experience.....build # 3 to be specific.

Cheers, Waz

[FrankenWashie]

I see you’ve not placed your fourth screw hole yet, are you still contemplating positioning?