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So as suggested, I gave it a slight damp wipe to enhance the grain.
http://i.imgur.com/c1rhhpJ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/i06rAZ1.jpg
Looks to me like the cap continues to the edge based on the continuing grain lines - just that there's a rather major change in colour.
Makes me wonder what that will look like with stain on it. Might affect what stain/darkness I use.
It might affect the hue of the stain, but it's symmetrical so it will still be appealing. Spalt is always a bit random like that.
Hey Sam I wouldn't worry about the lighter edges, as its symmetrical it will be a feature. That is typical of a spalt top can have random colours. I think it will look fantastic with just clear coats and stain the back/sides
You think just clear coat the front? Does that mean just top coat, or a "clear" stain? I got some wudtone in the clearance (Amber, Burning Sun and Goldenrod) and I was thinking of a light colour for the front and a darker for the back and sides - wasn't sure what to do with the neck. The same as the body on the face of the headstock perhaps.Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
Hi Sam, clear or top coat yes, but up to you. I put amber wudtone on mine and got good results so see how one coat looks on the cap.
Beautiful cap Tindrrel! It's going to look great whatever you decide to do with it.
Funny because I was thinking of using the amber on the front, but the specs in the shop page say not to use on maple.Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
Sam, don't worry amber will soak into the cap fine. It's probably not as recommended to use on the tighter grain of the maple neck
Is this the sort of top you apply any grain popping to? Is it likely to be thick enough veneer to sand back the dark dye?
If that's the look you're after this would be a perfect candidate. It's definitely possible to sand back the dye on the caps. Just don't over do it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tindrrel