Mate, that design is stunning and would look awesome around the edges.
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Mate, that design is stunning and would look awesome around the edges.
That would look awesome.
So here is a proof of concept with the existing artwork as inspiration. Could look pretty cool I suppose ...
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Wow that would look pretty cool.. and it really makes the red pop. How would you do that? Painted on or with some type of decal?
Hey DD,
I haven't thought that far ahead yet ... Haha! I may use some sort of artists pen/fineliner or something. Probably after I've done the intensifying coat. Then seal it all off and make it all shiny like. Well, thats how it goes down in my head ... Reality might be something very different. Besides, if I mess this one up, I'll just have to start another build ... :)
Oh yeah, that would look sensational.
I did a bit more on the finish. I think I did enough to rescue it. The cutaway and underside doesn't look that bad now. Added a bit of orange to bring out the veneer a bit more. I really like the bright colour. I may not need to do the design on it anymore ... But it's still up for consideration ...
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That design is really cool!
Wow. That art is awesome.Quote:
Originally Posted by darryl.bellotti
Just a thought.
Instead of doing it in black - which would take away from your lovely grain - you could do it in a darker red / crimson or dark red/brown colour??
The art would then merge into and compliment the grain!!
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Very cool artwork but I would be saving that for one that had crappy grain, yours has a lovely flame that would be a shame to hideQuote:
Originally Posted by darryl.bellotti
JMTCW
Magic. It definitely makes it more original.Quote:
Originally Posted by darryl.bellotti
that will look super cool Darryl if you can pull it off. Good luck
That's a great idea! Especially since I put more orange in the mix! The grain really pops now and I am pretty in love with it as it is! I don't want to ruin it ...
Progress mock build. Colours are really popping. Still deciding on the artwork. Am working on concepts for it now ...
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Showing a bit of the back. Couldn't bring myself to put a finish on the wood. The grain looks too cool to cover. I did black out the headstock, but still letting the grain show through. I love my build so far!
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One with the flash on ...
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looks awesome Darryl, that red is intense, what stain or dye are you using ?
I went in hard with the Karijini Red, then sanded that right back after a day or so, then added an orange dye to the mix. Rit I think. I saw heaps of guitars with the black coat done first, but my other guitars are a bit on the dark side, so wanted to change it up with something bright, so decided to use the red as my base. Not sure about the longevity on the Rit, but I went over it about four times with the dye. I sanded it back twice in between. I'm now into my second top coat of the finishing oil. I'll go over it one or two more times, maybe even three or until the bottle runs out, then I'll let it set for a couple of weeks I reckon. In that time, I'll keep going over the back with the Tru-Oil and give it a good seal.Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
I've given the neck three or four coats on the TO as well, but want it to be as raw as possible while still protected.
Bro that is awesome. The red orange combo is popping the flame nicely. Really nice and clean job there mate, well done.
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What do you guys reckon about the finishing stage? I've done four coats of the Dingotone finishing oil, and now have to let it set. Do I need to give it a buff and polish once its rested for a couple of weeks? What kind of polish does everyone recommend if I do give it a polish? Can I polish over the top of the oil?
Hi Darryl, Andy40 seems to be the best one to answer your questions as he has had the best results with using DT.
From personal experience you need to leave it sit for a number of weeks to fully cure before attempting any final polishing. Good to see no humidity related issues on yours as that is a bit of a curse in sub tropical parts on this side of the country.
When you get around to doing the final polish your choices will be determined by how shiny you want it. Not so shiny.....DT Wax may be the answer but be prepared for a full on workout buffing that stuff up to some sort of a shine.
These products can be bought at Super Cheap and do a really good job after lots of wet sanding, particularly with Acrylic & Tru Oil top coats....
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Yeah cool. Thanks for that. I don't know what the Dingotone finishing oil is ... If it's True-Oil or similar, then I imagine there'd be no problems with using the products you suggested. I may have to touch base with Dingobass and clarify. It does dry with a nice sheen as it is so I just want to enhance the natural shine without damaging the finish.Quote:
Originally Posted by wazkelly
Yeah, best to contact DB direct as it is nothing like Tru Oil (swear words to DB) and a bit delicate in the curing stage.
Just had a thought too regarding my hardware: It's black and has a coating on it. Will that present any earthing issues? Does it still earth well through the coating, or will I need to remove the coating from contact points to increase conductivity?
Hi Darryl, if the outside of the bridge posts are coated in black it wouldn't hurt to get a wire brush and scrub some paint off so the earth wire touches bare metal. Just be careful not to take paint off the top part that is visible
Wow, colour combo looks awesome, nice job
Shiny!
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looks excellent Darryl, what sort of clear have you used - tru oil ? how many coats is that ?
don't rush the coats, you should be allowing plenty of curing time as it's been cool in Perth
Yeah, I've been trying not to rush! It's just too tempting! But I have been using the DT finishing oil. I've done about five coats of that - really, really thinly. Like - only putting a small amount on at a time. Once a day - sometimes two days apart. I've gone over with steel wool about two or three times, but it just gets everywhere and is very hard to clean up. But even that - just very lightly. I've been using the little cloths that come with a pair of glasses to put every layer on - the microfibre ones. They seem to leave less trace of anything compared to using cotton. I think thats whats helped the real smoothness in the look.Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
Temperature wise - I've been working in a controlled environment - indoors for as much as I can and letting it rest where there isn't any moisture or condensation. If its been a bit cold out, then warming the place to take the chill out of the air. Coz yeah - been freezing my balls off in Perth lately. Guitar has been getting more attention than my wife! Haha!
no worries Darryl. DB recommends about 3 days between coats and even more for cooler temps, but thin coats will cure faster. Best try and wait 2-3 days between coats. If the coats under don't fully cure they never will and this could cause the finish to crack or bubble down the track and you don't want to have to sand it off and start again !
WHOA MAMA! That's looking amazing Darryl, nice work!Quote:
Originally Posted by darryl.bellotti
Yeah ... Crap ... I hope I haven't messed it up ... But if I have, I only have myself to blame I guess ...Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
Well, on a lighter note - if I do have to redo it one day, at least I'll have a cool little project to look forward to in refinishing it!
Thanks FW! As long as it lasts, I'm a little bit worried now after Wokka's comment! Haha!Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
In actual fact, the coating is pretty thin ... I may need to add more over time and thicken it up for protection.Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
hey Darryl you should be ok if the coats have been thin and there is heating in your house. I'd leave it for a few days before you apply the next coat.
When its done, I'll upload a sound clip or video of the finished product. Some of my music below if anyone is interested. Just me noodling around a bit!
https://soundcloud.com/user-31040456...d-solo-section
https://soundcloud.com/user-310404564/white-feather
https://soundcloud.com/user-310404564/rise-above
You may just need to give it a few extra days to cure properly mate. I've three builds curing at the moment betwen coats of Dingotone Finish. Its like the song says. "The waiting is the hardest part"Quote:
Originally Posted by darryl.bellotti
Love this forum. It's like a guitar addiction support group. The support and understanding here is awesome! Haha!Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
sound clips sound great Darryl, good work
Yes, yes it is. We don't judge, we help and where needed we commiserate and console. and tell bad jokes. Many, MANY bad jokes. and thread Jack. lots of thread jacking.Quote:
Originally Posted by darryl.bellotti
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Darryl you are officially ordered to cease.....artist....musician....and now sufferer of G.A.S. (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome) via building.
You are warned that accumulating so many skills will not be permitted as the mere mortals left behind will be confined in their sheds with hands on wood with sandpaper stains dyes and paint.
Love the finish you are getting on the axe. The music is awesome and the artwork screams tradition at me....nice. 😎