Hi everyone..Well I have been patiently working through different finishes with the Basswood trying different grain filler, sealers, stains and oils in the end...I found the result not what I had hoped for. Main issue seems grain filler not great as the grain is tight, the stains didn't apply as I hoped.
I do like the blue and dremel..so haven't dismissed that concept yet
However today's adventure was veneer...Tasmanian Blackwood.I purchases some samples from the local wood merchant (always fun) and fitted to the body of the guitar that I"m practicing on.
I tried a range of fillers and stains on swatches from acrylic paint mixes with fine plaster board filler to timer mate.
I really liked the oak timber mate, a subtle contrast without making the wood grain look 'dirty/muddy'.
Here are the results from today...oh and a big thanks to my friend who actually cut the 'aluminium pick guard' (very cool)
I'm also seeking any feedback on use of binding as a feature for the guitar body...I'm thinking a wild contrast possibly 'toffee apple red' or maybe even the sky blue..
veneer adhered and trimming to shape
All finished
Grain filling with timber mate (oak) diluted with water, massaged by hand, then scrapped with an hotel key card..lol
Testing with grain fillers and colours
Sanding down to 240grit
Ready to stain
Lint free cloth, long even strokes of Walnut (waterbased) - got a true oil kit from a gun store (that was an experience)
Two coats of Walnut no oil yet. Did a test on hardware (got to like the aluminium pick guard (too have final polish) Pretty Happy with my effort and what I've learnt today
If you are wondering on the other swatch that is Maple, so open to thoughts on each. Like the workbench...I made it
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