How blue are you expecting it to be. Some blue stains, DT included, can be a bit patchy. If you have your heart set on a fantastically deep blue colour you may need to rethink the finish. Blue DT is usually a bit more like faded denim. Just trying to manage your expectations.
Current:
GTH-1
Completed:
AST-1FB
First Act ME276 (resurrected curb-side find)
ES-5V
Scratchie lapsteel
Custom ST-1 12 String
JBA-4
TL-1TB
Scratch Lapsteel
Meinl DIY Cajon
Cigar Box lap steel
Wishing:
Baritone
Open D/Standard Double 6 twin neck
About this blue ....Originally Posted by Fretworn
This is just the stain coat, before the intensifying and finishing coats. I also use what I'd describe as a fast dabbing technique rather than the wipe or circular application shown in the vids. That seemed to bring out the colour and wood texture the best. I did two applications 24 hours apart.
That said, the back of the guitar will be a dark enamel spray blue. The DT blue has something to grip on the quilt maple veneer but doesn't really stain the smooth alder body or maple neck - Fretworn's 'faded denim' is a good description and I wanted a more intense colour for the headstock front and body rear. The neck itself will be a straight lacquer.
ChrisP
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