Hello folks

[Geoff Stephens]

Hello Paul
Thanks for the tip. Wood dye was my first idea but my guitar is basswood so I'm not sure if it will yield an even finish, I guess I could try it at a 50/50 dilution and see how I get on.
The only other thing which bothers me and actually is the reason I'm struggling to decide on which method to use is the decal, the supplier has said not to use nitro or acrylic lacquer as it will apparently ruin the decal.
He suggests only using a polyurethane lacquer but I'm not sure this would be suitable for the whole project.
Any thoughts?

[andrewdosborne]

Hello Paul
Thanks for the tip. Wood dye was my first idea but my guitar is basswood so I'm not sure if it will yield an even finish, I guess I could try it at a 50/50 dilution and see how I get on.
The only other thing which bothers me and actually is the reason I'm struggling to decide on which method to use is the decal, the supplier has said not to use nitro or acrylic lacquer as it will apparently ruin the decal.
He suggests only using a polyurethane lacquer but I'm not sure this would be suitable for the whole project.
Any thoughts?

G'day Geoff

In regards to Wudtone, I used this as a finish on my ST-1 (Body Wudtone Azure Sky 50/50 with white base and high gloss finish with no ageing or tints)

http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au...?t=2206&page=2

Although not super glossy it has aged well but picks up minor dings I think primarily due to the softness of basswood. Adds to its character! The Wudtone itself has formed a tough finish.

On the decal side I've resorted to sometimes using a different finish for the headstock. So my ES-1G for example was tru oil on the body/neck and poly for the headstock face to maintain compatibility with the decal.

Cheers

[Geoff Stephens]

G'day Andrew

Nice greeting. I use it all the time over here, my accent lets me get away with it!

Your ST-1 looks amazing. It's making me seriously think along the Wudtone lines.

Thanks for the tips.