Is Wudtone suitable for basswood ST-1

[wokkaboy]

[quote]Quote from Walrus on May 22, 2013, 13:23

Thanks Wokka, that's really useful for me to visualise what it could look like. Could you tell me if the grain can be felt through the finish? Or is it totally flat? I'm after a lighter look (see the link to theJeff Beck model in my original post), whereas yours looks a little darker. Do you think adding a white base coat or white pigment to the wudtone would achieve this?

Hi Walrus,
no the grain can't be felt through the finish, but I sanded it pretty smooth before the 1st coat. The surfer girl wudtone kit comes with white mix so you can lighten the colour as desired. I'm happy with the colour so will save the white mix for another project

I should get a third coat of surfer girl on tonight so I can post a pic tomorrow will give you a better idea. 3 thick base coats and it should be ready for silver highlights

[Walrus]

Quote from keloooe on May 22, 2013, 14:06
Walrus, you can mix a bit of white into your colour scheme before you apply it, DB should be able to supply you with some!

I'm considering Surfer Girl which comes with a separate white and pigment base coat, so I think this will be the way to go.

Looking forward to getting through the sanding and getting into the finish, but I'm going to do my best to enjoy the journey!

[Walrus]

Quote from wokkaboy on May 22, 2013, 14:20
I should get a third coat of surfer girl on tonight so I can post a pic tomorrow will give you a better idea. 3 thick base coats and it should be ready for silver highlights

Thanks Wokka, sounds like I'm headed for Surfer Girl! 8-)

[wokkaboy]

No worries Walrus,
I just had a look at the wudtone picture on the website and might try a bit of the white pigment mixed in to lighten the colour a touch. I'll post a photo tomorrow morning. I'll get a close up, it will be under lights but will give you a fair idea. After the very first time the rag touched the body its one of my favourite wudtone colours and I've used at least half the wudtone range

[Gavin1393]

Love it when the forum members jump to the aid of one another! Great stuff guys!

[Gavin1393]

If you are ever in doubt as to whether any colour is suitable for the wood that was used in your kit, check this thread!

http://pitbullguitars.com/?page_id=4...iewtopic&t=307

[robin]

[b]Thanks Rob, yours looks great. I'm curious whether there were differences in the colour of the body wood before you began, ie was any part darker than another and if so, can you see this through the finish? It doesn't look like it from the pictures, but I thought I'd ask.

Hey Walrus, Here's a shot of the back of the guitar, sorry its not very good quality. There are 4 distinctly different grain patterns in the body, but I think that the darker Carmine Gypsy tends to hide it a bit more than a lighter shade would.

I'm no expert on Wudtone, so better wait till someone with a bit more knowledgeable chimes in with an opinion.

To be honest I wasn't that fussed, as these little imperfections tend to make each guitar you build unique, and a little bit special.

cheers
rob

[Brendan]

Rob - every time I see your guitar, I love it! Nice job... Good luck with GOTM!

[brett40]

sexy looking axe

[Walrus]

Quote from robin on May 22, 2013, 18:47
There are 4 distinctly different grain patterns in the body, but I think that the darker Carmine Gypsy tends to hide it a bit more than a lighter shade would.

I had the same thought about the darker colours hiding any darker sections better, but I also agere that it probably isn't a huge deal...thanks for the info.

Awesome help on this forum!