closed_PaulSlack
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That is truly going to be a thing of beauty. Bravo man!
that top color is perfect. I'm never going to get on with my build when I see these finished they just set the bar higher.
That is truly going to be a thing of beauty. Bravo man!
Truly appreciate the kind words, but dont think like that ! If i can make a guitar look half way descent, anyone can.
This build tested all of my abilities 10x, and there were ALOT of struggles, but I learned so much ! Please dont hesitate t ask any questions you may have, and i'll answer em the best i can
I love the subtlety of the flame and the color scheme is perfect! Did you use aniline dies? Normally I like how it will fade further, but you already have spot on faded look!
Explain your finishing process for the top. I want to know which route you took. I would really appreciate that!
Hand rubbed yellow alcohol based aniline dye, straight onto maple.
I have been hearing that using alcohol dilution and the dye is not recommended because it dries so fast and the chances of streaking increases or is next to impossible to avoid. Where as water, you could technically lightly wet the entire surface as a prepping step before applying a water diluted dye reducing the chances of streaks.
I must say this just throws a wrench into my thought pattern on finishing - again as yours looks unreal its so well done.
did you feel like there was any chance of streaking or leaving splotches?
What was your mix ratio for the alcohol and dye?
I have been hearing that using alcohol dilution and the dye is not recommended because it dries so fast and the chances of streaking increases or is next to impossible to avoid. Where as water, you could technically lightly wet the entire surface as a prepping step before applying a water diluted dye reducing the chances of streaks.
I must say this just throws a wrench into my thought pattern on finishing - again as yours looks unreal its so well done.
did you feel like there was any chance of streaking or leaving splotches?
What was your mix ratio for the alcohol and dye?