Author Topic: Richard's refinish (Read 941 times)

David Houck · « **Reply #15 on:** January 26, 2006, 04:33:38 PM »

Tom; that was my reaction too! I wonder if it would be helpful to see it with an acetone swipe?

rben1 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 27, 2006, 05:29:21 AM »

I am leaning towards leaving it natural as well. Is there a slight effect that can be added to enhance an otherwise natural finish?

kmh364 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 27, 2006, 05:34:49 AM »

As with most of the axes above, and with most PRS's, they use a stain or dye as a wipe and then sand most of it off. This darkens and intensifies the grain, depending on the color of the stain used and how much is sanded-off/left-on.

While Alembic does do burst and tinted finishes (besides opaque painting), I don't know if they do staining of grain.

Mica, Val, Dave?

valvil · « **Reply #18 on:** January 27, 2006, 11:50:24 PM »

Don't know if ever we stained an instrument; I'd have to check with Susan or Mica. I've considered doing it on one of mine, and Bob told me he could do it. I've discussed with Susan in the past and she might consent it if anyone asks.

I've had this crazy idea of bleaching coco bolo and then tinting it in various colors.

Valentino

Bradley Young · « **Reply #19 on:** January 28, 2006, 11:30:47 AM »

Valentino,

Seems like you've had a few crazy ideas that have turned out acceptably (what a British Understatement that is... ). Maybe you should try it, and it'll be the next big thing.

Brad

osoloco69 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 28, 2006, 06:29:23 PM »

tigers eye that thang

rben1 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 01, 2006, 07:07:16 PM »

Valentino and Crew,

I am wondering if a slight tint with a clear finish would do the trick. I like the natural wood but would like it darker, either more towards a a grey (but very light..not charcoal)or a very light walnut coloring through a clear finish. What do you think?

zappahead · « **Reply #22 on:** February 04, 2006, 08:13:39 PM »

http://store.yahoo.com/alembic/ocskyl1.html

Not sure if you have seen this or considered it, but its one of my favorite Alembic burst finishes. Its a bit different from most of the oceanbursts and I think it looks better personally.

mica · « **Reply #23 on:** March 14, 2006, 06:24:04 PM »

Some sealer in place to get a better idea of the grain:

A light amber tint would enhance what the wood has naturally, without making the color the focal point.

mica · « **Reply #24 on:** March 14, 2006, 06:26:39 PM »

Aw heck, I just had to put a fake amber tint on this guitar to see:

Just a touch of the color is awfully nice.

David Houck · « **Reply #25 on:** March 14, 2006, 06:58:00 PM »

Wow! It doesn't look like the same guitar as the one at the top of the thread! Nice!

mica · « **Reply #26 on:** March 14, 2006, 07:05:38 PM »

I know - my dad said the same thing! Sanding really deflates the look of Maple - nothin' like a little finish to perk it up.

tom_z · « **Reply #27 on:** March 14, 2006, 09:53:20 PM »

Oh yeah - how nice - I had a feeling it would look really classy with a clear finish. Beautiful!

Tom