Awesome DIY Purple Stain on Quilted Maple - Staining a Guitar
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Жүктеу.....
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@bigdguitars2 жыл бұрын
Purchase the dyes here: angelusdirect.com/?rfsn=566896.75dad582
@michaelopry345610 ай бұрын
my dude, that top looks like a foot deep of crystal clear spring water on top of the purple. That is gorgeous. Excellent work and attention to detail.
@Xpyburnt_ndz2 жыл бұрын
WOW!!! That is GORGEOUS!!! There's one lucky player out there getting this beauty!!!
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@Cadmonkey2 жыл бұрын
Best one yet. That's an amazing level of quality for a home build. Truely proffesional grade a stuff.
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
thanks! my spray system isn't the best. too much dust
@kayasper6081
Жыл бұрын
"...for a home build..."? I would say there is no factory in the world who do it better. This is hand made perfection.
@hannaguitars2 жыл бұрын
That really came out beautiful !
@Terry3Gs2 жыл бұрын
You always do awesome purple finishes !!
@sbrave Жыл бұрын
Wow, amazing color and depth!!
@michaelszarzynski86982 жыл бұрын
Wow... Outstanding color and finish... In my opinion one of the nicest I've seen since I started watching this channel. Thanks for the content
@edwardippoliti626 Жыл бұрын
I could only imagine the tone on this one ,as beautiful as the looks !
@gilbertrodriguez19602 жыл бұрын
That's a beautiful looking guitar body that purple looks amazing.🎸👍
@andyt55592 жыл бұрын
I LOVE a quilted maple top Derek, and that top is a STUNNER, BUT I ALSO LOVE PURPLE, and I remember you saying it can turn green in the past! I LOVE IT!
@stufromoz81642 жыл бұрын
Liked and subbed 30 seconds into video, Ive been looking for this for so long.
@jamesrobertson50252 жыл бұрын
If only I was in the market for another guitar build. Stunning top and great colour.
@hannaguitars2 жыл бұрын
Fancy, very nice work Derek !
@GuitaraddictsWorkshop2 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing!
@hughbean67852 жыл бұрын
Beautiful love the color
@danandratis2 жыл бұрын
really like the purple - have never really been a fan of purple, but as you said that top will make anything look great - Cheers from Canada
@AverageCitizen33310 ай бұрын
Im commenting because i already liked and subacribed. This is a beautiful finish, and its right on par because my favorite color for guitars is dark purple!
@RedRose47112 жыл бұрын
Just stunning. I reckon that's gotta be the best colour yet!
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
thanks love it!
@FreddysFrets Жыл бұрын
Looks amazing Derek! I am doing a Flying V with a quited top stained purple and browsing around youtube I found this video. Great stuff....learned few tricks!
@kayasper6081 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic. After spraying my (electric) guitars for 24 years I just sold my compressor and stuff. The plan is to hand rub everything from now on. Stains and shellac. Very inspiring what you do here, thanks!
@TornelliGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Great video Derek, I’m currently learning how to burst and fade using all your vids, thanks!👍
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
thanks buddy
@joshuawhited547 Жыл бұрын
Looks really nice
@VoyeurGuitars2 жыл бұрын
That is stunning Derek! 😍
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@jerrycarroll9068 Жыл бұрын
Big D thanks for the kimball hardwoods plug, I bought my 4a top from them. They definitely don’t disappoint and I received it in 3 days!
@alkyhauler8185 Жыл бұрын
Damn that looks AMAZING
@rayrayokmusic2 жыл бұрын
That one is really nice!!
@bradyazell2 жыл бұрын
Excellent!
@Daddy537512 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks for the vacuum cleaner idea!👍🏻 I like the contrast. My first guitar, Had a beautiful quilt top that I did with an almost pale yellowish, But the back I did with a very transparent whitewash. The contrast sounds weird, but it actually was very beautiful.
@D.Guitar Жыл бұрын
That's a Gorgeous Quilt. Kimball hardwoods has some awesome stuff
@MangledGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely beautiful guitar man! Kimble kills it again with superb timber
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
I know you! haha
@MangledGuitars
2 жыл бұрын
@@bigdguitars I know you too lol
@spnbst Жыл бұрын
incredible
@killerrockguitar18452 жыл бұрын
beautiful!!!!
@TomOHara-2 жыл бұрын
It doesn't need to match that purpleheart. That is outstanding as it came out!
@zaz46674 ай бұрын
That is AWESOME! Love purples and love quilted maple! So SWEET! The only thing better is if the body was a Stratocaster shape!
@smokepeddler2 жыл бұрын
Wow! You really out did yourself.
@shockthefox2 жыл бұрын
You crushed this.
@kilhattrick2 жыл бұрын
Job well done. I appreciate your work sir. Both the bodies and the videos. I learn a lot. Thank you.
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
thanks buddy
@kilhattrick
2 жыл бұрын
@@bigdguitars For 5 years, but only for a few minutes a day, was I able to watch the only stainer at Warmoth do his work. I just love it. I get to glean more from your knowledge and generous explanation. Thanks again sir.
@markgordon43682 жыл бұрын
I've a purple heart 💜 "railway sleeper" I just can't wait till I get my workshop can't compete with your quilted tops "we are not worthy " 🙌 😉
@avielkharrat57882 жыл бұрын
Brillant !
@guitarsofold1002 жыл бұрын
That is the bomb!
@wombat62 жыл бұрын
Purple is kind of a cheat code when it comes to making me like anything, but hot damn that's a great looking top.
@Badhands552 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@stonemuzza831110 ай бұрын
Great video, do you have any videos on the thinning of the purple and what brands you use? Are these all leather dyes you’ve used
@stufromoz81642 жыл бұрын
love your work , could you have altered the colour/tone of the back to get it a bit closer to the top??? or would that detract from the overall asthetic of the body???
@Alex_Martz8 ай бұрын
Looks amazing!, How to do the same color but in Satin mate finish?
@williampolfus69752 жыл бұрын
I have to thank you about your tip in one of your earlier videos about the Super Assilex sandpaper kits. I finish my guitar builds in nitro lacquer, and I haven't had to wet sand since I bought one of their sandpaper kits, and the finished guitars have turned out great. The sandpapers last a long time, and I like how the sanded finish turns to powder, which can be brushed or vacuumed off the guitar and sandpaper.
@tidesmain
2 жыл бұрын
How many guitar bodies can you finish with said kit?
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
@@tidesmain I have actually done about 5 so far... still have half left. worth it
@patrickmallet81788 ай бұрын
superb work it is very beautiful I would like to know where to find the purple and black dye and what brands
@josephpessano2 жыл бұрын
On the website for the neutral dye, do we want Suede neutral or leather neutral? I love you work, it’s absolutely inspiring. I’m building my first guitar and purple is the color I’m going for and if I can achieve even a glimmer of what you’ve done, I’ll be very happy
@Dayphid Жыл бұрын
Question. Any idea how Kiesel pulls off that glowing blue effect on their Monster burst finish? I’d love to see your take on it or input on how it’s done. Thanks !
@SweetTGuitars2 жыл бұрын
Love the purple heart! Beautiful. Don't you just love the Super Assilex film? I've got the complete setup of it now. I absolutely love how well it performs, and Dry!
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
yea its great stuff.
@jarredbaca81122 ай бұрын
Hey bro! Great video. I have a question, I live in CA so I can only order low VOC is that going to change the color consistency on any way?
@jimcadorette1140 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful. What is the last sandpaper grit you used before staining? Do you have a pre-stain prep video? New to your channel. Thanks.
@mathieufoley2339 Жыл бұрын
Do you use naptha or water to thin the stain? That purple is amazing!
@robertr41932 жыл бұрын
Beautiful guitar body. Lovely purple color. If you were wanting to get a more close match the they color of the Purple heat wood you could have added just a touch of red to the purple stain to get a closer match if that was your aim. Looks great as it is though.
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
yea red and brown
@luigicosenza1310 Жыл бұрын
Hello, can you please explain better the last passage and which product to use, to make the surface look shiny? thank you.
@TzufFamilyBand Жыл бұрын
Which of the angelus dyes are you using? On their website it looks like leather dyes
@marcuscarrozza7322 жыл бұрын
Love the stain and dye videos. Would like you to do a nuclear burst in different colors . The one you did was outstanding.
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
what colors?
@Rage_80
2 жыл бұрын
@@bigdguitars an ocean/sea nuclear burst would look good I reckon. Blues and greens.
@Martinroot2 жыл бұрын
Love that almost Transformers Desepticon purple ;)( You love to see some guitars in the future with Floyd Rose... ;)
@JPibbs2198 Жыл бұрын
Hello! What did you thin down your purple dye with? And could the mohawk precatalyzed sanding sealer be used under a 2k catalyzed polyurethane? Thanks!
@normbarrows8 ай бұрын
It was looking rather purple until you hit it with the black. Then it became more blue - purple. Indigo type black perhaps? In the end it looked more like dark blue than purple to me. So where do you get all those killer quilted veneers and caps from anyway?
@paulviseskis9789 Жыл бұрын
Have you ever tried a red burst with purple?
@Leemask1 Жыл бұрын
what is the product number of the dye. there is so many some for leather etc. not sure what to use
@Johnny.D2 жыл бұрын
I am just getting started on a build in which I would like to have a purple burst from a dark pinkish Hue in the middle to a very dark purple edge. the stains you use are water or alcohol based? I have some powders and wondering which is better?
@codysden1 Жыл бұрын
How can you add flake or glitter to a translucent stain finish?
@TheHiddenBooger475 ай бұрын
It was hard to see the black after you sanded but once you added the last purple, it jumped out
@lex.cordis Жыл бұрын
What is the reason for using sanding sealer? Could one just go straight to clear coat? I've been having trouble understanding this aspect and any help is appreciated!
@aandc2005 Жыл бұрын
That is beautiful!! Great job! You should use simtec polyester instead of the spray can.. It hardens to 90% of glass, sand easily and buffs out like a mirror! Oh wear a tyvek suit it goes every and you don't want it in your hair .. maybe use two square fans with gatage door tight diwn in top of both
@bigdguitars
Жыл бұрын
Man that stuff is toxic. I don’t like the smell of it.
@aandc2005
11 ай бұрын
@@bigdguitarswear a 3m mask and run a fan.. you should try it but if you need use a cheap tcp global 2.0 or higher tip since it's a high solid...at first it will go on crappy but let it flash for 5 mins then hit it again it self levels.. also mix up small amounts since only have 25 mins max or it will harden in the gun so after you sprayed the fist amount mix up another and repeat a couple times since you'll be sanding a ml down flat or get rid of the orange peel and you don't want to sand through..ea coat should flash at least 5 to 10... try it you'll see it sands easy and buffs out really nice also use 3m compounds 1 through 3
@im5150247 Жыл бұрын
Hello, any tips on how to sand an archtop body? It's got great grain, but, it's TBS, and i want another color, purple wood be awesome! Thanx.
@kevinbond39682 жыл бұрын
Killer!!!
@thawthaw035 ай бұрын
I don't understand why my strat body isn't taking color I apply . I sanded tf out of it and still the same. Any idea ??
@Matan2222222 Жыл бұрын
what grit of sandpaper did you to sand the purple top?
@fullmetalchef Жыл бұрын
I’m learning about staining wood, what are you referring to when you say the dye is mixed with “neutral”?
@TheRealWick443 ай бұрын
So did you not finish with poly? You just used sand and sealer for the coating? Wanting to try my own
@OldSilkRoad Жыл бұрын
How long did you wait between applying the purple and black stains? Or did the black go on immediately after purple without waiting for it to dry?
@markbader4942 Жыл бұрын
I'm guessing the particular type of Mohawk sanding sealer matters? I'm trying to locate on Amazon, but notice there's a number of different labels from the one you're using in the video. Pre-catalyzed Lacquer Sanding Sealer, Tone Finish Lacquer Sanding Sealer, Finisher's Choice Sanding Sealer. All from Mohawk, does it matter which?
@user-eu6ud6vk1c2 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of Lari Basilios new purple signature Ibanez, but not a solid purple.
@Kicker700Ай бұрын
What are you using for a thinner on the dye?
@mujjiemazoo2 жыл бұрын
Hi big D , did you use angelus purple and black? Where can I get some? Thanks
@jordanrabideau1824 Жыл бұрын
Do you put any type of finish on the guitar before the purple dye?
@D.Guitar Жыл бұрын
Maybe if you had used Red. Instead of black. In that one step.. it would have introduced a closer color to the purple heart of the body?
@wbaglivio2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful job! When you say you thin the purple with "neutral", what do you mean, exactly? Is that a dye color or are you just adding water/alcohol?
@gbish6906
2 жыл бұрын
Angelus sells the neutral. I think it's just their base without any color
@dslstnt8 ай бұрын
Do I need to sand for each color?
@Leemask1 Жыл бұрын
where do you get the Tops
@aandc200511 ай бұрын
Whst do you mean neutral? Is that a alcohol thinner your talking about? If so which thinner?
@Cognitoman8 ай бұрын
I wish I could learn how to do this
@murpsman2 жыл бұрын
What grit is the open grit paper?
@richardcarpenter1542 жыл бұрын
2 color differences are great
@PunKFisH505 ай бұрын
At 13min 28 sec, Derek says he applied a 2K finish. What does that mean?
@lawrencejordan38322 жыл бұрын
Is the 50/50 mix with water or alcohol?
@Bflatest Жыл бұрын
one thing us not builders love is to see the final WITH hardware and strings on it. But you guys never do that hehehe
@rebelbusiness9012 жыл бұрын
can mahogany be used as fretboard... and what are the pros & cons of using it as fretboard /fingerboard.... loved your efforts ❤❤❤
@gbish6906
2 жыл бұрын
You could, but it's not as hard as typical hardwoods used for fingerboards, which is why it's not often used as a fingerboard material.
@piptyson55122 жыл бұрын
The Derek duo comes through again lol. I wonder if you mixed in a bit of red if you'd get something a bit closer to purpleheart in color?
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
yea red and brown
@robbysguitars82239 ай бұрын
The purpleheart will go brown with age so it will look like a different guitar eventually.
@katieking76719 ай бұрын
Wow geoegoau I want pink
@ArnieBriedis8 ай бұрын
What do you mean by "neutral"?
@richardcarpenter1542 жыл бұрын
Now we're talking
@jmd3752 жыл бұрын
It's funny you mention the purple turning green. I used a purple on a guitar I stained and it turned to almost a gold instead of a green.
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
yea its a really strong color needs to dilute
@Overit50002 жыл бұрын
Purple Heart always turns brown
@aandc2005
11 ай бұрын
Leave it in the sun it will get more purple instead of brown
@katieking76719 ай бұрын
So that’s why those stains are expensive so much sanding and repainting
Пікірлер: 137
Purchase the dyes here: angelusdirect.com/?rfsn=566896.75dad582
my dude, that top looks like a foot deep of crystal clear spring water on top of the purple. That is gorgeous. Excellent work and attention to detail.
WOW!!! That is GORGEOUS!!! There's one lucky player out there getting this beauty!!!
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
thanks!
Best one yet. That's an amazing level of quality for a home build. Truely proffesional grade a stuff.
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
thanks! my spray system isn't the best. too much dust
@kayasper6081
Жыл бұрын
"...for a home build..."? I would say there is no factory in the world who do it better. This is hand made perfection.
That really came out beautiful !
You always do awesome purple finishes !!
Wow, amazing color and depth!!
Wow... Outstanding color and finish... In my opinion one of the nicest I've seen since I started watching this channel. Thanks for the content
I could only imagine the tone on this one ,as beautiful as the looks !
That's a beautiful looking guitar body that purple looks amazing.🎸👍
I LOVE a quilted maple top Derek, and that top is a STUNNER, BUT I ALSO LOVE PURPLE, and I remember you saying it can turn green in the past! I LOVE IT!
Liked and subbed 30 seconds into video, Ive been looking for this for so long.
If only I was in the market for another guitar build. Stunning top and great colour.
Fancy, very nice work Derek !
Looks amazing!
Beautiful love the color
really like the purple - have never really been a fan of purple, but as you said that top will make anything look great - Cheers from Canada
Im commenting because i already liked and subacribed. This is a beautiful finish, and its right on par because my favorite color for guitars is dark purple!
Just stunning. I reckon that's gotta be the best colour yet!
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
thanks love it!
Looks amazing Derek! I am doing a Flying V with a quited top stained purple and browsing around youtube I found this video. Great stuff....learned few tricks!
Fantastic. After spraying my (electric) guitars for 24 years I just sold my compressor and stuff. The plan is to hand rub everything from now on. Stains and shellac. Very inspiring what you do here, thanks!
Great video Derek, I’m currently learning how to burst and fade using all your vids, thanks!👍
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
thanks buddy
Looks really nice
That is stunning Derek! 😍
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
thanks!
Big D thanks for the kimball hardwoods plug, I bought my 4a top from them. They definitely don’t disappoint and I received it in 3 days!
Damn that looks AMAZING
That one is really nice!!
Excellent!
Wow! Thanks for the vacuum cleaner idea!👍🏻 I like the contrast. My first guitar, Had a beautiful quilt top that I did with an almost pale yellowish, But the back I did with a very transparent whitewash. The contrast sounds weird, but it actually was very beautiful.
That's a Gorgeous Quilt. Kimball hardwoods has some awesome stuff
Absolutely beautiful guitar man! Kimble kills it again with superb timber
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
I know you! haha
@MangledGuitars
2 жыл бұрын
@@bigdguitars I know you too lol
incredible
beautiful!!!!
It doesn't need to match that purpleheart. That is outstanding as it came out!
That is AWESOME! Love purples and love quilted maple! So SWEET! The only thing better is if the body was a Stratocaster shape!
Wow! You really out did yourself.
You crushed this.
Job well done. I appreciate your work sir. Both the bodies and the videos. I learn a lot. Thank you.
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
thanks buddy
@kilhattrick
2 жыл бұрын
@@bigdguitars For 5 years, but only for a few minutes a day, was I able to watch the only stainer at Warmoth do his work. I just love it. I get to glean more from your knowledge and generous explanation. Thanks again sir.
I've a purple heart 💜 "railway sleeper" I just can't wait till I get my workshop can't compete with your quilted tops "we are not worthy " 🙌 😉
Brillant !
That is the bomb!
Purple is kind of a cheat code when it comes to making me like anything, but hot damn that's a great looking top.
Nice!
Great video, do you have any videos on the thinning of the purple and what brands you use? Are these all leather dyes you’ve used
love your work , could you have altered the colour/tone of the back to get it a bit closer to the top??? or would that detract from the overall asthetic of the body???
Looks amazing!, How to do the same color but in Satin mate finish?
I have to thank you about your tip in one of your earlier videos about the Super Assilex sandpaper kits. I finish my guitar builds in nitro lacquer, and I haven't had to wet sand since I bought one of their sandpaper kits, and the finished guitars have turned out great. The sandpapers last a long time, and I like how the sanded finish turns to powder, which can be brushed or vacuumed off the guitar and sandpaper.
@tidesmain
2 жыл бұрын
How many guitar bodies can you finish with said kit?
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
@@tidesmain I have actually done about 5 so far... still have half left. worth it
superb work it is very beautiful I would like to know where to find the purple and black dye and what brands
On the website for the neutral dye, do we want Suede neutral or leather neutral? I love you work, it’s absolutely inspiring. I’m building my first guitar and purple is the color I’m going for and if I can achieve even a glimmer of what you’ve done, I’ll be very happy
Question. Any idea how Kiesel pulls off that glowing blue effect on their Monster burst finish? I’d love to see your take on it or input on how it’s done. Thanks !
Love the purple heart! Beautiful. Don't you just love the Super Assilex film? I've got the complete setup of it now. I absolutely love how well it performs, and Dry!
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
yea its great stuff.
Hey bro! Great video. I have a question, I live in CA so I can only order low VOC is that going to change the color consistency on any way?
Beautiful. What is the last sandpaper grit you used before staining? Do you have a pre-stain prep video? New to your channel. Thanks.
Do you use naptha or water to thin the stain? That purple is amazing!
Beautiful guitar body. Lovely purple color. If you were wanting to get a more close match the they color of the Purple heat wood you could have added just a touch of red to the purple stain to get a closer match if that was your aim. Looks great as it is though.
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
yea red and brown
Hello, can you please explain better the last passage and which product to use, to make the surface look shiny? thank you.
Which of the angelus dyes are you using? On their website it looks like leather dyes
Love the stain and dye videos. Would like you to do a nuclear burst in different colors . The one you did was outstanding.
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
what colors?
@Rage_80
2 жыл бұрын
@@bigdguitars an ocean/sea nuclear burst would look good I reckon. Blues and greens.
Love that almost Transformers Desepticon purple ;)( You love to see some guitars in the future with Floyd Rose... ;)
Hello! What did you thin down your purple dye with? And could the mohawk precatalyzed sanding sealer be used under a 2k catalyzed polyurethane? Thanks!
It was looking rather purple until you hit it with the black. Then it became more blue - purple. Indigo type black perhaps? In the end it looked more like dark blue than purple to me. So where do you get all those killer quilted veneers and caps from anyway?
Have you ever tried a red burst with purple?
what is the product number of the dye. there is so many some for leather etc. not sure what to use
I am just getting started on a build in which I would like to have a purple burst from a dark pinkish Hue in the middle to a very dark purple edge. the stains you use are water or alcohol based? I have some powders and wondering which is better?
How can you add flake or glitter to a translucent stain finish?
It was hard to see the black after you sanded but once you added the last purple, it jumped out
What is the reason for using sanding sealer? Could one just go straight to clear coat? I've been having trouble understanding this aspect and any help is appreciated!
That is beautiful!! Great job! You should use simtec polyester instead of the spray can.. It hardens to 90% of glass, sand easily and buffs out like a mirror! Oh wear a tyvek suit it goes every and you don't want it in your hair .. maybe use two square fans with gatage door tight diwn in top of both
@bigdguitars
Жыл бұрын
Man that stuff is toxic. I don’t like the smell of it.
@aandc2005
11 ай бұрын
@@bigdguitarswear a 3m mask and run a fan.. you should try it but if you need use a cheap tcp global 2.0 or higher tip since it's a high solid...at first it will go on crappy but let it flash for 5 mins then hit it again it self levels.. also mix up small amounts since only have 25 mins max or it will harden in the gun so after you sprayed the fist amount mix up another and repeat a couple times since you'll be sanding a ml down flat or get rid of the orange peel and you don't want to sand through..ea coat should flash at least 5 to 10... try it you'll see it sands easy and buffs out really nice also use 3m compounds 1 through 3
Hello, any tips on how to sand an archtop body? It's got great grain, but, it's TBS, and i want another color, purple wood be awesome! Thanx.
Killer!!!
I don't understand why my strat body isn't taking color I apply . I sanded tf out of it and still the same. Any idea ??
what grit of sandpaper did you to sand the purple top?
I’m learning about staining wood, what are you referring to when you say the dye is mixed with “neutral”?
So did you not finish with poly? You just used sand and sealer for the coating? Wanting to try my own
How long did you wait between applying the purple and black stains? Or did the black go on immediately after purple without waiting for it to dry?
I'm guessing the particular type of Mohawk sanding sealer matters? I'm trying to locate on Amazon, but notice there's a number of different labels from the one you're using in the video. Pre-catalyzed Lacquer Sanding Sealer, Tone Finish Lacquer Sanding Sealer, Finisher's Choice Sanding Sealer. All from Mohawk, does it matter which?
Reminds me of Lari Basilios new purple signature Ibanez, but not a solid purple.
What are you using for a thinner on the dye?
Hi big D , did you use angelus purple and black? Where can I get some? Thanks
Do you put any type of finish on the guitar before the purple dye?
Maybe if you had used Red. Instead of black. In that one step.. it would have introduced a closer color to the purple heart of the body?
Beautiful job! When you say you thin the purple with "neutral", what do you mean, exactly? Is that a dye color or are you just adding water/alcohol?
@gbish6906
2 жыл бұрын
Angelus sells the neutral. I think it's just their base without any color
Do I need to sand for each color?
where do you get the Tops
Whst do you mean neutral? Is that a alcohol thinner your talking about? If so which thinner?
I wish I could learn how to do this
What grit is the open grit paper?
2 color differences are great
At 13min 28 sec, Derek says he applied a 2K finish. What does that mean?
Is the 50/50 mix with water or alcohol?
one thing us not builders love is to see the final WITH hardware and strings on it. But you guys never do that hehehe
can mahogany be used as fretboard... and what are the pros & cons of using it as fretboard /fingerboard.... loved your efforts ❤❤❤
@gbish6906
2 жыл бұрын
You could, but it's not as hard as typical hardwoods used for fingerboards, which is why it's not often used as a fingerboard material.
The Derek duo comes through again lol. I wonder if you mixed in a bit of red if you'd get something a bit closer to purpleheart in color?
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
yea red and brown
The purpleheart will go brown with age so it will look like a different guitar eventually.
Wow geoegoau I want pink
What do you mean by "neutral"?
Now we're talking
It's funny you mention the purple turning green. I used a purple on a guitar I stained and it turned to almost a gold instead of a green.
@bigdguitars
2 жыл бұрын
yea its a really strong color needs to dilute
Purple Heart always turns brown
@aandc2005
11 ай бұрын
Leave it in the sun it will get more purple instead of brown
So that’s why those stains are expensive so much sanding and repainting