Lumberjack Posted August 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 1 hour ago, ScottR said: You do a masterful job of masking.....each time. 1 hour ago, Prostheta said: I know. That's very very neat work. Are you sealing the faux binding with shellac or just using tape? Yes I seal it, that’s the only way I’ve ever been able to get clean binding lines on “PRS-style” natural binding; I’ve tried using just tape and it *always* bleeds. I mask off the top and back with pinstripe tape leaving only the binding exposed and then hit it with a couple quick coats of clear (whatever you’re using, lacquer, acrylic, etc) so when I’m dying there’s actually no tape at all, just the clear coat keeping the binding safe. Then, once the dying is done you can easily wipe/scrape off any color that spilled over since the smudges are just floating on top of that thin coat of clear and never actually reached the binding wood. These shots were taken before scraping the binding so hopefully it will be even cleaner in the end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 That's what I was wondering. I've known people swear by tape A and tape B - which I am sure makes a difference in certain end uses and reaction to personal working - however sealing is really the one that gives the most guarantees. Shellac is the most delicate, especially when using alcohol-based dyes with very wet application, so whatever clear you're ending up using makes the most sense. I've always seen tape as more of a liability with low surface tension solvent like alcohol, since tape will easily leaves very marginal air gaps, exacerbating wicking. How deeply does your chosen clear seal/penetrate the Maple? I imagine that there is opportunity for "enthusiastic application" to wick under, especially with that annoying low surface tension! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumberjack Posted August 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 @Prostheta the dyes I’m using are water-based aniline, so usually they won’t interact with the clear I’m using. I’ve used lacquer to seal the binding in the past, but since I’m using a 2k finish over the whole guitar this time I went with a cheap hardware store acrylic clear since it dries quickly. I shoot 3 or so light coats to seal, and I’m not sure how deep it penetrates exactly, but I find the acrylic clear works just as well as regular lacquer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
komodo Posted August 20, 2020 Report Share Posted August 20, 2020 This is gold. On my last I used pinstripe tape and DNA dye and kept getting tiny little bits of bleed. It was also black on clear ash. Hindsight is always 20/20 so sealing wouldve been better. Next time I’m going to try @killemall8 s acetone/ dye trick. Does it lift shellac? I’m sure it does. EDIT: Holy bajeeezuz I’ve been so busy at work (marketing at a major university trying to get the kids to wear masks) that I missed your dye post. You totally killed that. It’s perfect! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistermikev Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 wow, @Lumberjack that's a knock out finish. good job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiKro Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 Very nice Quilted maple top and head stock cap, The Curly Maple neck goes well with it as well. The color choices are excellent for this. MK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumberjack Posted September 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 More progress: neck glued, finish dried. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Oh! Dying the inlay to match the top is a nice touch. I did not see that one coming. This one is another stunner! SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADFinlayson Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 that's a bit tasty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogzs Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 The top turned out so nice, wow. Can't wait to see it all put together, great job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 11 hours ago, Lumberjack said: The tonal relationship between the Maple and Sapele is fantastic. That's all really well married together! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumberjack Posted September 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 5 hours ago, Prostheta said: The tonal relationship between the Maple and Sapele is fantastic. That's all really well married together! Thanks for noticing! This definitely took quite a bit of experimentation to get right; I think the final mix was a blend of 5 different aniline dyes - a bit of brown, amber, yellow, red, and black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizman62 Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 5 hours ago, Prostheta said: The tonal relationship between the Maple and Sapele is fantastic. That's all really well married together! Wow! I didn't remember that the neck was Maple so I thought the neck and body woods just naturally match! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 It's far from easy, especially since you're working with rising and falling grain. I've known experienced painters (non-guitar) have difficulty getting a match that works from a distance, never mind up close and personal. The Maple has a little more contrast, but generally they feel like they're in the same ballpark. I really like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumberjack Posted October 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Finally done! Really enjoying the ultra-matte finish, this is the first time I’ve gone “all in” on matte, as opposed to satin/semigloss. It plays very well and the Bare Knuckles sound great, but I’ll record a little demo soon so you don’t have to take my word for it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Man oh man, that thing is swuhweeeet! Especially the sunlit shot. Anyone else see the demon face below the bridge? It shows up best in that straight on third pic. SR 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMay Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 It looks great. It looks like there's fire under the strings. Ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMay Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 31 minutes ago, ScottR said: Anyone else see the demon face below the bridge? It shows up best in that straight on third pic. Now that you mention it............. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADFinlayson Posted October 5, 2020 Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 Another great looking axe, nicely done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumberjack Posted October 5, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2020 2 hours ago, ScottR said: Anyone else see the demon face below the bridge? It shows up best in that straight on third pic. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistermikev Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 4 hours ago, Lumberjack said: I'm just gonna leave this here: that thing looks outstanding. really, just clean work. finish looks fantastic. top notch work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 AA Quilted human skin. Flatsawn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtisa Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 'C is for cookie, that's good enough for me...' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 That is very special, @Lumberjack VERY special Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizman62 Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 19 hours ago, ScottR said: Anyone else see the demon face below the bridge? It shows up best in that straight on third pic. No... Is that a sign that you've met someone in the moonlight at crossroads? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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