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DirtySteve
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Me, too.
Especially for a beater.
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Especially for a beater.
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DirtySteve
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Hmm, good question...I don't doubt it happened and it probably was this guitar, but I have no recollection of that at all.
GrooVey
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It’s looking rich! Shame about the grain not popping but still looks nice. Demure, understated beauty.
Do you plan on a clear coat? You may still get a nice 3d effect.
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DirtySteve
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The Tru-oil is the clear coat.
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DirtySteve
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I did a quick mock up to get a visual with both nickle or black hardware. I think the black looks better, but I'll need to find a better bridge than this tone sucker...
I am really liking the black hardware.
Looks excellent @DirtySteve
Looks excellent @DirtySteve
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DirtySteve
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I haven't done anything else today. I've been staring at it all day trying to figure out what to do because I'm not happy with it as is. I've been looking at pics all day and I've seen some good examples of what's going on with the stain not going on evenly. Seems to be common on some Gibsons, but they kind of hide it and I see it now. I was on the right track, but I started the tru-oil before I figured it out and it's too late now. I know what to do, but it involves sanding it back down and starting over....again. 
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syscokid
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Ditto…
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DirtySteve
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I haven't done anything else today. I've been staring at it all day trying to figure out what to do because I'm not happy with it as is. I've been looking at pics all day and I've seen some good examples of what's going on with the stain not going on evenly. Seems to be common on some Gibsons, but they kind of hide it and I see it now. I was on the right track, but I started the tru-oil before I figured it out and it's too late now. I know what to do, but it involves sanding it back down and starting over....again.
Here's a good example of what I'm talking about with the stain being blotchy like mine is doing...
I wouldn’t kick that to the curb…but I’m weird like that.Here's a good example of what I'm talking about with the stain being blotchy like mine is doing...
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DirtySteve
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I wouldn't either, I think it looks great. But you can see how the stain in the lighter parts is uneven and blotchy (that's what I mean when I say it looks dirty), but you don't notice it with the burst unless you're looking for it.
GrooVey
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I feel your pain. I totally understand blotchy. This is only a desk top. Oak, I think. But whatever the wood, this would not take the stain evenly. Sanded for two days. Went through 15 pads of 60grit. Applied sealer (conditioner,) light coats of brown stain. Turned blotchy AF. Just like that dark burst above. Sanded back and applied 1light coat of Minwax Golden Oak. I’ll take it. 2nd coat of poly goes on today. Sometime the wood just doesn’t cooperate.
Seamus OReally
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That’s a function of the grain. Was this guitar a Gold Top, did you say?Here's a good example of what I'm talking about with the stain being blotchy like mine is doing...
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DirtySteve
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No it was originally just...ugly. I sanded this finish off 10 or so years ago and tried to do then what I tried to do now. I thought now that I've got a few finishes under my belt I'd try it again thinking I did something wrong last time, but it ended up doing the same as before.
Here's the original finish.
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DirtySteve
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Believe it or not I have actually thought about your lightening finishes, but that's not really my thing.
Jethro Rocker
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I like it, man!
Be nice to see more grain but it's a unique finish. Black hardware, done.
Be nice to see more grain but it's a unique finish. Black hardware, done.