B/S color question
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B/S color question
I have a rather purpleish set of EIR. Any way to get it to brown a little?
Darren
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Re: B/S color question
sure
use a stain and color it . A dark walnut may be just what you need
use a stain and color it . A dark walnut may be just what you need
John Hall
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Re: B/S color question
Thanks John, this might be a perfect set for some creative staining. I assume the process would be stain, seal, porefill, finish?
Darren
Re: B/S color question
Using stain on most hardwoods just does not appeal to me -- in my mind it sort of compromises nature. I even leave Mahogany natural. Note that fresh cut East Indian Rosewood will have more of a purple hue, this will usually change over time to dark brown. $.02
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Re: B/S color question
Like Ken stated, my experience is that EIR loses the purpleish hue over time. When you sand it will return then fade over time.
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If the color changes over time, what is the catalyst to the change? Exposure to oxygen? sunlight? is there a way to speed up the process?
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Re: B/S color question
The sun will do it, like the other dudes said. If that is too slow, bring the back and sides to a tanning salon and book a couple of sessions in a tanning bed for your wood.
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Re: B/S color question
Darren,
It is an oxidation process that will eventually darken the wood over time. If you darken it, make sure to do so after final sanding before you start the finishing process.
But then you probably already figured that out :>)
Kevin
It is an oxidation process that will eventually darken the wood over time. If you darken it, make sure to do so after final sanding before you start the finishing process.
But then you probably already figured that out :>)
Kevin
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Re: B/S color question
Actually if you use a walnut colored filler that will do the trick but a little stain will help to pop the grain. Martin stains the sets for uniform color but again it is your guitar to do with what you think what appeals to you. I like to stain , seal , fill , seal then finish .
Martin will use a sizing first then stain , seal , fill, seal , and finish . The not is to seal the filler in between the wood and the finish but in these cases the filler will also be colored . We all have out preferences . I personally like to add a touch of stain to pop the grain .
Martin will use a sizing first then stain , seal , fill, seal , and finish . The not is to seal the filler in between the wood and the finish but in these cases the filler will also be colored . We all have out preferences . I personally like to add a touch of stain to pop the grain .
John Hall
Blues Creek Guitars Inc
Authorized CF Martin Repair Center
president of Association of Stringed Instrument Artisans
http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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http://www.bluescreekguitars.com
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Re: B/S color question
I think the purple might be quite distinguished looking. I would go with it. Just my opinion.
Alain