Recent content by dougbot

Thanks for the compliments guys!  There was actually no staining involved, just 100% Tung oil from Woodcrafters.  I wasn't expecting the top to come out so dark, but I am totally happy with the results.  I guess there is a bit of variation in color for maple.  I always thought it was all light...

Here are some pics of my completed Jazzmaster project.  I had a great time building it although I wouldn't recommend applying a tung oil finish in the Pacific NW during the winter to anyone! The body is alder with a flame maple top and the neck is vintage modern in flame maple (obviously).  The...

I did a little research, and decided to go with pure tung oil.  I cut it 50/50 with turpentine and just applied a coat.  I am quite happy with the results.  The flame definitely "pops".  Here are pics of the body and headstock after the first coat: This is going to be a sweet guitar...

Good idea about picking up some scraps to practice on!  I think I'll swing by Woodcrafter's and see what they have. Also, to clarify things, this is the look I'm after, only with less gloss - Will a tung oil finish give such a result?

Hi all.  I just got a beautiful Warmoth Jazzmaster body with a flame maple top.  I have previously built a bass around a Carvin neck, using Walnut for the body.  I finished the walnut as well as the  maple in the neck with tung oil, and was happy with the results and ease of application of the...