Finishing an AAA Maple neck discussion

[scottp]

Hello all!

I have a new Warmoth Warhead AAA Flame maple neck I am going to put a finish on.

Some history of me. I have built 2 Warmoth Tele's and have 3 other Custom Warmoth necks on other guitars.
On my last build I got a Flamed Maple neck and finished it with Tru-Oil.
While that finish looks / feels nice I am looking to do more with this next one.

I have been watching many YT videos of how people go about applying a finish to necks and figured woods.
Here is a video that I am using as a guide to try any make the figure POP on my new neck.

As of now I am planning on using water based dyes.
Starting with a walnut brown color, them sanding most of that off before going toward the final color.
I am trying to achieve an amber with a slight hint of orange.

I would appreciate any help or your thoughts!
Thanks!

 

[Rick]

Sounds like it's under control. I use keda dyes and just followed their instructions. Came our great. First round did a dark amber. Sanded back to bring out the bird's eyes. Second round was a light orangey amber. Finished with 15 coats of Tru oil. You're good.

 

[scottp]

Sounds like it's under control. I use keda dyes and just followed their instructions. Came our great. First round did a dark amber. Sanded back to bring out the bird's eyes. Second round was a light orangey amber. Finished with 15 coats of Tru oil. You're good.

SWEET!!

Thank you!

 

[scottp]

Sounds like it's under control. I use keda dyes and just followed their instructions. Came our great. First round did a dark amber. Sanded back to bring out the bird's eyes. Second round was a light orangey amber. Finished with 15 coats of Tru oil. You're good.

Thanks for the tip on Keda Dye. That is what I am going to use. : )

 

[scottp]

Also, do you guys have a "Go To" for sand paper you like?
Thanks!

 

[Rick]

Home depot took care of my needs.

 

[scottp]

I wanted to share this video as well. I did a lot of searching, and I believe this is the type of finish I want on my new AAA Maple Warhead neck.

The Tung Oil is made by Sutherland Welles. I'm going for the high lustre finish on this one.

 

[teleme01]

What happens if you get finish on your rosewood fretboard

 

[stratamania]

What happens if you get finish on your rosewood fretboard

Most rosewood, or similar fretboards, are finished on the sides when doing the neck. It is the playing surface that is usually avoided.

 

[ejphotos]

Transtint dyes are easy to use too. They have many colors including an amber. Can be used with water or alcohol to dilute it.