Hello trendsetters,
I'm in the planning stages of a mahogany lefty Nomad. I envision a bit of an SG/Angus homage, so I'm after a heritage or aged cherry look. I'd like a smooth and fairly glossy look, and my research points me to Tru-Oil as a relatively easy to apply and fairly durable finish. I have all the time I need to make it come out right.
My questions: What would I use to achieve the red but slightly brown heritage cherry look? I assume dye of some sort, but would it be a dyed wood filler, or a separate step before - or after - I apply the grain filler?
Also, what would be the best paint to use for a glossy black headstock? Just a simple rattle can glossy lacquer?
Dunno whose Explorer this is (nice work, stranger!), but this is what I'm after.
https://imgur.com/7bqE2p6
Thanks!
I'm in the planning stages of a mahogany lefty Nomad. I envision a bit of an SG/Angus homage, so I'm after a heritage or aged cherry look. I'd like a smooth and fairly glossy look, and my research points me to Tru-Oil as a relatively easy to apply and fairly durable finish. I have all the time I need to make it come out right.
My questions: What would I use to achieve the red but slightly brown heritage cherry look? I assume dye of some sort, but would it be a dyed wood filler, or a separate step before - or after - I apply the grain filler?
Also, what would be the best paint to use for a glossy black headstock? Just a simple rattle can glossy lacquer?
Dunno whose Explorer this is (nice work, stranger!), but this is what I'm after.
https://imgur.com/7bqE2p6
Thanks!