Red Grain Filler on Mahogany

[stomp]

I'm trying to decide whether I should go red or natural, but I can't seem to find pictures of the red filler. Has anyone on here done it and have pictures I can see? Thanks!

 

[jay4321]

If you're finishing the guitar to a mahogany red color, like an SG, *I think* what *they* generally use is black grain filler. I'd get a second opinion on that, but as far as I know that's what's generally done to get that type of look.

 

[jay4321]

I'm finding other people saying Gibson uses Walnut brown. Find Tonar on these boards, I'm sure he'd know.

Unless of course you're shooting for a different look.

 

[m4rk0]

There is a "mahogany" grain filler available, I think from woodcraft.. unfortunately the color is really 'pepto bismol'

 

[Mor Paul]

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/luthiers-corner/83541-request-cherry-red-pore-filler-tutorial.html#post1636516

 

[jackthehack]

Again; if you're trying to do a Gibson type dark red finish; black filler would be the norm, per the pics above; here's a link to a step by step of applying that finish to a Tele Thinline.

If you're trying to do something completely different, you need to give us more info, examples:

- If you are going to paint the body any kind of opaque red color, it doesn't matter what you use for filler.
- If you want like a bright red filler and some other coloration like a "Voodoo" finish, please specify