I am embarking on my first build - a 7/8 Tele with a 24” scale Strat neck. The body is roasted swamp ash:
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I have a good amount of woodworking experience, but not much in the way of finishing (unless you count wood floors and simple stain and poly projects). I’d like to go for a finish that resembles this:
I guess that’s a smoke burst, more of a two-toned burst. My question is, what colors would you use to achieve this? I’m planning to use ColorTone spray cans and finish with satin clear. I think the tricky part is that the body is already a bit darker, given the roasting. The guitar in that video is also roasted and the description says it’s a natural center with black burst. So maybe the ColorTone Sunburst Black and Satin Clear center? Maybe fade in with a bit of Tobacco Brown? Thanks for any advice. I’m excited to get started, just want to make sure I have a sound plan.
![1709694066922.jpeg 1709694066922.jpeg](https://unofficialwarmoth.com/data/attachments/19/19943-51c47ba2ae433e39dead4d72233f45a0.jpg)
I have a good amount of woodworking experience, but not much in the way of finishing (unless you count wood floors and simple stain and poly projects). I’d like to go for a finish that resembles this: