Swamp ash finishes?

[rapfohl09]

Well this is going to be a "throw me a bone" thread.

I am interested in doing a swamp ash guitar. I want to dye said guitar some sort of color, so a transparent finish. That's pretty much all I have in mind, I am really open to anything.

So anyone wanna throw up some pictures of swamp ash guitars that you like? I have been searching and found a few cool ones, but hey, it's easy to miss awesome ones.

 

[AndyG]

This Warwick was the inspiration for my jazz bass build ....

And the build itself.

 

[greywolf]

There is an alternative which I've used .  Seal the wood first then shoot translucent color over the top , then clear coat .  The advantage is if you ever want/need to refinish , the stain isn't IN the wood.

I've done several swap ash builds and on occasion it is not always so cooperative with stains in terms of uniform absorbtion.