jkellington
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Hi all,
I will be commencing work on wenge/wenge VIP body with a wenge/macebony neck, and I'm curious to know your opinions on finishing. I'm looking for the raw look and feel, bu I also want to make sure this instrument will last.
First of all, right now I'm leaning towards just an oil rub, I've just seen a Tung oil application on Marko's thinline tele (http://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=7632.0) and I really like effect. Not sure if it will be as drastic with wenge, but I'm willing to try.
Secondly, I've been pondering doing a tobacco-burst (I realize that with wenge it will be a dark, subtle burst), but with a rub on dye rather than a paint gun, which is what I assume is usually used. The first reason I'm thinking dye is that I can change the color/hue of the wood, but still maintain the appearance of the wood grain throught the guitar. The second reason is that I'm assuming with the right dye, I would be able to use an oil rub over top of it for my final finsh rather than clearcoating/laquering it as I would have to with paint.
Third, should I or do I need to do any grain filling on the wenge? Obviously, it's a very open pore and I'm wondering if not filling it is going to lead to finish or humidity/grime issues down the road.
So....what are your thoughts on this. Am I way out to lunch on any of these? I'm looking forward to your suggestions.
Thanks,
Jason
I will be commencing work on wenge/wenge VIP body with a wenge/macebony neck, and I'm curious to know your opinions on finishing. I'm looking for the raw look and feel, bu I also want to make sure this instrument will last.
First of all, right now I'm leaning towards just an oil rub, I've just seen a Tung oil application on Marko's thinline tele (http://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=7632.0) and I really like effect. Not sure if it will be as drastic with wenge, but I'm willing to try.
Secondly, I've been pondering doing a tobacco-burst (I realize that with wenge it will be a dark, subtle burst), but with a rub on dye rather than a paint gun, which is what I assume is usually used. The first reason I'm thinking dye is that I can change the color/hue of the wood, but still maintain the appearance of the wood grain throught the guitar. The second reason is that I'm assuming with the right dye, I would be able to use an oil rub over top of it for my final finsh rather than clearcoating/laquering it as I would have to with paint.
Third, should I or do I need to do any grain filling on the wenge? Obviously, it's a very open pore and I'm wondering if not filling it is going to lead to finish or humidity/grime issues down the road.
So....what are your thoughts on this. Am I way out to lunch on any of these? I'm looking forward to your suggestions.
Thanks,
Jason