WGD Quilted Maple... Orange Finish

[ninjachef]

So here we go...My second official Warmoth build has begun.  One coat Fiebing's leather dye Orange.  Sand off by hand to ensure an even color and an even qulit.  Hit it the second time with Trans Tint mix of honey amber and lemon yellow in denatured alcohol (Honey amber warms the yellow pretty nicely)...  To be continued.

 

[ninjachef]

So I let the color set up overnight.  I started to apply the tru oil today.  I have zero faith in my ability to not screw up a spray finish.  I also enjoy the zen aspect of hand applying the finish.  Here it is after 2 coats.  I will probably apply around 12 total, and I will leave it satin finished and just buff it lightly by hand.

 

[ghotiphry]

Just beautiful, man.  Love that quilt top. 

 

[ninjachef]

Just beautiful, man.  Love that quilt top. 

Much obliged...

 

[Kostas]

Looks good so far and same shade of Warmoth's amber finish. Reminds me of a tele body I had finished in this color.
The quilt top on yours is beautiful.

 

[Logrinn]

Looks great Ninjachef!
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[ninjachef]

Here we are at 6... I'm thinking 4 more should be plenty.

 

[Twanking45]

Really like that timber top. Looks like you are doing a great job. Cant wait to see more pictures.

 

[Axkoa]

That is looking amazing so far. Reminds me of a couple of Gibson SG Supremes I've seen.

 

[ninjachef]

So... this after 10 coats of tru oil... the last coat went on very well with no streaking... I am calling this done.  The neck is on order... now I wait.

 

[Great Ape]

Nice work!! That is Hot Stuff indeed! :icon_thumright:

 

[ninjachef]

Nice work!! That is Hot Stuff indeed! :icon_thumright:

I am new here and extremely new to guitar fabrication, but have had the pleasure of seeing your work... I take that as a compliment of the highest order from such a craftsman.  Thanks!

 

[ninjachef]

Quick update... I couldn't bring myself to put a plastic backplate on this new build.  So I went out of the old comfort zone and just made one . Results shown. As I got it and with the finish applied, then after one coat of tru oil.

 

[Twanking45]

Oh my goodness, you didn't!
You did the back panel. You went the extra mile.  :headbang1:

 

[ninjachef]

Oh my goodness, you didn't!
You did the back panel. You went the extra mile.  :headbang1:

LOL... Indeed!

 

[Twanking45]

Ninja I think that's incredibly admirable. I would like to do that to my recent build. You have inspired me

 

[ninjachef]

The bridge came in... mounted. :hello2:

 

[rgand]

That's a good-looking bridge.

 

[Cagey]

That is sharp! Coming along very nicely!

As for the Babicz part, I agree. Looks really good on there. I've wanted to use one of their bridges for a while now, so I bought a black one (vibrato version) to put on the white Jazzmaster I currently have in process.

 

[ninjachef]

That is sharp! Coming along very nicely!

As for the Babicz part, I agree. Looks really good on there. I've wanted to use one of their bridges for a while now, so I bought a black one (vibrato version) to put on the white Jazzmaster I currently have in process.

That will look killer...