I'm doing a Maple Guitar, Should I put a layer of black over the guitar first and why?
922332
Assuming the mix was strong enough, that would make it black. Does that answer you question?
922333
feel that I need to know what color you hope to end with..."a maple "...light,dark,..(?) much depends.
922334
Similar to the previous exceptional answer, it is a choice. It doesnt necessarily always need to be black either. Sometimes a more subtle base color may be what is called for such a brown with a few grains of black. Is the Maple figured such as a flame maple, curly maple, burled or quiled maple? This could also help in deciding to go with a black first, then sanding it back, and adding another color over the top. This technique does help add depth, and defines the deeper grains, but as I mentioned before, it doesnt always need to be black itself. Hope that helps somewhat...
922335
If you want to highlight the grain dye the surface black. Then sand it. The black wont sand completely off, it will stay in the figured grain, which is essentially end grain. Then dye it with the color.
636697
It needs a very smooth black base coat underneath. I tried it on a hammered black finish on metal and it lost almost all colorshift, so I doubt a vinyl color/surface would provide the desired effect. I would also worry about paint cracking.
1738238
High gloss finish on the guitar and there is a button on the guitar to attach a strap. I have a shoelace tie at the top of my strap so i tied it on
2004148
It's translucent and won't cover up the grain. Depending on how much dye you use, it may be a light tint on the wood, or an outright blackening (or whatever color you make).
1628509
Lemon oil. Do NOT use on unfinished maple fretboards. Other than that, it's a trade secret.
2186255
I would call it light walnut or maple. It is a mid tone. Not really dark but not too light.
1258323
Just add black to the tintable bed liner per instructions for. No difference
689067
If you are using oak it will take multiple layers to get the color dark. If you are using a wood like poplar or pine, I'd start with the darker color then slowly add water to lighten the color with each new layer. It's going to be a challange
565715
dealslapper will send paper instructions if requested, there are several examples on youtube as well if you prefer video, bolt on neck, easy to adjust, shim, etc, only a couple of solder points, test fit stuff before drilling holes, take care, give the finish enough time to dry completely, use nitrocellulose lacquer clearcoat to finish, 3-4 coats with sanding 600 grit in between coats, check "byo guitars.com' for finish stuff.[also other kits]
2070258
Only cosmetic. However, it will affect your sound in that it will restrict you to not picking directly over the neck pickup, so before considering looks, you should decide whether you can live with your tone when playing elsewhere. In my case, I was consistently picking between the neck and bridge pickups, so the pickup cover did not interfere.
521125
Are you asking about the color of the top wood on this guitar vs another one of the same model? The top being natural solid spruce wood, there is variation in color and grain from one piece to another. Therefore, no two of these guitars are going to look exactly the same. If you are concerned about color and grain, you should probably buy it at a retail store where you can see and pick out your guitar before buying it.
182019
Along the 72" length. You can darken the wood by staining, but Maple is a tricky wood to stain (it tends to look blotchy). Using a wood conditioner prior to stain helps or try a wood dye (look for TransTint dye).
813099
It depends on how detailed, and how much work you would like to put into it. But basics: sandpaper, screwdriver, an Allen wrench (if it didn't come with it already. I have had this kit for a year now so I'm fuzzy if it did or not) wood glue, a clamp, a cloth to cover clamp, a rubber mallet and maybe a square ruler. If you want to paint it than stain the wood, painters tape in two widths (wide and small). Essentially it's up to you! That's why I love guitar kits.
1663229
I don't know if you need I apply anything man. If you want a darker color you could finish it but you could always just purchase a darker neck. I got this neck and its fine the way it is
1511958
I would get the black. It will make it "richer" black. The black nubuck gets slightly faded in places and this will make it look better.
202902
I would paint it first, if I were you.The paper is somewhat porous, and once you seal it with paint, it should help keep your stain nice and even.Best of luck :)
2032152
no problem on classical guitars, just check the labels to use the appropriate cleaner based on your guitar finish