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Author:  XeroF [ Wed Apr 14, 2021 2:58 am ]
Post subject:  Colouring Basswood
Hi all,
I just purchased my 2nd kit and as I'm waiting for it to arrive I'm trying to get everything set and in place to get to work on it.

I haven't dealt with basswood yet and I was wondering if anyone could help me with what the best way to apply a deep, dark red to the basswood body. Would paint, stain, or varnish be best; also, is there any special treatments that I should be mindful about?

Thanks!
Author:  Chris Pile [ Wed Apr 14, 2021 9:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Colouring Basswood
Basswood is pretty tight grain. It will take some stain, but for deep red I suggest a transparent red finish, and lots of it.
Author:  XeroF [ Wed Apr 14, 2021 3:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Colouring Basswood
Oh nice, I never even thought of that.
Thanks for the tip!

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Author:  Freeman [ Wed Apr 14, 2021 8:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Colouring Basswood
My humble advice is always to get a hunk of the same wood (a cutoff is ideal) and practice on it before you commit to your guitar.

Basswood does have a potential problem in that it is pretty easily dented. I know that when Ibanez was using it for guitar bodies they put some sort of epoxy finish on it - you might be happy with a two part catalyzed finish.
Author:  XeroF [ Fri Apr 16, 2021 1:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Colouring Basswood
Freeman wrote:
My humble advice is always to get a hunk of the same wood (a cutoff is ideal) and practice on it before you commit to your guitar.

Basswood does have a potential problem in that it is pretty easily dented. I know that when Ibanez was using it for guitar bodies they put some sort of epoxy finish on it - you might be happy with a two part catalyzed finish.
That's great, thanks. My kit is actually of an Ibanez as well, so that's very helpful

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