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[quote name='jaybyname' timestamp='1323779887' post='1466861']
Yeah was thinking along them lines too. Should be an interesting task. [b]Woodstain is woodstain right? There isnt specific ones for guitars etc[/b].
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Well some are more like a gooey coloured varnish. The beauty of the alcohol based ones is that it all evaporates off and you basically are left with coloured bare wood which you can then seal however you like.... also you can dilute or mix it to your desired colour.

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Hi, Jason
There are a number of ways of going about this, but I find the alcohol, water or ink-based stains the best. The biggest challenge, though, is usually getting the old coating off! I've done a couple of threads if you want to have a peep.
Ref the results of stain, have a look at my website - ajrguitarmods.co.uk .The Hank Marvin strat 6 string used red calligraphy ink (any colour will do just as well and there are some great colours around if you search on the internet). The AJR Custom Built strat 6 string in teal used Dylon fabric dye (navy blue and amazon green). The former was finished in Tru-oil (with 4-5 coats it finishes in a gloss varnish effect, not like a traditional oiled finish). The latter had 20-30 coats of Halfords clear cellulose varnish. Either brings the colour and sheen of the wood out a treat. The basses on the site have all been veneered and then finished with Tru-oil.
You can get wood coloured stains also from DIY shops, but go for the small 'lighter fluid' type of tins - not the paintcan-style tins of, eg, acrylic stain - they are a complete pain!
The great thing is that, if you don't like the result, just sand it down and start again!
Andy

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