jaybyname Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Afternoon, can anyone give me any advice on how to woodstain a bass. It was originally natural with clear coat over the top but I'm thinking or stripping the clearcoat and satining it a little darker. Is this an easy task, can you reccomend a decent wood dye/stain etc. Thanks Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 It is possible but results vary. I use an alcolhol bassed stains and apply with a cloth not a brush. Look to do it in a couple of passes at most so don't put too much on your cloth. Move fast and with the grain when you go for it or you will end up with "water-marks". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybyname Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Yeah was thinking along them lines too. Should be an interesting task. Woodstain is woodstain right? There isnt specific ones for guitars etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) [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]. [/quote] 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. Edited December 13, 2011 by Ou7shined Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybyname Posted December 13, 2011 Author Share Posted December 13, 2011 Ahh right, and my next question is, should I stain it, then leave it to dry and NOT seal/clearcoat, what would happen? Does it need a clear coat over it. (Im new to all this, sorry) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I personally would clear coat it, others might prefer an oiled finish, either are good but obviously you get more all round protection from lacquer ( clear coat ) and an oiled finish will affect your final colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 What I wouldn't recommend is what I did to mine and use Dulux Woodsheen coated with clear enamel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I've done a couple (Precisions) and I did test patches UNDER where the pickguard goes - best bit of advice I can give. I was happy with both my end results and I just used normal wood dye from B&Q with a bit of oil to finish it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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