Derek was gracious enough to sell this to me and I have to tell you, in person it is the most stunning guitar top I've ever seen - the vid doesn't do it justice. The guy is an absolute master - hat's off.
it's another perfect combination of grain, color and masterful craftsmanship by Derek. Truly beautiful! I think one of your top 10 bursts, Big D! Well done!
@@bigdguitars I completely agree. It sounds like a Chinese proverb. Lol. "Wisdoms of the wood worker". Burn it into the back of a guitar body that has a mistake but still has good grain figuring. That would be awsome
I like watching your vids because I make mistakes constantly that need fixing. The thing is that you follow through and get it fixed. Thats a real man right there;)
First of all NICE HAT! Go Big Orange! Big D you never cease to amaze me.Absolutely beautiful. I have a new Tele body coming that I think I'm going to do this color scheme on. Its mahogany with a beautiful flamed maple top. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hell yea you know what you're doing. I have been practicing with Angelus Dyes on Maple Plywood cut outs, and this is way more difficult than you make it look. Without your videos to give me a starting line and some understanding of technique, I would have gotten discouraged pretty quickly. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience! Also, that top is gorgeous, great job.
"wayyyy too much color on that top", he said before adding another coat of dye, haha. In all seriousness, that looks amazing. If anyone told you you don't know what you're doing, I kiiiinda beg to differ.
I've never thought you've ruined it... But... I do have a theory that if you're scared to ruin it... you won't learn new techniques! This guitar body you've made is phenomenal. Thanks for the video, bro. Killing it.
@@bigdguitars I'm sending out my 5 i have done, today. Starting new projects 1st of the week... I'll email u for dimensions. These are intended for pelican material inside... but I can make any size
Love your work. Brilliant. Can you do a video for PRS faded blue jean. It's different than faded denim or faded blue burst. I've tried it and mine always turns out too dark. Am I missing a step?
BigD, That looks awesome. It helps to see it after you spray your guitars with sanding sealer. Was hoping you could include that in more of your videos. Thanks for sharing.
That turned out spectacular but I have to say I kind of prefer the non-dark variation when the center has a lot more yellow in it like at 3:15 and the perimeter isn't so dark.
Beautiful!! Could the dye possibly not have cured completely in the original attempt? So maybe that let the sealer pull it up? Or you think it was just too much sealer added in the first few coats?
Wow factor in effect... Great Comeback D... D,,,What are you finishing the back of the guitar with? Also, can you show us that process along with buffing the guitar?
Great work! Do you use any grain filler? I'm a little bit confused when it comes to grain filler vs sanding sealer, other than (I suppose) sanding sealer seals the wood from bleeding etc. I am keen to know when to put on the different materials. Am I totally off if I follow these steps: sanding-grain filler-dye-sanding-sanding sealer-top coat?
CustomGears 4YOU I've stained with ink pad ink and it works fantastic. And you can get almost any color in the spectrum nowadays, so you can mix different colors together to achieve your desired final color.
Do you need to account for any loss of material for the neck installation and final adjustments or is there enough play in nut/bridge, etc that you don't have to worry about it?
Toooo muuuuch brooooown. Lol All the PRS vids I’ve seen don’t do the dark base layer, they go straight to color. Of course they have amazing tops to work with.
IMO it looked drab before, and it still looks drab. I think that the problem is with the amount and intensity of the black, not the shade or intensity of the yellow-orange pigment.
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Derek was gracious enough to sell this to me and I have to tell you, in person it is the most stunning guitar top I've ever seen - the vid doesn't do it justice. The guy is an absolute master - hat's off.
That is one of the most beautiful quilted maple tops I have seen, incredible figure. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. 👍
it's another perfect combination of grain, color and masterful craftsmanship by Derek. Truly beautiful! I think one of your top 10 bursts, Big D! Well done!
That quilt is beautiful no matter what color. I really liked the look at the beginning of this video (sanded), but now it is jaw dropping.
good pieces of wood look good in any color.
@@bigdguitars this comment of yours should be printed and hanging on your wall. Lol
@@whatyoumakeofit6635 haha. but its true!!! takes a bit of work and more colors to get a bad piece of wood to look good.
@@bigdguitars I completely agree. It sounds like a Chinese proverb. Lol. "Wisdoms of the wood worker". Burn it into the back of a guitar body that has a mistake but still has good grain figuring. That would be awsome
I like watching your vids because I make mistakes constantly that need fixing. The thing is that you follow through and get it fixed. Thats a real man right there;)
haha. Thanks. So angry when it didn't look right.
First of all NICE HAT! Go Big Orange! Big D you never cease to amaze me.Absolutely beautiful. I have a new Tele body coming that I think I'm going to do this color scheme on. Its mahogany with a beautiful flamed maple top. Thanks for the inspiration!
Awesome bud! Perseverance FTW.
Love to see the final product when its done.
It's a special one for sure. A lot man hours payed off.
Hell yea you know what you're doing. I have been practicing with Angelus Dyes on Maple Plywood cut outs, and this is way more difficult than you make it look. Without your videos to give me a starting line and some understanding of technique, I would have gotten discouraged pretty quickly. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!
Also, that top is gorgeous, great job.
thanks!
Yup you nailed it.. That thing is beautiful. Great job on this so far my friend. Keep em coming.
Looks.amazing man!! Thank you for sharing . I'm inc. guitar finishes to my woodworking and engraving projects! Such a big help 🙏
"wayyyy too much color on that top", he said before adding another coat of dye, haha.
In all seriousness, that looks amazing. If anyone told you you don't know what you're doing, I kiiiinda beg to differ.
thanks!!!
BIGDGUITARS just remember, your worst days are way better than most of our best...
He already sanded it down once Looks a little dark but I like it
You are so talented!
Haha. Thank you
I've never thought you've ruined it... But... I do have a theory that if you're scared to ruin it... you won't learn new techniques! This guitar body you've made is phenomenal. Thanks for the video, bro. Killing it.
thanks buddy, make me a box and make me pay for it. I need something on my dresser.
@@bigdguitars I'm sending out my 5 i have done, today. Starting new projects 1st of the week... I'll email u for dimensions. These are intended for pelican material inside... but I can make any size
Love your work. Brilliant. Can you do a video for PRS faded blue jean. It's different than faded denim or faded blue burst. I've tried it and mine always turns out too dark. Am I missing a step?
I like the little plastic hanger on your baseball cap...LOL
didn't realize till after. hahaha
Is it possible to do this Top with Flamed Maple ?
I think I am one of those who like it lighter colored. Liked this best at 4:50.
You definitely nailed it! Great job D!
"I DO know what I'm doing..." Awesome. Great top, too.
I do get a lot of wait you ruined it moments.
After sanding and cleaning it had a really cool look. Like beaten copper
BigD, That looks awesome. It helps to see it after you spray your guitars with sanding sealer. Was hoping you could include that in more of your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Nice recovery. Definitely worth the extra work.
Your stuff is just stunning
Awesome. Simply awesome
Catching up on one's I've missed
Or didn't remember
WoW! This came out Awesome!
That turned out spectacular but I have to say I kind of prefer the non-dark variation when the center has a lot more yellow in it like at 3:15 and the perimeter isn't so dark.
Haha nailed it!
Would love to see the finished polished product...
What is 2k for top coat? Sorry. New to luthiery. Not sure the lingo sir!
its GORGEOUS!
Looks great!👍😎🎸🎶
Beautiful!!
Could the dye possibly not have cured completely in the original attempt? So maybe that let the sealer pull it up? Or you think it was just too much sealer added in the first few coats?
yea potentially! maybe a combo
Holy crap! I really want to buy the finished guitar! Seriously!
Beautiful love the color pop
After the sanding sealer do you level sand the sealer then what kind of finish do you top coat with? Do you use Tru Oil?
Wow factor in effect... Great Comeback D...
D,,,What are you finishing the back of the guitar with? Also, can you show us that process along with buffing the guitar?
Great work! Do you use any grain filler? I'm a little bit confused when it comes to grain filler vs sanding sealer, other than (I suppose) sanding sealer seals the wood from bleeding etc. I am keen to know when to put on the different materials. Am I totally off if I follow these steps: sanding-grain filler-dye-sanding-sanding sealer-top coat?
Nope, grain filler is not necessary. In case you do want to use grain filler; after staining (with aquacoat) before sanding sealer.
Wow. I thougjt it looked amazing as soon as tou put the yellow due on.
What kind of fabric are you using for applying and wiping off the dye?
Old cut up shirt
@@bigdguitars Okay, so basically just any kind of cotton rag.
Are you using the dyes neat? Or mixed with water / spirit? Top looks amazing
great job !!! what's your recommendations on finishing after the stain dries? lacquer sanding sealer then lacquer clear coat?
gonna hit it with 2K
looks great !!
that quilt is so beautiful its hard to decide how to finish it lol less interesting wood is so much easier to finish lol
What a great one. Did you ever try to stain with tattooink?
CustomGears 4YOU I've stained with ink pad ink and it works fantastic. And you can get almost any color in the spectrum nowadays, so you can mix different colors together to achieve your desired final color.
After lots of sanding sealer, you apply 2K....what is 2K?
Could we get the chapman rabea finish?
Good job👍
How do you keep the dyes from bleeding into the edges?
So, dumb question here. But what kind of sander do you need to use to do this kind of thing?
Do you need to account for any loss of material for the neck installation and final adjustments or is there enough play in nut/bridge, etc that you don't have to worry about it?
not usually. you can get 1-2 sandings out and not have any issues. that one body I did with 10 different colors had a bunch of issues.
Toooo muuuuch brooooown. Lol All the PRS vids I’ve seen don’t do the dark base layer, they go straight to color. Of course they have amazing tops to work with.
How 'bout Surf-green instead?
Hey big d ya got the hook on your hat still 😂
IMO it looked drab before, and it still looks drab. I think that the problem is with the amount and intensity of the black, not the shade or intensity of the yellow-orange pigment.
I think my opinion at 5:10 it was perfect.
10 coats of sealer! You’re killing me D.
more like 3 coats in total. Those first 5 were like tinkerbell dusting a flower. yea I am watching disney with my 6 year old right now
Good to see you around brad.
How long do you wait to sand it and add coats?
Try on my stingrayish bass maded flamed ash, its awesome!!
шикарно сделано
nice!
How come we never see you finish projects , like the les Paul copy body you built .
Just as you stated, I said, "You ruined it."
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Your hat still has the hook on top of it.
2k ?
All your finishes seem to mis a final nito clearcoat.
It looks good but the color is horrid. So many guitars are ruined with yellow,orange,brown, thank God no red. Some dark green would look better.
Sorry but too much paint on that lovely top. You masked it too much with that black paint.