Watched this series with my wife, who has been trying to decide on the finish for the guitar kit I’m building for her. Decision made! Placed my order for stain and finishing oil this morning.
Just wanted to say thank you for inspiring me to restore my old guitar using many of the techniques in your videos I now have a lovely les Paul with a natural finish that I can't put down and it was stuck in bits in my shed for 5 years. So once again thank you Ben and all the team at Crimson guitars
I should be practicing my guitar but I keep finding myself watching your amazing videos!!!! So interesting and informative even for a non guitar builder like me. Your one of a kind Ben ! Awesome.
Hi Ben - actually pouring oil finishes, especially for the first few coats, is exactly the way to approach it. Once it starts to build I get a little more conservative - but those first coats need to fully penetrate. If i had enough volume to dip them in a vat of the stuff - I'd do that :-)
My cherry stain and finishing oil just arrived. Stain is easy to work with and is diluted just right. Finishing oil is amazing as soon as you put it on. Secons coat gets better. Has a nice sheen to it that makes the grain really beautiful.
HEY BIG GUY LOVE IT GOT ABOUT 6 GUITARS OUT OF THE 20 THAT I'VE ASSUMED THE BUILDS ON I DID MY FIRST 5 , NEVER HAVE DONE ANYTHING LIKE A GUITAR BUILD NO EXPERIENCE BUT WATCHED YOUR VIDEOS NOW A YEAR LATER IM PUTTING OUT SOME QUALITY GUITARS . I STILL SHOP OUT A FEW THINGS BUT I'VE MADE GUITARS FOR 6 PAYING CLIENTS. SO AFTER MY INITIAL 20 BUILDS I'M ONLY IN THE HOLE ABOUT $5000BUT STILL DOING 5 BUILDS AT ONCE SEEMS TO KEEP ME BUSY AND FOCUSED ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO. SO THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR ADVICE. MM
Please, please, please - implore Christopher to do a tutorial on that gorgeous ocean burst finish he did. That is probably the most beautiful guitar I have ever seen in my life. I don't like the high maintenance frets and other excessive MIDI stuff, but I LOVE that finish on that quilted wood! Pity he wasn't on camera for that build.
You guys inspire me to be a luthier something i have wanted to do for a long time my uncle makes beautiful guitars. Unfortunately i live in a trailer and the only tools i have are a knife and pliers so im gonna have to wait on that. :/ i love the look and sound of every one of your guitars i have heard. You guys have a bright future
I'm dreaming of owning a custom Tele Deluxe in exactly this finish one day... With your amazing stains & oil finish aswell as something like an unfinished Warmoth body this just might be possible. Amazing stuff!
A finish I would love to see from Crimson is a easy at home nitro lacquer. I have always loved the way nitro finishes age but have never come across an easy way to get that finish without spending ungodly amounts of money.
The finish is going to be perfect for me as I have some Black Manns Wood Dye which I have had for ages that I need to use up. I am going to do my Tele body and headstock all Black and have been fretting (mind the pun) over the finish. This gives the Guitar a really nice matt look which is what I am after.
Just started using this oil fingers crossed look ok after two coats just a bit tacky on back of neck but not fully cured yet, see what its like after 5 or 6 coats and leave fully cure.
its real pain in the arse getting the finish off, not to mention sanding all the contours real nice, think twice before starting, but if youre dead set go for it! (i used a belt sander)
That guitar started looking so much better once you started applying the oil. I personally would prefer a darker base stain. Can you mix this stain to get a darker finish or is there another technique you would use?
The stains are all totally compatible with each other, you can mix them all to get exactly what you want and also dilute as well.. Thanks for watching :)
Firstly thank you Ben and all your team, really good work. I look forward to each and every video, educational and entertaining, ideal mix 😀. I would personally like to see the stains from your range shown on wood to get an idea of colour. I know the colour will vary depending on wood and other factors, but to get a rough idea. I'm about to buy some stain and finishing oil from your website and really can't decide which direction to go colour wise. I hope this is possible at some point. Thank you again! 🎸
thank you Ben . looks like it works well . do you have a video showing how many coats and the do you buff it after the coats. i did see you use the paper towels and rub it down i am guessing that was like a fine sanding between coats ?
Great video as usual. I was very interested seeing the finished result as I thought the initial staining was far too orange for Cherry Red - I still think the result is still a little too orange, but I guess it depends on wood type, and how many coats of stain are applied. Lovely finish though. Cheers.
Ben!!! Crimson Guitar videos are highly adictive! I know this is an old video but I'm hoping you read these. I just discovered you guys. Anyway, I've ordered your finishing oil with some stains. Black and red. I'm applying this to an SG body shape with a spalted maple top that I've put together. My idea is to dob the black around the edges, barley going past the SGs bevels. Then apply the red. How many coats of red need to be applied before I get a deeper red color? Thanks. Your videos really are my favorite. Blessings to you and your family!!!
Just keep going until you have the colour you nees. If you really want a very deep colour you should look at the Vibrant Shots and do not dilute very much, or try it neat. www.crimsonguitars.com/collections/guitar-finishing/products/new-stunning-stain-shots-pastel-vibrant
I saw a guitar with magnets instead of screws to hold the back electronics plate. I know that wood is your passion from watching alot of your videos but would the magnets affect the electronics in anyway? thank you for all your sharing of information.
Do you need to scuff up the finish before applying additional coats? If so, what grit paper should be used? And how does wet-sanding apply in this case, if at all?
I have recently built a tele and finished with a minwax stain. I liked the look so much, I just left it like that. Can you get away with simply staining a guitar? What are some of the problems I might run into? I really prefer the wood feel on the neck, so want to try and avoid any finish that will take that away. Any suggestions? Keep up the good work.
I don't know if you got an answer to this, but there's two obvious issues with not applying a finishing coat. The first is that the stain will wear off quicker than with a finishing coat because stain is usually relatively thin, but they do make stains with a finishing product mixed in. The second is that unfinished stains tend to seep out with fluctuations in the weather, so the wood will become tacky feeling and will stain clothes. Usually that happens in higher humidity, but it's usually unheard of to leave wood unfinished.
If the true oil / your oil builds up after the first layer or so; with a porous wood like mahogany or cedar - do you still need to fill grain before applying? Not used oils before.
Hey Ben, could you possibly show us those white and faded blue stains? I've been wanting someone to make both of those for longer than I can remember...
looking good ben. are your stains compatible with other finishes like acrylic or poly 2k clearcoats ect. also if you get the chance. can you do a video of the amber stain on maple and possibly brown on a softer wood please. thanks Ash
Bill Hearn. Hi Ben I am just bought a used strat body and aim to renovate, I have just watched your video and I like the idea of staining, thefinish you got was very nice but I am wondering if I could infact apply a wax polish to obtain a reasonable sheen to the body or would I get a reaction. Hoping you can advise. Regards Bill.
2 chemists worked 6 month to create wiping varnishing? Its one part boiled linseed oil, one part spirits and one part spirit varnish - I've been a woodworker long enough to recognise wiping varnish AKA Danish Oil. For a finer finish add more spirit and less varnish.
Ben I used water base colours and I made sunburst Now I want to apply your oil But I’m scared for blending the colours Should I use sealer first and then oil?
If the stain is completely dry you can apply the oil. A little stain will come off when you buff but as you add more layers it will just soak in and settle down. Make sure any excess oil is buffed off and it is completely dry between coats. Try this video, it may help. We also have a full playlist of staining videos ruclips.net/video/LTLVvVHknzU/видео.htmlsi=DxC0HKR6QQaON24h
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars one more thing cause I don’t want to be annoying… I used oil on a maple fretboard I’m on fifth coat with the penetration oil 2+3 (1-2 per day)I’m always buffing very well after 10 minutes but after hours of rest I’m trying to slide my fingers on the fretboard and it’s not smooth,it’s a little bit grippy but only on the fretboard The head and the back side of the neck it’s so smooth!! Before add the oil I sand everything to 1500 and it was really smooth I put the frets first…should ido something extra?should I wait after many coats if it’s gonna be better? Should I go back somehow and try again?thanks anyway!!
What are the chances of that : I was looking for information about the stunning stains and applying oil after the stain in order to build an SG body. I was going to check the tutorial from Crimson guitars website (stunning stains page in the shop) and the suggested videos where those 2 with exactly what I want to do : oil over red stain on an SG body :D So now I know what to order. I'm so excited by this project (it will be my first guitar body, the rest will be a cheap kit to be improved).
Will your oil "melt" into itself? One of the worst aspects of truoil are witness lines. it will soak in fine, but problems arise when you build it up. Unless you thin the oil and spray the last coats, you can never get it to look "lacguer like"
This would be cool to use on the top of a old acoustic i want to stain blue and refinish, the question is, how well would a bridge that will be glued on bind to a top finished in this oil?
Hello, I really like Crimson Guitars and your instructional videos. what would like to know is, I have a Epiphone SG G-400 (similar to the instrument in this video). it is ebony in color. I want to strip the color off of the face of the guitar and it's neck and do a worn type finish on it, but leave the Black color only on the sides, and back, and head stock of the guitar. can you please give me some advise. thank you
How is the durability and physical resilience like of this finish compared to more "conventional" ones like nitrocellulose and poly? I'm considering a future sanding down and refinishing of the neck on my current main instrument to make it less shiny and sticky
Interesting product Ben and a lovely finish too. Would this product be ok for classical/ steel string acoustic applications ?These are the guitars I make, no bother with the the rosewood sides and mahogany necks, as these are easy to finish to a high standard, but what about the spruce/pine tops ?Would welcome your thoughts on this, thank you.Cheers,Midge.
Hi, could I then put some kind of poly on top of it? Or does the oil do the same? Sorry I'm new to this and getting ideas for a school project. Great channel btw.
Question: After applying the oil coats to the finish and allowing a suitable cure time can you put a gloss (like a nitro-cellulose) on top of that for a glass like effect?
How does this compare to Minwax Antique Oil, which is a really great alternative to Birchwood-Casey Tru Oil and and also used by makers of fine gun stocks?
Lol this is a late answer.. But it is instead of a lacquer finish, that wouldn't stick well on the oil. This protects from water and some wear just fine!
I have a custom bass that needs refinishing and this looks just the thing. How would you recomment going about the business of removing the old finish? In this case I think it is a water based varnish.
My current favourite method of removing varnish etc is a blow torch.. Make sure to wear a gas mask or be in a very very well ventilated area with a good through breeze. I'll do a video next time we do this..
+Crimson Custom Guitars I'll keep an eye out. Great job with and videos BTW. I recently finished my second guitar with oil. I'm a big fan of oil finishes. I use Osmo, I really recommend you check them out.
will this buff up to a flat mirror like finish like a nitro or urethane finish, also can it be applied to a guitar that has had a spirit based grain filler and spirit based stain?
I am very interested in oil on a guitar. I have built a couple of strars which are brilliant, but one think I have problems with is the finish. Can I ask a couple of questions - 1. Can you apply oil over a painted guitar - aerosol cans (car paint with primer) or does it only work with stains which keep the wood grain open? Cheers. Stuart
i got a gibson worn brown faded if i sanded it with 0000 steel wool and rub some cherry staind will this work out well? i kinda want a more cherry faded vintage worn look
Seeing a project getting oiled is just so satisfying.
Watched this series with my wife, who has been trying to decide on the finish for the guitar kit I’m building for her. Decision made! Placed my order for stain and finishing oil this morning.
Glad to help, thanks for your support! B
Just wanted to say thank you for inspiring me to restore my old guitar using many of the techniques in your videos I now have a lovely les Paul with a natural finish that I can't put down and it was stuck in bits in my shed for 5 years. So once again thank you Ben and all the team at Crimson guitars
+Ian Legg Thank you, it's great to hear success stories like yours.
I should be practicing my guitar but I keep finding myself watching your amazing videos!!!! So interesting and informative even for a non guitar builder like me. Your one of a kind Ben ! Awesome.
Hi Ben - actually pouring oil finishes, especially for the first few coats, is exactly the way to approach it. Once it starts to build I get a little more conservative - but those first coats need to fully penetrate. If i had enough volume to dip them in a vat of the stuff - I'd do that :-)
Have just finished staining my new guitar. The stunning stains are great. Looking forward to getting it oiled up.
VERY nicely done. THAT looks like a hum-dinger of a good project.
My cherry stain and finishing oil just arrived. Stain is easy to work with and is diluted just right. Finishing oil is amazing as soon as you put it on. Secons coat gets better. Has a nice sheen to it that makes the grain really beautiful.
HEY BIG GUY LOVE IT GOT ABOUT 6 GUITARS OUT OF THE 20 THAT I'VE ASSUMED THE BUILDS ON I DID MY FIRST 5 , NEVER HAVE DONE ANYTHING LIKE A GUITAR BUILD NO EXPERIENCE BUT WATCHED YOUR VIDEOS NOW A YEAR LATER IM PUTTING OUT SOME QUALITY GUITARS . I STILL SHOP OUT A FEW THINGS BUT I'VE MADE GUITARS FOR 6 PAYING CLIENTS. SO AFTER MY INITIAL 20 BUILDS I'M ONLY IN THE HOLE ABOUT $5000BUT STILL DOING 5 BUILDS AT ONCE SEEMS TO KEEP ME BUSY AND FOCUSED ALWAYS SOMETHING
TO DO. SO THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR ADVICE.
MM
Please, please, please - implore Christopher to do a tutorial on that gorgeous ocean burst finish he did. That is probably the most beautiful guitar I have ever seen in my life. I don't like the high maintenance frets and other excessive MIDI stuff, but I LOVE that finish on that quilted wood! Pity he wasn't on camera for that build.
Wow 2x chemists to formulate it! I'm impressed. Good to mention that so we all know the degree of hard work you have going into your quality products.
You guys inspire me to be a luthier something i have wanted to do for a long time my uncle makes beautiful guitars. Unfortunately i live in a trailer and the only tools i have are a knife and pliers so im gonna have to wait on that. :/ i love the look and sound of every one of your guitars i have heard. You guys have a bright future
I'm dreaming of owning a custom Tele Deluxe in exactly this finish one day... With your amazing stains & oil finish aswell as something like an unfinished Warmoth body this just might be possible. Amazing stuff!
Does look great for a process with specialist equipment amounting to a roll of paper. Would love to see the completed job once multiple coats applied.
Can't wait to try these, just made an order today for water based stains
A finish I would love to see from Crimson is a easy at home nitro lacquer. I have always loved the way nitro finishes age but have never come across an easy way to get that finish without spending ungodly amounts of money.
Nothing awesome ever comes easy or cheap.
I would love to see a guitar bass or standard with a built up finish to see more shine... The satin look you gave it. Very nice. 👍
I really want to see one of these videos with the lacquer finish
Try this video - ruclips.net/video/CUl7mRImcvU/видео.htmlsi=MXFPLQvDNvoReK6T
The finish is going to be perfect for me as I have some Black Manns Wood Dye which I have had for ages that I need to use up.
I am going to do my Tele body and headstock all Black and have been fretting (mind the pun) over the finish. This gives the Guitar a really nice matt look which is what I am after.
Just started using this oil fingers crossed look ok after two coats just a bit tacky on back of neck but not fully cured yet, see what its like after 5 or 6 coats and leave fully cure.
I'm glad I chose the cherry red for an upcoming 175 build🤘🏿
Saul Goode how did it turn out?
So... I guess the settles it. I'm stripping my Les Paul and doing the back and sides in this stain. I need to get to your webstore and place an order!
+Woodeso's Guitar Mods I would think twice about that. I might be ugly as fuck under the finish.
+Woodeso's Guitar Mods I was thinking of doing the same thing. Suggestions on the easiest way to strip a guitar? :)
its real pain in the arse getting the finish off, not to mention sanding all the contours real nice, think twice before starting, but if youre dead set go for it! (i used a belt sander)
I used a heat gun. Great fun. No toxic fumes at all. :)
Not to a nitro finish Les Paul man why...
How did I miss these videos, lol, I'm in the middle of refinishing a guitar, and have been damn near tearing my hair out looking for the materials.
Wonderful video and wonderful finishing oil!
Great stuff on this channel, been learning a lot from y'all! Rock onnnnn!
That guitar started looking so much better once you started applying the oil. I personally would prefer a darker base stain. Can you mix this stain to get a darker finish or is there another technique you would use?
The stains are all totally compatible with each other, you can mix them all to get exactly what you want and also dilute as well.. Thanks for watching :)
Frankly... Great videos. Thank you so much, exactly what I needed
Hey, I have two questions, A: Can I use this on a guitar neck, and B: Do I have to sand between coats?
Yes and No
Firstly thank you Ben and all your team, really good work. I look forward to each and every video, educational and entertaining, ideal mix 😀. I would personally like to see the stains from your range shown on wood to get an idea of colour. I know the colour will vary depending on wood and other factors, but to get a rough idea. I'm about to buy some stain and finishing oil from your website and really can't decide which direction to go colour wise. I hope this is possible at some point. Thank you again! 🎸
I'll have talitha put the pics up tomorrow.. I'm surprised they're not there already, my bad! Thank you for your support!
+Crimson Custom Guitars
Superb, thank you very much! 😀
I would really like to see the results after many more coats of stain. I can't believe that blue guitar that Toby demod was just finishing oil finish.
Brilliant Video, Thank you.
Melbourne, Australia.
need some slider tests of the dyes on different woods, need halp deciding what to get
thank you Ben . looks like it works well . do you have a video showing how many coats and the do you buff it after the coats. i did see you use the paper towels and rub it down i am guessing that was like a fine sanding between coats ?
the neck is pink.. ? maybe add a drop of black?
I know this video is seven years old, but on the website now there are 4 different finish oils. This one used, which one is it? Many thanks!
Great video as usual. I was very interested seeing the finished result as I thought the initial staining was far too orange for Cherry Red - I still think the result is still a little too orange, but I guess it depends on wood type, and how many coats of stain are applied. Lovely finish though. Cheers.
Ben!!! Crimson Guitar videos are highly adictive! I know this is an old video but I'm hoping you read these. I just discovered you guys.
Anyway, I've ordered your finishing oil with some stains. Black and red. I'm applying this to an SG body shape with a spalted maple top that I've put together. My idea is to dob the black around the edges, barley going past the SGs bevels. Then apply the red. How many coats of red need to be applied before I get a deeper red color? Thanks. Your videos really are my favorite. Blessings to you and your family!!!
Just keep going until you have the colour you nees. If you really want a very deep colour you should look at the Vibrant Shots and do not dilute very much, or try it neat. www.crimsonguitars.com/collections/guitar-finishing/products/new-stunning-stain-shots-pastel-vibrant
I found you looking for ways to properly darken Pau Ferro fretboards… do you have a video of someone doing that? Might be a good one to make!
This is a stunningly simple and outstanding finishing process. I'm hoping to give it a shot. What color is best for Butterscotch Blonde?
can you sand and seal the guitar before stain and oil, I have purchased your oil, I will now look at your stain colours.
I love oil finish awesome work
I saw a guitar with magnets instead of screws to hold the back electronics plate. I know that wood is your passion from watching alot of your videos but would the magnets affect the electronics in anyway? thank you for all your sharing of information.
I don't know if you noticed, but you got a bunch of oil in the bridge pickup cavity!!!
Please show the white stain. I am very interested in it. Thanks, great videos.
+Kenneth David He sucha tease, right?
NickyGoodWolf Frankly , yes
Can you get a high gloss finish from this like I would with tru oil?
What is the difference between your stunning stains and stunning spirit stains?
Ben, would the oil seal a maple neck instead of using a clear coat, or would dirt still build up in the top layer?
Do you need to scuff up the finish before applying additional coats? If so, what grit paper should be used? And how does wet-sanding apply in this case, if at all?
Quality, love oiled finish.
Any thoughts to supplying a “sampler” package with an assortment of popular colors in smaller bottles?
I have recently built a tele and finished with a minwax stain. I liked the look so much, I just left it like that. Can you get away with simply staining a guitar? What are some of the problems I might run into? I really prefer the wood feel on the neck, so want to try and avoid any finish that will take that away. Any suggestions? Keep up the good work.
I don't know if you got an answer to this, but there's two obvious issues with not applying a finishing coat. The first is that the stain will wear off quicker than with a finishing coat because stain is usually relatively thin, but they do make stains with a finishing product mixed in. The second is that unfinished stains tend to seep out with fluctuations in the weather, so the wood will become tacky feeling and will stain clothes. Usually that happens in higher humidity, but it's usually unheard of to leave wood unfinished.
Would this require sanding between coats? or is it fairly straightforward?
Hi, fellas. I've been using your Stunning Stains. Excellent product. Is there a high gloss lacquer I could use over the top for a really deep shine?
Will you apply a clear coat at the end or is the oil enough to protect the wood? Thanks. Great video.
Is there a pigment to the stain? I have your stunning stains in the white color and would like to know.
If the true oil / your oil builds up after the first layer or so; with a porous wood like mahogany or cedar - do you still need to fill grain before applying? Not used oils before.
I did a burst on my guitar will this oil dilute or ruin the stain
Hey Ben, could you possibly show us those white and faded blue stains? I've been wanting someone to make both of those for longer than I can remember...
looking good ben.
are your stains compatible with other finishes like acrylic or poly 2k clearcoats ect.
also if you get the chance. can you do a video of the amber stain on maple and possibly brown on a softer wood please.
thanks
Ash
Bill Hearn.
Hi Ben I am just bought a used strat body and aim to renovate, I have just watched your video and I like the idea of staining, thefinish you got was very nice but I am wondering if I could infact apply a wax polish to obtain a reasonable sheen to the body or would I get a reaction. Hoping you can advise. Regards Bill.
2 chemists worked 6 month to create wiping varnishing? Its one part boiled linseed oil, one part spirits and one part spirit varnish - I've been a woodworker long enough to recognise wiping varnish AKA Danish Oil. For a finer finish add more spirit and less varnish.
Looks great guys!!
Ben I used water base colours and I made sunburst
Now I want to apply your oil
But I’m scared for blending the colours
Should I use sealer first and then oil?
If the stain is completely dry you can apply the oil. A little stain will come off when you buff but as you add more layers it will just soak in and settle down. Make sure any excess oil is buffed off and it is completely dry between coats.
Try this video, it may help. We also have a full playlist of staining videos
ruclips.net/video/LTLVvVHknzU/видео.htmlsi=DxC0HKR6QQaON24h
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars one more thing cause I don’t want to be annoying…
I used oil on a maple fretboard I’m on fifth coat with the penetration oil 2+3 (1-2 per day)I’m always buffing very well after 10 minutes but after hours of rest I’m trying to slide my fingers on the fretboard and it’s not smooth,it’s a little bit grippy but only on the fretboard
The head and the back side of the neck it’s so smooth!!
Before add the oil I sand everything to 1500 and it was really smooth
I put the frets first…should ido something extra?should I wait after many coats if it’s gonna be better?
Should I go back somehow and try again?thanks anyway!!
This is just a beautiful! Love that the finish is not glossy and has this nice satin look! Did you apply it on the neck also?
Yes, we use it on necks as well.. a lovely feeling finish indeed. B
@@CrimsonCustomGuitars Thanks! Now I know what present I will be getting myself for my birthday! :D
Do you apply something else on top to make a shinier gloss?
What are the chances of that : I was looking for information about the stunning stains and applying oil after the stain in order to build an SG body. I was going to check the tutorial from Crimson guitars website (stunning stains page in the shop) and the suggested videos where those 2 with exactly what I want to do : oil over red stain on an SG body :D So now I know what to order. I'm so excited by this project (it will be my first guitar body, the rest will be a cheap kit to be improved).
This was excellent! Thank you and good luck. B
Will your oil "melt" into itself?
One of the worst aspects of truoil are witness lines.
it will soak in fine, but problems arise when you build it up. Unless you thin the oil and spray the last coats, you can never get it to look "lacguer like"
This would be cool to use on the top of a old acoustic i want to stain blue and refinish, the question is, how well would a bridge that will be glued on bind to a top finished in this oil?
Ben, I was wondering if this oil finish will have the same frictionless feel that tru oil has on a neck, thanks.
Yes its great
Hello, I really like Crimson Guitars and your instructional videos. what would like to know is, I have a Epiphone SG G-400 (similar to the instrument in this video). it is ebony in color. I want to strip the color off of the face of the guitar and it's neck and do a worn type finish on it, but leave the Black color only on the sides, and back, and head stock of the guitar. can you please give me some advise. thank you
How is the durability and physical resilience like of this finish compared to more "conventional" ones like nitrocellulose and poly? I'm considering a future sanding down and refinishing of the neck on my current main instrument to make it less shiny and sticky
That guitar sure does look nice!
Interesting product Ben and a lovely finish too. Would this product be ok for classical/ steel string acoustic applications ?These are the guitars I make, no bother with the the rosewood sides and mahogany necks, as these are easy to finish to a high standard, but what about the spruce/pine tops ?Would welcome your thoughts on this, thank you.Cheers,Midge.
I am loving the videos! Thanks so much. Could you put a clear coat on a stained guitar?
Does it need to be waxed after this process?
Hi, could I then put some kind of poly on top of it? Or does the oil do the same? Sorry I'm new to this and getting ideas for a school project. Great channel btw.
I will appreciate if you can update regarding sound difference (sustain, tonality) oil vs. nitro finish...
Question: After applying the oil coats to the finish and allowing a suitable cure time can you put a gloss (like a nitro-cellulose) on top of that for a glass like effect?
For all the questions below. Astro glide works for me.
If, after this treatment, you decide you'd like a gloss, satin, matt polyurethane-is finish, have you blown it with all that oil?
It is very dispersive and may repel the poly
Looks fantastic! Can I use it over Shou sugi ban?
Thank you. Yes you can, though obviously the effect will be more subtle
Is this the High build guitar finishing oil? How many coats would I apply for a gloss coat?
Hi dear. If i use this oil can i spray nitro clear coat to glossy it or the oil is enough? Thx inadvance
I have a question but not about the stains and oil. What are the three large bladed tools with the long handles on the tool rack at the back?
Ben how abouut a tutorial on adding a suburst stain technique to an existing mahogany finish like the one you just finished?
Is this the penetrating guitar finishing oil or the high build finishing oil? 🤔
penetrating.. at this point we hadn't developed the high build oil
Hey how about applying it with a sponge?????
How does this compare to Minwax Antique Oil, which is a really great alternative to Birchwood-Casey Tru Oil and and also used by makers of fine gun stocks?
Would you use this with a clear coat/lacquer or instead of one?
Lol this is a late answer.. But it is instead of a lacquer finish, that wouldn't stick well on the oil. This protects from water and some wear just fine!
I have a custom bass that needs refinishing and this looks just the thing. How would you recomment going about the business of removing the old finish? In this case I think it is a water based varnish.
My current favourite method of removing varnish etc is a blow torch.. Make sure to wear a gas mask or be in a very very well ventilated area with a good through breeze. I'll do a video next time we do this..
Holy maple, zebrawood and mahongany BBQ Batman! Can't wait to see how that works.
I'd love to see the finished oil finish with the 15 coats. Any pictures?
Tomorrow's video has a guitar by Christopher with 7 coats and it is perfect.. 15 would be basically gloss.
+Crimson Custom Guitars I'll keep an eye out. Great job with and videos BTW. I recently finished my second guitar with oil. I'm a big fan of oil finishes. I use Osmo, I really recommend you check them out.
will this buff up to a flat mirror like finish like a nitro or urethane finish, also can it be applied to a guitar that has had a spirit based grain filler and spirit based stain?
What grit sandpapering was done before applying the stain? What is the best grit to get up to for the best results?
I am very interested in oil on a guitar. I have built a couple of strars which are brilliant, but one think I have problems with is the finish.
Can I ask a couple of questions -
1. Can you apply oil over a painted guitar - aerosol cans (car paint with primer) or does it only work with stains which keep the wood grain open?
Cheers.
Stuart
Use a foam brush to apply oil and then wipe excess it should go on a lot better
Did you use grain filler?
i got a gibson worn brown faded if i sanded it with 0000 steel wool and rub some cherry staind will this work out well? i kinda want a more cherry faded vintage worn look
Can you add a clearcoat over your new formulation, and what would be compatible with it?
Please email shop@crimsonguitars.com with this query. Happy Holiday!
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