I really don't know why you are not more recognized in the online community. You are literally THE source to watch when it comes to staining a guitar top.
This blew my mind, I did NOT think that top was going to turn out to be one of the nicest I've ever seen. The contrast you got on that is on its own orbit, wow!
@@bigdguitars Love this video as well as all your other ones. I have a well figured maple cap Tele body that I want to do a similar finish on. Have a couple questions about the sanding process . Are you using a variable speed sander and if so how fast do you set it at? And also how much pressure are you applying? Thanks
As soon as you sanded back the brown and cleaned it off...man, I'd be happy with that! But then the yellow really brings it home...Great work, man. Learning a lot from watching these!
Those Japanese Fenders are so clean looking and for a Telecaster that guitar is a rock machine. Got to compliment you on your playing, can't beat playing a little old school Aerosmith,nice job.
Man! I do hardwood flooring (creating the samples) and I love this work you do. Similar to what I'm doing. You have a lot of talent & I hope you know you're gifted!
Finish turned out beautiful. I wish I had this tutorial 20 years ago when I used to build parts guitars. Would have saved much frustration and re-work. 👍
At the last dye application (time = 10 minutes 30 seconds), did you sand again, before you applied the Oil ? It looks like you did, but you did not say so, and then the next frame picture was you applying oil. Great Video! I am using your technique for a Curley Maple bar top
Oh my... Dude, that was f*ckin amazing. Thanks for this vid. I’m s hobbyist, and you really piqued my interest in trying this type of work. Absolutely beautiful! It came to life right before my eyes..
Is it me? Do you ever think once, you've gone to far? I'm doing a burst and I'm thinking I went to far, that's why I bought a laminated ES 175 China body (my first) and I think if it doesn't work? So far it looks angry. An Angrybirst like I waited 50 yrs of playng and I'm making my first hollowbody and I'm making my first hollowbody electric an Angryburst. My electronic's same and different. I was raised in a TV repair shop that my father owned an operated over my first 20 years and 50 yrs of playing and learning, but I never thought of building some guitars until my first hardbody was dying. I was built by al professional nass maker. So then I made one. And like it. And now I'm making another but liter and my love with wood is weird, but the look of grade 5A flame to scallop is mesmerizing! Today I split a cord of an Olive Tree and the Nation's Revere honor natural wood of Israel. It's taking me 5 year to break this piece of a log and I still need to split a 2nd board really another log like the 1st!
Hey BigD- a fan of your work here. Between you ,and Brad, have inspired me to try to create my own guitar. I love this finish, and am planning to use it on Solo's burl ash tele kit. May I contact you somehow if I have questions?
BigDGuitars Love this video as well as all your other ones. I have a well figured maple cap Tele body that I want to do a similar finish on. Have a couple questions about the sanding process . Are you using a variable speed sander and if so how fast do you set it at? And also how much pressure are you applying? Thanks
I really don't know why you are not more recognized in the online community. You are literally THE source to watch when it comes to staining a guitar top.
This ain't rocket science homie, millions of woodworkers know how to do this!
Don't mind me, I'll just be watching this on repeat.
don't be stealin any of my vid ideas hahahaha.
Well there go all of my content plans for the next six months... haha
@@BradAngove Feelin' the love
Same here buddy.
I’ve watched this Vid countless times, never gets old…👍👏
This is maybe the best paint job I have ever seen on a guitar. Just incredible. Would love to have seen it finished. Beautiful.
Looks absolutely superb, what a lovely top and you got the color scheme spot on
This blew my mind, I did NOT think that top was going to turn out to be one of the nicest I've ever seen. The contrast you got on that is on its own orbit, wow!
I wish you guitar painters would show a fine image of it with the hardware on
I agree!
this looks absolutely stunning! what an exceptional piece of wood!
Outstanding pattern at 12.55! Love that color and shapes. Super.
Please, please, please show us more of the end result! A dried, buffed and finished piece!
You have an amazing talent for this. I'd be proud to have any of your guitars in my collection. You inspire me to try your techniques on my builds.
I don't know how many times I've watched this. One of my fav videos on the channel, along with a few others
Probably one of the best looking stains . The natural wood pattern around the pickups is crazy cool
It almost looks like a landscape painting. Amazing.
This video inspired me to do my own tele build! Thanks for making these videos! I must have watched this a dozen times by now man.
It is incredible how you make such nice work seem so attainable for average mortals.
jay elliott Right Jay?!! I said the same thing! “Wow, maybe I can do this!” (Of course I’ll botch it up)
I have yet to try it, but love the idea of sanding back and trying again if the results arn't quite right.
I watch all your videos and I think this is still your best finish. Can't wait to try it on a burl top I have on the bench!
Awesome!!! I'd love to see the final product!!!
I'm absolutely in love with this top. Oh my God...
The final result awes me!
Thanks for this video. That is incredible work. I want to try this when I get my first build finished.
thanks!
@@bigdguitars Love this video as well as all your other ones. I have a well figured maple cap Tele body that I want to do a similar finish on. Have a couple questions about the sanding process . Are you using a variable speed sander and if so how fast do you set it at? And also how much pressure are you applying? Thanks
Beautiful work
Thank you for sharing you knowledge, now all i need is your skills.That piece of timber really deserved your work. Brilliant.
Absolutely Brilliant! So gorgeous it would like a honor to own such a beautiful guitar! Excellent job Sir.
great flow, love the fast forwards, i didn't feel the need to skip ahead at all =)
This looks so awesome.
You thought this top wasn't so great? It looks amazing, such unusual figuring.
So helpful to watch this process man, thanks a lot for doing this.
Wow that thing looks awesome
Unbelievable! Great arts!
As soon as you sanded back the brown and cleaned it off...man, I'd be happy with that! But then the yellow really brings it home...Great work, man. Learning a lot from watching these!
Wow! Big D you do really beautiful work!!!
Amazing. Love watching these come to life.
Those Japanese Fenders are so clean looking and for a Telecaster that guitar is a rock machine. Got to compliment you on your playing, can't beat playing a little old school Aerosmith,nice job.
This guy is awesome at what he does!
Thanks!
That might be the most beautiful guitar I've seen
Man! I do hardwood flooring (creating the samples) and I love this work you do. Similar to what I'm doing. You have a lot of talent & I hope you know you're gifted!
Absolutely Stunning!
That my friend is beautiful work! Stay blessed from the UK!
thanks for sharing this ive got a burl maple top tele im gonna do the same thing with. you do some incredible work.
OUTSTANDING!! You Sir are an artist!
Hi, Friend!!! I like so much your work!!! Congrats Regards from Mexico City
That is one gorgeous top...great technique....
That finish is truly beautiful
That little blurp at the top of the control cavity keeps drawing my eye tho
Wow, absolutely beautiful!
I liked how it looked with just the yellow, after the 1st sanding. Reminded me of the surface of the moon.
WOW!!!! Look at that grain, unbelievable!!! Good job man.
one of the best piece of wood I have ever found.
I'd say man, did you think it was going to turn out like that?
beautiful work , excellence.
You sound like Christopher Walken... gorgeous guitar! Very entertaining and nice work.
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Your comment needs more cowbell.
That looks great really cool
Absolutely fantastic !
Beautiful! Nice work!
Wow, that's beautiful!!!
Wow
What a beauty
Nice job
What make of Naphtha is that Bro? There are so many variants, but watching you use it makes me want to get the one you have :)
That looks sooo nice. You made my mind up for me to do a burleye cap on my next guitar.
Beautiful work!!
what a crazy figure! Nice job!!
Fantastic, I'm gonna have to give this a shot.
Finish turned out beautiful. I wish I had this tutorial 20 years ago when I used to build parts guitars. Would have saved much frustration and re-work. 👍
Thanks!!
That's beautiful!
Man!!!! You're AMAZING!!!!!
This is really awesome. I am looking to I corporate these techniques on my maple classical guitars. This would look KILLER on quilted maple
thank you look forward to it by the way that's a beautiful finish on that guitar
2:39, cannot be cooler than this... 12:30 THAT GUITAR TALK.
Stunning!
Love seeing all the different woods. Have you used Osage on any of your creations?
That would've made the coolest la cabronita ever. Some TV's in there, a roasted flame maple neck on it. Wow, as always great work. I'm a big fan!
beautiful
At the last dye application (time = 10 minutes 30 seconds), did you sand again, before you applied the Oil ? It looks like you did, but you did not say so, and then the next frame picture was you applying oil.
Great Video! I am using your technique for a Curley Maple bar top
Oh my... Dude, that was f*ckin amazing. Thanks for this vid. I’m s hobbyist, and you really piqued my interest in trying this type of work. Absolutely beautiful! It came to life right before my eyes..
That is the Sweets ONE Yet I Love It
NICE WORK !!!
Looks so awesome man!.
I don't know if I'd install hardware and play it, or hang it on the wall as is.
That's a work of art.
Mother nature and BIGD both get half the credit.
Gorgeous
Binging a bunch of your videos the next few days
Is it me? Do you ever think once, you've gone to far? I'm doing a burst and I'm thinking I went to far, that's why I bought a laminated ES 175 China body (my first) and I think if it doesn't work? So far it looks angry. An Angrybirst like I waited 50 yrs of playng and I'm making my first hollowbody and I'm making my first hollowbody electric an Angryburst. My electronic's same and different. I was raised in a TV repair shop that my father owned an operated over my first 20 years and 50 yrs of playing and learning, but I never thought of building some guitars until my first hardbody was dying. I was built by al professional nass maker. So then I made one. And like it. And now I'm making another but liter and my love with wood is weird, but the look of grade 5A flame to scallop is mesmerizing! Today I split a cord of an Olive Tree and the Nation's Revere honor natural wood of Israel. It's taking me 5 year to break this piece of a log and I still need to split a 2nd board really another log like the 1st!
great job
thanks!
Beautiful finish and a great video. Can I ask if you're at all worried about contamination of the dyes by dipping different coloured rags in them?
Mother of god... thats outstanding!!!
7:50 the top looks like liquid gold! Looks awsome
i save this for a project.. Is the stains that you're using are expensive?
they are about 20 a bottle. not too bad.
Gold hardware will look EXCELLENT with that top!
Awesome job..thanks
I have to ask - What issue of Fine Woodworking was that?
That reference guide to finish tones looks to be a good one to have.
TIA,
chase
Love your videos, Big D. question: do you dilute the naphtalene that you use to clean off the top with water?
Is there a part 2 to this video?
Thanks so much.
wow amazing!
how did you finish it btw? did you use shellac? polyurethane? or just the truoil?
Stunning👍🙂
Hey Big D - Looks amazing. How much do you dilute the dyes? And how long does each layer of true oil have to dry before the next layer is applied?
Hey BigD- a fan of your work here. Between you ,and Brad, have inspired me to try to create my own guitar. I love this finish, and am planning to use it on Solo's burl ash tele kit. May I contact you somehow if I have questions?
Sure dude. Derek@bigdguitars.com
Looks nice!
thanks!
Awesome technique. I too, would like to look up that issue of FWW to have that guide on hand. Would you mind sharing the issue number please?
learned a lot thanks!
What kind of finishes work with this? Polyurethane? Tung Oil? Great job!
Shellac :)
Sweet Moses!
BigDGuitars Love this video as well as all your other ones. I have a well figured maple cap Tele body that I want to do a similar finish on. Have a couple questions about the sanding process . Are you using a variable speed sander and if so how fast do you set it at? And also how much pressure are you applying? Thanks
Mid speed light pressure. Too fast and you will pull too much color off real quick.
@@bigdguitars thanks! The orbital sander that I currently have isn't variable speed so I'm guessing I should invest in one just to be safe?
Great job. Did you apply any sanding sealer before shooting this video? Thanks
no after it was all done.
WOW!! I love it