I used nitrocellulose lacquer, I just didn't expose my camera to it for very long... it's in the video, but it's a blink and you'll miss it sort of deal. More info in the descriptions.
Did you use 85% Empire red and 15% Medium brown for the stain? Looks really good and I have just placed an order for the stains to have the same colour for my RS build :)
After applying the black gesso paint, what method did you use to remove the excess paint? About to try the same technique but need some guidance hehe..!
Hard to say I 'recommend' the gesso.. but it worked for me! I put it on, let it dry, then wiped off the excess with a wet rag. Then I had to sand down the wood a bit to flatten and remove any color from the veneer. This is a risky step if you're using the thin, marquetry veneer... but it would be very similar if you used traditional grain filler. Just go slow. This was the first guitar I ever built, so it's hardly tried and true... but I got the idea from this video, he uses his own mixture, which is very similar to the gesso, and it worked for him. (note that he's not using veneer) th-cam.com/video/_agPy70C-u8/w-d-xo.html
Lukeyourself Thank you for the answer! I will try the technique on some spare veneer and see where I end up..! I will for sure take a look at the video as well!
I am about to this stage in my build. Is the gesso wipe on / wipe off to fill the pores, or did you have to use a solvent or sand it back once it dried?
It IS actually paint... so, what I did was brush it on, make a big mess, let it start to dry and go grey, then wipe it off with a wet paper towel (just water), then sand the rest flush. It's hard for me to "recommend" this method, but it worked for me. I would just say to practice it on a scrap piece before you commit. This was the video that gave me the idea to use the gesso, his homemade compound is similar. th-cam.com/video/_agPy70C-u8/w-d-xo.html
@@Lukeyourself Thanks. The can of grain filler I had went bad, so I was looking for an alternative and I think I'll give this a try. I have a couple of scrap workboards to attempt on. Thanks for the info!
I ended up using a Freud 3/4" "Flush trim bit" from Amazon (nothing special about it)... but I changed out the 'flush' bearing to make the bit cut at the correct thickness of my binding. There are a number of options for this. Stew Mac has bits and just about every bearing imaginable.
@@vainosalminen7681 One heavy coat. Let it sit for a few seconds, then wiped it off... as seen in the Binding and Stain video - th-cam.com/video/rnTdnpMDk9A/w-d-xo.html
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Watching this makes me appreciate Brian and his father's genius even more.
Same here.
awesome work man!!! And yes, binding is a pain in the neck. Keep rocking bro!!! Cheers from Argentina!
I'm really enjoying these red special videos! Looks amazing!
That is so beautiful. Great job! I wish I had the ability to do stuff like this. Lol I’d just screw it all up!
Argh! I’ve got to wait for the next video! I find this very therapeutic. Well done.
Wow! That looks gorgeous. Good skills.
Oh man i need More of this videos
very satisfying to watch :D keep up the amazing work!!!!
what types of paints did you use to get this tone?
General Finishes. More info in the description.
I watched all the videos in the series, I thought, and never saw where the finish was put on. Was this just stained without a clear coat of some sort?
I used nitrocellulose lacquer, I just didn't expose my camera to it for very long... it's in the video, but it's a blink and you'll miss it sort of deal. More info in the descriptions.
What stain did you use?
Hey Luke :) how deep are your pick up holes B, M & N? That's one thing I'm currently struggling with. Thanks a lot and cheers :)
Did you use 85% Empire red and 15% Medium brown for the stain? Looks really good and I have just placed an order for the stains to have the same colour for my RS build :)
Yes. 85:15, or thereabout. I tried to detail as much as I could in the video description. Good luck with your build!
Very cool!. i'm just wondering if you could tell me where you bought the binding and what size. Very cool build.
Thank you! StewMac... 0.090" x .250" (Item # 5779)
@@Lukeyourself that you very much
What are you using to glue the binding?
Acetone.
After applying the black gesso paint, what method did you use to remove the excess paint? About to try the same technique but need some guidance hehe..!
Hard to say I 'recommend' the gesso.. but it worked for me! I put it on, let it dry, then wiped off the excess with a wet rag. Then I had to sand down the wood a bit to flatten and remove any color from the veneer. This is a risky step if you're using the thin, marquetry veneer... but it would be very similar if you used traditional grain filler. Just go slow. This was the first guitar I ever built, so it's hardly tried and true... but I got the idea from this video, he uses his own mixture, which is very similar to the gesso, and it worked for him. (note that he's not using veneer) th-cam.com/video/_agPy70C-u8/w-d-xo.html
Lukeyourself Thank you for the answer! I will try the technique on some spare veneer and see where I end up..! I will for sure take a look at the video as well!
I am about to this stage in my build. Is the gesso wipe on / wipe off to fill the pores, or did you have to use a solvent or sand it back once it dried?
It IS actually paint... so, what I did was brush it on, make a big mess, let it start to dry and go grey, then wipe it off with a wet paper towel (just water), then sand the rest flush. It's hard for me to "recommend" this method, but it worked for me. I would just say to practice it on a scrap piece before you commit.
This was the video that gave me the idea to use the gesso, his homemade compound is similar. th-cam.com/video/_agPy70C-u8/w-d-xo.html
@@Lukeyourself Thanks. The can of grain filler I had went bad, so I was looking for an alternative and I think I'll give this a try. I have a couple of scrap workboards to attempt on. Thanks for the info!
What size binding are you using?
StewMac's .090" x .250" white binding.
Whats the router bit you used?
I ended up using a Freud 3/4" "Flush trim bit" from Amazon (nothing special about it)... but I changed out the 'flush' bearing to make the bit cut at the correct thickness of my binding. There are a number of options for this. Stew Mac has bits and just about every bearing imaginable.
What is that black paint you put underneath the guitar body
Bob Ross Black Gesso. I just used it for grain fill. Eventually switched to Rockler black Wunderfil, a little less mess.
@@Lukeyourself thanks for getting back to me
what stain did you use
General Finishes. More info in description.
@@Lukeyourself Where do I get that general finishes painting, I look for it and I don't find it
what does that 85 15 mix mean because im european i dont understand that
85% Empire red and 15% Medium brown.
@@Lukeyourself how much did you use it?
@@vainosalminen7681 One heavy coat. Let it sit for a few seconds, then wiped it off... as seen in the Binding and Stain video - th-cam.com/video/rnTdnpMDk9A/w-d-xo.html
What country do you live in ?
The US. (?)