1979 Gibson Marauder Project

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Sun Mar 17, 2013 4:06 pm

Natural walnut stain pleaseeeeeeee

cooter · Post by **cooter** » Sun Mar 17, 2013 4:08 pm

cur wrote:Looking great. Did you mention what you were planning for a finish.

I'm thinking just clear poly but I'm going to try it on some scrap pieces first and see how much it darkens the wood.
If it doesn't darken it any I may use some stain but I'm worried about it going on even.

cur · Post by **cur** » Sun Mar 17, 2013 8:28 pm

are you going to fill the grain? also, you might want to try pre stain conditioner. I used it on cherry wood before and that stuff is notorious for blotchy finish.

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Mon Mar 18, 2013 6:16 pm

hehe

TapTapTempo · Post by **TapTapTempo** » Sat Mar 23, 2013 11:50 am

So far, a very clean restoration. I'm blown away. You're bringing that maurauder back from the dead!

cooter · Post by **cooter** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:31 pm

Not much of an update but I'm thinking I might go with a w/b/w pickguard instead.
I think it would give me more color options.

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:37 pm

Black looks more classy but it's your guitar man. Black with a walnut or some other natural stain would be sweet.

theshadowofseattle · Post by **theshadowofseattle** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:54 pm

BLACK ON BLACK ON BLACK

Awstin · Post by **Awstin** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:02 pm

theshadowofseattle wrote:BLACK ON BLACK ON BLACK

+1 or this. Especially with that hot aged maple neck.