scojack Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 That's turned out a bit nice .... what a fantastic bass, you must be well pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfunk Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Nice one Ad. Can't wait to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Crackingly good Likewise - can't wait to hear it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBobTTD Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Very, very nice looking instrument indeed. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPJ Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Ooh matron, tissues quick! What a lovely piece of work, I'm loving that top! Congrats on a stunning looking bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolando Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Thanks for the kind words everyone:) Bassfunk plays bass in a band that I work with quite a bit so he might get to play it if he's lucky. This is my third Warmoth, I should really do some sound clips of them all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anthony Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Looks absolutely lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolando Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 [quote name='Mr Anthony' timestamp='1408733431' post='2533103'] Looks absolutely lovely. [/quote] Thanks. It's that good even my girlfriend has started playing bass! [URL=http://s917.photobucket.com/user/DolanCustomGuitars/media/Flame%20Maple%20Jazz/CABE0227-6AC0-463D-99D0-ED3A32B272D0_zps0wzt1vq0.jpg.html][IMG]http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/ad17/DolanCustomGuitars/Flame%20Maple%20Jazz/CABE0227-6AC0-463D-99D0-ED3A32B272D0_zps0wzt1vq0.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 That looks amazing, good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolando Posted August 30, 2014 Author Share Posted August 30, 2014 [quote name='budget bassist' timestamp='1409335922' post='2538818'] That looks amazing, good work! [/quote] Thanks, but what do you think of the bass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 (edited) Hahaha, that looks good too What dye did you use by the way, and where from? Iwant to have a go at a dyed finish soon. Any tips? I have no idea where to start or even how it's applied. Edited August 30, 2014 by budget bassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolando Posted August 31, 2014 Author Share Posted August 31, 2014 The black was water based dye from Rothko and Frost. This is the one; http://www.rothkoandfrost.com/wood-stain-water-based-black/ It says its out of stock, but I got a custom colour made by them they were very helpful and only took like 5 days to mix and delivered to me, so worth dropping them and email. This was my first go at dyes, hence why the first didn't work out. My only tips really are to test on a scrap piece first and when you're happy with it, stop. It's very easy to go too far. There are loads of videos on using dye on Youtube. This video helped me with this one and he has loads of videos on different finishes that are also very helpful. On a side note, I did a gig at Bangor City Football Club recently. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u49jCIRNnmk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 How did you apply the tru oil? Was it just with a rag, or did you use wet and dry or anything? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolando Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 I firstly sand up to 800 grit. Them with tru-oil, I use a lint free rag or an old white t-shirt thats been washed quite a few times. It depends what finish you want, I've only ever done a satin finish thats what was done on this one. I apply lots of light layers and build it up, don't be tempted to put it on too thick. Depending on what wood it is depends on how long it takes to fill the pores, but I did it on swamp ash and it didn't take too long. Also unlike a lacquer finish that blends together, tru-oil builds up on top of each other. Then you just keep rubbing it in until it starts to feel like its drying and you get some resistance. If the finish is smooth you can just keep going but some people go over it with some steel wool every 4 or 5 coats, but make sure you get rid of any steel wool fibres before you apply the next coat. I was scared of it at first but its easy to work with, so just give it a go and you'll find what suits you best. A little tip I was told, pierce a hole in the top seal and store it upside down. This stops the air from getting to the oil it can get a film on the top. I hop that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 Cheers, very helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Anthony Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 [quote name='Dolando' timestamp='1409247500' post='2537973'] Thanks. It's that good even my girlfriend has started playing bass! [/quote] Coincidentally, my Precision build had exactly the same effect! Enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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