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Title: Guitar toner
Post by: jrstegner on May 16, 2020, 05:34:46 PM
Anybody ever try guitar toner for staining Lam's? Looks like a good way to get a burst look without having to sand.
Title: Re: Guitar toner
Post by: Flem on May 17, 2020, 12:03:39 AM
Not sure what you are referring to with "guitar toner", but if you are lucky Mark (mad max) will give some advice. He made a bow with a stunning sunburst finish on it. If I recall correctly he used dyes to get the look.
Title: Re: Guitar toner
Post by: Mad Max on May 17, 2020, 06:56:18 AM
I will be gone all day---not sure what you asking.
Starburst---there are some youtubes on this
Aniline Dye water base is what I used on the veneers and riser. I had to mask off the sides of the veneers to dye the riser. The black stripes in the riser are phenolic
curly maple veneers and riser
(https://i.imgur.com/d1Tmd1j.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/YrYKRen.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/YJiqCT9.jpg?1)


Title: Re: Guitar toner
Post by: jrstegner on May 17, 2020, 10:42:23 AM
That looks fantastic Mark. I am talking about the rattle cans of stain marketed for guitar burst staining. The product is called guitar toner.
Title: Re: Guitar toner
Post by: Flem on May 17, 2020, 11:29:34 AM
Buy two can of each color, cause you will need the practice to get a good finish with those cans. I don't know if Mark used an airbrush, but I think I would go that route, airbrush and dyes. Would be more likely to get a good finish. Rattle cans are tricky, if your looking for perfection.