Awesome DIY Purple Stain on Quilted Maple - Staining a Guitar

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[@bigdguitars]

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[@Xpyburnt_ndz]

WOW!!! That is GORGEOUS!!! There's one lucky player out there getting this beauty!!!

[@bigdguitars]

thanks!

[@Cadmonkey]

Best one yet. That's an amazing level of quality for a home build. Truely proffesional grade a stuff.

[@bigdguitars]

thanks! my spray system isn't the best. too much dust

[@kayasper6081]

"...for a home build..."? I would say there is no factory in the world who do it better. This is hand made perfection.

[@michaelszarzynski8698]

Wow... Outstanding color and finish... In my opinion one of the nicest I've seen since I started watching this channel. Thanks for the content

[@gilbertrodriguez1960]

That's a beautiful looking guitar body that purple looks amazing.🎸👍

[@edwardippoliti626]

I could only imagine the tone on this one ,as beautiful as the looks !

[@sbrave]

Wow, amazing color and depth!!

[@andyt5559]

I LOVE a quilted maple top Derek, and that top is a STUNNER, BUT I ALSO LOVE PURPLE, and I remember you saying it can turn green in the past! I LOVE IT!

[@danandratis]

really like the purple - have never really been a fan of purple, but as you said that top will make anything look great - Cheers from Canada

[@Terry3Gs]

You always do awesome purple finishes !!

[@AverageCitizen333]

Im commenting because i already liked and subacribed. This is a beautiful finish, and its right on par because my favorite color for guitars is dark purple!

[@michaelopry3456]

my dude, that top looks like a foot deep of crystal clear spring water on top of the purple. That is gorgeous. Excellent work and attention to detail.

[@hannaguitars]

That really came out beautiful !

[@jamesrobertson5025]

If only I was in the market for another guitar build. Stunning top and great colour.

[@stufromoz8164]

Liked and subbed 30 seconds into video, Ive been looking for this for so long.

[@FreddysFrets]

Looks amazing Derek! I am doing a Flying V with a quited top stained purple and browsing around youtube I found this video. Great stuff....learned few tricks!

[@hannaguitars]

Fancy, very nice work Derek !

[@kayasper6081]

Fantastic. After spraying my (electric) guitars for 24 years I just sold my compressor and stuff. The plan is to hand rub everything from now on. Stains and shellac. Very inspiring what you do here, thanks!

[@RedRose4711]

Just stunning. I reckon that's gotta be the best colour yet!

[@bigdguitars]

thanks love it!

[@jerrycarroll9068]

Big D thanks for the kimball hardwoods plug, I bought my 4a top from them. They definitely don’t disappoint and I received it in 3 days!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Great video Derek, I’m currently learning how to burst and fade using all your vids, thanks!👍

[@bigdguitars]

thanks buddy

[@D.Guitar]

That's a Gorgeous Quilt. Kimball hardwoods has some awesome stuff

[@hughbean6785]

Beautiful love the color

[@VoyeurGuitars]

That is stunning Derek! 😍

[@bigdguitars]

thanks!

[@MangledGuitars]

Absolutely beautiful guitar man! Kimble kills it again with superb timber

[@bigdguitars]

I know you! haha

[@MangledGuitars]

@@bigdguitars I know you too lol

[@Daddy53751]

Wow! Thanks for the vacuum cleaner idea!👍🏻 I like the contrast. My first guitar, Had a beautiful quilt top that I did with an almost pale yellowish, But the back I did with a very transparent whitewash. The contrast sounds weird, but it actually was very beautiful.

[@zaz4667]

That is AWESOME! Love purples and love quilted maple! So SWEET! The only thing better is if the body was a Stratocaster shape!

[@GuitaraddictsWorkshop]

Looks amazing!

[@kilhattrick]

Job well done. I appreciate your work sir. Both the bodies and the videos. I learn a lot. Thank you.

[@bigdguitars]

thanks buddy

[@kilhattrick]

@@bigdguitars For 5 years, but only for a few minutes a day, was I able to watch the only stainer at Warmoth do his work. I just love it. I get to glean more from your knowledge and generous explanation. Thanks again sir.

[@TomOHara-]

It doesn't need to match that purpleheart. That is outstanding as it came out!

[@joshuawhited547]

Looks really nice

[@alkyhauler8185]

Damn that looks AMAZING

[@markgordon4368]

I've a purple heart 💜 "railway sleeper" I just can't wait till I get my workshop can't compete with your quilted tops "we are not worthy " 🙌 😉

[@rayrayokmusic]

That one is really nice!!

[@smokepeddler]

Wow! You really out did yourself.

[@bradyazell]

Excellent!

[@williampolfus6975]

I have to thank you about your tip in one of your earlier videos about the Super Assilex sandpaper kits. I finish my guitar builds in nitro lacquer, and I haven't had to wet sand since I bought one of their sandpaper kits, and the finished guitars have turned out great. The sandpapers last a long time, and I like how the sanded finish turns to powder, which can be brushed or vacuumed off the guitar and sandpaper.

[@tidesmain]

How many guitar bodies can you finish with said kit?

[@bigdguitars]

@@tidesmain I have actually done about 5 so far... still have half left. worth it

[@shockthefox]

You crushed this.

[@SweetTGuitars]

Love the purple heart! Beautiful. Don't you just love the Super Assilex film? I've got the complete setup of it now. I absolutely love how well it performs, and Dry!

[@bigdguitars]

yea its great stuff.

[@killerrockguitar1845]

beautiful!!!!

[@wombat6]

Purple is kind of a cheat code when it comes to making me like anything, but hot damn that's a great looking top.

[@spnbst]

incredible

[@avielkharrat5788]

Brillant !

[@guitarsofold100]

That is the bomb!

[@stufromoz8164]

love your work , could you have altered the colour/tone of the back to get it a bit closer to the top??? or would that detract from the overall asthetic of the body???

[@Martinroot]

Love that almost Transformers Desepticon purple ;)( You love to see some guitars in the future with Floyd Rose... ;)

[@Badhands55]

Nice!

[@Dayphid]

Question. Any idea how Kiesel pulls off that glowing blue effect on their Monster burst finish? I’d love to see your take on it or input on how it’s done. Thanks !

[@robertr4193]

Beautiful guitar body. Lovely purple color. If you were wanting to get a more close match the they color of the Purple heat wood you could have added just a touch of red to the purple stain to get a closer match if that was your aim. Looks great as it is though.

[@bigdguitars]

yea red and brown

[@Alex_Martz]

Looks amazing!, How to do the same color but in Satin mate finish?

[@patrickmallet8178]

superb work it is very beautiful I would like to know where to find the purple and black dye and what brands

[@jimcadorette1140]

Beautiful. What is the last sandpaper grit you used before staining? Do you have a pre-stain prep video? New to your channel. Thanks.

[@josephpessano]

On the website for the neutral dye, do we want Suede neutral or leather neutral? I love you work, it’s absolutely inspiring. I’m building my first guitar and purple is the color I’m going for and if I can achieve even a glimmer of what you’ve done, I’ll be very happy

[@stonemuzza8311]

Great video, do you have any videos on the thinning of the purple and what brands you use? Are these all leather dyes you’ve used

[@marcuscarrozza732]

Love the stain and dye videos. Would like you to do a nuclear burst in different colors . The one you did was outstanding.

[@bigdguitars]

what colors?

[@Rage_80]

@@bigdguitars an ocean/sea nuclear burst would look good I reckon. Blues and greens.

[@JPibbs2198]

Hello! What did you thin down your purple dye with? And could the mohawk precatalyzed sanding sealer be used under a 2k catalyzed polyurethane? Thanks!

[@luigicosenza1310]

Hello, can you please explain better the last passage and which product to use, to make the surface look shiny? thank you.

[@jarredbaca8112]

Hey bro! Great video. I have a question, I live in CA so I can only order low VOC is that going to change the color consistency on any way?

[@Johnny.D]

I am just getting started on a build in which I would like to have a purple burst from a dark pinkish Hue in the middle to a very dark purple edge. the stains you use are water or alcohol based? I have some powders and wondering which is better?

[@aandc2005]

That is beautiful!! Great job! You should use simtec polyester instead of the spray can.. It hardens to 90% of glass, sand easily and buffs out like a mirror! Oh wear a tyvek suit it goes every and you don't want it in your hair .. maybe use two square fans with gatage door tight diwn in top of both

[@bigdguitars]

Man that stuff is toxic. I don’t like the smell of it.

[@aandc2005]

​​​​@@bigdguitarswear a 3m mask and run a fan.. you should try it but if you need use a cheap tcp global 2.0 or higher tip since it's a high solid...at first it will go on crappy but let it flash for 5 mins then hit it again it self levels.. also mix up small amounts since only have 25 mins max or it will harden in the gun so after you sprayed the fist amount mix up another and repeat a couple times since you'll be sanding a ml down flat or get rid of the orange peel and you don't want to sand through..ea coat should flash at least 5 to 10... try it you'll see it sands easy and buffs out really nice also use 3m compounds 1 through 3

[@mathieufoley2339]

Do you use naptha or water to thin the stain? That purple is amazing!

[@im5150247]

Hello, any tips on how to sand an archtop body? It's got great grain, but, it's TBS, and i want another color, purple wood be awesome! Thanx.

[@codysden1]

How can you add flake or glitter to a translucent stain finish?

[@lex.cordis]

What is the reason for using sanding sealer? Could one just go straight to clear coat? I've been having trouble understanding this aspect and any help is appreciated!

[@fullmetalchef]

I’m learning about staining wood, what are you referring to when you say the dye is mixed with “neutral”?

[@Leemask1]

what is the product number of the dye. there is so many some for leather etc. not sure what to use

[@thawthaw03]

I don't understand why my strat body isn't taking color I apply . I sanded tf out of it and still the same. Any idea ??

[@user-eu6ud6vk1c]

Reminds me of Lari Basilios new purple signature Ibanez, but not a solid purple.

[@Bflatest]

one thing us not builders love is to see the final WITH hardware and strings on it. But you guys never do that hehehe

[@mujjiemazoo]

Hi big D , did you use angelus purple and black? Where can I get some? Thanks

[@OldSilkRoad]

How long did you wait between applying the purple and black stains? Or did the black go on immediately after purple without waiting for it to dry?

[@TzufFamilyBand]

Which of the angelus dyes are you using? On their website it looks like leather dyes

[@richardcarpenter154]

2 color differences are great

[@jordanrabideau1824]

Do you put any type of finish on the guitar before the purple dye?

[@Matan2222222]

what grit of sandpaper did you to sand the purple top?

[@normbarrows]

It was looking rather purple until you hit it with the black. Then it became more blue - purple. Indigo type black perhaps? In the end it looked more like dark blue than purple to me. So where do you get all those killer quilted veneers and caps from anyway?

[@kevinbond3968]

Killer!!!

[@markbader4942]

I'm guessing the particular type of Mohawk sanding sealer matters? I'm trying to locate on Amazon, but notice there's a number of different labels from the one you're using in the video. Pre-catalyzed Lacquer Sanding Sealer, Tone Finish Lacquer Sanding Sealer, Finisher's Choice Sanding Sealer. All from Mohawk, does it matter which?

[@paulviseskis9789]

Have you ever tried a red burst with purple?

[@murpsman]

What grit is the open grit paper?

[@PunKFisH50]

At 13min 28 sec, Derek says he applied a 2K finish. What does that mean?

[@D.Guitar]

Maybe if you had used Red. Instead of black. In that one step.. it would have introduced a closer color to the purple heart of the body?

[@TheRealWick44]

So did you not finish with poly? You just used sand and sealer for the coating? Wanting to try my own

[@Kicker700]

What are you using for a thinner on the dye?

[@TheHiddenBooger47]

It was hard to see the black after you sanded but once you added the last purple, it jumped out

[@aandc2005]

Whst do you mean neutral? Is that a alcohol thinner your talking about? If so which thinner?

[@dslstnt]

Do I need to sand for each color?

[@katieking7671]

Wow geoegoau I want pink

[@robbysguitars8223]

The purpleheart will go brown with age so it will look like a different guitar eventually.

[@Cognitoman]

I wish I could learn how to do this

[@wbaglivio]

Beautiful job! When you say you thin the purple with "neutral", what do you mean, exactly? Is that a dye color or are you just adding water/alcohol?

[@gbish6906]

Angelus sells the neutral. I think it's just their base without any color

[@Leemask1]

where do you get the Tops

[@lawrencejordan3832]

Is the 50/50 mix with water or alcohol?

[@iggbarn]

Where do you buy the Neutral to mix?

[@piptyson5512]

The Derek duo comes through again lol. I wonder if you mixed in a bit of red if you'd get something a bit closer to purpleheart in color?

[@bigdguitars]

yea red and brown

[@rebelbusiness901]

can mahogany be used as fretboard... and what are the pros & cons of using it as fretboard /fingerboard.... loved your efforts ❤❤❤

[@gbish6906]

You could, but it's not as hard as typical hardwoods used for fingerboards, which is why it's not often used as a fingerboard material.

[@jmd375]

It's funny you mention the purple turning green. I used a purple on a guitar I stained and it turned to almost a gold instead of a green.

[@bigdguitars]

yea its a really strong color needs to dilute

[@ArnieBriedis]

What do you mean by "neutral"?

[@richardcarpenter154]

Now we're talking

[@Overit5000]

Purple Heart always turns brown

[@aandc2005]

Leave it in the sun it will get more purple instead of brown