DIY PRS Northern Lights Guitar Stain with BigDGuitars & Angelus Leather Dyes

[@bigdguitars]

purchase the dyes here: angelusdirect.com/?rfsn=566896.75dad582

[@Metalbass10000]

You should put a link in the description to part two, so people can see that video right after watching part 1. I know I don't have time to go look for it...

[@jaistanley]

I've just been experimenting on some veneers before starting on my guitar. So far I've found using keda dyes that a heavy red first coat, sanded back followed by a bleuy-green teal colour seems to give very good results. The blue in the teal mixes with the red and creates the purple and blue dark bits; and the greeney teal picks out the highlights.

[@BradAngove]

Fantastic work as always.

[@bigdguitars]

thank you!

[@jaredcooper8158]

You led me here Brad. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@schlotdoglaser]

Finally, a video that shows me exactly what I have been searching for. Been searching for a few weeks!. Bookmarked and subscribed!

[@bigdguitars]

Thanks dude.

[@schlotdoglaser]

@@bigdguitars I just got a kit and it is ASH. I would love to raise/open the grain, stain it black and then dye it purple (sort of like the one you are showing). What is the best method to raise/open the grain so the dye can get in there and then I sand?

[@JPGenergy]

I love the look of the back at 9:47 the grain looks so neat with that purple soaked in

[@NeZversSounds]

It's simply mesmerizing to watch you work with wood coloring.

[@bigdguitars]

thank you

[@ExNotesRec]

is there a link for the clear coat vid? Awesome work BTW. you are the reason I started working on my own guitars

[@johnnypk1963]

U r really getting so good at figuring out how to stain guitar bodies to get a particular look...damn man. Another excellent tutorial. Thx. 👏

[@bigdguitars]

thanks!

[@jatna77]

Thanks so much for your vids! Looking forward to part 2!

[@beautifulreub]

Sweeeeeet! Must admit this is one of your best, but they're all great. Keep on bringing us great videos, Thanks.

[@johnl5585]

Looks great, however, I've seen a pink (diluted red) base, sand back, then lay down a diluted (1:10ish) blue. Looks amazing on a quilt or flame. I have a swamp ash body coming and was going to try this on that (no veneer, but hoping for cool result anyway).

[@prs907]

Yet another great video. PRS showed a demo of northern lights being applied to a guitar recently and they also used a deep pink color along with the blue and purple.

[@bigdguitars]

Do you have a link for that? Shawn @ PRS had a channel going showing some cool stuff but it was deleted.

[@prs907]

BigDGuitars - I can't find the video I was looking for but I did find this. m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10154032046160639&id=79123655638&_rdr

[@jimjones9897]

BIGDGUITARS it’s on KZbin prs staining process. It’s still there

[@feanor70115]

@@jimjones9897 Could you provide a link please? I searched for that term and didn't get exactly what I was looking for.

[@VVBT34]

That finish color is awesome! Wife loves purple...

[@whatisanamelol]

Wow, thank you so much for taking the time to make this video! Looking forward to part II, any idea when it's coming? Thanks again

[@bigdguitars]

+whatisanamelol soon! Next months

[@Groosome128]

How long now? :)

[@DrewDrums]

You're really talented at this :D

[@junglist1]

That looks just fantastic. well done indeed!!

[@dennisapplegate7553]

IMO PRS first use alcohol based red sands it back then a deep blue solvent based , followed by a light touch of pink which brings out the purple.

[@Dougal78]

Wow, that turned out great!

[@bigdguitars]

thanks!!

[@partyxplays]

Would it be possible to make red and blue burst by having the red on the base and the blue on top? Or could you put blue on the outside and have it work into red like a prs violet blueburst finish? Great video and love these stain videos

[@Scorpiuszeroone]

Mohawk and Behlens make great woodworking products. I make walking sticks and do gun stock refinishing, love Behlens for their dyes.

[@lauriedepaurie]

Awesome! Would've been cool to add a scraped binding to set off that top. But that color is perfect!

[@bigdguitars]

I had that thought. I have the expensive quilted top coming with faux binding.

[@FindingTruth1776]

Thanks for the example.

[@Jeff-ik9zj]

That top is amazing! I'm interessed what would happen if you'd use a hot pink base

[@Terry3Gs]

wow. on the swamp ash it kinda has a calico multi color effect !! looks great especially that top !!

[@bigdguitars]

the purple and blue really blend out well.

[@tomtom72100]

how do you think this would look with a black limba body with a 5a flame maple cap?

[@MazMaslin]

have you tried wet sanding the dye straight into the ash? worked great for me, and helped fill the grain.

[@bigdguitars]

I will be doing an oil back and will do that for sure.

[@bryantcrawford214]

Hey D I been looking on line and I'm thinking about building a strat or tele with nothing but roasted maple for the body and neck.just wondering your thoughts on it.they are bringing big money right now I know that and they are so beautiful if done right.id love to see you do one.thanks again brother

[@kreativkurve8748]

Hello! I wanted to ask how much dye you used, I want to buy this for my prs build too but I dont know if 100ml is enough, especially 'cause you said, that it sucked the dye like a sponge. Thanks for this Video man!

[@deeljr]

BigD, have learned a ton from you in the past week. Thanks for posting your videos. I"m curious, would you recommend finishing this color with Tru Oil or would it change the color too much?

[@bigdguitars]

you need to seal it with sanding sealer. Once you do that you can use tru-oil. tru-oil alone will pickup some color.

[@AJbassist]

that lookd AMAZING

[@scratchcrafter]

You said the dye sucked up quickly in the wood, what type of poor filler or sealer did you use, if any at all?

[@jimcadorette1140]

What grit did you sand the bare wood to before applying your first coat of stain?

[@soljawaiian]

That looks cool, but is it Northern lights?

[@KyriaeB5B81]

PRS also uses blue over light red, not blue over purple for more difference in contrast.

[@africancichlids3011]

i used to have a 70s fender telecaster . do you use a 2.5 inch flush trim bit in a router with a template to make this body? i'm thinking of trying it out, sometime. i recently purchased one of those bits. bearings on each end of the cutting blade that cuts 2.5 inchs .i think it would do the job

[@ChrisAlia123shredmadinsanity]

Should I and back the sanding sealer before adding finish?

[@orhuk]

Hi. Can I use a wipe-on poly with this? If so, what's the process? Sand -> Grain Fill -> Dye -> Sanding Sealer -> wipe-on poly ?

[@mvyper]

Yes

[@ScottDreyfus]

Did you wet the grain down before adding the dye

[@lyric.kayden]

Question,,,, when you sanded the purple down with 320 grit sandpaper before apply the blue did you jump to a 220 or any size or did you apply the blue after using 320 grit? Thanks

[@bigdguitars]

I used 320 grit to pull color out. I try to avoid the 220 it can scratch.

[@lyric.kayden]

BigDGuitars k, thank you

[@lyric.kayden]

BigDGuitars yeah I’m having trouble with the blue taking to the wood after using 320 grit since it’s so smooth and fine. Might have to slight pass over with the 220 grit lightly.

[@bigdguitars]

Lyric Klein make sure your sanding disc is clean. That might be it too

[@lyric.kayden]

BigDGuitars will do 👍

[@symonf1966]

Nice work.

[@JeffGillis1]

Frigg'in awesome!

[@budandbean1]

Hey Derek, love this purple color, it's a really cool color! I also wanted to ask what you are doing with your Jack Daniels guitar? -and- Didn't you say you had enough material to make several of them? No real reason I ask, I was just curious... B.

[@bigdguitars]

I thought I had enough to get at least 2, but I used them all for that one. I have to order more tops!

[@MrMarcowally]

where can you buy the unpainted body?

[@jazzydog]

Superb!!.

[@Bsholder]

what stain would you use for a buckeye burl that leans towards a dirty yellow

[@MichaelCarle]

Red base with turquoise overcoat

[@rcjoe406]

wow.... very nice

[@scottthibodeau1788]

Really nice look! I can't wait to see part 2. Quick question: how thick is the maple top on the body? Looks like about 3/8". Keep up the great videos.

[@mattterrell4304]

what if you used the turquoise over the purple? would it discolor the purple?

[@vanhalencrack]

I've actually tried this. It worked out great. Will only discolor the purple if you put on too much. I haven't sprayed it yet with nitro/poly, but it should look even better after I do.

[@mattterrell4304]

I was always told don't mix mixers so I didn't know if it would mud up

[@bigdguitars]

I don't like mixing colors I like using them straight from the bottle

[@bigdguitars]

I have noticed with the angelus colors you don't need that much at times.

[@mattterrell4304]

***** I just did mine in Angelus and you're correct I may have wet my rag twice/three times the entire time. It goes a very long way

[@mattterrell4304]

my hero

[@MatheusHenrique-no7xx]

Our hero

[@KP_Tunes]

Is there a term for the type of finish this is?

[@Dudesbrewsguitarreviews]

Amazing!!!!

[@DiamondbackDetailing]

Are all the guitars you build accounted for or do you build then sell? I have a Gibson bfg that I'd love to replicate.

[@bigdguitars]

+Mostly Mopar i sell when I get an offer

[@kristopherdetar4346]

No disrespect, why not utilize more wood grain strokes as you finish up with each cycle of stain on?? I have watched almost all of your videos and you use mostly randomized strokes. Love your results and have picked up good tips watching your videos.

[@MrUltracoin]

Is this the angelus acrylic leather dye?

[@bigdguitars]

angelusdirect.com/collections/angelus-dye-1

[@jonmale3104]

You need to rethink your application technique I have learned PRS use water based dyes to get their glorious colors !

I think there is a video now somewhere where the private stock guy show techniques and I think I remember he mentioned they do a pink'ish color over violett to get northern light - seems the blue get's out by some wonders with the color/strain of the woods Edit: ok found it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYi3lpymhLB-hbM&ab_channel=PRSGuitars - he did not really say how they did it but he said "at some time the guitar is pink" - so I think it should be in there

[@notimportant3432]

Its pink and green btw

[@petermalone4193]

That leather dye is half the cost of the stuff that Stewmac sells.

[@morgan79347]

Work with the grain not across