Guitar Staining Tutorial - Bourbon Burst!

[@bigdguitars]

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[@piptyson5512]

Turned out better than I thought it would once you started playing with the dye. Nice!

[@bigdguitars]

needed a little playing

[@TheBabsPlayGames]

That came out really well. Nice to see how you evened out the few spots that didn't want to color the same as the rest.

[@bigdguitars]

yea was surprised how much came out of that.

[@danandratis]

Thanks Derek, another great job with an awesome piece of wood, I'm really partial to green, so I'd enjoy any project with that color - Cheers from Canada

[@jamesoneal6756]

That is a beautiful burst pattern and color.

[@jasonb2916]

Awesome looking burst!!!

[@TornelliGuitars]

Another great video Derek, I’ve learned so much from your videos over the past few weeks while I’ve been learning to colour… thanks!👍

[@bigdguitars]

Happy to help!

[@FrugalFixerSpike]

Beautiful as always. Talent, Brother

[@bigdguitars]

Thank you kindly!

[@PatrickMPlaysDrums]

love this stuff. able to take bits and pieces and utilize it for drum finishing/building. bad ass guitars though, seriously! keep it up!!!!!!

[@Soloist1983]

I would love to see Ibanez Vintage Violin, or PRS McCarty Glow attempted. Those are some fantastic, amber honey brown bursts that just look "to die for"

[@bryankethley3129]

I’ve been waiting for a new staining tutorial. Great to see this video. Also I am missing your live feed. I will check my settings but when do you usually go live? Thanks Bryan

[@bigdguitars]

its always rando. unsubscribe and re sub that has helped some folks. and I guess click the bell...

[@rickbaker4571]

Dang D, you crushed that mug!!! Looks fantastic!!

[@bigdguitars]

Thank you.

[@dirkkersting1522]

Truely awesome!!! Love it!

[@steveparkes1]

Still my favourire colourist!!

[@bigdguitars]

thanks buddy. I need more traction on socials..

[@steveparkes1]

@@bigdguitars I spread the word here in the UK !!

[@davidmitchel5285]

I love the way this turned out and want to do something like this. I have a hollow body veneer guitar so I can't sand much. It is a Pitbull ES-3 with what I believe is baswood. Any Suggestions?

[@greenroom1988]

Do you think you could do a pink/aqua fade? I was thinking pink on top and the aqua on the bottom with a natural/white band between the two. Maybe the colors would be the most vibrant at the top and bottom And fade into the natural/white in the middle? Also I was thinking quilted maple. Something like an ocean sunset burst.

[@stevev8592]

Another great vid! Any chance you could do a tutorial on a “Fire-glo” rickenbacker style finish?

[@bigdguitars]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZylp6Obp72NaqM did this a few years ago

[@copdoc]

Looks great as always Derek!!

[@bigdguitars]

Thanks again!

[@xamislimelight8965]

Just now found your channel. Was wondering if you had vids for stripping paint away? Got a tele in 2 tone burst, but I wanna remove that and make it, what I call Berry Burst lol

[@tyeasewoods2567]

Hey bigd I have been wanting to get with you on a little project I'm working on basically I have a guitar body I want either a flame or quilted cap put on what is the best way to converse with you on that

[@hm1708]

Amazing! Another rocking piece as always. Makes me want to sing..2Bourbons, No Scotch, 1Beer!! How about a Beer burst study as request….Larger Burst, IPA Burst, Abbey Burst, Stout Burst…Thanks for yet another amazing video and even better piece!

[@bigdguitars]

haha. I havent done a beer burst. I have done some ice t stuff.

[@hm1708]

@@bigdguitars if seen liked! Thanks a bunch again. Finally did the guitarlele in butterfly seaweed burst! Too dark and pretty for other name🤣. Thanks for the tips and inspiration from the hulk you did!

[@vincent33195]

I emailed you asking how to do a bourbon burst - I’m stoked you made this vid!! Thanks D

[@bigdguitars]

This was for you! Buy it hahah.

[@vincent33195]

But it’s more fun to do my own!!! Lol

[@vincent33195]

D- do you ever spray sanding sealer before you dye?

[@rfdunbar]

Beautiful! Love that combo!

[@bigdguitars]

Thanks buddy.

[@TomL-]

Looks awesome, love the color!

[@bigdguitars]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@MrGeroth]

You are THE man.

[@demoninkstudios7735]

It’s funny I came up with an idea for a Bourbon Burst as well, though it’s more on the lighter orange-brown side.

[@wombat6]

Looks great, as always.

[@bigdguitars]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@jaseb7501]

How if possible can you do a white burst on quilt maple? Is it black first then just go to town with white?

[@mitarrguitars]

Great Videos, want exactly is the neutral please, some type of thinner I’m guessing. Cheers Mike

[@bigdguitars]

You got it! its the base before they add the dyes.

[@mitarrguitars]

Many thank. I just done a Bourbon Burst this morning for my KZbin build, after watching yours. I normally tint the lacquers. So it was a nice enjoy change. Best wishes from South Wales UK. Mike

[@robertr4193]

Looks pretty nice.

[@bigdguitars]

Thanks!

[@adamsantos5649]

I have to ask, what colors would you use to do a Cobra Burst? I believe that line is Gold top, and says so on the paper work, but I swear it looks like platinum or Amber.

[@ilmondodidrummertony301]

hello can you recommend me a valid alternative like the : Mohawk M102-0413 Pre-Catalyzed Sanding Sealer M102-0413 but what can I find in Italy? this is not available unfortunately

[@drock5597]

I'm thinking about building my own body. Wondering if anyone has tips for a wood to use that won't break the bank. I want to use Maple but all I can find is Rock Maple near me. Is Alder or maybe Ash a better alternative?

[@TheGorillafoot]

Great video

[@BBGuitars]

Thank you so much for doing this one!

[@bigdguitars]

You're so welcome!

[@ant1sokolow]

For most of the duration of the vid i thank that the stain lacked warmth, perhaps a bit of orange/red in the brown. Then the steelwool and finish corrected that feel, bringing a bit of vibrance and warmth... But at the end the glass of Bourbon shown that the perceived lack was real. It is more toasted bread burst than bourbon burst.

[@bigdguitars]

toasted bread burst isn't as alluring!

[@ant1sokolow]

@@bigdguitars Sure. I prefer Bourbon. But, to me, visually, this one lack a bit in the ABV department. ;-) But nice anyway, i'm just kidding . Edit: It's more Pure Malt Scotch than Bourbon. ? Just a color/name thing. I do like your barrel guitars , not more "warm" colorwise ...

[@kevinbrooks9740]

Great looking body. Every time I watch your videos I think " well this time he's not going to be able to make it look good". But you always do! Keep the great videos coming, please.

[@bigdguitars]

Haha. Sometimes me too.

[@smawhorter]

That finish looks like a freshly poured glass of guinness...so pretty.

[@Terry3Gs]

Yeah that looks awesome !! Nice work Derek !! :)

[@bigdguitars]

Thanks a lot! hope all is well!

[@scott1515]

What gauge of steel wool do you use?

[@mattliebenau9083]

Very nice! The outside video looked like the top had taken on some orange or reddish coloring? Yeah, drop it in a glass with some ice!

[@bigdguitars]

yea the top base was orange ish.

[@D_Morse]

The finished front certainly highlights that great looking drop top, as it should. Nice work; thanks for posting.

[@bigdguitars]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@craigvaneck3599]

What is your neutral chemical?

[@Cognitoman]

Dude where are you from man ?

[@frankmusiol6871]

1a 👍👍👍

[@Bljat-so4qy]

0:20 we finally got it… the the one piece

[@MangledGuitars]

Gorgeous grain though

[@af2021box]

Looks sorta like a pine cone. I like it

[@tylerparker3024]

You should wet sand and polish those.

[@killerrockguitar1845]

300$ is a great price!

[@bigdguitars]

thanks. 125 for the top alone..

[@killerrockguitar1845]

@@bigdguitars sadly i'm in italy,shipment customs and taxes here will rip me off with 300 euros! your one of the best in dyeing guitars!

[@smicksmookety]

Hi, I think you should know that I stole $4 from your night stand.

[@MangledGuitars]

Don't ever do that dab motion again lol

[@bigdguitars]

haha... template coming shortly. I am still mid bathroom haven't touched a guitar in a bit

[@tylerparker3024]

300 dollars for a spray paint finish?? Never touch a piece with your bare hands right before you spray it geez. Dont you realize that stuff doesnt stick to the oils that are on your hands..

[@fromaggiovagiola9128]

I love rubbing wood in the morning.

[@smicksmookety]

You must be my refrigerator.

[@Cognitoman]

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