Honey Burst Guitar on a Flamed Maple Burl Tele Project Luthier Transtints

[@minkorrh]

I really don't know why you are not more recognized in the online community. You are literally THE source to watch when it comes to staining a guitar top.

[@kennyh5083]

This ain't rocket science homie, millions of woodworkers know how to do this!

[@Soloist1983]

This blew my mind, I did NOT think that top was going to turn out to be one of the nicest I've ever seen. The contrast you got on that is on its own orbit, wow!

[@markbundy1694]

I’ve watched this Vid countless times, never gets old…👍👏

[@BradAngove]

Don't mind me, I'll just be watching this on repeat.

[@bigdguitars]

don't be stealin any of my vid ideas hahahaha.

[@BradAngove]

Well there go all of my content plans for the next six months... haha

[@captbuscemi]

@@BradAngove Feelin' the love

[@flatsixx]

Same here buddy.

[@plainsroamer405]

This is maybe the best paint job I have ever seen on a guitar. Just incredible. Would love to have seen it finished. Beautiful.

[@Puciferthegreat]

Looks absolutely superb, what a lovely top and you got the color scheme spot on

[@redryderaus]

You have an amazing talent for this. I'd be proud to have any of your guitars in my collection. You inspire me to try your techniques on my builds.

[@wombat6]

I don't know how many times I've watched this. One of my fav videos on the channel, along with a few others

[@upalony69]

Outstanding pattern at 12.55! Love that color and shapes. Super.

[@givemeajackson]

this looks absolutely stunning! what an exceptional piece of wood!

[@mladenvidic7905]

Probably one of the best looking stains . The natural wood pattern around the pickups is crazy cool

[@MyJK86]

Please, please, please show us more of the end result! A dried, buffed and finished piece!

[@Bflatest]

I wish you guitar painters would show a fine image of it with the hardware on

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

I agree!

[@prs907]

This video inspired me to do my own tele build! Thanks for making these videos! I must have watched this a dozen times by now man.

[@jayelliott1883]

It is incredible how you make such nice work seem so attainable for average mortals.

[@ski5150]

jay elliott Right Jay?!! I said the same thing! “Wow, maybe I can do this!” (Of course I’ll botch it up)

[@4estGimp]

I have yet to try it, but love the idea of sanding back and trying again if the results arn't quite right.

[@rtroiani]

I watch all your videos and I think this is still your best finish. Can't wait to try it on a burl top I have on the bench!

[@Dudldom]

It almost looks like a landscape painting. Amazing.

[@mrmanch204]

Thank you for sharing you knowledge, now all i need is your skills.That piece of timber really deserved your work. Brilliant.

[@anointed01]

Awesome!!! I'd love to see the final product!!!

[@iamzelix7165]

Thanks for this video. That is incredible work. I want to try this when I get my first build finished.

[@bigdguitars]

thanks!

[@adamkemmerer4520]

@@bigdguitars Love this video as well as all your other ones. I have a well figured maple cap Tele body that I want to do a similar finish on. Have a couple questions about the sanding process . Are you using a variable speed sander and if so how fast do you set it at? And also how much pressure are you applying? Thanks

[@scrawfordmusic]

As soon as you sanded back the brown and cleaned it off...man, I'd be happy with that! But then the yellow really brings it home...Great work, man. Learning a lot from watching these!

[@merlinsmonkey2001]

Absolutely Brilliant! So gorgeous it would like a honor to own such a beautiful guitar! Excellent job Sir.

[@kyatzz]

You thought this top wasn't so great? It looks amazing, such unusual figuring.

[@frankperricone2065]

Those Japanese Fenders are so clean looking and for a Telecaster that guitar is a rock machine. Got to compliment you on your playing, can't beat playing a little old school Aerosmith,nice job.

[@DominicMLuciano]

I'm absolutely in love with this top. Oh my God...

[@jonq8714]

So helpful to watch this process man, thanks a lot for doing this.

[@yat21]

The final result awes me!

[@double__dash__]

great flow, love the fast forwards, i didn't feel the need to skip ahead at all =)

[@alyusdickey6383]

This guy is awesome at what he does!

[@bigdguitars]

Thanks!

[@manbearpig2164]

That might be the most beautiful guitar I've seen

[@johnsguitarmusicanddemos]

Man! I do hardwood flooring (creating the samples) and I love this work you do. Similar to what I'm doing. You have a lot of talent & I hope you know you're gifted!

[@timpate7340]

thanks for sharing this ive got a burl maple top tele im gonna do the same thing with. you do some incredible work.

[@_grateful_zen_4515]

WOW!!!! Look at that grain, unbelievable!!! Good job man.

[@bigdguitars]

one of the best piece of wood I have ever found.

[@_grateful_zen_4515]

I'd say man, did you think it was going to turn out like that?

[@tikka3030]

This looks so awesome.

[@skeembot]

That my friend is beautiful work! Stay blessed from the UK!

[@RattlecanGuitarRestorations]

Amazing. Love watching these come to life.

[@manueladrianmontielacosta9716]

Hi, Friend!!! I like so much your work!!! Congrats Regards from Mexico City

[@stevenedwards4470]

That finish is truly beautiful That little blurp at the top of the control cavity keeps drawing my eye tho

[@almix1952]

OUTSTANDING!! You Sir are an artist!

[@7pines77]

Wow that thing looks awesome

[@jonpaulison2283]

Beautiful work

[@GurnBograt1986]

Wow! Big D you do really beautiful work!!!

[@ejoey64]

Unbelievable! Great arts!

[@stevewhitesell6498]

Finish turned out beautiful. I wish I had this tutorial 20 years ago when I used to build parts guitars. Would have saved much frustration and re-work. 👍

[@bigdguitars]

Thanks!!

[@pp63100]

I liked how it looked with just the yellow, after the 1st sanding. Reminded me of the surface of the moon.

[@the-LeoKnightus]

That looks sooo nice. You made my mind up for me to do a burleye cap on my next guitar.

[@andersongmusic6413]

Wow, absolutely beautiful!

[@FtnHills38]

Absolutely Stunning!

[@lauriedepaurie]

That would've made the coolest la cabronita ever. Some TV's in there, a roasted flame maple neck on it. Wow, as always great work. I'm a big fan!

[@ski5150]

Oh my... Dude, that was f*ckin amazing. Thanks for this vid. I’m s hobbyist, and you really piqued my interest in trying this type of work. Absolutely beautiful! It came to life right before my eyes..

[@7REDDRACO7]

beautiful work , excellence.

[@raytristani]

This is really awesome. I am looking to I corporate these techniques on my maple classical guitars. This would look KILLER on quilted maple

[@guillermodelnoche]

You sound like Christopher Walken... gorgeous guitar! Very entertaining and nice work.

[@rihamy2nd]

guillermodelnoche Your comment needs more cowbell.

[@scottminchk7234]

Wow, that's beautiful!!!

[@captvemo3380]

thank you look forward to it by the way that's a beautiful finish on that guitar

[@ThePerfectOrbit]

What make of Naphtha is that Bro? There are so many variants, but watching you use it makes me want to get the one you have :)

[@ursafan40]

I don't know if I'd install hardware and play it, or hang it on the wall as is. That's a work of art. Mother nature and BIGD both get half the credit.

[@IamtheActionman]

Wow What a beauty Nice job

[@Mudshark6412]

Beautiful! Nice work!

[@Bloombrewsbeer]

At the last dye application (time = 10 minutes 30 seconds), did you sand again, before you applied the Oil ? It looks like you did, but you did not say so, and then the next frame picture was you applying oil. Great Video! I am using your technique for a Curley Maple bar top

[@Oshia666]

Fantastic, I'm gonna have to give this a shot.

[@qqartq]

what a crazy figure! Nice job!!

[@eliseoalejos1865]

That is one gorgeous top...great technique....

[@NeilRobertTurner]

Absolutely fantastic !

[@YknotLearnall]

I have to ask - What issue of Fine Woodworking was that? That reference guide to finish tones looks to be a good one to have. TIA, chase

[@jeromestevenfaigin6059]

Is it me? Do you ever think once, you've gone to far? I'm doing a burst and I'm thinking I went to far, that's why I bought a laminated ES 175 China body (my first) and I think if it doesn't work? So far it looks angry. An Angrybirst like I waited 50 yrs of playng and I'm making my first hollowbody and I'm making my first hollowbody electric an Angryburst. My electronic's same and different. I was raised in a TV repair shop that my father owned an operated over my first 20 years and 50 yrs of playing and learning, but I never thought of building some guitars until my first hardbody was dying. I was built by al professional nass maker. So then I made one. And like it. And now I'm making another but liter and my love with wood is weird, but the look of grade 5A flame to scallop is mesmerizing! Today I split a cord of an Olive Tree and the Nation's Revere honor natural wood of Israel. It's taking me 5 year to break this piece of a log and I still need to split a 2nd board really another log like the 1st!

[@bongdelonge8668]

Beautiful finish and a great video. Can I ask if you're at all worried about contamination of the dyes by dipping different coloured rags in them?

[@JohnDoe-fj4mq]

That looks great really cool

[@firefoxhits]

Beautiful work!!

[@robertetienne6028]

Love seeing all the different woods. Have you used Osage on any of your creations?

[@Bustrz5150]

Sorry for the late addition to the comments, but I am curious to know if this same process can be done with Angelus dyes? Thanks!

[@darfboony824]

wow amazing! how did you finish it btw? did you use shellac? polyurethane? or just the truoil?

[@johnobrien4014]

Awesome technique. I too, would like to look up that issue of FWW to have that guide on hand. Would you mind sharing the issue number please?

[@mariorojas3724]

Man!!!! You're AMAZING!!!!!

[@beachgum1001]

That is the Sweets ONE Yet I Love It

[@jazzydog]

Looks so awesome man!.

[@MrShowTime909]

Love your videos, Big D. question: do you dilute the naphtalene that you use to clean off the top with water?

[@noname-nu5fn]

Can you please post the product list. thank you!

[@kevinsearls]

Hey BigD, I saw you reference a Finewoodworking magazine. could you tell me either the year and month or the issue number of that FWW? I'd love to review that but don't want to easter egg it. thanks, Kevin

[@danieliacovissibrown6164]

Wow, the grain of that wood is beautiful. Why cant I find any Les Paul's like this??

[@chriss2452]

Is there a part 2 to this video?

[@longotown]

Hey Big D - Looks amazing. How much do you dilute the dyes? And how long does each layer of true oil have to dry before the next layer is applied?

[@kayciecarryl3366]

Gold hardware will look EXCELLENT with that top!

[@boxerfencer]

That's beautiful!

[@jimmyhumphrey_5975]

I have an important question on the finish on a neck . I'm doing a pearl color burst with a 4k finish coat I have the Matt black done but the Fingerboard I did my own mother of pearl cutouts for the neck did the inlay cuts on finger boards all my alien inlays glued in no excess glue. Now I wanted to do a gloss finish more for show as it won't go on tour with me not yet anyway I tried gloss poly urethane terrible on rosewood took it all off. Would True oil work as it's hard finish and can fill the poures in the wood after 3-4 coats it should be nice do you think that a good way or recommend something else. I'm in a holding pattern on my build.

[@freedommatters9596]

Stunning!

[@travisparkinson3075]

the most stunning top I've ever seen on a guitar! Where do you get these? I need it so bad. I'm not a fan of tele's by any stretch but I'd a bought this one, just so I could look at it. Why am I always late to the party?

[@travisparkinson3075]

I don't know how may times I've seen this video. But I gotta say... It's mesmerizing. IF only I could find the same flame maple burl.

[@bigdguitars]

thanks for the nice comments. if you go to a lumber yard you have to ask for burl wood they usually know where some of the good stuff is.

[@JimDanDeeBand]

Before the first stain, did you raise and sand the grain at all? or just sand to 220 and have at it? Thanks!

[@Hurristoons]

2:39, cannot be cooler than this... 12:30 THAT GUITAR TALK.

[@AZCobraman]

Are you the same Big D that used to be on the MIMF and made those Vari-Tone switches?

[@fubitz6496]

Love your videos BigD! Question for ya. what do you cut the stain concentrates with? Thank you in advance!

[@GotrekGurninsson]

I kept talking to my phone. "Stop touching its perfect" I was so happy you kept touching it. Never listen to me.

[@JgHaverty]

Mother of god... thats outstanding!!!

[@StillLivinTheBlues]

What kind of finishes work with this? Polyurethane? Tung Oil? Great job!

[@MatthiasW97]

Shellac :)

[@RossNanfito]

When you put the tue oil on in 5 or 6 or 7 coats, how long do you wait between coats? Tung oil is one of my go to oils, but I'd like to try true oil....what does true oil do that tung oil won't? Is true oil thinner (I often dilute tung oil it is so thick). Lastly, why is naptha a better cleaning agent than mineral spirits or denatured alcohol? Does naptha dry fast like denatured alcohol? My application is hand sculptures, bowls, carvings, furniture, woodturning etc

[@bigdguitars]

Wait at least 24 hours.

[@fabiennelesquois7411]

+BigDGuitars - And also, after the oil coats, do you put a finish on it or a polish or you just let it like that?

[@mvyper]

Don't you need to put sanding sealer before you put oil?

[@ChrisAlia123shredmadinsanity]

Should I and back the sanding sealer before adding finish?

[@adamkemmerer4520]

BigDGuitars Love this video as well as all your other ones. I have a well figured maple cap Tele body that I want to do a similar finish on. Have a couple questions about the sanding process . Are you using a variable speed sander and if so how fast do you set it at? And also how much pressure are you applying? Thanks

[@bigdguitars]

Mid speed light pressure. Too fast and you will pull too much color off real quick.

[@adamkemmerer4520]

@@bigdguitars thanks! The orbital sander that I currently have isn't variable speed so I'm guessing I should invest in one just to be safe?

[@corradomontoneri4904]

Great job. Did you apply any sanding sealer before shooting this video? Thanks

[@bigdguitars]

no after it was all done.

[@jeffstone7912]

Instead of true oil or could you just spray clear lacquer???