Laguna Breath DIY Stain

[@reghudson5444]

One of your best stain jobs yet. I like the tropical beach vibe.

[@joeballs5669]

FUCK YES

[@MashaT22]

The end result is gorgeous! Glossy clear finish and maple neck/fretboard with silver hardware would be my jam.❤🤘🏻🎸

[@mvyper]

YES! I have been waiting so long for this one! I was asking it a year-ish ago... I'm so satisfied, now!

[@scarmyguitar]

Leaving out the crazy in between sanding = BEST STAIN JOB EVER!

[@leviathan_is_me]

SOOOO happy to see these staining vids more often! Thank you D.

[@briansimpson8116]

Derek, that is some of your finest work. Beautiful colors.

[@stringedaz]

You make that look super easy. Gorgeous work!

[@V8-B6]

Quilted maple is something else, everything looks good on it but this is awesome! Well done!

[@robertr4193]

Nice stain job on some absolutely beautiful figured maple top. The cedar back looks nice as well just different grain patterns.

[@GuillermoSmyser]

Wow. I know what kind of finish I want on my next custom. Looks great!

[@markbundy1694]

I can’t believe I’m just now seeing this video.😢 not getting notifications! Beautiful Work D! 🔥💥👍

[@wombat6]

I know I say this about all of your stain jobs, but it does look fantastic

[@richszmal1653]

That top is amazing looking .

[@danandratis]

Really nice - Thanks for the video Derek - Cheers from Canada

[@Terry3Gs]

Yes I would say that is in your top 10 for sure !!

[@jonscudder759]

Looks amazing!

[@piptyson5512]

Man that looks so nice 👍

[@leviathan_is_me]

Would love it if you could do some staining vids on a PRS style body. Having a real time trying those.

[@RickJames-n4d]

Always love to see D use the vac and do the sanding at the same time. My coordination isn't that good. LOL!!!

[@stevesstrings5243]

That's gorgeous! Well done!

[@wharman1]

I would love to see an amber burst on a 2 p90 cabernita telecaster, rear route volume/tone with a les paul style switch. Dang - I need another guitar! I love the time you spend to make each stain it's own art piece. Thanks for the vids!

[@josepheucolono]

Damn that looks good!

[@DieegoLpzz]

outstanding work! Could you try and do something like the Washburn D3 dime slime finish? I think it's awesome and would love to make my own guitar with that finish but it'd be my first one so I'd love to see the process first!

[@BluesInSeattle]

I really like it man. CrystaLac has a clear water-based polyurethane available in both gloss and satin finishes. It's called "Brite Tone". I've used it a few times and I love it. If you aren't spraying it, however, I don't know how it will turn out.

[@clockwork914]

How about covering that wood board holding the dyes with maple and dying their colors under each box?

[@MashaT22]

Great idea. I’m also thinking he could make a custom sign featuring the Angelus Dyes logo with extra wood that is dyed in their logo colors. Derek could even make it a mixed media sort of project with mosaic tiles, broken glass pieces, or anything else he can get on the cheap that will look really nice. It would be cool to dye wood and lay clear broken glass over it to give a 3D effect. A custom sign is a nice way to feature and thank the sponsor - and perhaps it might attract future sponsors who want their name visible on KZbin videos in a unique way. Never saw anyone hang custom signs to feature a sponsor before.

[@robertnock985]

great demo, does the stain have any issue with fading from sun light?

[@GlenDeanII]

Fantastic work, Derek.

[@mustangmodsecoboostgarage6539]

Love your videos. What grade steel wool do you use?

[@mattbrillhart2922]

What is the prep before dye? Just sanding? Sanding conditioner?

[@D_Morse]

Good to see you back at creating good looks with dyes. Following the lines of the drop top with the colors was definitely the way to go. Would a black base coat have made any difference, or would that have served to mask some of the grain patterns?

[@n1coltr]

great job friend, one question, to use the steel wool?

[@bigdguitars]

There is a layer of color that needs to be Removed from the surface of the wood. You use fine grade steel wool.

[@windsurfmaui8239]

I want to dye a couple of bodies, one a dark red transparent and one an emerald green transparent on ash bodies. What dye would be best? Also, what technique should I use to not lose the transparent? Apply a couple of very thin coats on the center of the body? Thanks.

[@periodahperioduh7310]

I tried using that leather dye for my flame top on a explore style guitar and once I applied the difference colors they both had a gold look when they dried I was so disappointed and I still don’t know if it was just my bottle or all of them?

[@drumsNstuff79]

Man, now is that finish cool! As much work as binding is, I think it would look killer with it around the top, just as a finishing touch to keep it from looking too plain. But that is just my taste. Nice work as always! Now course with every stain you do comes the question every owner faces.. what guitar strap to pair it with! Decisions decisions..

[@alejandrolucio927]

Master, i have a question... is suede dye good to dye a guitar? or it has to be leather dye? It´s the only one available in my region.

[@Dustmadeout]

I wish you would show the actual painting of a Black Beauty. I have one, the surface is damaged and I have no idea what to do with it.

[@Nan-nahgood]

How do you dispose of the stain rags when you’re done?

[@dylanrobert5674]

can you use 2k clear over top of these stains?

[@liquiddreamification]

Does that wood have any grain filler it?

[@bigdguitars]

Nope. Just raw wood

[@johnnypk1963]

Dude where did u get that top from? Damn

[@bigdguitars]

@kimballhardwoods

[@jasonroudebush7809]

I've been trying to contact you about doing some work, but I have not received an answer. Are you still doing projects? Thank you - Jason R

[@Turboy65]

Don't you have a spray rig? Because rattle cans are a bad joke, and the most expensive way to buy lacquer. Your building skills are very good, you should be using a spray rig and quality Cardinal or Mohawk musical instrument lacquer for all your builds.

[@katieking7671]

I want hot pink so nobody will steal it

[@ENNEN420]

At what point do you stop recognizing yourself as "guy who makes and stains guitars good" and recognize you're an artist?

[@ifly65]

Awesome job. I know if I try this it will be a mess.