Staining a Plain Alder Guitar Body with Angelus Leather Dyes

[@wombat6]

I mean, as KZbin's official guru of guitar staining, you couldn't just have kept this "just red". Awesome end result as always!

[@cylien]

Beautiful guitar ! can you please explain what is the sanding sealer ? is it the thing that you spray at the end? is it nitro? Thank you!

[@Eeklex]

This was interesting to me because I’ve been contemplating a similar dye job (Cayenne burst) on my alder first build. Yours came out OK but to me it was a cautionary video about the pitfalls of dyeing alder-and I thank you for it! I’m going to plane down my blank and add a maple top. - Paul

[@Arcturian1111]

Great job. I used an Angellus Turquoise Dye on my Thinline Body, finished it with 8 coats of Tru Oil, and they put my build in the Premier Guitar Magazine Sept 2021 Edition. Came out minty.

[@ChrisFranklyn]

Alder is horrible to stain. I've only done it a couple of times now. A prestain (made from PVA, varnish and water - Recipe from The Wood Whisperer - helped a bit when I did). If the person who buys this wanted, they could clear coat, then spray a burst around the perimeter I think. That would draw focus to the centre and away from the top area.

[@craigparse1439]

Alder is used in guitars because it is very plentiful and has good "use" properties. It grows like a weed in the Pacific Northwest.

[@boondockbaker5861]

I have a kit that has a Alder body, and it is great to see you show your expertise on the color selection for alder. Will look good with a maple neck and white pick guard. Thanks Big D.

[@MixingGBP]

How would this dye do on poplar body? I have one with greens, browns and yellows in it. What colors could I think about to make it look good without having to paint it with solid color paint?

[@charliemcgrain]

You said the body was sanded but was it sealed as well? Thanks

[@Stringsmith]

I have noticed that Keda dye fades after a year and loses its vibrance. Is the leather dye any different?

[@kevinwright2406]

Great video!

[@JonDeth]

RIT fabric dye works just as well you can even thin it significantly, bake it with a heat gun then seal it.

[@piptyson5512]

You've found RIT Dye as concentrated as Angelus? I haven't. Alky dye acts different than water dye in my experience as well. I tried RIT in several colors and wasn't near as happy as the results from Angelus.

[@Cognitoman]

Where do you live ?

[@leemorse7851]

I’ve been looking for a video with recommendations for staining camphor laurel tops. Any suggestions?

[@JohnK-id1zj]

Looks great! I tried something similar with a mahogany body. However it's 3 days later and I am still getting dye on my fingers? Think I oversaturated?

[@jeffrowlette]

Thank you for applying the dye with a T-shirt!!!!!! The sound of a paper towel wiping on wood feels like chewing on aluminum foil!!!!!!! And....thank you for all the great content! I'm am going to do my own twist on a honey-burst Stratocaster start this afternoon....my clear-coat will be Max 2K. I'm very excited! I'm going to practice FIRST on a test piece...wish me luck!!!!!

[@garysroufe4527]

You seem to be the right person to ask about this. I have a new GKW kit coming, with quilted maple top, and I want a white top finish, but not seeing anything done in white. Thinking red or purple base, sanded back, then white. What white do you recommend to finish? Thank you in advance.

[@jimm3205]

4 pounds nine ounces? 650 g sounds so much nicer, cause, you know - nobody knows WTH 4 pounds nine ounces means except one nation stuck in the 11th century.

[@margaretedwards1366]

Get over it.

[@msean100]

Do you still make bodys and necks and do you doe anything other than teles

[@cruzedude1]

looks great,i liked just the ox blood though,maybe just a touch of dark red with it. take care bro.

[@ERIC-65]

Ever thought about spraying on the Stain ? At times that ol' t-shirt gets a little bit stuck to the wood !

[@steventsunami9506]

Hi Big D, could you get away with a wipe on poly if you only use one color dye? Would it still pickup and wash around?

[@FranzSzymanski]

I am impressed with your works. What type of varnish do you use for angelus dyes?

[@mvyper]

That's gorgeous. Once the lighter colors went on, it was astounding. Great job as always, Derek!

[@danandratis]

Nice job, thanks for the video Derek - Cheers from Canada

[@subd3]

Big D, do I grain fill before a stain, then sanding sealer?

[@D_Morse]

I like your talking through the process, especially when an initial plan turns out to need some tweaking to really shine. Thanks for posting.

[@dalgguitars]

Gotta say, when he added that orange it really popped.

[@Terry3Gs]

Nice job as always !! :)

[@MangledGuitars]

Very nice!❤

[@FatMatt_Tones]

With Alder and Pine I always use a wood conditioner 1st to help minimize the blotchiness. Doesn't always work, but does a pretty amazing job.

[@Mossy5150]

Yeah, you can also wet the wood with water a bit then apply your alcohol based dye. Seemed to prevent splotchiness on my alder 5150 build with Angelus turquoise.

[@FlightSimDude]

👍

[@markbundy1694]

🔥💥AF

[@Hebuildsstuff]

How can anyone say that is a nice job?! It’s blotchy as hell! I don’t even think he used a stain conditioner!

[@RockyH.]

I admire your sand, but I think the point is to teach us how to do it and he did admit to the blotches in the video at the end....but with that said it's good to see someone speak up and think and speak for themselves, you were like "really?" Haaaaaaaaaa👍

[@camilo1455]

What is a stain conditioner?

[@Hebuildsstuff]

@@camilo1455 it’s a product to apply before staining that prevents blotching or at least reduces the likelihood.

[@Hebuildsstuff]

@@RockyH. I do have a great sand! :) Talking about sand… Maybe he didn’t sand enough and that’s why he got this result…