DIY Purple Stain on Quilted Maple Guitar Body

[@bigdguitars]

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

[@B0K1T0]

How convenient, I was already going to buy some shoe paint from them, but I need some paint for my guitar too :) Love the purple in this video!

[@yellowcat1310]

i went to Kimball Hardwoods and wow, they do not care if anyone ever buys shit from them. impossible to use their website. fuck them

[@ruffyfarmracer9498]

I’m new to this channel and guitar kits in general. I’m thinking Of doing something similar. Would tru oil work well over sanding sealer? Thanks from a middle aged noob.

[@scottweisenborn2847]

Purple is my favorite guitar color, that looks stunning. I am also particular to quilt. That is really nice.

[@DanielRodriguez-eh1qd]

My LTD MH1000NT is purple with a quilt too, I love the finish.

[@thomasmiles7325]

Another unbelievable stain job on a telecaster body that I would totally rock that purple is amazingly beautiful thanks for another great video.

[@markbundy1694]

Run on Sentence...lol.. joking,, I agree with you.

[@PicksPaints]

I can vouch for Derek's catalog of videos!! Very extensive and extremely informative. Personally, I've learned a TON from watching these videos.

[@philiprodda8550]

Learning how to finish guitars and your videos are so far the most straight forward I’ve found

[@Jsh0w]

Your videos are the reason why I’ve began building guitars using kits. Your explanations and techniques convinced me I could do this. When my son is older, I want this to be our hobby we do together. Thanks for these videos!

[@atakdragonfly1675]

Man that's some good stain... You can literally SEE how good it is. You can see how good it works, and blends, everything.

[@bigdguitars]

Thank you

[@atakdragonfly1675]

@@bigdguitars would you suggest this if I wanted to do the back of a maple neck? I've got 2 coming that I think I want to darken up.. Like an ebony... Or a dark brown, roasted look. One has a maple fretboard... But I don't want to do the fretboard. Only the back of the neck. Can I tape off the sides of the fretboard and use this? The other has an ebony fretboard. But the 2 neck shafts are very light and I think I want them looking dark. ... Kind of like what you've got on the sides of this when you started. Will it wear off? What's good to put over it after the color, and keep it smooth? I want it pool cue smooth in the back, not glossy or shiny. But I don't want to lose the color. I'm not going to be gripping it like crazy.

[@atakdragonfly1675]

@@bigdguitars and... VERY nice, lovely looking guitar... I'm usually not big on purple..or teles... (But I do have my own particular idea for version of a famous tele that I'm about to do) but holy hell this darker purple... looks freaking amazing.

[@danomite22]

Son is starting a Luthier class and we have been watching a lot of your videos for inspiration. Love the purple body!

[@gavinpearcey6542]

You've convinced me to build with poplar next, nice tutorial!

[@nickd4785]

That's a real work of art, and now some lucky person can make musical art on it, and your craftsmanship will leave a mark for many people to be grateful for. I especially like the way the natural grain of the poplar shows through.

[@richzebco]

I am a beginner and did my first two guitars, both were refurbishes, you can see one on reverb now, it is the natural finish, nitrocellulose CIJ telecaster, now completely Nitrocellulose, and the guitar is one of those ones that really have the sound. I am starting to set up a little shop, but it will take a few years. I have really liked watching your videos. I wish at some time when I start to make my own bodies to visit a shop like yours.

[@georeed62]

I am still gigging quite a bit. I play with you really good group of people we do a lot of southern rock and or call the original country blend five-part Harmony that's just absolutely incredible

[@DS-xk7sp]

Hi Big D! I have been putting together Warmoth (finished) bodies and necks for several years. but have not ventured into the staining and finishing side of it until just now. I got a lot of satisfaction out of the construction of the guitar and exploring the options of different pickups, potentiometers, tone capacitors, guitar setup, etc. I have been watching your videos and you have given me the confidence to give finishing a shot. Your videos are AWESOME! You take your time and explain all of the salient points of what you are doing so well that it really hits home. You should have followed teaching as a profession because you are gifted. I picked up a nice unfinished flame maple body on eBay and i am building it for my grandson. Thus far, I have the body completely stained and ready to finish. Please help me out on the application process of the sanding sealer. I see that you use spray on. I purchased a Minwax brush on product. If you are familiar with that product, how many coats do you apply, and do you sand between coats? How can I control the thickness of the coats as you did with the spray on product? I also got the Minwax fast drying Polyurethane. How long do you wait after the sanding sealer until applying the Polyurethane? Any clarification you can provide on this part of the process would be much appreciated! Thanks for any advice you can pass on! You do Rock! Dan

[@warrengonzales5421]

I'm getting into finishing and builds. I used to work for a cue builder and there's a lot of similarities. Really appreciate your style of teaching. Your John Deer outfit won me over. Kidding...Thanks again Warren

[@dougb9501]

You explain thinks well would love to see that guitar up close! Every one does staining different and yours reminds me of the way I helped my father stain his cabinets!!

[@currituck]

I've never owned, but always wanted a purple guitar. I don't know why I never did. Such a fantastic co!or. Thank you!

[@MrZ-ni8ss]

I have been watching your videos for a about year now, and they are never repetitive or boring. You are a great inspiration keep up the great work.

[@jameskerster]

Never thought a purple guitar could look so good. Great job

[@LMERandomness]

I love telecasters with a good figured top. That’s something I don’t get to see as often as I wish. Great dye!

[@LiveFreeOrDie76]

Not only is this one of the coolest looking guitar stains, the hat is awesome too! Great Job!

[@AntonXChigurh]

Never would have imagined that leather dye would be good for dying wood. It a beautiful piece.

[@NotSoSaif]

Telecaster shape and that beautiful purple finish is just what i need. Love the video, bookmarked for any future experiment i might start myself

[@bobishu_d2048]

Good Lord! That is hands down the best Tele body I have ever seen. Purple isn't usually my go to for choice in color but that REALLY turned out amazing. I agree with you about the 2K as well. Its almost as if you've done this before lol. The fact that its been routed for dual hum buckers is perfect. Ive been looking for a figured tele body with dual hum buckers and they are shockingly hard to find! Well done, good sir.

[@paulklevann3668]

Such an amazing color and figure on that body... Great job!

[@MarkGutierrez]

Hitting it with steel wool is the trick. Learned a lot from your channel.

[@daveredfern8258]

Perfect tutorial, Quality wood and a perfect finish. All of your videos are great education for anyone wanting to learn how to finish wood and guitars in general, Thank You from Australia.

[@karlerik7593]

Bro, thanks sooo very much for these videos! When I watch you do these guitars I disappear with you and the guitar in this creative process! I'm working on a project for my son and bought a dozen colors from Angelus and we are doing his guitar together. I get a bit nervous but im realizing that its good energy and its an exciting expectation, not quite knowing what exactly will appear! Thankyou for your expertise and your examples to provide the roadmap to this fun process!! Karl and Erik

[@pamcarr4003]

Oh my goodness! Absolutely beautiful. That is definitely purple and I just love it! my gosh that's beautiful! I like watching your videos. I have e learned a lot, thank you. My goodness, BEAUTIFUL! Thank you, Pam

[@mchesters5553]

What a great colour! Who ever gets this is getting a stunning bit of kit.

[@jamespardee6103]

As an enthusiast, I love learning every aspect of the guitar. I also am fascinated by the mysterious alchemy between the build, the sound, and the expression. Nice to watch someone doing something that most would not dare do in such a confident and relaxed manner.

[@mikewebb9159]

Sir,I recently stumbled upon your site and I'm so glad I did. You make the projects look amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Oh, and just WOW this one is beautiful too

[@jimliedeka3978]

I love the quilting, great piece of wood. The color turned out great, too. The top is obviously beautiful but I also like the hint of purple in the black on the back.

[@playAgainMe]

Wow .. man i was wanting to do a guitar but could never get a guitar to look that good, I love the purple dye. Thanks, for reading. I'm inspired to try refinishing an old walnut guitar body I love

[@vonpeedler]

Stunning work on the quilted Maple Teli. I've learned a lot about staining figure woods from you. Love to have something like that to ad to my partscastor's. Thanks for your helpful videos!

[@jimfromoh8944]

Man D, that is gorgeous. I was screaming in my head, please do not hit that with more black. And you finally listened. You're welcome! Might want to throw a link to kimball in the description, that's a primo piece of maple.

[@jeffwyatt2256]

Holy smokes!!! That quilt looks incredible and that color was a great choice! Also 100% love the longer format videos from you! They are very informative and I very much enjoy and appreciate your tips!

[@bowhunter241]

That looks awesome! I have yet to see quilted maple on a guitar that I didn't like. This summer I'm planning on doing my first build, but I doubt I'll be comfortable enough to attempt using it on the first go around making a body from scratch. Something to look forward to, I guess, if I enjoy the first build as much as I hope I will. If it looks half as good as your finished product here when i do end up going quilted, I'm gonna be beyond happy with it. Thanks for the video!

[@pamcarr4003]

Just watched this vid again (3rd time), all I can say is WOW! Yes purple is also my favorite color. But this body is just so beautiful! You have done a great job! Thanks again for sharing!

[@antilitarded4142]

Wow.....That turned out amazing!!.....one of the best looking pcs of maple I've seen!!

[@joelsonger3650]

Great video. Finishing tips & techniques in this and other videos have been very helpful. Your enthusiasm for the content is notable! Thanks.

[@Jai-zh9qs]

That colour is simply stunning! Thanks for the tips and tricks--very informative.

[@MarcCarriage121]

Glad U didn't feather any black into the sides . That is beautiful. Even on the back after U added the purple it shows threw the black. Sweet!

[@dragonbass1976]

I originally commented before the end of the video. After watching in full, all I can say is OMG!!! Freaking beautiful!

[@frankiechan9651]

I've been bingeing your videos since I started my own build. Almost too much choice and I've like how you have tested different dyes and stains. I'm going to be doing a PRS-style dragon breath in purple, crimson, orange - using stains - but following your tutorial. Maybe both front and back - and a fade going up the back of the neck. Might be biting off more than I can chew - but happy to give it a go, armed with a bag of tips and tricks that you've given me.

[@Gtownblues555]

Beautiful build! I’m sitting on three t-style bodies right now and am convinced to use the Angelus dyes because of your use in your videos.

[@scottthrondson2416]

Great choice of color - that purple is almost glowing

[@miketimmons701]

Learning so much fro you man! Looking to do a kit guitar but as a disabled vet money gets tight. Your vids are great and I feel more confident after every video. Impressive colors you pull off. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@AdriAsTheSiren]

I cannot get over how gorgeous the color on this is, holy smokes.

[@robertmcwhorter6239]

Absolutely beautiful Wish I wasn't retired. Amazing to see it develop into an work of art!

[@stephenprentiss1021]

That's a stunning top. The waves in the maple look so 3D.

[@scalyshooter3033]

I just finished my first Les Paul build with your finishing techniques and I am absolutely on love with the hobby, I would love to add a telecaster to my guitar collection!

[@josephompocofficial]

Woah thats a beauty of a piece a wood! Nice job!

[@brokehifi]

Another impressive job. That one came out great. Thanks for taking the time to show us the dye tips.

[@chrisgrabowski2678]

That looks beautiful! I feel as if I'm looking at the ocean in the evening from a boat. Thanks for sharing the process.

[@MrNickRowe]

Love your videos! No idea who keeps disliking them. Not seen anyone else do this on youtube as much as you. Really great watches... nice and relaxing :)

[@creeperboom]

The finish on this guitar body is amazing it kind of reminds me of waves love watching you dye these guitar bodies

[@bulletnose26]

I have learned a ton, watching your videos. The color and grain on this is stunning!

[@syphonslaw]

That is a beautiful purple color with a great piece of wood.

[@MrSorocco]

Love the purple, my fave build of yours was the "Hulk" guitar, but this as just beat that. well done keep them beauties coming

[@Kharnscustomringsthings]

Awesome looking body! You have taught me so much about guitar building! I finally have started my very first build! My body is poplar and gonna keep it all poplar but I am doing a “used” look for the guitar. Put on the blue stain and sanded it off leaving a bit. Then applied another coat and sanded it with the 0000 steel wool. It looks awesome! Keep on doing the great videos as I am learning so very much! Thank you!!!!

[@addictedtogear]

I’ve learnt so much from watching your videos. Awesome colour on that body! Keep up the great work!

[@bigdguitars]

thanks dude!

[@joejordan4246]

That's got to be one on the most gorgeous guitar finishes I've seen. I'm new to your channel but after seeing this, I had to subscribe. Amazing talent and attention to detail. WOW!!!

[@hopsnbarley8309]

Such a cool color! Reminds me of Danish Pete’s purple Tele! I wish I actually had some level of talent or patience to do this!

[@joshuawood9019]

That shade of purple is killer on that maple!!!

[@jonduke3919]

I can’t believe poplar hasn’t be popular over the years. They just sound amazing, also the weight is awesome...🎸🎼🎶🎶🎶

[@saramartins1130]

I loved the color! It's my favorite color so this would be the guitar of my dreams. good job, you do an incredible job

[@MrBobwood22]

I love the fact that you are cranking out the videos and producing your art. Love it BigD! Happier outside SHC

[@Uncle_Buzz]

LOVE the purple. Nice break from boring browns and yellows. Also, poplar can be really blotchy when stained, I wouldn't use it for a top, but for a body, yeah. Cheers! Chris.

[@aarts488]

Oeh! This really is a nice top! Beautiful color! Love how you managed to let that purple glow continue round the back. Entering for sure!

[@VoxVocisCruora]

I'm designing a talharpa, and the theme of the instrument is deadly nightshade. I was originally just going to go all black, but this kind of a color job would looks absolutely stunning on it.

[@jimboh5131]

BIGD! My 2 favorite woods together in one build... has to be awesome! Thanks so much for sharing your expertise and especially the use of Angelus dyes; I've only gotten and used the black and tan... but that purple does look fantastic... makes me want to get all the colors.

[@eldrun]

I love purple quilted/flame guitar body and headstock. That color is so sick! Most of the people says poplar is bad and cheap. I don't know if it's true, but some old _made in japan_ Jacksons are made of with poplar.

[@ChezProductions7849]

Looks incredible. I think I’m gonna try steel wool myself. Appreciate the videos, the hat and the 5.11 phone case. Keepin’ America alive brother ;D

[@stephentrew4465]

Wow that is a beautiful body love the color and the pop your videos have been a big inspiration to me have learned so much

[@michael0night]

I learn something new every time I watch your videos. This is a beautiful guitar. Nice job! Look forward to watching more!!

[@Jonoshanda]

You always come out with incredible finishes! I’ve watched your videos for years.

[@prs907]

That has to be one of the best I've seen you do! Absolutely stunning work! Thanks for all the great content!

[@christopherguzzi8073]

I'm so glad you didn't feather it and/or do some kind of burst. Looks great just as you did it. Sometimes less is more.

[@treybroussard298]

Awesome stuff as usual. So glad you decided not to feather the edges with black on this one. Let that quilt speak for itself. Love all your tips, man! See ya in the next vid!

[@JaredKeefer]

This inspired me to use Angelus for my next build. Great color choice for that top. Very well done

[@DarrenCorman]

I'm not usually a fan of purple......but, DAMN that turned out stellar. I'd rock it!!

[@Adwardok81]

Really beautiful color! Your work is astonishing.

[@j.ivguitar8636]

Oh man did that turn out so good!! All the guitars you make are great, but this body is next level. Great work!

[@Sorn0124]

Nice job Usually I do not like Teles from the look but this is soooo beautiful👍 it looks so nice I'll probably dye my next explorer or snakebyte that way it looks so amazing

[@thormelsted]

Dude, that looks nice! My current build is poplar and so far I like working with it. It's only my second scratch built guitar, so I haven't gone down the path of fancy exotic woods yet, but I will! Love your videos. I've learned a ton by watching and I know I'll always have more to learn, so I'll keep watching.

[@greganthony804]

Your videos are always top notch. Watching you inspired me to do my first guitar finish.

[@nebbynoo1127]

I didn't know how much I actually needed this, I just keep coming back! I think I'm in love 😅

[@worshipgeek]

That really looks amazing. It's impressive what you can do with a little patience, good tools. reliable product, and loads of talent and experience! When I made my first guitar, this is the color I wanted. Unfortunately I screwed up and bought analine dyes and mixed them myself. I ended up with blue and red blotches. Not cool. I should have stopped and bought purple at that point. Instead I just did blue. The yellow of the maple meant I ended up with an aqua guitar. It is nice, but this is just gorgeous.

[@D.Guitar]

I'm a Big fan of Quilt Maple...and that's Awesome Grain on this top.. and. Blue. . Cobalt. .. and this ..Deep Purple. Are my favorite colors to use.... (If You saw my builds.. 80% are blue Stain...lol ) this is Gorgeous !

[@mjf1036]

Thanks for the tips on using the Angelous dye and how you do straight without water or alcohol.

[@JMnyJohns]

Somehow I missed this one. Very generous of you to give away. My favorite color. Sigh. Someday I'll get there in time. Thanks D!

[@lespaulnut]

Another great vid! I’ve picked up so much from watching your channel, thanks for letting us into the Big D world! Keep them coming!

[@bryankethley3129]

great looking body. all of my high end guitars are either tiger stripe or quilted. don't have a purple guitar, I would never have thought to use purple but it turned out great. keep up the dyeing videos

[@roblewis7186]

Huge fan of your channel. I have been subbed since around 1k. You have inspired me to build a few guitars of my own. I'd love to have one of your guitars in my collection one day.

[@bigdguitars]

1K was many many years ago with terrible video's thanks for sticking it out!

[@roblewis7186]

@@bigdguitars It's been awesome watching your work and production level evolve!!!

[@samwisekoi7574]

Really nice. It compares with the blue one you did a couple of years ago. Just a Tele neck and some humbuckers and that will be rockin'!

[@joshuaturner9116]

very awesome and informative vid. I tried a purple burst on a kit guitar and it turned out nothing like yours . Very nice!

[@lorenbrown7679]

That's a beautiful top! I built a semi hollow Les Paul from a kit and did a similar finish in blue, which I did by learning from your previous videos! I'm hoping to do a 2-humbucker tele next!

[@teresatieben7943]

My favourite color is purple! What a beautiful woodgrain too! Looks almost like tiger stripes. Been wanting a purple guitar for a long time! Reminds me of my very first guitar that was a rd and black tiger stripe guitar. My mom sold it at a yard sale without telling me. Always wished I could find one similar.

[@wookiewrestler1474]

Never though a purple tele would look so good!

[@johncollins5119]

Man, that is just a beautiful job. I'd love to get my hands on it to build! Thanks for this video. Old guy coming back to playing after years away.