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I mixed up some stain and tested it on a piece of scrap and it turned out really well. Here's the completed cavity cover which was stained a very dark red, sanded, and then wiped down with a diluted version of the same red stain.
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The grain on the mahogany has to be filled otherwise the final clear coats will sink into the large pores and look pitted. Maple does not require grainfilling thankfully. Before applying the filler, I spray a diluted coat of sand and sealer, followed by another full strength coat. This will seal the wood and prevent the grainfiller from sinking in over time.
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Although it doesn't look much different, the clear grain filler has been applied.
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Next the quilted maple top gets the same staining treatment as the cavity cover. In this pic, I have sanded back the dark red stain.
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Next comes the coat of diluted red stain. Using a dark base coat followed by a diluted top coat gives the appearance of greater depth and makes a really luxurious looking quilt.
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The headstock gets the same treatment. The red really makes the white mother of pearl logo stand out.
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Now everything needs to dry thoroughly before I can begin spraying sand and seal over the entire body.
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