AGuex616
New Member
Hello all,
I am considering re-straining/re-painting my Schecter C-7 deluxe. It has a bass wood body and is currently painted white. I want to either swirl-paint it or stain the guitar to reflect its natural wood finish. For the later? I am considering the idea of first staying with a dark color (like black, then sanding it before staring it another color (like a green or blue). The idea here is that the black will add depth and dimension to otherwise flat color. However, my question is what should I look for look for in staining products, lacquer, and other basics of guitar staining. Should I stick to water-based products? Is it worth waiting for a nitrocellulose finish? Thoughts on RIT dye? Is there a certain kind of lacquer that I need/want? Other suggestions?
I am considering re-straining/re-painting my Schecter C-7 deluxe. It has a bass wood body and is currently painted white. I want to either swirl-paint it or stain the guitar to reflect its natural wood finish. For the later? I am considering the idea of first staying with a dark color (like black, then sanding it before staring it another color (like a green or blue). The idea here is that the black will add depth and dimension to otherwise flat color. However, my question is what should I look for look for in staining products, lacquer, and other basics of guitar staining. Should I stick to water-based products? Is it worth waiting for a nitrocellulose finish? Thoughts on RIT dye? Is there a certain kind of lacquer that I need/want? Other suggestions?