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Author: | joekelly9692 [ Fri Sep 25, 2009 4:05 pm ] |
Post subject: | sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
hi all........im just finishing off a little tear drop flat top mandolin which i am going to sunburst....in i was hoping some of you guys have pics of sunburst necks that you could show me.............. joe |
Author: | MRS [ Fri Sep 25, 2009 5:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
I don't but i would like to see your instrument when your done. Not enough mandolins on this forum...Mike |
Author: | Haans [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:40 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
Here ya go... ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Author: | joekelly9692 [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 8:36 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
fantastic Haans.......thats exactly what im after..........yes mike i will post my mando pics here when im done....ive bound it like the guitar in my avatar......joe |
Author: | oli-lgw [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:14 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
Haans, that first mandolin is stunning with the white purfling! love it ![]() |
Author: | MRS [ Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:36 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
Yeah I love the modern shape of that first one. Beautiful work. ![]() |
Author: | Haans [ Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:44 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
Thanks folks! The instrument is a customer's request to meld the peghead, sound holes and color of this instrument... ![]() With the body of this one... ![]() The result was this instrument... ![]() |
Author: | mrpbody442 [ Sun Sep 27, 2009 12:51 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
Hans great job on the design of those mandolins. Amazing |
Author: | joekelly9692 [ Sun Sep 27, 2009 1:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
wonderfull instruments haans.........what finish and toners are you using...... |
Author: | Haans [ Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:01 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
Joe, the dyes used are Trans-tint, and the finish is violin varnish, spirit over oil. There are no toners other than the color of the varnish itself, and the finish is VERY thin. There are 4 thin coats of oil varnish, and 5 thin coats of spirit. Notice the lack of gloss... ![]() |
Author: | Arnt Rian [ Tue Sep 29, 2009 5:41 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
Haans, thanks for posting these. I, for one, really enjoy learning how to get a finish that looks old and lacks gloss and smoothness from you ![]() ![]() |
Author: | Joe Sustaire [ Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:36 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I love that design evolution Hans! And yeah, that finish will do for "amateur" work. ![]() Joe |
Author: | Haans [ Wed Sep 30, 2009 6:44 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
Thanks Arnt and Joe! Here's the back on that blackburst. It's was my favorite chunk of sugar maple. Sorry about the sophomoric finish... ![]() ![]() |
Author: | jackwilliams [ Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:56 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
Great looking Mandolins Haans! I have just recently seen some of the pictures of your fine looking guitars over at the 13th fret; Maybe consider posting some pictures here at the OLF; Excellent looking finishes, in my opinion. best regards, jack |
Author: | joekelly9692 [ Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:35 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
wow ![]() |
Author: | Haans [ Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:08 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
Jack I was going to put up some photos of my latest 12 string, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to do a truss rod replacement. Maybe I'll take some photos before I tear it apart. ![]() Thanks for the kind words! |
Author: | DannyV [ Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:26 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
Wow Haans! I was wondering what the back of that little black beauty would look like. ![]() That is a great piece of wood you used and that is one killer look for it. You were saying you use trans tints. I'm trying to get a bit better handle on dyes/tints. Did you spray all of those? Do you mix them with alcohol? Thanks, Danny |
Author: | Haans [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:23 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
Danny, here's a little pictorial on how I do the sunbursts. The dyes are water based and I use an Iwata airbrush for most of the work. The dyes are sprayed or rubbed on raw wood sanded to 400 grit. First I will color the whole instrument the base color, in this case an antique yellow amber. I will spray it if the customer wants a perfect burst, or apply with a rag if they want the grain to show more... ![]() When that is dry and I am satisfied that there are not glue spots or scratches, I will start applying the burst with the airbrush. Always best to start out light and add color as you go. Here we are at 2-3 coats... ![]() Continuing on, it's getting a bit darker, and I start to go a little more toward the center... ![]() Of course, you can quit and any stage, or go darker, but the thing to remember is that the final result is always lighter with the finish on. ![]() I have it to where I want to go with this one, so I hang it up and finish spraying the neck... ![]() Here is what it looks like with a wash coat of spirit varnish on it... ![]() Hope that helps! |
Author: | Dave Stewart [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 8:36 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
Thanks so much for taking the time to post this Haans. It is VERY helpful! You do terrific work! |
Author: | DannyV [ Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:52 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: sunburst mandolin necks....need inspiration |
I'm with Dave! Thanks for taking the time. I really like your "not all Mandos have to look like a Gibson" approach to your designs. Not that I don't like Gibsons. It's just nice see to something fresh. Cheers, Danny |
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