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| Author: | Antonio [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | light coloured bindings |
Hello, This is my first guitar. in the "chapter" of binding the guitar, to simplify I only bought the bindings; I will not use purflings. So I have ordered some olive wood bindings. now I find them in contrast to the rosewood sides a bit light coloured. So I have some doubts and I would like to hear some advice. I post 2 pictures:  
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| Author: | Robert Dunn [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: light coloured bindings |
I like the contrast. Somebody will probably tell us why it is unacceptable though. I would like to build, maybe a maple with walnut binding, or walnut with maple binding. |
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| Author: | bluescreek [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 8:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: light coloured bindings |
Colors will change with a finish , and I do like the look. It isn't an overwhelming contrast. |
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| Author: | Tom West [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 8:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: light coloured bindings |
Won't tell you it's unacceptable but will tell you I would prefer a bwb purfling to add a bit of glitz. Again that is just what I would prefer. Everyone should build their guitars as they prefer. |
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| Author: | matthewrust [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:01 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: light coloured bindings |
I like light bindings on a dark wood like that. Looks great to me. Purfling isn't necessary--old Gibsons didn't have it. |
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| Author: | cphanna [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: light coloured bindings |
Antonio, you have obviously had some doubts about whether you really like the look of this combination, so I strongly recommend you glue up a couple of scraps of your side wood, binding wood, and top wood. Then apply your finish to the test pieces and see how they look under the finish. This will also give you a chance to experiment with stains or dyes to slightly or greatly alter the color tones and contrast (if either appeals to you). The point is that you can preview everything in that manner before committing to the actual instrument. |
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| Author: | WaddyThomson [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 6:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: light coloured bindings |
I've seen some pretty EIR guitars with Curly Maple bindings. Then there is this, too. Attachment: P1010913 (Large).JPG
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| Author: | Fred Tellier [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 7:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: light coloured bindings |
Light wood bindings look good on rosewood guitars, I prefer curly maple. As said above a BWB purfling sets it up nice and adds to the look. Fred |
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| Author: | Zach Ehley [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: light coloured bindings |
I think it would look good. I'd also vote for perf lines in there. |
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| Author: | Bill Greene [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: light coloured bindings |
Absolutely! My favorite: |
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| Author: | Rod True [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 9:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: light coloured bindings |
Honestly, both look good IMO. So really you can choose what you like, there is no wrong answer. You can do light without purfling lines (curly maple on EIR here) Attachment: JPV guitar 069.jpg Or you can do matching side wood (you'll want a contrasting side purfling with this though) Here is EIR on EIR with a maple side purfling 
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| Author: | Lillian F-W [ Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: light coloured bindings |
Nicely done Rod. I like that. |
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| Author: | Antonio [ Sun Nov 01, 2009 8:29 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: light coloured bindings |
Thank you everybody for your answers. Wow, beautiful pictures. Some of the bindings are even lighter then mine. Anyway , I will do some tests on scraps of matching wood. Thank you for that particular suggestion. Just one more question. I will pore-fill the sides and back with the egg white and sanding technique. Should I do it before or after gluing the bindings? |
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| Author: | Rod True [ Sun Nov 01, 2009 10:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: light coloured bindings |
I would say pore fill after you have the body all finished. You will have a bit of scraping and or sanding to do to bring the bindings and side wood to the same level. If you've pore filled before installing the bindings, you will inadvertently remove some of the fill and have to redo it. |
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| Author: | Chris Paulick [ Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: light coloured bindings |
I think it you look at most factory guitars that the binding is white or light or ivoriod. |
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