This is the fourth instalment of an ongoing series concerning a makeover on a custom Explorer-style five-string bass. After final-sanding the body with 220-grit sandpaper, Elmer's Carpenter's Wood Filler tinted with StewMac Red Mahogany ColorTone Liquid Stain (#5032) was applied liberally and left to dry overnight.
After sanding off the Red Mahogany grain filler, a second round of filler was applied, this time tinted with Dark Walnut (#5104). This was once again sanded off after overnight drying. As the grain still was not as dark as I wanted it to be, the wood was stained with Sumi black ink. After sanding off the ink, the grain was about as dark as it would ever be.
So now it finally time to stain the body with Cherry Red (#5038). Yes, I was rather pleased with the results. However, I noticed that the headstock face was a couple shades lighter than the body. This being the case, I had no choice but sand off the Tru-Oil applied earlier and restain the headstock face.
Having taken care of the grain-filling and staining, I could now apply conductive shielding paint to the pickup and control cavities. The next step should be applying a clear matte finish to the the body and headstock face. Thank you for dropping by. Do stay tuned for future updates on this Custom Explorer Bass Makeover. Stay home, stay safe; and I'll see you real soon :)
After sanding off the Red Mahogany grain filler, a second round of filler was applied, this time tinted with Dark Walnut (#5104). This was once again sanded off after overnight drying. As the grain still was not as dark as I wanted it to be, the wood was stained with Sumi black ink. After sanding off the ink, the grain was about as dark as it would ever be.
So now it finally time to stain the body with Cherry Red (#5038). Yes, I was rather pleased with the results. However, I noticed that the headstock face was a couple shades lighter than the body. This being the case, I had no choice but sand off the Tru-Oil applied earlier and restain the headstock face.
Having taken care of the grain-filling and staining, I could now apply conductive shielding paint to the pickup and control cavities. The next step should be applying a clear matte finish to the the body and headstock face. Thank you for dropping by. Do stay tuned for future updates on this Custom Explorer Bass Makeover. Stay home, stay safe; and I'll see you real soon :)
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