Guitar toner

[jrstegner]

Anybody ever try guitar toner for staining Lam's? Looks like a good way to get a burst look without having to sand.

[Flem]

Not sure what you are referring to with "guitar toner", but if you are lucky Mark (mad max) will give some advice. He made a bow with a stunning sunburst finish on it. If I recall correctly he used dyes to get the look.

[Mad Max]

I will be gone all day---not sure what you asking.
Starburst---there are some youtubes on this
Aniline Dye water base is what I used on the veneers and riser. I had to mask off the sides of the veneers to dye the riser. The black stripes in the riser are phenolic
curly maple veneers and riser

[jrstegner]

That looks fantastic Mark. I am talking about the rattle cans of stain marketed for guitar burst staining. The product is called guitar toner.

[Flem]

Buy two can of each color, cause you will need the practice to get a good finish with those cans. I don't know if Mark used an airbrush, but I think I would go that route, airbrush and dyes. Would be more likely to get a good finish. Rattle cans are tricky, if your looking for perfection.