Tamerlane Needs Finish Advice

[Drewster]

I purchased this '63 Tamerlane about a week ago and need some finishing help and advice. Some owner in the past must have tried to cut the riser a little closer to center and probably had a HUGE surprise when they cut through the original finish. The rosewood underneath is really dark per the image.

This ole Bear deserves a good restoration. The riser is the only problem area. The rest of the bow is very nice for its age. As you can see in the image, Bear must have used a multi step finish with several coats of a light yellow ochre glaze to help uniform the whole finish, yet allowing the grain to show through.

I've refinished several bows, but this one may be beyond my skill level to do it well.  Anyone here have experience working with rosewood and finishes.  Thanks for any help and ideas.

   

   

   

   

[TonyW]

"I wish I had taken before pics. ....
I've seen rosewood darken before but this one was really dramtic. Started out as a blond and is transforming into a dark maned beauty."

Check out the rest of Joe's(Whip) "Rosewood Darken With Age" post. (Don't let the title fool you!)

Since Joe already contacted you about this on your identical post on Pow Wow, you are in good hands! Don gave you some good advice too.

[Sal]