How-To: Sunburst Guitar Finish
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- Опубліковано 15 сер 2013
- Create an authentic vintage sunburst finish on any stringed instrument with Behlen's Sunburst Guitar Finish Kit. Includes Vinyl Sealer, Starcast Amber Toner, Encore Brown Toner, and Instrument Lacquer. Simply apply the aerosol cans in a sequence to achieve the iconic sunburst finish!
Learn more: www.rockler.com/behlen-sunburs... - Навчання та стиль
It's 1 am. I have testing tomorrow. I don't own a guitar, nor do I know how to play.
Did you get one and did you learn to play something?
Wanted to give this a Like. It has 69, so I won't
I wonder how the test went...
@@backdownontheboat6038 I think it was my SAT. I had failed a 10th grade writing assignment and my SAT score in writing actually covered me so I wouldn't take it again.
@@mix0nix I didn't. I got one, and I learned specific songs, rather than chords, or even notes. Not the smartest thing. I gave up after a month. Also the guitar was old, used, and generally bad.
So why is only the back sunburst but not the front? Also why didn't they cover the hole!?
Very informative video. Thank you! Are all those products showed in video also available in non-aerosol?
As an automotive painter I prefer to use a compressor and a paint gun since it will give more smooth paint application. You also would avoid the heavier paint spots as seen on video since with the paint gun has dual action trigger, air is supplied first and than the pain giving much smoother paint coat. Another advantage is to be able to adjust air pressure.
Is it ok to use the vinyl sealer over epoxy used to fill small checks and cracks?
Can the starcast amber become red enough to do a cherry burst
Great method, would this work on a vintage ukulele banjo resonator?
Oh man if i had thought of this when i was bursting my guitar, it would have turned out much better!
How come you didnt mask the very edge, the black beading, when you sprayed the soundboard?
Do you not have to mask the sides while spraying the back?
real great video. Congratulations.
great video, bravo sir !
1:44 Ebay Customer Service On Hold Music Loop that has driven me crazy more than a few times!
incredible video Rockler Woodworking and Hardware. I broke that thumbs up on your video. Keep up the good work.
This video looks like it's from the 70's
TimR 😂 yep
His voice too! Like an old school infomercial
No, probably from the 90s
I cannot put a link to the MSDS Sheet on UA-cam, but you can view it on Rockler.com using item number 44984. The MSDS lists the composition of all the Behlen products.
What is the name and artist of the song being played at approx 9:00?
Compliments!
I should paint a 70's eko ranger 12-string acoustic which is already live.
I eliminated all the very thick polyester paint because it was cracked and because I hope that without gaining a little more sound
I would like to do sunburst.
You advise me to do it with the black brown red amber background sequence like the acoustic gibson (I would do it with water or toxicity problems) or with the pad system you used (I think that being not an expert in using a spray allows me to make less mistakes).
T Did I think about using shellac with various pigments added to get the shade or just alcohol mordants of various shades?
For the final transparent stage?
I wouldn't mind a buffered sunburst finish but with a wax finish similar to natural wood taylor to gain even more sound.
Can the preparation be skipped by giving more coats and sanding or is there an easy way to do it?
To avoid beard and blemishes 300 - 600 - 1000?
Thanks Roberto
Hi Roberto, we recommend reaching out to our Product Support team at 1-800-260-9663 or support@rockler.com. They may be able to assist you. Thank you!
Where can I get the sealer this guy uses? Do I have to use sealer before painting?
GO SUN BURST I♡♡THE 70S
Is this aerosol "Stringed Instrument Lacquer" the same grade as the Nitrocellulose lacquer Gibson uses in their USA factory?
+Dean H I contacted Gibson Montana about this. Not sure what the are doing with the electrics in Tennessee, but in Bozeman Montana they use a very light paste sealer on the wood which is dried and largely sanded off then it's all Nitro.... Big difference in tone to my ears for Poly finish vs Nitro finish. You can see how they do it in the factory in a youtube video titled 'Gibson Acoustic Guitar Factory part 7"
The MSDS states that the Lacquer contains nitrocellulose resins...
Why was the top not finished in the sunburst also? With the top all natural and the back in sunburst it just looks like a halfassed extremely tacky finish.
i think they want ed to show both methods for applying finishes. but i agree with you
Why do you do the black outer before the red starcast amber as the final? Does the sequence matter?
Hi Guy, the sequence does matter. The step-by-step process demonstrated in the video is a rational and practical way to get good results with the least opportunity for failure (accidental goof-ups). With that said, there are often more ways than one to achieve good results with woodworking or finishing techniques. But if you are new to a technique, it is a good idea to follow an accepted process before experimenting with your own.
@@rockler excellent yeah, was just thinking it might be easier for a beginner to just move from center out to avoid any freehand sprays - I'm in the middle of the process now, starting the burst sometime over the next week, hoping everything turns out alright haha
Good vid
Im surprised a rattle can is being used to apply the lacquer. I haven't had very good experiences with those.
At 6:52 the painter is spraying directly into the sound hole. Is that a problem? Are there benefits to spraying sealer or other finishes inside the guitar?
8:25 what is the acoustic instrumental called?
This is an acoustic guitar.
Using lacquer spray cans is a acquired skill. Finger pressure on the nozzle is very important. The ambient air temperature and the temperature of the can also makes a difference. You have to start the spray before it meets the wood and continue on in long strokes off the wood before stopping the spray while moving the spray pattern. If you hesitate, you will get a run that is difficult
to cover up.
+SuperCarver2011 I thought the spraying should've always started and finished off the guitar. This is the same technique used when spraying a car. Still if your familiar with doing it this way then you go with what works for you I guess.
+voxac30withstrat I think you are both saying the same thing. Start the spray before you go over the body and finish after you have left the body.
Daniel Flores Yep I was saying that. Thanks anyway guys. I actually ended up buying an airbrush compressor and a car touch up spray gun now all I have to do is get the matching connections doh.
Id like to try airbrushing one of these days. Check out my ArtCarveGuitars if you have a chance. BTW if your rig costs less than $350 email me with the details and your critique of it. I am at Daniel Flores on FB. Thanks
Daniel Flores Yeah it was cheap I got the compressor for about $120 australian dollars and the touch up gun for about $29. The gun is only small it is just for touch ups only. But I will let you know when I've got all the parts and start the spray. At least I'll try to remember
Nice job, not easy to achieve sunburst!
no offense however I loved the look of the natural body - it appears to be maple which with age will be outstanding IMHO
You must protect your lungs with lacquer.
@RDE Lutherie how will you breath in the rain?
Its Lacquer...
Can I leave the strings on?
Yes. It is actually preferred, as it will waterproof your strings. Then, you can take it in the shower, where the acoustics are best for sound. That's actually how the professionals record. Follow the instructions and it will give you many years of waterproof playing enjoyment.
That would be stringburst , a very interesstring finish .
yay! Make the finish on the side that is hidden 10% of the time
I would not be happy with a burst that looked like that
No one in their right mind would!! This is very amaturish and as you already know the WRONG way to do a sunburst!
I had my experience spraying my guitar and it wasn't good. Better take it to a professional.
Gustavo M. de Oliveira haha
Turn the page. Finally the guitar... Turn the page.. is ready to add...
Non professional application at best. The SOUND hole wasn't even covered to prevent overspray inside the guitar.
Congratulations now everyone can appreciate the back of your guitar.
I would have just kept it natural.
My thoughts exactly. The maple with a bit of flaming looked way better than any coating. Painting the guitar is only suitable for entirely unattractive cheap woods used in low end guitars
It looks good on electrics
Theres a good reason none of this is done to your high end acoustic guitars.
What’s that reason?
Very nice burst. To the critics here spouting uneducated opinions, the sunburst is a way to highlight tone woods in various colors and shades. Look at an 80 year old gibson in the flesh and then tell me a sunburst is tacky....
Hmmmm. Looks cheap
Go back to making bird houses cheif
it's sad to see what has happened to this dying art form
not the right way at all.
+Andy Baker You are right. I have been spraying for 20 years. The sunburst finish is so easy to do. I have never had to tape anything or use any templates.
TheCoingeek teach me please
lol, yea wtf how does this guy not know..... worst wood worker ever.
My god! The sound is so bad you can't even hear the narration! This vid really needs to be redone.
This guy just spent time turning something beautiful into a big piece of CRAP . Shiny for sure . But underneath its a flop