I believe it is a Ceruse finish. The process you describe is correct. The difference between it and smooth finishes is, I believe there is no grain filler used in the Voodoo. Grain filler usually fills all the grain areas and is clear so that it makes all coats after it smooth. Putting water on wood, like mist the wood down, will make the grain rise. I can't say for sure how they did it, but you can achieve similar results with a Ceruse finish. Also, you can say it is a Cerused guitar. Sandblasted ash bodies have the same appearance. It could be sandblasting, I'm not sure.
@@CompanyGrip also, I think it is a cheaper and quicker finish to apply. Time is money, Nitro finishes take the most amount of time, it is why they cost the most.
I have a black faded lp special.from same year 03. It's a very resonant guitar due to having no.lacquer finish and has same neck.pup but. a 498t in neck.
I like this model better than the rerelease in 2019. I feel like the red should be a bit darker, maybe even with a bit of a burgundy look or a bit of purple. Mainly the inlay looks too bright. Still like it better than a lot of other models I have seen.
@@CompanyGrip I don't blame you, I bought an Ibanez Mikro just to see what the little thing played like. The Mikro is a bass with a 28.6 inch scale length.
Some great 80s tones from those pickups.
One thing for sure, nice relic job on the Voodoo.
I believe it is a Ceruse finish. The process you describe is correct. The difference between it and smooth finishes is, I believe there is no grain filler used in the Voodoo. Grain filler usually fills all the grain areas and is clear so that it makes all coats after it smooth. Putting water on wood, like mist the wood down, will make the grain rise. I can't say for sure how they did it, but you can achieve similar results with a Ceruse finish. Also, you can say it is a Cerused guitar. Sandblasted ash bodies have the same appearance. It could be sandblasting, I'm not sure.
Ah! Thank you for the detailed explanation! That makes sense. Thanks for checking out the video again! 🤘🏽
@@CompanyGrip also, I think it is a cheaper and quicker finish to apply. Time is money, Nitro finishes take the most amount of time, it is why they cost the most.
I have a black faded lp special.from same year 03. It's a very resonant guitar due to having no.lacquer finish and has same neck.pup but. a 498t in neck.
Nice!
I like this model better than the rerelease in 2019. I feel like the red should be a bit darker, maybe even with a bit of a burgundy look or a bit of purple. Mainly the inlay looks too bright. Still like it better than a lot of other models I have seen.
I like it better too, but I still want to get my hands on one of those new ones just to see what it’s like. 👍🏽
@@CompanyGrip I don't blame you, I bought an Ibanez Mikro just to see what the little thing played like. The Mikro is a bass with a 28.6 inch scale length.
That neck woukd fill me with pride.
Definitely have pride in knowing I did it fumbling through songs for decades and not a $6000 charge from a technician in a Nashville workshop. 😂
@@CompanyGrip im 3 years into doing the same to a Les Paul. It's a satisfying feeling to accomplish.
That’s awesome! It’s like earning stripes! Haha