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Private member DiscussionFinish New Builds

Sep 10, 2025

How to "Fix" Rosewood Bridge Dyed Black?

I dyed an East Indian Rosewood bridge black to match the Blackwood fretboard before gluing it on*. The bridge is now glued to the top. What are some ways to "fix" that dye into the wood. I'm not crazy about TruOil - up to 40% mystery oil..... *I did a sample on rosewood with 4 different "dyes" and they were all stable, would not rub off with paper towel, naptha or mineral spirt. I went with the TransTInt. I did not however test with…

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Private memberSep 11, 2025

@Chris Frederick Guitar Recovery LLC I tried some "Lemon Oil" over the already dyed bridge and it actually set the color, thanks for sharing that. I don't know why that worked, but it did. I'll fini…

Private member DiscussionFinish Repair

May 4, 2025

50s Cherry and Walnut Stains

I tried a lot with 50s Cherry and Walnut Stains and ended with the WD Lockwood alcohol soluble dyes. Does anyone know what is the right color on the 50s Cherry and Walnut stains? Or do i have to mix some? Thank you

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