Hand Rubbed Sunburst timelapse

There is no sunburst that is much better than a good, hand-rubbed sunburst (in my humble opinion). Here is my process - sped up to help visualize the changes that are happening. One thing that is great, but sometimes frustrating if I am honest with myself, is that a hand-rubbed sunburst is never "perfect". These imperfections are what makes a good hand-rubbed sunburst look vintage, classic or "full of mojo".
I have had good results with the line of water/alcohol soluble dyes called ColorFX and that is what I used in this video:
Hope you enjoy!
-Zach
#guitarbuilding #handmade #howto

[Bryant_S]

That’s beautiful! Thanks for sharing your process!

[johnlind]

Fantastic! I can personally confirm that this guitar is beautiful!
Thanks, John
Gig Harbor, WA

[docsiltanen]

Looks fantastic..!!!... there is something very therapeutic about doing a burst by the rhythmic swirl maybe....almost hypnotic.

[coloradoredsoxteacher]

Nice! Hand rubbed and imperfect are perfect. The guitar is handmade, not another number. Great work!

[GuitaraddictsWorkshop]

That burst looks awesome! What kind of finish did you put on it after?

[MrResomaker]

Beautiful vid. Thanks for sharing. So are you applying the dye/alcohol stain on bare wood after grain filling? Or is there some type of wash coat/sealer first? Does the water/alcohol cause the grain to lift and feel rough?