Doug Diamond from Wild west guitars.

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In general as every piece of wood will accept stain a little differently, this is the only realistic way to go. That's why it is important to match the grain of the top with a top you already like color of to the extent possible. No one can guarantee the exact shade because of this variability, and I don't blame them for pushing back a little on promising an exact shade. I do think some colors are more forgiving like my favorite (Charcoal smoke burst) and for me that is a consideration when picking a color.

It can be done by adjusting the stain to the top. Its just a matter of if the builder will actually do it. A few people have actually gotten pieces of wood sent to them to pick from. Its why I always specify it in my request before I get a price, so that the time involved will be taken into consideration. I do not want to open up that bag of worms again though. It can be done, its all a matter of if it will be. I would rather pay for a few extra hours of the stainers time and get it dead on if that is an option. Again, that is why I make sure to state it before I get a price, not after, like some of my customers do to me.

 

[Tag]

Wasn't he on crutches when he did that?

Not yet Markie. He was still in the wheel chair with both casts on. :adore:

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Not yet Markie. He was still in the wheel chair with both casts on. :adore:

And yet he beat me in a swimming competition across the bay if I recall.

 

[11top]

Doug is a hero! I once saw him rescue a box of kittens from a burning building.

In those shoes?

 

[markie]

And yet he beat me in a swimming competition across the bay if I recall.

I recall it being very cold that day & it seemed to slow you down.



The cold did not seem to bother Doug (DFD) at all :dontknow:

 

[BobbyD]

In those shoes?

I had to come out of retirement to confirm that it is, in fact, the shoes.

 

[iahawk36]

SHAZZAM!!!

 

[11top]

Is that the axe that he's trying to sell me? He did mention there was some flame in the butt.

 

[markie]

Is that the axe that he's trying to sell me? He did mention there was some flame in the butt.

Was that axe on the PSF Thread?

 

[11top]

Was that a$$ on the PSF Thread?

:dontknow:

 

[Tag]

Originally Posted by markie
Was that a$$ on the PSF Thread?

:dontknow:

:rofl:

 

[tabl10s]

Wasn't he on crutches when he did that?

After a hernia operation(thought I'd join-in on the accolades).

 

[Tag]

There are always a few in every crowd. You cant even compliment someone without them twisting it into a discussion of mens arses!!!

 

[jfb]

DFD rules!

 

[daa2202]

DFD rocks. Great guy to deal with.

 

[alantig]

Bang'in!

Stallion'in!!!

 

[ViperDoc]

Originally Posted by markie
Was that a$$ on the PSF Thread?








:rofl:

Yes. Yes it was. LOL!!!

 

[alantig]

Originally Posted by markie
Was that a$$ on the PSF Thread?








:rofl:

Yes. Yes it was. LOL!!!

I knew I couldn't afford it...

 

[WildWestGuitars]

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DFD

 

[11top]

"Owowowowowowow!"