blond. vs amber?

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El Polaco -> blond. vs amber? (Sep. 7 2012 14:04:56)
Just strung up #3 and compared the color. Decided to try amber this time. What are your preferences on French polish colour? I think I prefer the amber myself... Seems warmer somehow... BTW the top is Reyes.braced . I'll post a sound clip this weekend when she settles in. Images are resized automatically to a maximum width of 800px

RTC -> RE: blond. vs amber? (Sep. 8 2012 0:59:21)
Both look great, I have one in amber, but like the blond. Looking forward to the sound clip. Where are you located?

Leñador -> RE: blond. vs amber? (Sep. 8 2012 1:23:34)
The amber is definitely warmer, I love cold colors though, I like the blond.

JuanDaBomb -> RE: blond. vs amber? (Sep. 8 2012 2:05:22)
For the orange one, did you do the "clear --> color --> clear" steps, or did you just go straight to the color (orange)? I've read that going straight to a darker shellac might lead to blotchy spots. Just wondering if you ran into any issues with that?

El Kiko -> RE: blond. vs amber? (Sep. 8 2012 9:37:33)
who amongst us can choose between two nice looking blondes ?.....[8D]

FullMetalGuitarist -> RE: blond. vs amber? (Sep. 8 2012 9:59:17)
quote: who amongst us can choose between two nice looking blondes ?..... Sometimes it is not necessary to choose one. . . [:)][;)]

britguy -> RE: blond. vs amber? (Sep. 8 2012 13:42:17)
quote: I think I prefer the amber myself I would definitely agree. The 'warmer' tone is more attractive and somehow has a more 'traditional' look. (In my - unqualified - opinion. . . )

El Polaco -> RE: blond. vs amber? (Sep. 8 2012 14:38:16)
I went straight to the amber actually. I think as long as the surface is evenly sanded i.e. very smooth there should be no issues with blotching. To be safe it's probably a good idea to do the first spit coat with blonde tho. I may try a more orange finish sometime soon and then I would definitely start with light blonde.

Escribano -> RE: blond. vs amber? (Sep. 8 2012 19:59:15)
The blonde will be the same colour as the amber after a few years. Your headstock is a little too high and pointy for my taste though.

El Kiko -> RE: blond. vs amber? (Sep. 8 2012 21:31:23)
quote: The blonde will be the same colour as the amber after a few years. Yeah I wondered about that too , but does it also follow that the Amber will be a shade or so darker as well.........?

El Polaco -> RE: blond. vs amber? (Sep. 9 2012 13:21:50)
Good point Kiko! And now that I live in America, "we want it right now" and we don't like to wait so we build already aged looking amber guitars. :) Seriously tho, I like both. I particularly like blonde on a negra where there is a more dramatic contrast with the sides.

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