I really like the look of raw zebrawood, but when it's finished i find it's too dark and loses its contrast. Does anyone know of a wood that when is finished has a similiar look to zebrawood and has that contrast of light and dark? OR a way to finish zebrawood that leaves it light and dark?
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zebrawood question
- Thread starter uponwaking
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Tru Oil only subtly turns it a honey brown on the light bits.
Here's a picture of one I did:
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It really doesn't darken that much unless you oil it or stain it, I should say at least the pieces I've worked with so far acted that way.
Dirk
Here's a picture of one I did:
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It really doesn't darken that much unless you oil it or stain it, I should say at least the pieces I've worked with so far acted that way.
Dirk
Danish oil (8-10 coats) :
I think the wood selection plays more important role in darkening then finish . On this bass the wings are made from the different billets of zebrawood, there is clean difference, lower wing is darker:
whole progress thread:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=196032
I think the wood selection plays more important role in darkening then finish . On this bass the wings are made from the different billets of zebrawood, there is clean difference, lower wing is darker:
whole progress thread:
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=196032
Thanks for the tips! I'll definitely take a good look at the pieces before i buy them, then either go with truoil or danish oil.
