Clyde Bisbee
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Hey there, Just hoping I could get some opinions on this early 2k's MIM Tele Deluxe I'm restoring. I'd like to know exactly what kind of wood I have here so I can make better choices for applying finish. It's a 2003, I believe. I used a heat gun to get rid of that "plastic" poly, it was that brown, walnut color originally. Here are a couple pics....
My guess is that it's Alder. I'm planning to either use grain filler to make the grain pop a bit or use an ebony stain and sand it back to accomplish the same. After that I'm undecided as to whether I'll go with a greyish "driftwood" color or keep it a more natural walnut. I may go the Tru-Oil route, but I'm not into super shiny. I'd love to do a relic'd vintage blonde/aged white, but that's probably beyond my ability and/or budget.
Thanks for any input you may have!
Kerry


My guess is that it's Alder. I'm planning to either use grain filler to make the grain pop a bit or use an ebony stain and sand it back to accomplish the same. After that I'm undecided as to whether I'll go with a greyish "driftwood" color or keep it a more natural walnut. I may go the Tru-Oil route, but I'm not into super shiny. I'd love to do a relic'd vintage blonde/aged white, but that's probably beyond my ability and/or budget.
Thanks for any input you may have!
Kerry