Tru-oil finish pics please!

Tele Fan · April 14th, 2008, 09:18 AM

Hi Gang, I've got an idea for a Jazzmaster build with a swamp ash body and a tru-oil finish, but I'd like to see some guitars finished in tru-oil. If anybody has any guitars they've finished with tru-oil please post them here. Thanks.

popthree · April 14th, 2008, 10:17 AM

here's mine

Guitarzan · April 14th, 2008, 10:26 AM

good on you. I will look forward to seeing what you do.

To add $.02, Brownell's has several choices for oils, which are used more on guns and furniture than guitars. Tru Oil has its fans, but it's downside two, something you need to consider being in a humid state like Kentucky. It can take considerable time and elbow grease in the summer, and one may need a drying agent like Japan Dryer and a drying cabinet to help it along.

Pilkington's Classic is a highly regarded oil and is considered easier to work, and between the two, I prefer to have my guns done with it over TO.

Tele Fan · April 14th, 2008, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by popthree

here's mine

Is that a Jazzmaster pickup in there? That's kind of freadky, I ask about my Jmaster build, and there's the pup.

Tele Fan · April 14th, 2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Guitarzan

good on you. I will look forward to seeing what you do.

To add $.02, Brownell's has several choices for oils, which are used more on guns and furniture than guitars. Tru Oil has its fans, but it's downside two, something you need to consider being in a humid state like Kentucky. It can take considerable time and elbow grease in the summer, and one may need a drying agent like Japan Dryer and a drying cabinet to help it along.

Pilkington's Classic is a highly regarded oil and is considered easier to work, and between the two, I prefer to have my guns done with it over TO.

Thanks for the advice, I'll check those out. I know any finishing project is going to be kind of a bear here in the land of humidity. If anybody has anymore ideas for a good oil finish please let me know. This will be my first build project so I'm open for all advice.

popthree · April 14th, 2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Tele Fan

Is that a Jazzmaster pickup in there? That's kind of freadky, I ask about my Jmaster build, and there's the pup.

yeah, it is. it really sounds nice in there too.

dcn3 · April 14th, 2008, 11:17 AM

heres mine...TUNG OIL

RomanS · April 14th, 2008, 04:22 PM

woodman · April 14th, 2008, 04:33 PM

wow, that's a beaut, Roman!

RotelliCaster · May 5th, 2008, 02:07 PM

Those are some gorgeous guitars!
I have been struggling to chose a finish for my Pinecaster. The last one I built, I finished with bee's wax blended with boiled Linn seed oil to make the wax workable. I like the finish OK, But I thought I might get a bit more shine this time. I don't want a hard shell around the soft pine, like lacquer and such. Just something to protect and shine and leave the natural wood look.

boneyguy · May 5th, 2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RomanS

Roman I have to say you and I share exactly the same tastes in what a beautiful guitar looks like. Any of your guitars you have ever posted always make me feel like hopping up and down like a lttle kid. Love 'em.

Mark Davis · May 5th, 2008, 02:20 PM

Alot of gunstocks are finished in Tru-Oil might look for some of those.

maestrovert · May 5th, 2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark Davis

Alot of gunstocks are finished in Tru-Oil might look for some of those.

+1 !
Indeed, some of the finest custom rifles in the world are finished with tru-oil....

RotelliCaster · May 5th, 2008, 03:08 PM

I looks like I'm off to the sporting goods store to look at what they have for Tru-Oil, and gun stock finishing supplies.

I read a good bit about applying a Tru-oil finish to a musical instrument and it seems pretty easy.
http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/TruOil.htm

ajgus · May 5th, 2008, 03:17 PM

Can tru-oil finishes be cleared over or is that a stupid question?

stephwills · May 5th, 2008, 03:32 PM

Roman, that is purty. Thanks for sharing.

April 14th, 2008, 09:18 AM	#1 (permalink)
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Guitarzan Tele-Holic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hotlanta, GA Posts: 849	good on you. I will look forward to seeing what you do. To add $.02, Brownell's has several choices for oils, which are used more on guns and furniture than guitars. Tru Oil has its fans, but it's downside two, something you need to consider being in a humid state like Kentucky. It can take considerable time and elbow grease in the summer, and one may need a drying agent like Japan Dryer and a drying cabinet to help it along. Pilkington's Classic is a highly regarded oil and is considered easier to work, and between the two, I prefer to have my guns done with it over TO. __________________ Set an eye on 'em Amos. Make it count, son.

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woodman Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mint Hill, NC Age: 62 Posts: 5,676	wow, that's a beaut, Roman! __________________ Truth is stranger than fact ... www.myspace.com/woodymitchellmusic BAND PAGES: www.myspace.com/stragglerswing (Stragglers - Western Swing) www.myspace.com/loafersgloryband (Loafers Glory - '70s country-rock)

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RotelliCaster Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bethany, OK Age: 41 Posts: 366 13 Photos	Is that all? Those are some gorgeous guitars! I have been struggling to chose a finish for my Pinecaster. The last one I built, I finished with bee's wax blended with boiled Linn seed oil to make the wax workable. I like the finish OK, But I thought I might get a bit more shine this time. I don't want a hard shell around the soft pine, like lacquer and such. Just something to protect and shine and leave the natural wood look. __________________ " Trust me, I saw this in a cartoon and I'm pretty sure I can do it! " http://www.myspace.com/bmwsteve

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Mark Davis Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bakersfield Ca. Age: 57 Posts: 12,262	Alot of gunstocks are finished in Tru-Oil might look for some of those. __________________ I'm so blind my seeing eye dog needs glasses.

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RotelliCaster Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bethany, OK Age: 41 Posts: 366 13 Photos	I looks like I'm off to the sporting goods store to look at what they have for Tru-Oil, and gun stock finishing supplies. I read a good bit about applying a Tru-oil finish to a musical instrument and it seems pretty easy. http://www.lmii.com/CartTwo/TruOil.htm __________________ " Trust me, I saw this in a cartoon and I'm pretty sure I can do it! " http://www.myspace.com/bmwsteve

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stephwills Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 257	Roman, that is purty. Thanks for sharing. __________________ steph Think I'll just stay here and drink ...