claude - 4-13-2018 at 09:43 PM
Hello everyone,
I am new to this forum. I just sanded and stained the face of my old oud. I am not sure if I should use Gloss vs semi gloss, water or oil base to
seal the last coat over the stain layer. please help
stingerz - 4-24-2018 at 01:09 AM
Hi,
try using lemon based oil to remove the stain. apply just a little will do. u can get it at any guitar shops. what kind of a stain is it?
Dr. Oud - 5-5-2018 at 01:51 PM
Congratulations! You've just ruined your oud. Never, never, never sand the face or apply any oil based stain or finish. The face should be left bare
and sealed with egg white only. Any other finish will diminish the sound and sanding will just remove the wood that was designed to withstand the
string pressure, compromising the structural integrity of the instrument Next time ask a luthier BEFORE attempting to modify your instrument in any
way.
Use alcohol with a soft cloth to remove stains, or learn to live with it.