Semi-finished neck and fretboard

Cohiba Gigante Octave MandolinMy new technique for finishing purpleheart. Scorched with a torch.
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  • On my original test piece I intended to only brighten the purple and not scorch it. However, the resin purple heart scorched very fast, especially on hard edges. Good thing I like the look! Tung oil really makes it pop.
  • Like it. Just got a butane pencil torch the other day, did not come with the fuel though. Need to go back. Going  to use it on a sound board. May use it on the fret board also now.

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