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At Stewart-MacDonald we are proud For 41 years we've supplied the world's instrument makers and repair shops from right here in Athens, Ohio. We offer the widest selection of innovative lutherie tools, parts, books and videos available, all backed by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee!

BEST SELLING SUPPLIES FOR FINISHING
1 ColorTone Aerosol Guitar Lacquer
The easiest way to spray a professional finish!
2 ColorTone Waterbase Lacquer
Waterbased The environmentally safe finish for superior clarity.
3 Lawrence-McFadden Nitrocellulose Spraying Lacquer
Traditional stringed instrument lacquer used by many guitar manufacturers.
4 Behlen Nitrocellulose Stringed Instrument Lacquer
Stewart-MacDonald offers a wide variety of nitrocellulose lacquers for your finishing projects.
5 ColorTone Essential Finishing Kit
Our complete finishing kit dedicated to keeping it simple. FREE finishing book included!
6 ColorTone Fretboard Finishing Oil
Protects and moisturizes your fingerboards.
7 ColorTone Waterbase Brushing Varnish
Waterbased Don't have spraying equipment? Here's an easy alternative finish.
8 ColorTone Shellac Flakes
Not only a fantastic finish, shellac also is a great wood conditioner under nitrocellulose lacquers.
9 Behlen Violin Varnish
Natural spirit varnish is the choice of many of the top violin builders and repairmen.


FEATURING: FINISHING

November 07, 2009

Airbrush Outfit

FALL IS FINISHING TIME!
In most of the U.S., the fall season is the perfect time to spray your instrument's finish outside:
Temperature is cooler and dryer, great for fast drying lacquer, and more comfortable to work in.
Lower humidity means less risk of blushing.
Plenty of ventilation!
SEE ALL FINISHING SUPPLIES


Freehand Holder

SPRAY A BETTER FINISH
Our sturdy steel Freehand Holder is a rotating, swiveling device that holds a body or neck during finishing. Controlled with just one hand, it's the easiest way to get a uniform finish.


Spray Guns

PRECISION SPRAYING
For large and small finishing jobs. High quality siphon-feed spray guns at prices any individual builder or small shop can afford. MORE...

New! The latest arrivals at stewmac.com

Tenor Ukulele Kit
Tenor Ukulele Kit
A great sounding larger-bodied uke you can build with hand tools. Perfect for beginners!
Archtop Guitar Making With Frank Finocchio
Archtop Guitar Making With Frank Finocchio
An impressive 15 hour, 4-DVD set! Watch a veteran guitarmaker create a fine archtop jazz guitar, step by step.
Kluson Waffleback Guitar Machines with Keystone Knob
Kluson Waffleback Guitar Machines with Keystone Knob
Improved reproductions of deluxe tuners used on many Gibson guitars.
Kluson Waffleback Guitar Machines with Metal Keystone Knob
Kluson Waffleback Guitar Machines with Metal Keystone Knob
Improved reproductions of deluxe tuners used on many Gibson guitars.
Kluson Waffleback Guitar Machines with Oval Knob
Kluson Waffleback Guitar Machines with Oval Knob
Improved reproductions of deluxe tuners used on many Gibson guitars.
How To Build a Ukulele Kit
How To Build a Ukulele Kit
Easy step-by-step DVD guide to assembling our ukulele kits. Great tips from pro luthiers.
Kluson Archtop Guitar Tailpiece
Kluson Archtop Guitar Tailpiece
Traditional deco-style trapeze tailpiece for deep-bodied archtop guitars.
A Master Class In Acoustic Guitar Making
A Master Class In Acoustic Guitar Making
Build your own Dreadnought-size guitar. A comprehensive 13-hour course on 10 DVDs, with accompanying book of plans and specifications.
April 17, 2009
Got my Dreadnought kit yesterday, and just like the many comments I have seen, I am impressed with the wood quality. I also want to compliment you on the Hot Rod truss rod design; now that I have seen it and understand how it works I am impressed with the great idea behind it.
Michael Wurn
Osceola IN

April 17, 2009
I've ordered twice from you, and both times got my order in under five days. I have also been pleased with the items I have received. If I ever need anything else to repair a guitar, I'll make sure to order it from you guys.
Daniel Jupe
Norman OK

April 6, 2009
Thank you so much for the replacement part. It worked immediately! You have been a lifesaver and I truly thank your organisation for its professionalism and individual care shown to me. My guitar sounds so good and I owe it all to you guys.
John Alvear
Beverly Hills Australia


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