john, the stain is Varathane, I started with 4 teaspoons Walnut with a 1/2 teaspoon of tung oil high gloss, 4 coats sanded in between coats 2 and 4 with 800 grit, then a mixture of red mahogany and Cabernet, 2 teaspoons of each color with a teaspoon of tung oil, sanded after 4 coats, then two unsanded coats is what you see on the bass drum before you now john, if you want it a little less red, use more of the red mahogany. good luck obi wan!!!:p
Goddam, Kimosabe! Sounds challenging!
But then, I love a good challenge!
If I get stuck, I'll just call you at 3 AM and ask questions till dawn. LOL
Thanks, buddy... that's all the info I needed. guitar2
John