Custom neckplate

[dmraco]

doug's are awesome.  I have 2 of them.  looking for something a little different here.

 

[rockskate4x]

so who did that, it's still awesome!

 

[DangerousR6]

so who did that, it's still awesome!

There's several places on the interweb that do the photo plates, but the ones I've seen just do chrome and gold no black that I've seen.. They are done using a printer called a photo Impact printer. I thought about getting one, but they cost several thousand dollars for a good one... :sad1:

 

[Xplorervoodoo]

so who did that, it's still awesome!

There's several places on the interweb that do the photo plates, but the ones I've seen just do chrome and gold no black that I've seen.. They are done using a printer called a photo Impact printer. I thought about getting one, but they cost several thousand dollars for a good one... :sad1:

I found one that does black plates...

http://fsrcustomshop.ecrater.com/

 

[DangerousR6]

so who did that, it's still awesome!

There's several places on the interweb that do the photo plates, but the ones I've seen just do chrome and gold no black that I've seen.. They are done using a printer called a photo Impact printer. I thought about getting one, but they cost several thousand dollars for a good one... :sad1:

I found one that does black plates...

http://fsrcustomshop.ecrater.com/

Doesn't look to impressive to me, I can barely make out what it is.... :dontknow:

 

[Xplorervoodoo]

so who did that, it's still awesome!

There's several places on the interweb that do the photo plates, but the ones I've seen just do chrome and gold no black that I've seen.. They are done using a printer called a photo Impact printer. I thought about getting one, but they cost several thousand dollars for a good one... :sad1:

I found one that does black plates...

http://fsrcustomshop.ecrater.com/

Doesn't look to impressive to me, I can barely make out what it is.... :dontknow:

Yeah it's difficult to take a picture of it, but trust me, it looks good.

 

[bbl4ck]

so who did that, it's still awesome!

There's several places on the interweb that do the photo plates, but the ones I've seen just do chrome and gold no black that I've seen.. They are done using a printer called a photo Impact printer. I thought about getting one, but they cost several thousand dollars for a good one... :sad1:

Doug,

I had two different black plates made for Valentina using the photo process that you mention.  They both went into the bottom of my box of spare parts when I came across your plates. 
Your plates got Mojo; those photo plates just don't show the lovin'.  Keep on doing what you do!  :headbang:

 

[DangerousR6]

so who did that, it's still awesome!

There's several places on the interweb that do the photo plates, but the ones I've seen just do chrome and gold no black that I've seen.. They are done using a printer called a photo Impact printer. I thought about getting one, but they cost several thousand dollars for a good one... :sad1:

Doug,

I had two different black plates made for Valentina using the photo process that you mention.  They both went into the bottom of my box of spare parts when I came across your plates. 
Your plates got Mojo; those photo plates just don't show the lovin'.  Keep on doing what you do!   :headbang:

Thanx Bart...... :rock-on:

 

[DangerousR6]

so who did that, it's still awesome!

There's several places on the interweb that do the photo plates, but the ones I've seen just do chrome and gold no black that I've seen.. They are done using a printer called a photo Impact printer. I thought about getting one, but they cost several thousand dollars for a good one... :sad1:

I found one that does black plates...

http://fsrcustomshop.ecrater.com/

Doesn't look to impressive to me, I can barely make out what it is.... :dontknow:

Yeah it's difficult to take a picture of it, but trust me, it looks good.

When viewing these plates the image varies depending on the viewing angle and the level of available light. A good way to describe this effect is to compare it with a lcd tv/monitor (the flat type tv or computer monitor). If you have seen a lcd display you have probably noticed the display is not as "readable" and can produce a negative image from some viewing angle.

Mine can be seen from all angles, i just can't get as detailed as a photo.... :dontknow:

 

[dmraco]

so who did that, it's still awesome!

There's several places on the interweb that do the photo plates, but the ones I've seen just do chrome and gold no black that I've seen.. They are done using a printer called a photo Impact printer. I thought about getting one, but they cost several thousand dollars for a good one... :sad1:

I found one that does black plates...

http://fsrcustomshop.ecrater.com/

This is who I used.  They will do black, gold and chrome.  I must say the black is the hardest to see and photograph.  When I move the gold and chrome ones they have a nice 3-D effect.

There are 2 big differences between the photo impact method and the type of machining doug does.  Obviously the photo impact has much greater detail and can replicate almost everything.  However it is a more delicate finish than Doug's plates.  On my daily guitars I used Doug's custom plates.  They offer a higher contrast and durability.  I reserve the photo impact plates for my more "boutique" guitars.

If it is a simple design and high contrast you are looking for you cannot beat doug....if you want photo quality...FSR turns out some amazing stuff.

Belwo are the two from doug...if you are going to use black...he is the best option.

 

[DangerousR6]

Ahhhhhh yes, yet another masterpiece..... :icon_biggrin:

For Doc's "Abominable Iceman"...... :headbang1:

 

[dbw]

Nice Doug...  arty07:  Maybe it's time to order another Dangerous plate!  I have one of the very first...

 

[DangerousR6]

Nice Doug...  arty07:  Maybe it's time to order another Dangerous plate!  I have one of the very first...

:laughing7:

 

[reef n ale]

Hey Doug!

Are you making these from brass or gold plate? How do you not go through the plating?

Please don't make me read through all 83 pages of this thread!!!  :icon_biggrin:

Rob

 

[DangerousR6]

Hey Doug!

Are you making these from brass or gold plate? How do you not go through the plating?

Please don't make me read through all 83 pages of this thread!!!  :icon_biggrin:

Rob

Hi Rob, no I buy the plates already made in chrome, black, gold and nickel(sometimes)...And I do cut thru the plating, that's what gives them their contrast....The underlying metal is raw steel and I machine the design thru the plating so that it contrasts to the plating.... :icon_biggrin:

 

[reef n ale]

Cool! Thanks Doug. It's hard to tell from the pics. They look like the gold stays intact, but I understand now.

I'll be getting with you, at some point, to place an order!  :icon_thumright:

 

[DangerousR6]

Cool! Thanks Doug. It's hard to tell from the pics. They look like the gold stays intact, but I understand now.

I'll be getting with you, at some point, to place an order!  :icon_thumright:

:headbang1:

 

[Kostas]

Ahhhhhh yes, yet another masterpiece..... :icon_biggrin:

For Doc's "Abominable Iceman"...... :headbang1:

That's really a masterpiece... I like it :icon_thumright:

Congrats :hello2:

 

[DangerousR6]

Ahhhhhh yes, yet another masterpiece..... :icon_biggrin:

For Doc's "Abominable Iceman"...... :headbang1:

That's really a masterpiece... I like it :icon_thumright:

Congrats :hello2:

 

[T50]

R6,
I think I just might have to get a chrome plate done...