Something Wicked This Way Comes
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Ok I got a bit more done today.
Cut the neck bolt ferrule recesses with a 9/16 forstner bit and got the neck fitted with the direct bolt setup.
masked and cleared the natural binding
Then I unmasked the binding to add the filigree design
using the vinyl masks I made I got it ready to seal the design
after the clear/sealer was applied
Ok then on to the neck.
So while the rest is curing dyed the back of the neck and headstock a very solid black.
I love how it looks black at first glance but closely you can see the grain.
from the edge
Lighting didn't catch this right, but you get the idea
I'm loving the contrast
The wife is really liking it. I got a bit of clean up and defining to take care of in a few places.
Oh and DangerousR6, as for the VIP neck plate, all the other hardware is gold and I'd like to come up with something for my grandfather to put on it. Lemme get a few ideas together and I'll run em by you.
Cut the neck bolt ferrule recesses with a 9/16 forstner bit and got the neck fitted with the direct bolt setup.
masked and cleared the natural binding
Then I unmasked the binding to add the filigree design
using the vinyl masks I made I got it ready to seal the design
after the clear/sealer was applied
Ok then on to the neck.
So while the rest is curing dyed the back of the neck and headstock a very solid black.
I love how it looks black at first glance but closely you can see the grain.
from the edge
Lighting didn't catch this right, but you get the idea
I'm loving the contrast
The wife is really liking it. I got a bit of clean up and defining to take care of in a few places.
Oh and DangerousR6, as for the VIP neck plate, all the other hardware is gold and I'd like to come up with something for my grandfather to put on it. Lemme get a few ideas together and I'll run em by you.
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Looking good.... :icon_thumright:
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Bagman67 said:
We've heard that before!!! :laughing7:
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:laughing11:Death by Uberschall said:
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DangerousR6 said:
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I am completely astonished by the creativity and craftsmanship of this build. You are kicking *** at this.
Ok... Phew.. I got the dye on the body
First I got the back side prepped for another vinyl and cut a control plate out of flamed mahogany.
I needed the plate to be wood, her name would be hard to see on that black plastic.
Ok so for anyone who tries this method. vinyl leaves a bit of adhesive residue and you have to be sure you get it all off. I learned the hard way.
Here is the upper horn after the design has been sealed and unmasked. you can see the residue.
All masked off and ready for the black dye (sorry no green, wife picked the colors)
And after drying, unmasking and a bit of cleaning up the lines
Awfully close to the Photoshop mockup in my opinion. There is no sealer yet, no cavities painted yet etc.
Also +1 on the Preval Sprayer. Thanks Bagman, it worked flawlessly.
By no means is it 100% cleaned up but here is an example of how it intersects the natural binding.
I'm quite happy with how it's coming out so far.
First I got the back side prepped for another vinyl and cut a control plate out of flamed mahogany.
I needed the plate to be wood, her name would be hard to see on that black plastic.
Ok so for anyone who tries this method. vinyl leaves a bit of adhesive residue and you have to be sure you get it all off. I learned the hard way.
Here is the upper horn after the design has been sealed and unmasked. you can see the residue.
All masked off and ready for the black dye (sorry no green, wife picked the colors)
And after drying, unmasking and a bit of cleaning up the lines
Awfully close to the Photoshop mockup in my opinion. There is no sealer yet, no cavities painted yet etc.
Also +1 on the Preval Sprayer. Thanks Bagman, it worked flawlessly.
By no means is it 100% cleaned up but here is an example of how it intersects the natural binding.
I'm quite happy with how it's coming out so far.
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That's mighty sweet...Good job... :icon_thumright:
Another update:
I got the neck and body all cleaned up, sealed and clear coats on.
Masked of the backside
Sprayed the black dye
After sealed and clear coats
Backside, bit of a glare. I was trying to capture how the grain still glimmers even with the dye
Back of the neck after cleared.
Fretboard has a nice gloss already
Same with the headstock
Once it's all cured I'll wet sand and polish then post more.
I need to make a truss cover plate too. I'll use the flamed mahogany and dye it black like the back control plate.
I got the neck and body all cleaned up, sealed and clear coats on.
Masked of the backside
Sprayed the black dye
After sealed and clear coats
Backside, bit of a glare. I was trying to capture how the grain still glimmers even with the dye
Back of the neck after cleared.
Fretboard has a nice gloss already
Same with the headstock
Once it's all cured I'll wet sand and polish then post more.
I need to make a truss cover plate too. I'll use the flamed mahogany and dye it black like the back control plate.
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That's pretty incredible... 
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Those latest pix, like wow! :headbang:
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[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPvAQxZsgpQ[/youtube]
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[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPvAQxZsgpQ[/youtube]
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