Robbo's MB-1 build

I think the problem is the decal itself is clear, not white.

The logo has a black background but with the decal being clear, the black from the headstock was showing through.

I removed the decal whilst still wet and with order some more film.

It's just a pain because I asked the the supplier for the best option, paid extra for express delivery and printed it at work on our laser, all so I could get it done over the weekend.

I've emailed them in the hope the will give me a good price on the next lot because they gave me dodgy advice.

Shall see how we go, I was hoping to have it all finished this week.

Robbo

Interesting response from the supplier, considering I asked them for their recommendation on which product to use.

"Anthony,

I guess it is the first time for you to apply a clear decal on the dark coloured headstock. You need opaque white background to make decals for black surfaces items. It can not be done with normal printer but you need a white toner printer such as OKI711WT or commercial solvent white ink printer.

Regards,"

I still don't even understand if I use a white decal if it will work?

Robbo

The white decal stock will only work if you are either super particular about trimming around the outside or you are ok with having a white blob around the outside of your logo. I would consider simplifying your logo somewhat and maybe consider cutting a stencil and painting it on to the black. transparent decals will not show up on a black background unless you find someone will a high quality (super expensive) laser printer that is capable of printing white.

The logo itself has a black background which is actually pretty close in colour to the headstock, so that's not a huge issue. I might spray a white rectangle on the headstock and have one more go.

If that doesn't work I will go without the decal.

It seemed pretty straightforward at the time :) now it's more trouble than it's worth.

Robbo

Spraying a white background will totally work. Just a matter of whether you'll be happy with the look.

Came home from work hoping to get a bit more done, so in between changing nappies, feeding the kids, playing referee to three different fights as well as putting the kids to bed, I got more done than I thought I would... considering I walked in the door less than 4 hours ago :)

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After...

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I also painted my white block for the decal and banged it on as well...

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I'll give it the clear coat treatment tomorrow and see how it all goes.

Robbo

Coming along nicely Rockfactor, nice flat black finish, looks silky!

Thanks mate. The finish isn't perfect but it's better than I expected.

I sanded too much off the bottom of the nut trying to get a better fit and now open strings rattle on the first few frets. I'll knock the nut off and shim it up a bit, should be ok. No noise from the electronics either but I was in a super hurry so no real surprise there. Won't take long to sort out.

The misses said I should build more guitars to hang around the house. I played it cool and said "we will have to see". Woo bloody hoo.

Anyway a quick photo and thanks for all your help so far.

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The misses said I should build more guitars to hang around the house. I played it cool and said "we will have to see". Woo bloody hoo.

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WINNING!! I hope you had that officially recorded ad the certified by a JP!

I'm a JP if you need it certified!!! Just need you both in front of me up here in Sunny Qld to do the certifying and witnessing stuff.

Looks great, nice clean lines.