Robbo's MB-1 build

[Rockfactor]

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

[Rockfactor]

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

[pablopepper]

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.

[Rockfactor]

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

[pablopepper]

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

[Rockfactor]

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

Before...



After...



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



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

Robbo

[FrankenWashie]

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

[Rockfactor]

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.



Robbo.

[FrankenWashie]

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.

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

[wazkelly]

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.