Neat work Trevor!
Body and headstock are looking great!
can I ask you how did you find using the inkjet waterslide decal paper? Was it a headache? or relatively straight forward to print and apply? It looks amazing.
Neat work Trevor!
Body and headstock are looking great!
can I ask you how did you find using the inkjet waterslide decal paper? Was it a headache? or relatively straight forward to print and apply? It looks amazing.
Hi FaustoB,Originally Posted by FaustoB
The waterslide decal paper was relatively straight forward. I print my logo onto paper first to check for size and position. Then tape some decal paper over the logo area of the paper and then reprint. Then I added a few layers of truoil to the decal paper. Cut out the logo with a minimum clear edge. Add it to water for a few minutes. Carefully slide it on and position it (it is easy to damage the decal here as it is very fragile). Sponge dry the logo to remove moisture and air bubbles. Note - I normally do 2 Logos at a time in case I stuff up.
I have also found the packing tape method with a laser printer works well (but the decal paper is better). You just have to be careful when rubbing off the paper backing to ensure all the backing is removed, and that the image is not rubbed off. The tape is thicker and therefore harder to bury under the finish.
I am now using vinyl stickers.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1, TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1.
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Have you ever tried putting a few layers of Tru-Oil on the decals first before soaking them? I've used clear spray, and it makes them far more robust and less likely to crease and leave crack lines in the ink.
Yes, the tru-oil layers need to be placed before adding to the decal to the water, otherwise the inkjet ink dissolves. I assume they will be more robust with more layers!
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1, TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1.
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
I use a laser printer for my decals, so dissolving ink isn't an issue but still add finish over them first to add strength/stiffness.
My TLA-1 kit came with a pearloid pick guard. But I think black may be better. So I made an MDF template of the traditional pickguard and then routed out a new black one.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1, TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1.
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
So, you do know you can buy those, right?So I made an MDF template of the traditional pickguard and then routed out a new black one.
Making the world a better place; one guitar at a time...
What's the fun in that!So, you do know you can buy those, right?
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1, TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1.
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Still playing around with pickguards. Colours, shapes - too many options.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1, TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1.
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
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