LEDs on the fretboard?
Are you high?
I think defretting the neck, applying ebony dye, and refretting it would be cheaper than LEDs. Keep in mind that this is a $300 bass. 
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"Explosive Ibanez" Takes Flight
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Are you high?
I think defretting the neck, applying ebony dye, and refretting it would be cheaper than LEDs. Keep in mind that this is a $300 bass. 
I've used that dye on unfretted ebony boards before fretting, and on ebony bridges before gluing them on, you shouldn't have a problem with the dye on a fretted board. It's Fiebing's oil-based leather dye, and it will soak into the wood right up to the frets. If the frets get discolored then go over the neck with #0000 steel wool when it's dry.
Are you high?
I don't see the need to defret. I put ebony "dye" on mine. It's actually a finish. However, if you want it to look perfect right up to the frets then yeah..... defret.
LED's in the neck would be cool. Remove the fretboard, put the wiring in the channel, and LED's in place of the inlays. $50 if you were using good stuff. It is a little high, but nonetheless, that doesn't look like $300 dollar bass anymore haha, more like $500+.
You could do FretFX LED's - they are super easy to install and work great.
I've have blues on my SR5 and they work great! pretty cheap too - ($70-75?)
I've have blues on my SR5 and they work great! pretty cheap too - ($70-75?)
FretFX are side LED's, and you just tape them on, battery goes to the headstock, a little watch battery, IIRC.
Remember those chromed out spinner wheels people put on their cars? Remember those fake spinner hub caps? I get the same vibe from the FretFX. Maybe it's just me?
5 more coats of clear!
5 more coats of clear!
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=556616
Zackly! easy non-permanent install - www.fretfx.com
What about those vinyl fretboard "stickers" they sell on ebay? I bet you can find some orange block inlays. And if you want you cut them into little burst shapes.
yo dawg i hurd you liek things that will always be dope and in fashion so i taped LEDs to the side of your fret board so you can see what you shred in pitch black, and i know you are freakin nutz over teh ridiquelos inlayz so i got dem stikerz off ebay for yo to reallie enjoi your fret board..
LOL!!
I think you just need to stick with the plan and get it done quickly....like now
Well he still needs to do more clear coats, so while the coats are drying he could apply the ebony dye. so technically it wouldn't take longer at all....I think you just need to stick with the plan and get it done quickly....like now
Clear is done! Now, it's time for sanding and polishing to remove the remaining orange peel. Can't wait!
