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Leafenbacker

#81
IMO-

No infringement on the border. It ruins the overall effect.
If you have to cut and shape inset pieces- so be it.

Agreed that cutting and shaping the pieces may be your best bet. Up to you.

Titebond and clamps probably best bet, but lack of clamping surface makes this problematic. Superglue probably best for instant set and replaceable ability, as well as clean install.

Regardless, I like where this is going...
 
#82
You could potentially do an epoxy finish for the inside of those areas and just stick the leaves in there while the epoxy is wet, then you wouldn't have to sand because there wouldn't be any squeeze out? If you do this, you might want to cover the entire area while you're doing any work on the rest of the bass so the sawdust doesn't stick to it.

Or if you use clamps, maybe take a piece of foam or something soft and stick it between the leaves and a board, then clamp that to be gentler on the leaves?

Super glue would probably work good too.
 
#83
wraub said:
IMO-

No infringement on the border. It ruins the overall effect.
If you have to cut and shape inset pieces- so be it.

Agreed that cutting and shaping the pieces may be your best bet. Up to you.

Titebond and clamps probably best bet, but lack of clamping surface makes this problematic. Superglue probably best for instant set and replaceable ability, as well as clean install.

Regardless, I like where this is going...
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Yeah, I'm tending toward super glue at this point. And I agree about the border.

lbridenstine said:
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Super glue would probably work good too.
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That's two votes for super glue :)
 
#85
freatles said:
I like the idea of a leaf cutting the edge of the inset as well, a little twist in your sobriety.
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+1!
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Thanks for sharing, nice thread!
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and +1! Savouring each instalment! :)
 
#86
If you really want to continue the leaf motif up the fingerboard, check ebay for the laser cut vinyl decals. I have a set on my Stratocoustic (simulated mother-of-pearl green and white). Nobody believes they're decals & so far no sign of wear (been on there a little over a year).

You can also print your own waterslide decals in black as you mentioned they're going on a maple board. Only catch there is you'd have to seal them under a clear coat. Light mist coats first to "set" them, then slightly wetter coats. Polishing it out might be a hassle though if the 'board is pre-fretted. From what I've seen of your last 2 builds, you'll figure it out!

All the best,
Frets

Great looking bass BTW!
 
#88
I had thought about filling the wings with epoxy, but I fear the added weight, and the possibility that the leaves may "float" in the epoxy while it's drying.

I'll have to take a look at those laser cut vinyl decals. Sounds like that may work.

In the mean time, I did a little work this morning, actually cutting apart some of the leaf sets. :eek:

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That's about as good as I can get it. Looking closely at the leaves themselves, they're pretty rough. Looks like they were made with a dremel, or dremel CNC machine. I am not going to sand each smooth.
 
#92
Basshappi said:
That is looking great!
Maybe I missed it in the thread but what pickups are you using?
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If the Rickenbacker HB1 pickups are available, I most likely will use them, just to stay true to the original. If not, I'll probably go with the Classic Amplification Rickenbacker style pickups. I used them in my last build, and they sound great. I'd like to try the humbuckers though.
 
#95
mapleglo said:
I'll have to play with the layout a little more. I seem to go from too sparse to too crowded. Thanks for the input :)
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Looks a difficult balance to strike!

My earlier post was meant to suggest cutting into the border and the leaves overlapping, but I now actually think your idea of cutting the leaves to the curve of the border is better. In a certain sense the border could be thought of as a window or picture frame with the leaves and acorns behind. Again, looking great. Can't wait to see your end product :)
 
#96
pedrodelawasp said:
Looks a difficult balance to strike!

My earlier post was meant to suggest cutting into the border and the leaves overlapping, but I now actually think your idea of cutting the leaves to the curve of the border is better. In a certain sense the border could be thought of as a window or picture frame with the leaves and acorns behind. Again, looking great. Can't wait to see your end product :)
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Thanks, I can't wait either :P

It looks like I'll be able to order the neck this weekend as this Friday is payday, so I'll have a month or so to work on the leaf layout before it arrives. I also still have some sanding to do on the wings, and I have to finalize the control cavity, which I'd like to route prior to gluing in the leaves.

I'd also like to finalize the pickups, because I'd like to drill the wiring holes from the control cavity to the pickup route (or area) before I glue the wings on to the neck. Not exactly sure how that will work though, but it should be a lot easier to drill in a straight line before the lower wing goes on.

This one is a juggling act...
 
#97
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I tried a few different layouts for the upper wing after I spent some time sanding today. Too sparse again?

You know, if it weren't for that darn day job, I could get a lot more done, much more quickly...
 

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