I thought about only covering the "face" only, but I wanted a "full wrap". Sides and back included in the design.
Try this... not so easy!
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Wrap My SX
- Thread starter brokencode
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I thought about only covering the "face" only, but I wanted a "full wrap". Sides and back included in the design.
Try this... not so easy!
No! Frog Juice is terrible stuff! If you have film laminate available, why not use it for the entire job? If anything get an edge sealer (basicly frog juice in a convenient pen) for the edges and thats it.
I've done 2 guitars now, the only problem that I've found is the weight of the added sticker. The seams, with use and abuse of touring and what not, starting to curl. Tone is of no issue for obvious reasons of the guitar being used.
Dumbass me, I really don't have any good shots of the guys with the finished guitars.
These were the designs used.
I've done 2 guitars now, the only problem that I've found is the weight of the added sticker. The seams, with use and abuse of touring and what not, starting to curl. Tone is of no issue for obvious reasons of the guitar being used.
Dumbass me, I really don't have any good shots of the guys with the finished guitars.
These were the designs used.
I used a film laminate on the back only. The 1st try was with vinyl/film laminate, but the horns were mofo's. So we wrapped without film lam. Yes, edge sealer was used. The way I'm looking at this is... hell, if it curls after a while, I'll wrap it with another design.
I'd love to see a few pics of your wraps. So I take it you've done some window perfs?
I like it with both covers. I don't really care for the white pick guard though. IMO it is too bright and draws your eye away from the flag graphic.
I looked into these a few months ago. They don't have any pre-made wraps for basses. I emailed them to ask about doing one for a jazz bass but they never responded!
I wonder if this is a feasible technique for hollowbody bass guitars and upright basses, or if the heat or shrink properties would harm the more delicate bodies.
I'd like a Tournee du Chat Noir instrument. Or one done up in a Red Baron aircraft scheme.
I'd like a Tournee du Chat Noir instrument. Or one done up in a Red Baron aircraft scheme.
wow... graphic design award goes to: lunarpollen! Mail me your body... I'll wrap it... PM me.
These are about the only half decent photos I have of the finished guitars.
Yes I have delt with window perf. That stuff is certainly fun to contour. I've been in the sign biz for 10 years or so. I'll wrap anything that I can. Did a motorbike helmet a few months ago. Also just finished wrapping a buddies Terra-Jet ATV.
Yes I have delt with window perf. That stuff is certainly fun to contour. I've been in the sign biz for 10 years or so. I'll wrap anything that I can. Did a motorbike helmet a few months ago. Also just finished wrapping a buddies Terra-Jet ATV.
Great idea
Is it the photos or is there some texture in the vinyl and is it possible to get a high gloss finish
Is it the photos or is there some texture in the vinyl and is it possible to get a high gloss finish
SX killer bass. Killer Flag wrap. PLUS copper shielding even with tunnels. New pots. BASS TO DIE FOR! And YOU are going to rip it apart and do it again? I think I'm going to cry!
Cripes! Sell this one and buy 3 or 4 more from Rondo.
Oh no, for sure the full wrap is better, but its not a do-it-yourself thing everyone could do.
You are onto something I think if you can get the time and labor down to a point where you can crank them out. It is also a kind of built in protection since the entire body is wrapped. The customization is endless.
Very cool.
I would put a Boa or Python wrapped around it. Have the tail coming out under the bridge and the head just behind the upper hon or wrap the body and neck with the tail starting at the nut wrapping around until the head is laying next to the bridge.
Or do it as if the bass is a limb with a green tree python coiled in its normal pose.
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I road tested the American flag wrap on my SX. Gigged a few times and practiced a bunch. The wrap is still looking good and holding up well. I didn't know what to expect... There were a few flaws, not perfect like I wanted it. But no one can see it until you study the wrap up close. Still, all and all, I'm very happy with the American flag bass. One good thing is... having a dozen basses so far, no more Gassin'!!!! I get tired of the (wrapped) bass, I'll just re-wrap the sucker in a new design!! The wrapping is the easy part, takes about 2 hours of vinyl work. BTW. I have come up with a price if anyone is interested. PM me. I figured time and materials, so not too bad $$$ wise. You'll have to pay shipping both ways to Dallas. The horns can't be to pointed like my EB-0 or Longhorn.
So... I'm wrapping my T-Bird in a Texas flag print. This time I laminated the print before applying the vinyl.
Here is the back... front should be done in a few days
more to follow... hey Tony, seya at the Cadillac!!!!!
So... I'm wrapping my T-Bird in a Texas flag print. This time I laminated the print before applying the vinyl.
Here is the back... front should be done in a few days
more to follow... hey Tony, seya at the Cadillac!!!!!
I'm shocked at how well this turned out. Normally warps look like bad paint jobs, but not this one.
Finally had some time to complete this. All in all, went really smooth... Starting to mold vinyl on the front
Not as easy as it looks!!!
This is the tedious part... but that's what I pay this guy for... Awesome vinyl guy! We're busy as hell making signs and I still make him do this..
Next to put a sharp blade in the X-acto and trim her
Many of these:
Only one of theses: I left White PG at shop and was planning to put it on. I think it will make the print pop out! Looks good off too.
Next wrap, instead of molding the vinyl around the body with squeegees and fingers, I found a way to mold the vinyl around the bass using gravity and well placed heat. I'm really excited about this... kinda like a vacuum mold.
Excellent!
This is really cool and different. I can't wait to see the first full-band set of wraps, bass, geetar, keyboard and drums all matching. Awesome technique!
This is really cool and different. I can't wait to see the first full-band set of wraps, bass, geetar, keyboard and drums all matching. Awesome technique!
