`mpel Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Hi guys, i'm new in this luthier worlds, so pls you masters guide me if I make mistakes This is my first project, using Batik fabric (etnics Indonesian fabric) on my Iceman 1. The body 2. Cutting the fabrics 3. Applying to the body/neck 4. First run 5. Appliyng vernis to the body More foto's to come, Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Looking good. Keep the pics coming. Too bad you had to cover up that nicely figured, bound ... what is it? Looks like koa to me. Anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendrix2430 Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 ya, the wood would look nicer...looks like Koa, indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User01 Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 wouldnt the material effect the tone and wouldnt it get dirtier as you play it, especially if you play live and all sweaty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
`mpel Posted April 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 (edited) @marksound, i'm not sure if it's Koa, i bought the thin veneer top off ebay years ago. He said it was brazilian hardwood ? @user01, i thing the fabric material doesn't affect the tone, but correct me if i'm wrong. And for sure it won't get dirty because it's under several layer of lacquer and vernis. Years ago i wonder how paisley and JEM flower finish being done, because they're also using fabrics. Untill i've read the tutorials from Brian (Thanks Brian !) and try it to do it myself rite now Cheers, Edited April 1, 2005 by `mpel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipmurphy Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 I'm interested to see how this turns out, but get another body. You already paid for the top, and it looked great! I can't believe you fabric-ed over that with a curtain! Just kidding about the curtain... but I think the "Brazilian Hardwood" looked fine, but bottom line... its up to you! Keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum5545 Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Very nice choice of fabric! It gives the guitar a very exotic look that sets off the shape of the Iceman perfectly. Honestly, it's the best designed fabric job I've ever seen. You've got a good start, now just don't botch the finishing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Cavanaugh Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 That looks really cool, either way! How thick would you say the veneer was? like paperthin? I'm assuming this is an actual Ibanez and not homemade? I've actually been tempted to try covering a guitar in denim literally covering the whole body, stiching on the edges, then put some sort of clearcoat on it to keep it looking like new. I feel comfortable in jeans, so why not? Has anyone heard of this being done before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marzocchi705 Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 You mean like making a sort of fitted pillow case thing for the guitar? That could look really cool, maby have a zip under the controls. Please do this it sounds sweet. That iceman looks stunning, ive always liked icemen since i saw the guitarist from SOAD (i forget his name) play one in the chop suey vidio and this one is one of the best looking ones iv seen. Good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Cavanaugh Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 (edited) You mean like making a sort of fitted pillow case thing for the guitar? That could look really cool, maby have a zip under the controls. Please do this it sounds sweet. ← Yeah, basically. I think I've seen ones made of leather somewhere, and they have a zipper or something for easy removal I believe. Can't remember the website, but the guy does some crazy stuff with engraving and riveting them and such! A bit too Country-Western looking for me, though. Also, the name of the guitarist for System of a Down is Daron Malakion. (sp?) I believe they have another album coming out in mid-May, can't wait! Edited April 1, 2005 by Kyle Cavanaugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marzocchi705 Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 Meh its on the Ibanez someware. New SOAD cool, i cant wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
`mpel Posted April 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 @Kyle Cavanaugh, like what you said, it's thin veneer not a thick tone wood. I think it's the same kind veneer that Universal Jem sells. @skipmurphy, it is my grandma curtains, in fact it was so hard to find here in europe, i had to import it first from the other side of the globe :D well, here some more pics .. (sorry, have to use the link instead now) - back of the body: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/mpel2...ject-batik6.jpg - front body: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/mpel2...ject-batik7.jpg - sanding the back: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/mpel2...ject-batik8.jpg - sanding the front: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/mpel2...ject-batik9.jpg - applying clear coat: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/mpel2...ect-batik10.jpg - applying Zakk Wylde Set: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/mpel2...ect-batik11.jpg - close up headstock: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/mpel2...ect-batik12.jpg - close up body: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/mpel2...ect-batik13.jpg - just need to put the tuner, volume and tone knob, and some strings: http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/mpel2...ect-batik14.jpg Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skibum5545 Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Hmm... my only suggestion would be to paint the back and sides black, but that's just me. Great job! Are you going to enter it for GOTM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jivin Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User01 Posted April 2, 2005 Report Share Posted April 2, 2005 cool, what emgs pickups are you using Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
`mpel Posted April 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 cool, what emgs pickups are you using ← User01, it's EMG 85 and 81, the Zakk Wylde Set Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexdave Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Looks very 70's - nice - I probably would have chosen black hardware but it still looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 I like it. That said ... It's probably just me, and I know the objective is to show off the finish, but a guitar just doesn't look right without strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
`mpel Posted April 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 Guys, sorry for the GOTM thing .. But here's the final result 1. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/mpel2...-1/finish-1.jpg 2. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/mpel2...-1/finish-2.jpg 3. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/mpel2...-1/finish-3.jpg 4. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y44/mpel2...-1/finish-4.jpg Cheers, Tommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted April 16, 2005 Report Share Posted April 16, 2005 I love it. Gonna have to try me one of them deals someday. Now put it back in the GOTM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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