akvguitars Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Hey all, So I have an ibanez s540 that I refinished long ago. I'm thinking of changing the look yet again, and would like to veneer the front of it, but am curious how to get the flattened veneer to "wrap" around the compound curves of the top. If it were just a radiused top like Brian Moore uses, it would just bend right around, but I'm worried that since it's a domed top, the veneer will fold or overlap on the lower bout. Will the veneer stretch a bit to conform (maple burl, probably), or are there any tips to getting it on tight and clean? Thanks for the help. Kyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
low end fuzz Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 get out the wood stretcher! use a vacuum or something else that can evenly press to shape and soften the veneer so it doesnt crack, feather off excess, then theres the whole thing about wheather you prepped it properly, but thats a different issue; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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