Decorating a pickup
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Peaveyologist
Re: Decorating a pickup
I've never done this either, but it's an interesting idea. I've got a set of Livewire Classic II humbuckers, in white, that I've thought about airbrushing since the day I first got them. (Several years ago.) I thought some mini-mural would be cool. Possibly a Don Quixote type theme.
I've never done this either, but it's an interesting idea. I've got a set of Livewire Classic II humbuckers, in white, that I've thought about airbrushing since the day I first got them. (Several years ago.) I thought some mini-mural would be cool. Possibly a Don Quixote type theme.
dzdandcunfsd
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Re: Decorating a pickup
I've seen some engraved covers that turned out nice (with a rotary tool). I think using a stencil on gold ones could turn out cool, if engraved deep enough and it'll be nickel/aluminum. Would be a nice contrast.
I've seen some engraved covers that turned out nice (with a rotary tool). I think using a stencil on gold ones could turn out cool, if engraved deep enough and it'll be nickel/aluminum. Would be a nice contrast.
Re: Decorating a pickup
Painting on gold is out. If you are an experienced engraver, something tasteful and well done would be cool. If you're not, it will look like it fell off the back of a truck on the freeway. However, there are companies out there that do engraving and could duplicate your idea, but it will cost you a bunch more than you paid for both pups.
Painting on gold is out. If you are an experienced engraver, something tasteful and well done would be cool. If you're not, it will look like it fell off the back of a truck on the freeway. However, there are companies out there that do engraving and could duplicate your idea, but it will cost you a bunch more than you paid for both pups.
MikeS
Bengalsologist
Re: Decorating a pickup
I'd be worried about paint adhesion on any plated cover. Etching primers may not be compatible with the stencil, and sanding the plating to roughen it gets tedious along masked edges.
To be fair, there's an entire niche market of guitars based on that exact aesthetic.
I'd be worried about paint adhesion on any plated cover. Etching primers may not be compatible with the stencil, and sanding the plating to roughen it gets tedious along masked edges.
To be fair, there's an entire niche market of guitars based on that exact aesthetic.
Re: Decorating a pickup
Yes, used/abused/vintage/relic whatever you want to call it. I don't think the op is asking about that.
Yes, used/abused/vintage/relic whatever you want to call it. I don't think the op is asking about that.
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eclecticsynergy
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Re: Decorating a pickup
Greasygroove sells etched humbucker covers and will do custom designs. I think anyplace that does computer controlled laser engraving probably could accommodate you also.
Greasygroove sells etched humbucker covers and will do custom designs. I think anyplace that does computer controlled laser engraving probably could accommodate you also.
