Large or Ex-large Fretboard Side Dots
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NegativeEase
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Speaking of stickers, a third less popular option is putting small thin stickers or tape on the back of the neck at least 9 and 12 and maybe 15 -most guys who do this have the sticker touch the palm by the pinky or thumb when they are in those positions, If you do it right, it doesnt interfere with playing but allows players almost never look at their fretboard.
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
My vision is getting worse but I don't think I am ready for a brail guitar neck yet.
I just put some of those Luminalay side dots (green, black sleeve, 3.5mm od, 2.5mm id) on a neck I'm building. Even when they're not glowing they look totally awesome.
Yes, the blue would look amazing on the silver flake Iceman. I would even consider replacing the main fret markers as well...it makes a huge difference. Transforms your guitar from "cool" to "AWESOME"!
Yes, the blue would look amazing on the silver flake Iceman. I would even consider replacing the main fret markers as well...it makes a huge difference. Transforms your guitar from "cool" to "AWESOME"!
I wonder why no major company uses these across their whole line. It is a great idea, and it looks wonderful.
I recently started using these ABS tubes for regular fret markers on one of my guitar models. They come in many sizes. I fill them with epoxy tinted with mica powder or fluorescent powder.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GTKMRRH?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GTKMRRH?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Lucius Paisley
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Wait... those serve an ACTUAL purpose?
As a left-handed player who sometimes plays right-handed guitars upside-down, I've never thought much about them. I figured they were decorative.
As a left-handed player who sometimes plays right-handed guitars upside-down, I've never thought much about them. I figured they were decorative.
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
Charvel uses them on some models.
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Yes, they do! Well, I guess that's one thing I like about them.
ehdwuld
A Ficus
this thread has inspired me to look at Glow in the dark paints with Strontium
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XHWG82Y
this one is acrylic paint
the neutral colors go on clear and glows in the shade specified
they have a range of colors
the Green and Aqua(light blue) have the longest glow times
I couldn't find the stuff Fluff recommended
the flashlight was way to expensive for what it is
the paint seems to be the most non invasive and quickest way to achieve this goal
i have drilled out and replaced side dots recently
it wasn't hard or anything
but the guitar took a bang and one of the dots had fallen out
and I wanted them to match, also used the opportunity to use glow in the dark material for the dot
granted it doesn't retain the glow but for just a few minutes
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XHWG82Y
this one is acrylic paint
the neutral colors go on clear and glows in the shade specified
they have a range of colors
the Green and Aqua(light blue) have the longest glow times
I couldn't find the stuff Fluff recommended
the flashlight was way to expensive for what it is
the paint seems to be the most non invasive and quickest way to achieve this goal
i have drilled out and replaced side dots recently
it wasn't hard or anything
but the guitar took a bang and one of the dots had fallen out
and I wanted them to match, also used the opportunity to use glow in the dark material for the dot
granted it doesn't retain the glow but for just a few minutes
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
I would love to do a Strat body in that paint but I do have a few questions. If anyone has the answers have at it.
- Is the paint as durable as nitrous, lacquer, or enamel?
- If not can I clear coat it and with what?
- Would the clear coat block out any of the UV that the paint needs to charge the glowing effect?
How hard was it to drill out the side dots? I've never done that myself- always had someone do it.
