UglyDog Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) Another Luminlay convert here I managed to get lost a couple of times on a dark stage with my maple neck Sire V7, so I jumped on the old net and ordered some side dot inlay (3mm, green with black outer ring). Ive just spent an hour or so drilling holes and tapping and supergluing and trimming -- obviously the final fine trim and sanding/filing is still to come, but suffice to say I am well pleased with the results so far. I was so chuffed I even put a new dot at fret 1, where there hadn't been a dot before I'd say to anyone toying with getting some, do it. I am seriously considering doing this to all my basses now. Before: [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/jazza42uk/Mobile%20Uploads/20160514_103404_zpsk39dwfst.jpg[/IMG] After (pending final finish): [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/jazza42uk/Mobile%20Uploads/20160514_211842_zpsk76nhcnv.jpg[/IMG] And with the lights out: [IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v169/jazza42uk/Mobile%20Uploads/20160514_211045_zpswjjmhdeq.jpg[/IMG] Edited May 14, 2016 by UglyDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blisters on my fingers Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Been shortsighted for years....Can't see the neck of my bass with my specs on, can't see the band with my specs off. One is a bonus the other ... Use two basses at gigs one has a rosewood neck the other is maple. Thinking about getting both "Luminared" up, maybe one in blue the other in green with the twelfth fret double dot in opposite colours, could buy two packs and job done ! You people that have installed these...which colour stands out best against a maple or rosewood neck... or does it not make any difference..would love to hear your opinions and while I'm at it (not owning a drill press) does this chaps method of installation have any serious drawbacks (please be warned it does go on a bit) [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=yvq5NKq2wV0"]https://www.youtube....e&v=yvq5NKq2wV0[/url] Thanks Uglydog for your post and everybody else interesting stuff Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbob01 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I ordered from Rothko and Frost the white ones as my bass has a dark neck. I still needed to be able to see them in the daylight. Even with a very strong LED light source they did NOT hold a charge for more tham a couple of minutes. Happy with the communication from the company but dissapointed with the product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 [quote name='Jimbob01' timestamp='1490019526' post='3261476'] I ordered from Rothko and Frost the white ones as my bass has a dark neck. I still needed to be able to see them in the daylight. Even with a very strong LED light source they did NOT hold a charge for more tham a couple of minutes. Happy with the communication from the company but dissapointed with the product. [/quote] That is exactly my experience. R&F were great, the things do not hold a charge for more than a couple of minutes. Sadly, by the time I paid someone to put them in and finish the neck again I am quite far into the process financially. I totally regret it and one day will have to pay someone else to put dark markers in again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 The R&F ones are nowhere near as good as Luminlay. I have 2 ACG's with genuine Luminlay and they are great. Hold a charge for a 45 min set easily and will still have some residual light after that. the first time I used them after the first set the lights were switched off and you could still see them glow. I have another bass that I had R&F ones put on and then had them changed to the genuine article as they were useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 <sigh> should have gone to Luminlay............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonBassAlpha Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I put the Luminlay in my fretless and they work fine. I seem to have lost the blue led mini torch, but find the torch light on my phone does the same job. Failing that, the leds on a Genz-Benz Shuttle do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinB Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) Normal LEDs aren't very good at charging up luminescent materials - you want to give them a blast of UV light. You can get a little torch for a couple of quid. [b]edit:[/b] like the one down there! v I use the bargain-basement alternative to Luminlay - some glow stickers (sold for putting on light switches) chopped up into strips narrow enough to not get in the way of my fingers Edited March 20, 2017 by MartinB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1490050434' post='3261862'] I put the Luminlay in my fretless and they work fine. I seem to have lost the blue led mini torch, but find the torch light on my phone does the same job. Failing that, the leds on a Genz-Benz Shuttle do the same. [/quote] I got a pack of these off eBay and have one in each case and a couple spare as I lost my mini torch(es) as well. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-UV-Torch-Flashlight-Keyring-Ultra-Violet-Luminous-Blacklight-Detect-/161349121208?var=460372690302&hash=item25912834b8:m:m-K_96wqPw5fqzRfuwdBmfQ"]http://www.ebay.co.u...Pw5fqzRfuwdBmfQ[/url] Edited March 20, 2017 by BassBunny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 [quote name='MartinB' timestamp='1490052775' post='3261877'] I use the bargain-basement alternative to Luminlay - some glow stickers (sold for putting on light switches) chopped up into strips narrow enough to not get in the way of my fingers [/quote] I did this with all my Bass Collection basses but used a hole punch, the type for punching holes in paper, to get them nice and round and jobs a good un. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinB Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 [quote name='BassBunny' timestamp='1490053099' post='3261880'] I did this with all my Bass Collection basses but used a hole punch, the type for punching holes in paper, to get them nice and round and jobs a good un. [/quote] Genius! I might have a hole punch somewhere in the drawer of things I haven't used since leaving school... along with a compass, protractor, set square, fountain pen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I have just tried to buy some Luminlay stuff but cannot get through the paypal page. It keeps telling me that the exchange rate has changed and asking me to review the payment but will not let me through. Does anyone have any of the stuff with a black edging on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I'm using these on the side of my fretless fingerboard and they do the job great : http://www.glowtec.co.uk/glow-in-the-dark-fret-markers.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 [quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1490688417' post='3266967'] I'm using these on the side of my fretless fingerboard and they do the job great : [url="http://www.glowtec.co.uk/glow-in-the-dark-fret-markers.htm"]http://www.glowtec.c...ret-markers.htm[/url] [/quote] I used something similar but the glue wasn't great and they started sliding off their place, and some came off relatively easily. How 'solid' are these once you stick them? I have a couple of dark fingerboards I'd love to have some larger white-ish side markers on. Right now I just put a spot of tippex on them as a temporary measure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1490696298' post='3267086'] I used something similar but the glue wasn't great and they started sliding off their place, and some came off relatively easily. How 'solid' are these once you stick them? I have a couple of dark fingerboards I'd love to have some larger white-ish side markers on. Right now I just put a spot of tippex on them as a temporary measure [/quote] Same problem with me. I had toyed with the idea of drilling a small hole and putting the stickers in and then drop-filling with clear varnish. This would make them permanent but I don't know if it would have any impact on the ability to charge. Also I guess if you are going to start drilling holes, you may as well install Luminlay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 For an alternative, check out glow resin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1490696298' post='3267086'] I used something similar but the glue wasn't great and they started sliding off their place, and some came off relatively easily. How 'solid' are these once you stick them? I have a couple of dark fingerboards I'd love to have some larger white-ish side markers on. Right now I just put a spot of tippex on them as a temporary measure [/quote] The Glotec ones stick well and haven't moved on me. I don't actually touch them as I play though as I'm a thumb on the back of the neck player rather than thumb over the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 [quote name='owen' timestamp='1490026748' post='3261556'] <sigh> should have gone to Luminlay............. [/quote] I went to Luminlay [URL=http://s8.photobucket.com/user/peredur/media/18261605_10154735908570186_927547628_o_zpsnivbojrc.jpg.html][IMG]http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a49/peredur/18261605_10154735908570186_927547628_o_zpsnivbojrc.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 [quote name='owen' timestamp='1493819769' post='3290937'] I went to Luminlay [url="http://s8.photobucket.com/user/peredur/media/18261605_10154735908570186_927547628_o_zpsnivbojrc.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] They're great - aren't they And they're just as good in daylight. These are the ones on gelfin's Mouradian-style: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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