Question about veneer tops for the experts

[Ghost_Bass]

Do any of you know of any mother-of-pearl veneers that can be put on a bass/guitar body, just like those beautifull coffee table wood tops i've seen on the build diaries by Andyjr?

This idea came from seeing the new Sire models to be released:



Seeing this jazz i thought to my self: "Man, this bass with a white mother of pearl body and matching headstock would be beautifull and would match the drum kit perfectly "


So, do you recon there's a way to do it? A lined wood veneer? A plastic layer? Printed vinyl with laquer coat? I've already a white suit and hat on order and starting to grow the moustache

[BassApprentice]

Can't provide advice but where did you see that bass? I don't need a Jazz but now I WANT one

[BigRedX]

Like this?

[IMG]http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n249/BigRedX/soundgarden_04_zpszeapawtm.jpg[/IMG]

[Woodinblack]

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1486743826' post='3234322']
Like this?

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I would love that. Not totally sure about the spark plug but I could live with it.

I have seen a white mother of pearl guitar once, Can't remember where.

Oh I remember - it was one of Kim Webbers (RIP) ones.

http://www.sonicstate.com/amped/2012/02/09/unique-gibson-les-paul-with-mother-of-pearl-finish/

Edited February 10, 2017 by Woodinblack

[Grangur]

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1486740049' post='3234285']
Do any of you know of any mother-of-pearl veneers that can be put on a bass/guitar body, just like those beautifull coffee table wood tops i've seen on the build diaries by Andyjr?

This idea came from seeing the new Sire models to be released:



Seeing this jazz i thought to my self: "Man, this bass with a white mother of pearl body and matching headstock would be beautiful and would match the drum kit perfectly "


So, do you recon there's a way to do it? A lined wood veneer? A plastic layer? Printed vinyl with lacquer coat? I've already a white suit and hat on order and starting to grow the moustache
[/quote]

Hey GB, Nice bass that. The veneer is Quilted Maple. A nice one does really look great. I have a Warwick like that, but mine's solid maple.

There's no reason why you can't do that with veneer though.

[Ghost_Bass]

[quote name='BassApprentice' timestamp='1486742536' post='3234303']
Can't provide advice but where did you see that bass? I don't need a Jazz but now I WANT one
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It's on Sire's FB page. I think it's debuting after NAMM or something.

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1486743826' post='3234322']
Like this?


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Looks great, yep i think it may be something like that but without the tile vibe. Think of drum kits, they're made of wood but have a mother of pearl layer on the outside, is that plastic glued on top? Where can one find it?



Can you imagine a bass with this finish???

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1486748842' post='3234364']
Hey GB, Nice bass that. The veneer is Quilted Maple. A nice one does really look great. I have a Warwick like that, but mine's solid maple.

There's no reason why you can't do that with veneer though.
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Hey Grangur, it really looks like a nice bass but i think you've missed the OP a bit Cheers

[BigRedX]

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1486752168' post='3234394']
Looks great, yep i think it may be something like that but without the tile vibe. Think of drum kits, they're made of wood but have a mother of pearl layer on the outside, is that plastic glued on top? Where can one find it?
[/quote]

I think the guitar needs to be tiled, because it's an arch top. The drum shells only bend in one direction so it's a bit easier to do with a single piece.

[Grangur]

Pearloid pickguard material.

[Woodinblack]

Gretch guitars always had that sparkle stuff, and it is the same material as their drums are covered in.

http://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/build/solid-body/g6129t-59-vintage-select-59-silver-jet-with-bigsby-tv-jones-silver-sparkle

[BigRedX]

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1486759424' post='3234459']
Gretch guitars always had that sparkle stuff, and it is the same material as their drums are covered in.

[url="http://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/build/solid-body/g6129t-59-vintage-select-59-silver-jet-with-bigsby-tv-jones-silver-sparkle"]http://www.gretschgu...-silver-sparkle[/url]
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That looks like metal-flake paint rather than MoP.

[Beer of the Bass]

If you can find a source of the celluloid that accordion makers use, that would almost certainly do the job. It can be formed over curves too, but as far as I can gather it's a nasty process as the celluloid itself is very flammable, and then it's soaked in large quantities of acetone to apply it. I wouldn't fancy that as a DIY project!

[kodiakblair]

What about a thin slice of Corian ? Synthetic marble type stuff. I fitted counters and worktops made from it.
Plenty colours available too.

http://www.cdukltd.co.uk/colours.php?p=colours&s=corian

[Woodinblack]

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1486762795' post='3234485']
That looks like metal-flake paint rather than MoP.
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Its a plastic cover - it came from the drums, so no, not MoP.

[bertbass]

It's called drum wrap unsurprisingly and a google search will bring up thousands of finishes. On drums it's held on with double sided tape and the tension fittings.

[Ghost_Bass]

[quote name='bertbass' timestamp='1486812947' post='3234699']
It's called drum wrap unsurprisingly and a google search will bring up thousands of finishes. On drums it's held on with double sided tape and the tension fittings.
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Thanks Bert, i'll look in to it.

[Bolo]

Have a look at swirl dipping, fun stuff!
Wrapping the body is probably the most effective way though, like a car wrap but for a bass body. There a many suppliers out there, someone is bound to have a decent MoP.